Over the last 6 years the 7th place side have gained 75, 70, 75, 71, 71 and 69 points meaning that the average in the last 6 years has been 71(.
points to get into the play offs.
That means we would need to gain another 34 point from our last 18 games which is obviously 11 wins so we could possibly still lose 6 matches, 1 draw and as long as we won the rest still get into the PO's.
Yes this is obviously difficult but definately possible.
Under PdC we gained 38 points from the last 18
under McMahon we gained 35 in the championship season of 96
under Sturrock we gained 29 in our promotion season
under Macari we gained 44 points in the championship season
and as a comparison
under Hoddle in the PO season we gained 28
under Ossie we gained 27
Its difficult but with a couple of good runs we could still do it, I don't think we will but it is possible.
Not saying it isn't possible in theory, just that there's really no sign that we've a side that will suddenly start winning games as a matter of course.... winning games is something we've found difficult all season.
For me the rest of the season should be about small signs of improvement, and getting the idea that we might be able to mount a proper challenge next season.... so that might mean getting some convincing home wins, we've yet to win a single game by more than a goal, form redolent of 10/11, when a whole season passed like that.
Seeing Kaiyne and Keshi maybe get to 8 or so goals apiece, and winning at Whaddon Road. If Wellens can show at least some modest signs of improvement, then that will be good enough.