The Raptor 1,227 Posted January 17, 2017 So this time two years ago I was off to my first game with Alex Neil as manager. (that''s what facebook says anyway and I can''t be bothered to check it''s right)Nor can I be bothered to look up how far off the top 6 we were then?Anyone know? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted January 17, 2017 [quote user="The Raptor"]So this time two years ago I was off to my first game with Alex Neil as manager. (that''s what facebook says anyway and I can''t be bothered to check it''s right)Nor can I be bothered to look up how far off the top 6 we were then?Anyone know?[/quote]From memory, we were actually in a similar position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Edwards 2,254 Posted January 17, 2017 I think I was at my lowest ebb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,224 Posted January 17, 2017 I had a quick search but couldn''t find anything to easily dissect the info, I''d be surprised if we''re not worse off this time around than last time. I''m sure we didn''t drop off that badly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,711 Posted January 17, 2017 When AN was announced we were 7th and 3 points off a play-off place.So uhh...quite a lot worse off now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted January 17, 2017 I was in Tesco buying scampi...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ginja 26 Posted January 17, 2017 [img]http://i.imgur.com/XJMM0Zh.png[/img] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted January 17, 2017 [quote user="hogesar"]When AN was announced we were 7th and 3 points off a play-off place.So uhh...quite a lot worse off now.[/quote]5 points being "quite a lot" is kinda up for debate.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari_2 0 Posted January 17, 2017 Massively different situation.Just have to hope that this transfer window goes well and we can start building for next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ginja 26 Posted January 17, 2017 This is make for some rather hilarious reading from an Ipsh*te point of view Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ginja 26 Posted January 17, 2017 So we are currently 6 points behind where we were last time and back in 2015 we were about to go on a very impressive run of wins, so I don''t see us replicating our points tally from then but I do see that we still have a chance to sneak back into the play offs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted January 17, 2017 [quote user="Ginja"]So we are currently 6 points behind where we were last time and back in 2015 we were about to go on a very impressive run of wins, so I don''t see us replicating our points tally from then but I do see that we still have a chance to sneak back into the play offs.[/quote]I agree.The run has to start soon though..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ginja 26 Posted January 17, 2017 I think you need to hit at least 70 points for a play off spot, probably more.12 wins from 20 required IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,711 Posted January 17, 2017 [quote user="morty"][quote user="hogesar"]When AN was announced we were 7th and 3 points off a play-off place.So uhh...quite a lot worse off now.[/quote]5 points being "quite a lot" is kinda up for debate....[/quote]I think in the sense of play-offs at this stage of the season 8 points rather than 3 is quite a big gap to bridge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted January 17, 2017 [quote user="hogesar"][quote user="morty"][quote user="hogesar"]When AN was announced we were 7th and 3 points off a play-off place.So uhh...quite a lot worse off now.[/quote]5 points being "quite a lot" is kinda up for debate....[/quote]I think in the sense of play-offs at this stage of the season 8 points rather than 3 is quite a big gap to bridge.[/quote]Obviously it isn''t ideal, but its not at the stage where it is insurmountable.Not far off mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 506 Posted January 17, 2017 [quote user="Ginja"]I think you need to hit at least 70 points for a play off spot, probably more.12 wins from 20 required IMO.[/quote]No problem given the present team who weekly quote in the EEN how things most improve.More chance of me winning the Lottery than this crowd of has beens making the playoffs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,192 Posted January 17, 2017 Another point of note is that that year at this time we were just 8 points from the top spot. This year we are a massive 18 points adrift.Mind the gap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,711 Posted January 17, 2017 Yeah I agree Morty definitely in with a shout but would require an instant turnaround short term which is why a new manager is probably worth the gamble.And Broadstairs I don''t think anyone thinks automatics are possible now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,192 Posted January 17, 2017 Yes I realise that Hogesar, just thought that it was quite a surprising statistic.It suggests that the better sides are stronger this season than two seasons ago ... and that little bit more for us to get upset about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites