hogesar 9,618 Posted March 29, 2017 Just had a read of one of the Villa forums to see what they think about the game on Saturday. Interestingly, many of them think they''re still in with a shout of playoffs.We''re 6 points ahead of them.Now either they''re really f*cking stupid (entirely possible) or we''re a bunch of miserable b*stards (also entirely possible).Which one is it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 99 Posted March 29, 2017 They have no chance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waveney Canary 0 Posted March 29, 2017 Can I have some of what ever you are smoking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,509 Posted March 29, 2017 [quote user="hogesar"]Just had a read of one of the Villa forums to see what they think about the game on Saturday. Interestingly, many of them think they''re still in with a shout of playoffs.We''re 6 points ahead of them.Now either they''re really f*cking stupid (entirely possible) or we''re a bunch of miserable b*stards (also entirely possible).Which one is it?[/quote]I think both entirely possible options are entirely possible and not entirely exclusive...[;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted March 29, 2017 I feel the new structure will push us over the line Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,934 Posted March 29, 2017 And nor do we . Check the next 4 games and see if you really believe the minimum requirement of 9/10 points is on . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 99 Posted March 29, 2017 @Van KlompI feel the new structure will push us over the line Don''t think we will see / hear anything on the new structure until after the Huddersfield game next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,578 Posted March 29, 2017 I wouldn''t say stupid, more deluded and entitled. Villa fans are one of the worst for believing they are a much bigger club than they actually are. I worked with a Villa fan who was entirely certain they would finish top of the league and anyone who disagreed didn''t understand football. I''ve got £100 with him on them finishing above us so I really hope they don''t find a late run of form. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rogue Baboon 0 Posted March 29, 2017 We have a chance.Villa haven''t got a chance - but they can end our chances.I''m not one for predictions & points per game theories etc, but IF we can get 4 points from Villa (win) & Huddersfield (draw), and back that up with 2 home wins (against promotion rivals, not likely based on this season, but essential if we want to get in the playoffs) then we will be in with a great shout going into the last 4 games Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoola Han Solo 448 Posted March 29, 2017 Deluded optimism.Is the villa fan called lake district villain? 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 29, 2017 Of course it is possible.But this is a football forum and whether we are positive or negative about our chances will have no effect on the outcome.If we didn''t expect to win every game it would be strange but reality and the laws of probability say otherwise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted March 29, 2017 If villa won every game they had remaining they could only get to 75 points. 75 points might not even get you into the top 6 this season.Deluded.We won''t get play offs, not a chance. Would probably need 6 wins from 8 games. Not with visits to Leeds, Huddersfield, Villa & Preston and tricky home games vs Fulham, Reading & Brighton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith Scott 243 Posted March 29, 2017 No chance of either us or Villa making playoffs this season. But next season Villa will walk the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highland Canary 76 Posted March 29, 2017 That''s funny H. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted March 29, 2017 Hoola Han Solo wrote the following post at 29/03/2017 6:09 PM:Deluded optimism. Is the villa fan called lake district villain? 😉 I''m a deluded City fan, it''s sad some of you may think, but as a fan I still want to give my team my full support and belief that we will succeed. Sorry about that😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lincoln canary (& Golden Coppel) 0 Posted March 29, 2017 [quote user="Keith Scott"]No chance of either us or Villa making playoffs this season. But next season Villa will walk the league.[/quote]Not sure about walking it, but I expect them to be challenging top 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted March 29, 2017 People saying we have to win nearly every one of our remaining games... do we already know what the likes of Fulham and Wednesday are going to do then for the rest of the season?Looking ahead there''s some tricky fixtures - but for all teams. Another win against Villa and the players will find even more belief whilst simultaneously keeping the pressure on those around us, if not gaining further ground. There isn''t a team in that league that will not be aware we have genuine threat throughout our team, regardless of form - it is there.Way too many pessimists within City supporters, seriously, I don''t think it''s likely but missing out on the top 6 is not a given at this point of the season - so it''s absolutely pointless being on a downer until the play offs are actually impossible, not before! What the hell is the point otherwise? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul moy 235 Posted March 29, 2017 Never say never and support the team. Adopt a leaver attitude rather than remoaner. Treat every game as a cup game and do not accept draws !!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted March 29, 2017 Well said Paul, I applaud you sir! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,618 Posted March 29, 2017 I knew it''d make you chuckle Highland ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
City 2nd 191 Posted March 30, 2017 I think the form book answers that question. We are poor away, they are poor at home. A draw I feel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 30, 2017 One thing is for sure - if we do somehow make the playoffs, we are surely going to be the form team going into them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted March 30, 2017 Ian wrote the following post at 30/03/2017 8:14 AM:One thing is for sure - if we do somehow make the playoffs, we are surely going to be the form team going into them. Indeed Ian, it is a long shot isn''t it, but the one advantage we do have is that the pressure has been lifted with the lowering of expectations, maybe, just maybe that will help us play.It''s the teams in the top six who will be feeling the heat and getting nervous and we approach h the end of the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted March 30, 2017 [quote user="Van Klomp"]Ian wrote the following post at 30/03/2017 8:14 AM:One thing is for sure - if we do somehow make the playoffs, we are surely going to be the form team going into them. Indeed Ian, it is a long shot isn''t it, but the one advantage we do have is that the pressure has been lifted with the lowering of expectations, maybe, just maybe that will help us play.It''s the teams in the top six who will be feeling the heat and getting nervous and we approach h the end of the season.[/quote]This ^^^ Pressure is something that gets to all teams in a tight situation and we are in the position of almost having nothing to lose. Should we get in amongst them then the pressure on us will increase, but it will be welcome pressure because we know we are in with a good chance. But we have to get in there first! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,334 Posted March 30, 2017 Fact : One solitary win against a top ten side - Derby - all season.Six of the teams in our last eight games are currently in the top ten.Fact : We haven''t won at Villa for 25 years and it''s never been a place to pick up points.Dream on by all means but it ain''t gonna happen...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
George Smiley 3 Posted March 30, 2017 The real sickener would be if the teams above us drop points and our rabble are just going through the motions thinking about their hols in Dubai or Florida and failing to capitalize on this stroke of luck.If our team is motivated enough to really go for it from now on then it would put enormous pressure on the teams currently in the play off postions.Fans won''t tolerate another no show against the Vile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,385 Posted March 30, 2017 Anyone feeling positive about us getting into the play-offs is a Brexiteer thinking we''ll get something out of leaving Europe now we''re leaving. Cloud F''ing Cuckooland. Oops wrong thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodman 92 Posted March 30, 2017 [quote user="City 2nd"]I think the form book answers that question. We are poor away, they are poor at home. A draw I feel.[/quote]Can''t argue with us being poor away, but disagree that they are poor at home. They have only lost 2 league games at home all season - albeit they were both in succession in February. They are also top of the form table with 5 wins in their last 6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommo 51 Posted April 1, 2017 Clearly any fan would ordinarily love for NCFC to squeeze into play offs and get promoted. Apart from this looking extremely unlikely I also hope it doesn''t happen just to clear the decks. Some players unfortunately have lost the fight after the yo yo seasons. Players to go:-Bassong , Klose , mulumbu, Lafferty, Jarvis, Bennett, turner, Martin,Sincerely hope with the sporting director we can for once have a successful summer and get the major squad overhaul complete ready for next season. Sometimes you need such disappointment as this season overall to reboot/regenerate in order to take the club forwards again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,722 Posted April 1, 2017 Add to that list Andreu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites