Mutley 74 Posted April 14, 2015 Amazingly it is possible for us to be promoted with a game to spare or to only need a draw v the bogiest of bogey teams on the last day.Forest to beat Watford - not an impossibilty Us to beat Boro and Rotherham reaching 88 points in the process - highly likely nowWith the above scenario taking place Watford could only manage 88 points by winning all of their last three games. Boro could only reach 87 points by winning their last two games.Surprisingly most of us have completely overlooked that we are guaranteed a play off place now which was IMO the bare minimum achievement at the start of the season. Effectively it would be a straight head to head with Watford IF we beat Boro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 501 Posted April 14, 2015 Notts Forest have nothing to play for, they will be gutted missing out on the play offs.Watford by 2 clear goals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,528 Posted April 14, 2015 At this stage of the season every round of games will make a difference to possible contenders. The pressure is on Watford tomorrow. And if we beat Boro on Friday the pressure will be cranked right up on Watford and Bournemouth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E I E I E I O 0 Posted April 14, 2015 [quote user="Mutley"]Amazingly it is possible for us to be promoted with a game to spare or to only need a draw v the bogiest of bogey teams on the last day.Forest to beat Watford - not an impossibilty Us to beat Boro and Rotherham reaching 88 points in the process - highly likely nowWith the above scenario taking place Watford could only manage 88 points by winning all of their last three games. Boro could only reach 87 points by winning their last two games.Surprisingly most of us have completely overlooked that we are guaranteed a play off place now which was IMO the bare minimum achievement at the start of the season. Effectively it would be a straight head to head with Watford IF we beat Boro.[/quote]A lot of ifs in there. Here is another sceaanrio. Lose friday and we are in trouble. :-( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted April 14, 2015 There will be twists. Not everyone is going to win all of their games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,528 Posted April 14, 2015 [quote user="E I E I E I O"][quote user="Mutley"]Amazingly it is possible for us to be promoted with a game to spare or to only need a draw v the bogiest of bogey teams on the last day.Forest to beat Watford - not an impossibilty Us to beat Boro and Rotherham reaching 88 points in the process - highly likely nowWith the above scenario taking place Watford could only manage 88 points by winning all of their last three games. Boro could only reach 87 points by winning their last two games.Surprisingly most of us have completely overlooked that we are guaranteed a play off place now which was IMO the bare minimum achievement at the start of the season. Effectively it would be a straight head to head with Watford IF we beat Boro.[/quote]A lot of ifs in there. Here is another sceaanrio. Lose friday and we are in trouble. :-([/quote]That''s the spirit. [Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted April 14, 2015 [quote user="E I E I E I O"][quote user="Mutley"]Amazingly it is possible for us to be promoted with a game to spare or to only need a draw v the bogiest of bogey teams on the last day.Forest to beat Watford - not an impossibilty Us to beat Boro and Rotherham reaching 88 points in the process - highly likely nowWith the above scenario taking place Watford could only manage 88 points by winning all of their last three games. Boro could only reach 87 points by winning their last two games.Surprisingly most of us have completely overlooked that we are guaranteed a play off place now which was IMO the bare minimum achievement at the start of the season. Effectively it would be a straight head to head with Watford IF we beat Boro.[/quote]A lot of ifs in there. Here is another sceaanrio. Lose friday and we are in trouble. :-([/quote][URL=http://s869.photobucket.com/user/mortymccarthy/media/Untitled_zpshvvmykzp.jpg.html][IMG]http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab257/mortymccarthy/Untitled_zpshvvmykzp.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mutley 74 Posted April 14, 2015 I agree, there is sure to be some twists and a shock along the game like when Cardiff lost at home to Boro to allow us to go up at Pompey.I cannot believe that all four teams will continue to win every game until the end of the season apart from possibly Bournemouth although they have hardly been convincing in the past two games. Obviously us and Boro can''t as we play each other! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,652 Posted April 14, 2015 Forest will be desperate to show they are better than recent form suggests, and should be up for it - they beat boro there not long ago and are capable of raising their game. Imo it is also a game Akpom will want to show up in, too - I''m not sure he''s done much since his loan started. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,510 Posted April 14, 2015 I did wonder whether we could clinch promotion at Rotherham if we beat Boro. But we need to play better than we did tonight ( just back from the game....live near Leeds). We were ragged for the first half. Dorrans and Redmond misplaced crosses and passes. We were the better team but perhaps a bit nervy. I agree other teams may falter.Friday night is the crux I reckon. Plus Forest tomorrow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
93vintage 16 Posted April 14, 2015 Boro at home I''m not worried about. But I see away at Rotherham as a potential banana skin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mutley 74 Posted April 14, 2015 Someone will crack, let''s just hope that it is not us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,652 Posted April 14, 2015 We just need to concentrate on our own game and let the rest worry about what we''re up to. Boro have been a bit odd this season, fantastic on their day, but were recently very iffy at Bournemouth and Watford, so let''s hope they are against us, too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs miggins 0 Posted April 14, 2015 I have a feeling Watford are going to drop points tomorrow, it''s in the script I feel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jules 0 Posted April 14, 2015 [quote user="daly"]Notts Forest have nothing to play for, they will be gutted missing out on the play offs.Watford by 2 clear goals[/quote]Up until tonight I thought that Watford away at Forest would be a toughie but I just had a quick look over at one of the Forest forums and they''re mostly convinced that Watford will tonk them. Forest fans feeling pretty sorry for themselves and disinterested. Apparently Forest will be ringing the changes and playing two or three younger players. The pressure is on Watford after tonight to get a win. Unfortunately, if the Forest fans attitude accurately reflects the way the team has been playing they''ll probably do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,443 Posted April 15, 2015 I don''t see Bournemouth or Watford dropping points against the teams they have got left. Forrest game is best chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K Lo 224 Posted April 15, 2015 The pressure IS on Watford... not only to win their games but to win them by a convincing margin. They can''t settle for a 1-0 win against Forest, they''ll have to go for more. This MAY allow Forest to take advantage, if they[re savvy enough !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
