Thirsty Lizard 3,154 Posted February 16, 2015 Okay - there''s still plenty of reasons why it might not happen, but with every passing week it''s looking more and more likely that us and the Binners will be together in the playoffs.If such a match does happen it will almost certainly be the biggest match/matches between the two clubs in history - certainly in terms of the amount of money resting on the outcome.If it does come to pass then it''s probably best we play them in the semi-finals - the Binners have lost 6 out of 7 playoff semis.On the other hand we''ve lost our only appearance in the finals and they''ve won their only one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted February 16, 2015 theres exactly the same chance we wont play them in the playoffs too...to get them in the semis we''d have to finish 3rd and them 6th (or vice versa) or we need to finish 4th and 5th... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,154 Posted February 16, 2015 You''re right of course Jas - but somehow I just get the feeling it''s going to happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,735 Posted February 16, 2015 I think I''d rather we play them over two legs than just the one in a final.Mostly because a one-off playoff final at Wembley would probably be too much for me and quite possibly finish me off whatever happens either way!....there is scope more more margin for error over 2 matches. If we couldnt beat them over 180 minutes of football ,we wouldnt deserve to progress.Luckly aswell, their chairman isn''t any longer doubling as the chairman of the football league in Sheepshanks and can manipulate the playoffs in their favour. Bolton circa 1999/2000?? at Portman Rd, 3 Bolton red cards and 4 penalties for Ipswich (or vice versa?).....possibly the most corrupt football match in 150 years of English football league history. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,154 Posted April 17, 2015 With some regret I bump this thread back up - it''s certainly a lot more likely after tonight......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,154 Posted April 25, 2015 Still looking likely - but now could be 4th v 5th rather than 3rd v 6th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rogue Baboon 0 Posted April 25, 2015 Rather have them over 2 legs than 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
droundi 0 Posted April 25, 2015 In all honesty, its not meeting them that worries me most. Its the prospect of either Borough or Derby in the final. Especially Borough. But if thats whats in store, we can do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Great Drinkell 50 Posted April 25, 2015 I''ve just posted on another thread if Ipswich don''t get anything from Blackburn next week. Brentford need a 2 goal win against Wigan to go above them.Wouldn''t it be a tragic end of the season if they fall at the final hurdle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
droundi 0 Posted April 25, 2015 Hmmm Brentford? We,d need a much better performance than we produced at Carrow Road against them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,632 Posted April 25, 2015 I don''t want the binners at Wembley - wouldn''t be enjoyable and IMO they have a far better chance in a one-off game. Tbh I''d prefer to avoid them altogether - we are be more likely to finish 4th but they could easily be 5th or 6th so I''d prefer the latter (or, better still, they could yet go for 7th). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,632 Posted April 25, 2015 droundi, there were specific circumstances around that Brentford defeat (ie no available cm''s) which surely wouldn''t happen again; we did beat them well in the away game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
droundi 0 Posted April 25, 2015 Agreed. At end of the day. Whoever we play will give it there all. We are capable of beating any of them, and i still think we will get there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie Borkins 1 Posted April 25, 2015 I would much rather play them over two legs in the semi finals than one final. For a start, if they did put us out in the semi finals, they may still not go up and therefore bragging rights would be greatly reduced - we already have the bragging rights courtesy of the last four derbies. It would also keep the Milk Cup semi-final as the biggest game between our clubs, and we can remind the scum that we went on to win the trophy.More than any of that though, I would fancy our chances to beat them home and away, and then carry the momentum into our final game, probs against Middlesborough where we can score early on and then fall over a lot all the time and claim injury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted April 25, 2015 Theres still a chance they might not make it, Brentford 3 points behind with 1 to go.Blackburn v IpswichBrentford v WiganA 3 goal swing in goal difference, Brentford far superior in goals scored.Wigan will be relegated if Rotherham pick up a point or more against Reading at home midweek. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,154 Posted May 2, 2015 Okay - it was written in the stars then. Somehow it''s looked on the cards from a long way out. Probably the biggest two games between the two clubs ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie Borkins 1 Posted May 2, 2015 I cannot tell you how bad Derby were today. At 1-0 down, an equaliser would have dumped the Binners out of the playoffs but they were so poor it defied belief. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canary_1902 0 Posted May 2, 2015 [quote user="Bor Bor Bor"]I cannot tell you how bad Derby were today. At 1-0 down, an equaliser would have dumped the Binners out of the playoffs but they were so poor it defied belief.[/quote]Didnt you go to Carrow Road today or... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
