Bill 1,788 Posted February 5, 2017 [quote user="nutty nigel"]Just asking for a friend.....Are Villa and Steve Bruce out of the play off picture?[/quote]Certainly not, unlike us they showed ''hambition'' and invested a huge amount of moneyI can see them coming off the last bend and into the straight at a fast old lick ... most likely getting four or five points a game and crossing the line marginally behind Newcastlehow they will replace is as yet unknownPalace have Fat Sam, another pair of safe hands (and then into his inside pocket) who is keeping his powder dry before one all mighty leap up the table.... at some pointand Bournemouth, the current media darlings, who with the ever assured Mings in the heart of the defence are guaranteed to stay up... at least until mid May - Mings and Grabban, what a wonderful investment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted February 5, 2017 [quote user="nutty nigel"]Just asking for a friend.....Are Villa and Steve Bruce out of the play off picture?[/quote]😝Well, they''re 10 points adrift of us, so if we can''t catch teams 10 points off us then Villa can''t catch us Eddie.Joking apart, they seem to be falling apart - relegation beckons 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YankeeCanary 0 Posted February 5, 2017 Well, at least one positive coming out of the thread is that Lakey is FINALLY acknowledging Chris Hughton may fail. [:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgncfc 1,221 Posted February 5, 2017 We are one point worse off than we were two years ago after 29 games and if we had beaten Boro at home in that season we would have finished second.This year two of our last 3 games are Brighton at home and Leeds away.So, not impossible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgncfc 1,221 Posted February 5, 2017 [quote user="nutty nigel"]Just asking for a friend.....Are Villa and Steve Bruce out of the play off picture?[/quote]Yes. They need 40 points from 17 games to have an outside chance. That''s 13 wins and a draw. It ain''t gonna happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted February 5, 2017 That is NOT the way to look at things on here, sgncfc.(But you have a point 😉) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,577 Posted February 5, 2017 @sgncfcBut how are Brighton and Newcastle doing in comparison to Bournemouth and Watford that season? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted February 5, 2017 there''s a website called Statto that lists all tables by league then year then weekjust Google statto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,577 Posted February 5, 2017 Thanks TarzanJust tried and the site doesn''t seem to be working though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rogue Baboon 0 Posted February 5, 2017 Brentford 2 Brighton 0...Top 2 still on? Probably not, but we will be a lot closer than we are now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted February 5, 2017 [quote user="king canary"]Thanks TarzanJust tried and the site doesn''t seem to be working though.[/quote]sorry, it does that occasionallyI expect they may well be loading it up.. so to speakbook mark the page as it is an excellent resourcewhen it is working, that is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted February 5, 2017 And this, Rogue, is what I mean. Now Brighton may come back into it today, but I very much doubt it from watching their recent televised matches. If automatic is to be a possibility then we need the top 2 teams to feel the pressure and falter, catching the teams that are 10 or so points ahead of us will take care of itself if we go on another good run. Given we have to play Newcastle, Brighton, Leeds, Huddersfield then obviously we can''t catch them in a single game but taking 3 points off them could be a sizeable, and telling, chunk by the end of the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,332 Posted February 5, 2017 [quote user="YankeeCanary"]Well, at least one positive coming out of the thread is that Lakey is FINALLY acknowledging Chris Hughton may fail. [:D][/quote][:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,632 Posted February 5, 2017 Am currently at Griffin Park, the Bees are pretty good value for their lead; main thing from Brighton is Knockhaert a bit lively and Murray seems to be one of those big guys who will go down at the merest touch, and is getting a lot from the ref. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted February 5, 2017 [quote user="nutty nigel"]Just asking for a friend.....Are Villa and Steve Bruce out of the play off picture?[/quote][:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wooster 134 Posted February 5, 2017 [quote user="Daz Sparks"]Back it then LDC, you can get 50-1 right now.[/quote]LDC,If you''re game and the odds really are 50-1:I''ll send Nigel £20 for a PuPs bet with a potential win of £1,000 if you agree to donate £20 to the PuPs if we don''t get automatic promotion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crafty Canary 495 Posted February 5, 2017 We are playing for sixth place and that will require a run of good results and slip ups by others. Should we make it then anything is possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,632 Posted February 5, 2017 ...well, Brighton did what sides at the top do and got something out of it at 3-3; would have surely not had a chance if Brentford had converted a pen for 3-0 but there you go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted February 5, 2017 [quote user="wooster"][quote user="Daz Sparks"]Back it then LDC, you can get 50-1 right now.[/quote]LDC,If you''re game and the odds really are 50-1:I''ll send Nigel £20 for a PuPs bet with a potential win of £1,000 if you agree to donate £20 to the PuPs if we don''t get automatic promotion.[/quote][Y] You''re on Wooster! Get your money in now! In fact, I''ll send £10 to Nutty too so the bet will be £30 and I''ll donate the £20 at the end of the season if we don''t do get automatic promotion. I don''t for one minute think it''s likely - but it''s definitely possible, so why not! [H] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted February 5, 2017 If you didn''t think it was likely, what was your motivation for starting the thread then?(He said, knowing full well.....) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drazen Muzinic 1,444 Posted February 5, 2017 [quote user="lake district canary"][quote user="wooster"][quote user="Daz Sparks"]Back it then LDC, you can get 50-1 right now.[/quote]LDC,If you''re game and the odds really are 50-1:I''ll send Nigel £20 for a PuPs bet with a potential win of £1,000 if you agree to donate £20 to the PuPs if we don''t get automatic promotion.[/quote][Y] You''re on Wooster! Get your money in now! In fact, I''ll send £10 to Nutty too so the bet will be £30 and I''ll donate the £20 at the end of the season if we don''t do get automatic promotion. I don''t for one minute think it''s likely - but it''s definitely possible, so why not! [H][/quote]A great gesture Wooster & LDC!A tenner from me too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wooster 134 Posted February 5, 2017 [quote user="Drazen Muzinic"][quote user="lake district canary"][quote user="wooster"][quote user="Daz Sparks"]Back it then LDC, you can get 50-1 right now.[/quote]LDC,If you''re game and the odds really are 50-1:I''ll send Nigel £20 for a PuPs bet with a potential win of £1,000 if you agree to donate £20 to the PuPs if we don''t get automatic promotion.[/quote][Y] You''re on Wooster! Get your money in now! In fact, I''ll send £10 to Nutty too so the bet will be £30 and I''ll donate the £20 at the end of the season if we don''t do get automatic promotion. I don''t for one minute think it''s likely - but it''s definitely possible, so why not! [/quote]A great gesture Wooster & LDC!A tenner from me too.[/quote]Well done Drazen & LDC - my money should be with Nigel, via Paypal. Thanks for taking this up, it''ll make it more interesting if we are close towards the end of the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted February 5, 2017 Nice one Drazen [Y]. My money''s in too. Just need the team to keep a good run going and who knows! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted February 5, 2017 Who knows indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,329 Posted February 5, 2017 Good work LDC, raising money and stimulating debate.Keep it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,329 Posted February 5, 2017 Can''t help myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Canary1 91 Posted February 5, 2017 Automatic went before Christmas, we will finish 5th or 6th is my gut feeling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,509 Posted February 5, 2017 [quote user="wooster"][quote user="Drazen Muzinic"][quote user="lake district canary"][quote user="wooster"][quote user="Daz Sparks"]Back it then LDC, you can get 50-1 right now.[/quote]LDC,If you''re game and the odds really are 50-1:I''ll send Nigel £20 for a PuPs bet with a potential win of £1,000 if you agree to donate £20 to the PuPs if we don''t get automatic promotion.[/quote][Y] You''re on Wooster! Get your money in now! In fact, I''ll send £10 to Nutty too so the bet will be £30 and I''ll donate the £20 at the end of the season if we don''t do get automatic promotion. I don''t for one minute think it''s likely - but it''s definitely possible, so why not! [/quote]A great gesture Wooster & LDC!A tenner from me too.[/quote]Well done Drazen & LDC - my money should be with Nigel, via Paypal. Thanks for taking this up, it''ll make it more interesting if we are close towards the end of the season.[/quote]Love it!I''ve found 50/1 available on SkyBet. So if I''ve got this right I need to place £40 on a top two finish at 50/1? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted February 5, 2017 [quote user="nutty nigel"][quote user="wooster"][quote user="Drazen Muzinic"][quote user="lake district canary"][quote user="wooster"][quote user="Daz Sparks"]Back it then LDC, you can get 50-1 right now.[/quote]LDC,If you''re game and the odds really are 50-1:I''ll send Nigel £20 for a PuPs bet with a potential win of £1,000 if you agree to donate £20 to the PuPs if we don''t get automatic promotion.[/quote][Y] You''re on Wooster! Get your money in now! In fact, I''ll send £10 to Nutty too so the bet will be £30 and I''ll donate the £20 at the end of the season if we don''t do get automatic promotion. I don''t for one minute think it''s likely - but it''s definitely possible, so why not! [/quote]A great gesture Wooster & LDC!A tenner from me too.[/quote]Well done Drazen & LDC - my money should be with Nigel, via Paypal. Thanks for taking this up, it''ll make it more interesting if we are close towards the end of the season.[/quote]Love it!I''ve found 50/1 available on SkyBet. So if I''ve got this right I need to place £40 on a top two finish at 50/1?[/quote]That''s it Nutty. Go for it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites