murphy Posted 14 February Share Posted 14 February (edited) . Edited 14 February by murphy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeg67 Posted 14 February Share Posted 14 February The biggest advantage we have (apart from a huge lead) is that Leeds and Southampton are always going to be watching each other (and Ipswich to the extent that they can remain relevant) more than Leicester. No one cares that much who wins the league - it’s avoiding the playoffs that matters. That said, I don’t know why anyone would trust a team managed by Martin over one managed by a guy with Farke’s track record in this league. Leeds is probably the only possible threat, and a draw with them would probably be enough to put that to bed. Unless Southampton completely goes in the tank and Leeds feel relaxed and going for the title is like a free hit. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenTheFox Posted 14 February Share Posted 14 February 1 hour ago, coolhandfox said: So you think Leeds are going to win every game out 14 I don't think they'll win every game, but I can certainly see them winning at least 10 of those 14. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OntarioFox Posted 14 February Share Posted 14 February 1 hour ago, Noahfence said: During Southamptons 20+ unbeaten run they never won more than 4 games in a row. Not sure if I find that surprising or not They also dropped 8 points from winning positions in that run. We've only dropped 9 all season (3 draws, and Cov). They really aren't all that, they've just had a massively generous run of games since getting schooled by us and other better teams in the division (also losing to Ipswich and WBA before gifting a truly shite Boro side that couldn't buy a point their first win of the season). The Saints still have a soft underbelly that can be exploited by any team that employs a basic high press, as Bristol City did beautifully tonight. I know a lot of it is viewed through the lens of us being promotion rivals, but my God, tonight they did no favours for themselves when it comes to the pound-shop Rodgers comparisons. Lethargic, possession-for-the-sake-of-it football that can be punished by anyone willing to get stuck in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuchsntf Posted 14 February Share Posted 14 February All 3 teams remain a threat… Leeds from the 3 could well win all games. and I fail to even bother to go through if n that scenarios where the other 2 will drop points.. Leicester players still have to concentrate on their games. Yes,!! 12pts +1 .is an hard task for others to chase down, but equally they are more than capable,just as ourselves to be either prepared to hold a strong run..or slip & have a loss of belief & confidence on 3-4 gamedays. Football can be a bitch,it’s far from over for top 4 places nor for 5th & 6th play-off musical chairs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozartfox Posted 14 February Share Posted 14 February 5 hours ago, coolhandfox said: I'm as likely to have a foursome with Brie Larson, Jenna Ortega, Millie Bobby Brown as those two getting 108 points. Stream please............... and one without buffering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motty Posted 14 February Share Posted 14 February Match this and job done Think Leeds and Southampton will finish in the 90s Ipswich in the late 80s 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniFox21 Posted 14 February Share Posted 14 February Bloody love how if there is a post anywhere on X about us having walked past everyone in the league, irrelevant of how deep into a thread, then sure enough there is a Leeds fan having found it and replied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandfox Posted 14 February Share Posted 14 February (edited) 7 hours ago, BenTheFox said: I don't think they'll win every game, but I can certainly see them winning at least 10 of those 14. Maybe, but that's unlikely to trouble us. Edited 14 February by coolhandfox 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionator Posted 14 February Share Posted 14 February 18 minutes ago, coolhandfox said: Maybe, but that's unlikely to trouble us. All of the evidence from this season suggests we will also win 10 of the last 14. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted 14 February Share Posted 14 February (edited) 1 hour ago, Motty said: Match this and job done Think Leeds and Southampton will finish in the 90s Ipswich in the late 80s Match this and we take Reading's points record with two games to spare. Edited 14 February by murphy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenTheFox Posted 14 February Share Posted 14 February 48 minutes ago, coolhandfox said: Maybe, but that's unlikely to trouble us. To be honest, if you're using 100 points as the yardstick for automatic promotion, then I reckon Leeds are more likely to get there than Southampton. Their fixture list is favourable and they really look like they're motoring now. Also, Farke's teams in the championship have done really well in the run-in. The last two Southampton games have shown me that they can be got at and they still have some very tricky fixtures. Ipswich need 2.5 points per game to hit 100 points. They probably have the most favourable run-in of the top four but they still have to go away to Hull, Coventry and Norwich, as well as having to play Southampton at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVFox Posted 14 February Share Posted 14 February Saints with West Brom and Hull next, feel like they will get sussed out now they hit harder games. Bristol City last night being an example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Fox Posted 14 February Share Posted 14 February From the reverser fixtures we took 0 points in the reverse fixture for the next two games. After that we took 33 from 36 in the remaining games - if we have similar results again 111 points and a new record Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKLFox Posted 14 February Share Posted 14 February All 3 of the chasing pack will also need to rely on their starting 11s to maintain form & suffer neither injuries nor suspensions, if they are unable to who has the better fringe / back up players as i don't believe any of them rotate that much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenTheFox Posted 14 February Share Posted 14 February Mad to think that in 2013 Hull City won automatic promotion to the Premier League with a final points tally of 79, which is just one more than we have after 32 championship games this season. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shailen Posted 14 February Share Posted 14 February Two points a game from here and we match Reading's record. Incredible feat should we get there or surpass it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raj Posted 14 February Share Posted 14 February Have we mathematically avoided relegation yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosbehFox Posted 14 February Share Posted 14 February 11 minutes ago, BenTheFox said: Mad to think that in 2013 Hull City won automatic promotion to the Premier League with a final points tally of 79, which is just one more than we have after 32 championship games this season. A win on Saturday and we'd be automatically promoted last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 14 February Share Posted 14 February 7 minutes ago, Raj said: Have we mathematically avoided relegation yet? Yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Monty Posted 14 February Share Posted 14 February 17 minutes ago, BenTheFox said: Mad to think that in 2013 Hull City won automatic promotion to the Premier League with a final points tally of 79, which is just one more than we have after 32 championship games this season. Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Monty Posted 14 February Share Posted 14 February 6 minutes ago, CosbehFox said: A win on Saturday and we'd be automatically promoted last season Also wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 6 Posted 14 February Share Posted 14 February I think the challenge in beating 106 would be maintaining the pace once promotion is confirmed. The fact that others are also looking fairly strong may make us more likely to set the points record. When you look at Reading's results that block of draws looks like the point when they must have confirmed it but apparently it was the last of 3 draws in a row (against us) which sealed the deal. If we avoid a 0-4 Brighton type slump then I think we set the record. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raj Posted 14 February Share Posted 14 February 3 minutes ago, st albans fox said: Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniFox21 Posted 14 February Share Posted 14 February Sheff Wed who are 23rd in the table Football twitter has some absolute weirdos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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