alanharper Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Away fans may not be allowed all season anyway, but annoyed that Brentford away, the only new ground that I can add in the league, is a midweek game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigthinrob Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Just now, Grandad said: I like the beds at Premier Inn And the name seems so appropriate Yeah, Know what you mean. The bed's at those 'League one' Inns are lumpy as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladeshater Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, alanharper said: Away fans may not be allowed all season anyway, but annoyed that Brentford away, the only new ground that I can add in the league, is a midweek game. I think we will all miss it pal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wall Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Can tell the glass half empty folk in here. Basically we play each team twice, doesn't really matter what order 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladeshater Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 6 minutes ago, The Wall said: Can tell the glass half empty folk in here. Basically we play each team twice, doesn't really matter what order Exactly we should be fearful of nobody but respect everyone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaykz Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 (edited) It looks like a tough start but we shouldn’t lose sight of the bigger picture. We need to average 7 points every 5 games - that would give us 63 points from 45 matches (anything gained in our last game away at Derby would be a bonus as our record against them is terrible). Minus the 12 points would put us on 51. We’d be very unlucky to be relegated with that total. If we don’t manage 7 points from our first 5 games, we need to make sure we win at least 14 points from the first 10, which includes some easier looking fixtures. That way we’ll be back on track. Edited August 21, 2020 by snaykz 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieman Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Great finale to the season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
room0035 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Morepork said: Someone remind me when we last got a break on the fixture list??? Last season the easy fixture list I had seen in 40 odd years. We should expect no favours from the EFL, we are taking them to court remember they are meant to be completely none bias on this yet, 2 of the 3 relegated team have home ties against lesser teams in the league. I don't under the December Schedule 8 games in the month just seems brutal for squad that will be already stretched when Jan and Nov only have 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieman Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 12 minutes ago, snaykz said: It looks like a tough start but we shouldn’t lose sight of the bigger picture. We need to average 7 points every 5 games - that would give us 63 points from 45 matches (anything gained in our last game away at Derby would be a bonus as our record against them is terrible). Minus the 12 points would put us on 51. We’d be very unlucky to be relegated with that total. If we don’t manage 7 points from our first 5 games, we need to make sure we win at least 14 points from the first 10, which includes some easier looking fixtures. That way we’ll be back on track. Great post mate. Please ensure you keep reminding people of this fact, as the year goes on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe P. Coltrane Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 46 minutes ago, bigthinrob said: Hilton or Holiday Inn?? Alara 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheff74 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 47 minutes ago, SiJ said: I dont think Cardiff are that good. It might not be a bad time playing Watford right at the start. We've done well at Bristol in the last few seasons. Cardiff are much better than us at the moment. I agree with regard to Watford and B.City though. Then with October's fixtures I can see us getting over the 0 points hurdle by about game 7 or 8. Unfortunately November and December look like a right slog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyboy66 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 WTF is December about 4 games in 10 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0rtherner Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 2 hours ago, Manwë said: Going to grumble; simply not fair to play first, last and boxing day games away. EFL getting back at us every chance they get. Convince me I'm wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latemodelchild Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Derby away last game of the season. Basically the league saying we have to have enough points to stay up by then cos we never get owt there. I'm annoyed about the 1st last and boxing day being away, not sure why it is so doubt its an actual conspiracy, but it's crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latemodelchild Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 54 minutes ago, snaykz said: It looks like a tough start but we shouldn’t lose sight of the bigger picture. We need to average 7 points every 5 games - that would give us 63 points from 45 matches (anything gained in our last game away at Derby would be a bonus as our record against them is terrible). Minus the 12 points would put us on 51. We’d be very unlucky to be relegated with that total. If we don’t manage 7 points from our first 5 games, we need to make sure we win at least 14 points from the first 10, which includes some easier looking fixtures. That way we’ll be back on track. This is a fantastic post. I'm sure the management etc realise this and hope they are using it as a target. Looking at it it seems achievable. Draws kill you in this league, as does chucking games away in the last few minutes. If we can cut that out and turn a few draws into wins then it's gonna be easier. As ever, it's easy on paper. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZicoSterland2 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Tough start on paper, but the Wednesday way is to win when unexpected and slip up against teams we should be beating. Have to play all teams twice whatever over the season so lets hope we hit the ground running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beswetherick Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Four games before the international (5/10) and domestic (16/10) transfer windows both close. I wonder how different our squad will look after those four games — expect there’ll be a lot of transfer activity during the first international break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31Dec1966 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Tough September but, apart from Brentford, the games in October are all winnable, even with our young (er) inexperienced squad. All we ask is that the team has a go, from first to last minute. And how good would it be if away fans are allowed in for the last game and we win at Derby to stay up/ go up !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARMYARMY2010 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 33 minutes ago, SouthStand75 said: Christ! We’ve got a job on here. If we don’t get off to a good start then relegation is a real possibility. I thought we would overcome the -12 quite easily. Whilst I understand what you're saying, I'm betting come seasons end we'll have done enough to stay a championship side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westfield Owl Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 18 hours ago, Mishowl said: We’ve got to play them all home and away so what does it matter? 16 hours ago, The Wall said: Can tell the glass half empty folk in here. Basically we play each team twice, doesn't really matter what order Momentum is an invaluable resource in football. We all know that. How any football fan can come to the conclusion that it doesn't matter how the games are stacked up, when the fixtures fall and in what order they're in, is baffling really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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