Owl 44 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Would you prefer to keep them or revert back to promoting top 3? Can see arguments on both sides. Unfair to team finishing 3rd, particularly if way ahead and that was how we were promoted back in 91. Last season, because of their situation, Brighton fans came up with idea of 3rd team going straight through to final and 4th and 5th playing off. Argument for is it keeps season going. Can see that but surely competition for top 3 would be greater if no play offs. Up to last day of season any one of 3 teams could have finished 3rd this time. Would stop teams fielding weakened sides when already through to play offs. Probably still bitter because we've failed twice now. Not sure about next season. Don't know if I could take another play off campaign although I suppose I'd rather that than nothing. Just hope we get automatic. Hypothetical argument I know because I doubt anything will change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Farrell Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 We have a winner for pointless thread 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Farrell Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Next question. I know we'll never sign him, but if we signed Ronaldo, should we play him central or wide right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairOwl Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Just now, Mr Farrell said: Next question. I know we'll never sign him, but if we signed Ronaldo, should we play him central or wide right ? The fat Ronaldo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 No and double no. Everyone knows the flipping rules at the start of the season. If you don't want to go through the lottery of the play offs then be good enough to get in the top bloody two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scram Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 I was dead against the play of system when it was introduced But I was very wrong The current format is the best balance of keeping the season alive for many clubs and adding incredible excitement to the season - whilst still rewarding the top 2 (3 in league 2) I think the play offs have reinvigorated the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i used to be sc_owl Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 As has been said, everyone knows the rules. If there were no play offs, the league's would have to be smaller I think to keep interest going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 8 minutes ago, scram said: I was dead against the play of system when it was introduced But I was very wrong The current format is the best balance of keeping the season alive for many clubs and adding incredible excitement to the season - whilst still rewarding the top 2 (3 in league 2) I think the play offs have reinvigorated the game Absolutely. Having 6 promotion places (or 7 in League Two) makes things a hell of a lot more exciting. Otherwise most teams would have bugger all to play for with two thirds of the season gone. No disputing the fact that there isn't a better way of getting promoted than through them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 12 minutes ago, scram said: I was dead against the play of system when it was introduced But I was very wrong The current format is the best balance of keeping the season alive for many clubs and adding incredible excitement to the season - whilst still rewarding the top 2 (3 in league 2) I think the play offs have reinvigorated the game Totally Agree mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhubarb n Custard Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 17 minutes ago, Mr Farrell said: Next question. I know we'll never sign him, but if we signed Ronaldo, should we play him central or wide right ? Put him in goal? He is quite tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Daz Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 No disputing the pull of automatic promotion , but I'd take a play off spot just as readily. The level of excitement generated is self evident. Was chatting to a blunt today ( a level headed one - yes they do have some ) who was be bemoaning their losses in play offs , but wanted the current set up to remain. We've had a disappointment , but a play off scenario can be a dream ending to a season. Onto our next , hopefully THE ONE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlmark Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 If we finish 3rd next season I am dead against them. If we finish 4th, 5th or 6th then I am for them. Right now I can't make up my mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever the pessimist Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Anyone who remembers the pre play off days will remember meaningless games from February onwards with teams having nothing to play for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birley Owl 1867 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) Should extend the playoffs IMO, have 6 teams play in them not 4. Make each leg one-off matches too, advantage to higher team then (with final at Wembley) Quarters 5th v 8th and 6th v 7th Semis 3rd v lowest ranked QF winner, 4th v highest ranked QF winner Final as normal Edited May 21, 2017 by Birley Owl 1867 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUMBELOWS91 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 If there were no play offs Sheffield United would have been promoted to the Premier League in 2003 as we were relegated to the 3rd tier. Just let that sink in and tell me you don't like the play offs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogbad Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 I've been supporting us for 60 years & despite the poor performance & result at Wembley last season I've never felt so proud of my fellow Owls as I did that day. Cardiff & the League Cup win was fantastic but the noise & atmosphere created at Wembley last year was second to none & admired by many people unconnected with our club. If it wasn't for the play offs 40,000 of us would not have been part of that wonderful spectacle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owl 44 Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 9 minutes ago, RUMBELOWS91 said: If there were no play offs Sheffield United would have been promoted to the Premier League in 2003 as we were relegated to the 3rd tier. Just let that sink in and tell me you don't like the play offs I remember in 1990 when we went down from top tier on goal difference and blades went up. Worst day of my life as a Wednesday fan. Was shellshocked for several weeks after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUMBELOWS91 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Just now, Owl 44 said: I remember in 1990 when we went down from top tier on goal difference and blades went up. Worst day of my life as a Wednesday fan. Was shellshocked for several weeks after that. I think the pain only started to ease when we dumped them out of the all important Zenith Data Systems cup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owl 44 Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 8 minutes ago, RUMBELOWS91 said: I think the pain only started to ease when we dumped them out of the all important Zenith Data Systems cup! Remember that. Over 30,000 for a Mickey mouse cup. Brilliant goal won it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOOTIE AND THE SHIT TU Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 The play offs are brilliant Without them we wouldn't have had Cardiff We wouldn't have played at New Wembley Losing twice changes nothing for me, they're still brilliant, and the still the best way to get promoted Just a bloke, who used up all his luck in one go when he met his wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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