star_manic 0 Posted April 15, 2015 I can see Bournemouth having trouble in their last match away to Charlton, who have turned their season around and are in impressive form at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Flash 13 Posted April 15, 2015 The experts at Talksport have confirmed we''re going up in top 2 so must be right then! http://talksport.com/football/201415-football-league-championship-table-it-stands-and-predicted-final-positions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mutley 74 Posted April 16, 2015 I fear that the only winners on Friday could now be Bournemouth and Watford if we only draw.What an incredibly exiting end to the season! It''s possible that we could go into injury time on the last day needing another goal to go up with a win wrapped up as I have a horrible feeling it could down to goal difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unique 435 Posted April 16, 2015 Middlesbrough HAVE to win on Friday night.With Bournemouth and Watford showing no let up, a draw now suits neither side. And with a significantly inferior goal difference, it certainly suits Borough far less than Norwich.It is quite astonishing that even with three wins tagged onto City''s recent results, that they can still miss out on the autos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
havemyhowsonit 0 Posted April 16, 2015 It''s because we are norwich fans we can''t see Bournemouth and Watford dropping points. I bet Watford and Bournemouth fans are thinking the same about us. We are top of the form table. We have the momentum. We have the place over Watford. More pressure is on those 2 teams. We''ve been there and done what 3 promotions in 10 seasons? Twice in the championship. I believe most pressure is on Bournemouth and Watford most of them players have never been in this position and time will tell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairy Canary 696 Posted April 16, 2015 That is dead right Alartz. It seems every prediction has Bournemouth going up automatically but just one draw and they could be third. With fewer and fewer games to go the margins will get smaller and smaller. A dodgy penalty, a sending off, a goal against the run of play and a win becomes a draw and that''s the autos down the toilet. If we (or anyone else) wins their last three games I think that will be enough. Someone has to drop points sooner or later don''t they?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoots 0 Posted April 16, 2015 Agree with these two posts. Nothing is certain even with only three games to go, far from it in fact. Any two of the top four could win an automatic slot and any two of the top four could find themselves in the play-offs and that of course includes Bournemouth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 936 Posted April 16, 2015 [quote user="alartz"]It''s because we are norwich fans we can''t see Bournemouth and Watford dropping points. I bet Watford and Bournemouth fans are thinking the same about us. We are top of the form table. [/quote]I totally agree - it''s only natural to think your rival contenders are much better than us and won''t slip up. There are basically 9 matches left that matter - doubt if all those will be wins. The Championship this season has been full of surprise results for all the relevant teams and the last 9 won''t be any different.Last 6 matches (overall) GPWDLGFGAGDPts1Norwich City6510124+8162Bournemouth6420124+8143Watford6411114+7134Ipswich Town6411106+4135Wolverhampton6402138+5126Middlesbrough6402660127Brentford6231129+398Charlton6231107+399Huddersfield6231660910Blackburn6222107+3811Derby County622296+3812Millwall622267-1813Birmingham City6222911-2814Cardiff City622279-2815Sheffield Wed622269-3816Bolton613276+1617Fulham6132711-4618Brighton & Hove612314-3519Leeds Utd6114812-4420Nottm Forest6114711-4421Rotherham6114510-5422Reading6033510-5323Blackpool6033513-8324Wigan Athletic6024310-72 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Hugh? 0 Posted April 16, 2015 Well, either way, I can''t help but notice that Bournemouth and Watford are banging in goals for fun. Every chance of those two and us winning our last few games, but I don''t think our goal difference is going to be enough.This is too much to take. I''m putting my head in the sand. Some one wake me up on 2 May!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unique 435 Posted April 16, 2015 In all honesty, recent form of the top four sides is irrelevant as they are all picking up points for fun.It''s now a 270 minute crapshoot, and hopefully Norwich hold a marginal advantage going into this as they have Alex Neil throwing the dice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooleyfan 0 Posted April 16, 2015 I can''t see where Watford or Bournemouth are going to slip up so unless we can rack some goals up against Boro I think it will be the playoffs for us. Then I hope we finish 4th as Ipswich look like they will sneak into 6th and we don''t want to meet them until the final. So two legs against Derby and Chris Martin in the semis, then the biggest final of all time. And if at any stage we fail to meet the challenge of any part of this script we can philosophically placate our feelings of disappointment with the fact that we just weren''t good enough and the impending excitement of doing this all again in the Championship next season. Watch this space! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Row D Seat 7 0 Posted April 16, 2015 My prediction come 5pm on May 2nd:1. Norwich2. Watford--------3. Bournemouth4. ''Boro5. Derby6. IpswichBournemouth will slip up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuggs 0 Posted April 17, 2015 We win tonight the pressure will be on the other two teams, Bournemouth have not really had the catch up pressure, we could be sitting 2 points clear of them late tonight, will they be able to handle that they have to win on saturday as a point would be no good. Lets win our game and put the pressure on the other 2 teams.Bring on tonight, carrow road should be jumping, nice early goal for us, boro have to come looking to win the game which helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites