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Title: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: singingiiiffy on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 21:53:08
our form is very good but there is still a massive 17 games to play and the gap between 7th and 6th has just got tighter.

in my eyes tonights results didnt go that well with colchester and udders. but for those who think we can catch either leeds or norwich then maybe it went well.



Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: penhill red on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 21:55:13
i think we will finish 4th, our run in looks quite easy, barring the last game. Hopefully we will be assured a p/o place by then.


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 21:57:05
Im a born pessimist. Been thinking its about time we sustained some key injuries or went on a bad run. For example, an injury to Paynter or Austin might halt us in our tracks.


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: dogs on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 21:58:50
Losing Douglas or Cuthbert to injury would be my main worry.

Still think we'll end up in the play-offs. 2nd is definitely there for the taking though.


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 22:06:28
It's a mystery, anywhere between 2nd and eighth!

The head says we'll come up short, because it won't accept good things happening to us and we are due a 'blip'.

The heart says its feb and we are where we are. Why should it end.

I think as said injuries and suspension (or lack of) will be the telling factor.


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: Rich Pullen on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 22:07:25
I feel that the month of March will go a long way in deciding our fate. It's a tough one.


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: RobertT on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 22:40:27
I reckon 4th. There is now way that 3 of the top 4 will sustain a bad enough run until the end to allow us through.  I think recent weeks have shown we are one of the better teams in the league though and now fear nobody.  We can go into games like the next 2 believing we will pick up 2 wins rather than hoping or just using some mis placed memory from 20 years ago that we were good

I can see Norwich winning it with a bit to spare now and then 2nd being between Leeds (if they can halt their implosion) and Colchester.  Watching Charlton, they look like a team hanging on to early season points now.  Huddersfield and Millwall have been playing well and Millwall may just sneak Huddersfield who are probably a better team when on song but have some tough games to come and have poor away form.


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: Talk Talk on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 22:47:47
Good call Rob. Astute, as always.


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: jonny72 on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 22:49:35
Based on recent form we're going to finish 2nd....

http://stats.football365.com/dom/ENG/D2/runin.html


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: RobertT on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 22:53:25
I looked at that yesterday, was quite eye opening to see just how our form translates vs how other teams are going.  While we get a bit wary in the last 10 minutes of games, we are so hard to beat it seems, such a change, which gives the team confidence through most of the game that we will get some sort of result.


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: Talk Talk on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 22:53:58
I laughed at Leeds in ths one:

http://stats.football365.com/dom/ENG/D2/oform.html (http://stats.football365.com/dom/ENG/D2/oform.html)


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: reeves4england on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 22:54:50
We really should finish in the play-offs given what we've achieved so far. I still can't help feeling it will all go wrong though. I voted 6th. As much as my heart may not be able to take it, a last minute winner at Millwall to clinch 6th wouldn't be all that bad! Obviously it'd be nice to have it all sorted before then though.


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: reeves4england on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 22:56:10
I laughed at Leeds in ths one:

http://stats.football365.com/dom/ENG/D2/oform.html (http://stats.football365.com/dom/ENG/D2/oform.html)
So we've had the most prolific attack over the last 8 matches, who would have thunk it at the start of the season?!


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: RobertT on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 22:56:37
Leeds form is terrible, but I think with them it's mostly results form as opposed to being no better or worse than the opposition.  At some point they'll win a couple and be off again.  Charlton is a little different, the game against us and the one against Rovers seemed to suggest a team lacking any real ideas while being a bit tough and well organised.  Colchester without form.


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: RobertT on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 23:03:16
Looking at Huddersfields run a little closer, if they are still within a point of us come April they'll storm through the play offs.  I think they could be the ones to slip out of this in the next 6 weeks.


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: jonny72 on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 23:12:06
If we win our games in hand you'll have the top 5 separated by 9 points, which is pretty close with a third of the season left to go. If any of the top teams lose a couple on the bounce it will all change about pretty quickly.

It's pretty amazing that we're talking about finishing in the top two still, and it not being a total fantasy.


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: Oaksey Moonraker on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 23:35:06
If we win our games in hand you'll have the top 5 separated by 9 points, which is pretty close with a third of the season left to go. If any of the top teams lose a couple on the bounce it will all change about pretty quickly.

It's pretty amazing that we're talking about finishing in the top two still, and it not being a total fantasy.

The two games in hand aren't easy Franchise and Southampton away in a run of 3 away games in a row. March looks tricky with the number of games and Norwich H and then Leeds A at Easter. Always like to think in promotion seasons of getting through the 10 point barriers, if we could end this month on 60 and March might be only 10 points picked up. April looks better with more games at home against the lower teams. Reckon we'll need 76 to make the play offs.

Gonna be exciting though and some squeaky bottoms around. If we've good enough we'll do it


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 23:43:45
Had a nosey at a Carlisle FC forum earlier today, one guy states that the best 2 sides they had seen this season were US and Norwich..........so 2nd  :)


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 00:05:40
i think 4th.no particular reason, just a hunch.


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 09:14:22
Think we'll end the season fading away, but hang on to 6th. Then its the lottery of the play-offs!!


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 09:19:47
I agree with Bob


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 10:29:59
 No idea....this is a tough div.  By way of comparison in 03/04, Wilson's Shitty had more or less the same record as us at the same stage, and were 2 points off second with a game in hand.  We were 8 points worse off, but in 6th.

Wilson's lot didn't finish so well, but still managed 3rd missing out by a point on auto...Lee Miller header Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick  ;D

We got in on goal difference....which looks unlikely this season.

We'll have a clearer idea after 40 games, but even then things can change.


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: Phil_S on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 10:57:51
We'll have an even clearer idea after 46 games!
For the record I think we will end up 3rd or 4th.
Auto is a possibility, but I think Leeds & Norwich will just take too much catching. Mind you if we can beat Norwich & draw at Leeds it could be game on.
The next few matches will be crucial Max points against Carlisle, Stockport & Wovers is a must. I reckon we'll draw at Orient, & beat Southampton at their place.


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: Rustle on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 11:06:47
I can't help but think the script is already wrote for us after that big kev/harris incident,It could all go to the last game with us needing a draw to grab sixth place in front of 2000 town fans.I really hope im wrong but i can see this going to the wire.

It would be fantastic if we could go to the new den assured of a play off spot,but whatever happens im still pinching my self we can even talk about being in the play offs.   


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: Langers on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 11:17:11
I can't help but think the script is already wrote for us after that big kev/harris incident,It could all go to the last game with us needing a draw to grab sixth place in front of 2000 town fans.I really hope im wrong but i can see this going to the wire.

It would be fantastic if we could go to the new den assured of a play off spot,but whatever happens im still pinching my self we can even talk about being in the play offs.  

Good post. Totally agree, i really hope we dont have to go to the den looking for a result, but who'd have thought we'd even be discussing the possibility of the play offs!


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 14:13:35
if millwall need a result and lose, we will need body armour.
will be utter carnage afterwards


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: donkey on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 14:25:13
Sod reason and logic...We're going up as fucking champions!


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: Panda Paws on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 15:45:13
March is a huge problem for us I think. Rovers and Norwich at home and Brighton, Franchise, Southampton and Hartlepool away. Come through that with 12 points and we'll be right in the mix.


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: pauld on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 15:46:42
On current form apparently we'd end up 2nd:

   Team   Current Points   Matches to Play   Maximum Possible Points   Highest Possible Finish   Lowest Possible Finish   Projected Points
Season Form   Recent Form
   1   Norwich City   66   15   111   1   24   97.5   105.0
   2   Leeds United   62   16   110   1   24   94.0   79.6
   3   Colchester United   59   15   104   1   24   87.5   84.5
   4   Charlton Athletic   57   15   102   1   24   84.0   75.0
   5   Swindon Town   53   17   104   1   24   83.6   90.4
   6   Millwall           52   16   100   1   24   79.2   88.8

http://stats.football365.com/dom/ENG/D2/runin.html


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: Harold Shipmans Glasses on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 15:47:39
Sod reason and logic...We're going up as fucking champions!
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Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: Phil_S on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 15:56:11
March is a huge problem for us I think. Rovers and Norwich at home and Brighton, Franchise, Southampton and Hartlepool away. Come through that with 12 points and we'll be right in the mix.
It's not a problem, It's an opportunity ! Rovers are in a tailspin & can't score goals, so should be ok there, Norwich are tough but then I thought Leeds at home would be. We'll be well up for that one. Of the 4 away game I think we should get at least 2 wins & a draw. We've already beat franchise scum at there place & Southampton are no better than Brissle Wovers (If they had their 10 points back thats about where they would be.
The main thing though is that we beat those above us or way below us & at least draw with those chasing us


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: Langers on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 16:02:30
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Can you not express yourself with words?


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: Sippo on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 16:09:45
17 games is too far ahead. There's still loads to play for. Too early to say.



Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 18:08:44
We'll be champions.


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 23:07:33
Who's planning on going to Millwall on the last day of the season? I'm definitely going whatever is required; I'm hoping it's going to be the type of day similar to Walsall at home on the last day, a couple of seasons ago.


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: DMR on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 23:35:49
7th, 'cos we're Swindon


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: suttonred on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 23:45:23
7th, 'cos we're Swindon

Ban the miserable adver forum poster please.

No not you, the twat who think's it's funny to post dozens of hilarious smilies.


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: Summer of Noughtie Nine on Thursday, February 18, 2010, 22:55:42
5th


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: Simon Pieman on Thursday, February 18, 2010, 22:57:13
Can you not express yourself with words?

:beersbeers: ?


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: Pupster on Friday, February 19, 2010, 10:29:53
6TH


Title: Re: 17 games to go. where do u think we will finish?
Post by: Plumstead Red on Friday, February 19, 2010, 11:35:02
4th. Then we'll beat Colchester in the play offs to reach Wembley, and scrape past Huddersfield in the final 2-1. Please.