Woodman 92 Posted February 27, 2019 I think the great thing is, we haven't had games (yet) where a team has been able to stop us from creating or scoring chances. Bristol previously had a decent defensive record, Sheff Utd, Leeds, West Brom - all have pretty good defences. Even at Preston, we created so many chances - on another night, we'd have won comfortably there as well. Of all the remaining games, only Middlesbrough have what I would call a strong defence. Keeping everyone fit is important - but then, we have Rhodes, Cantwell, Klose, Hanley, Leitner, Tettey and Vrancic all waiting to come back in if needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted February 27, 2019 The great thing about the squad at the moment is when we have an injury, there's always a replacement to come in and prove that he should be in the team ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Essjayess 307 Posted February 28, 2019 Another part of the "are we nearly there" saga is of course not just where we are but where our southern neighbours are. This could well be the season which the Binner fans will want to forget, but which we will forever remember. Time to get the bog cleaning Blue Action to clean out the bins to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted February 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, Essjayess said: Another part of the "are we nearly there" saga is of course not just where we are but where our southern neighbours are. This could well be the season which the Binner fans will want to forget, but which we will forever remember. Time to get the bog cleaning Blue Action to clean out the bins to. Cillit Bin, that's what's needed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted February 28, 2019 Good news I've just done the predictions and this is how it finished Champions = Norwich City Runner up = Sheffield Utd. Play off's West Brom Leeds Bristol City Middlesbrough Feeling a lot better now ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,395 Posted February 28, 2019 4 minutes ago, SwindonCanary said: Good news I've just done the predictions and this is how it finished Champions = Norwich City Runner up = Sheffield Utd. Play off's West Brom Leeds Bristol City Middlesbrough Feeling a lot better now ! I hope you are right but I can't be sure as my Time Machine has gone in for a service. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted February 28, 2019 Have every faith in you Swindon and now will sleep easy 🤞 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted February 28, 2019 (edited) No comment on the first four positions in my predictor other than it involves Leeds, Norwich, Sheff Utd and WBA, and the last two playoff spots being contested by Bristol, Forest and Middlesbrough all finishing on the same points total.... so GD the decider 🙂 Have confidence, and don't transmit any nervousness to the team. Edited February 28, 2019 by Surfer Added table Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodman 92 Posted March 1, 2019 Wow - 94 points for the champions. That's 10 wins out of 12 for Sheff U (including playing Preston, Sheff Wed, Leeds, Brentford, Forest and Birmingham). Its the same for Leeds (who play WBA, Bristol, Sheff U, Birmingham, Preston and Brentford) or 9 and a draw for us (Boro and Sheff Wed are our 'tough' games). West brom are the dark horses, if they win tonight, they're right back in it. If anyone gets over 90, they deserve to go up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBFLECK 132 Posted March 1, 2019 I am just loving this season ! 90 pts... gets me dreaming again... We've got the players to do it! #otbc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted March 1, 2019 90 points are only 24 more, we can do that in 12 matches 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hucks6 169 Posted March 1, 2019 Agree Swindon Canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted March 1, 2019 4 hours ago, Woodman said: Wow - 94 points for the champions. That's 10 wins out of 12 for Sheff U (including playing Preston, Sheff Wed, Leeds, Brentford, Forest and Birmingham). Its the same for Leeds (who play WBA, Bristol, Sheff U, Birmingham, Preston and Brentford) or 9 and a draw for us (Boro and Sheff Wed are our 'tough' games). West brom are the dark horses, if they win tonight, they're right back in it. If anyone gets over 90, they deserve to go up! What's included in my guessing about future results is belief in momentum, that teams in the top positions thrive under pressure and go on extended runs late in the season until that pressure is relieved and they naturally relax. No facts to back that idea up, but if for example the 94 points were for Sheff Utd, would you be surprised to look back and see they only lost games to Leeds and Forest? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,395 Posted March 1, 2019 I'd happily wager that no team will get 94 points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,224 Posted March 2, 2019 5 hours ago, ricardo said: I'd happily wager that no team will get 94 points. Sounds like something for the Pups Ricardo! If Norwich reach 94 points or greater, will you forfeit a donation to a great cause? 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CirclePoint 205 Posted March 2, 2019 Even though I wanted WestBrom to win today, I’m also glad that Leeds won and went top. It will keep the players on their toes and avoid complacency at the business end of the season. Also, I’m not for one second buying into the ‘easy fixture’ list at this time of year. If we were coming out of Christmas and I to the New Year with the same list of games to play, then maybe. But just as we are fighting for an automatic spot, so too are just about half the teams we’re set to play fighting to reach guaranteed safety and avoid relegation. One game at a time and every opponent requires respect. My only genuine concern is that some of the teams fighting for survival may become desperate and end up injuring a couple of our players. Other than that, I approach each game with a quiet confidence that business will be taken of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splendidrush 700 Posted March 2, 2019 1 hour ago, CirclePoint said: My only genuine concern is that some of the teams fighting for survival may become desperate and end up injuring a couple of our players. Other than that, I approach each game with a quiet confidence that business will be taken of. Fortunately, we've got most of our players back from injury, that said, we've not had much protection from the referees in some of those games. We're approaching the Blackburn return game, a particularly nasty event which saw them blatantly target our ball players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,250 Posted March 2, 2019 That’s another big step. Sheffield Utd losing Monday would be huge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drazen Muzinic 1,446 Posted March 2, 2019 8 minutes ago, Well b back said: That’s another big step. Sheffield Utd losing Monday would be huge Should be a good 'un - both teams unbeaten in at least the last five fixtures and a derby match to boot. Can dream of a Wednesday win to really set up us for the home run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted March 2, 2019 Now it's 21 points from 11 matches to get to 90 points -- looking good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 937 Posted March 2, 2019 If we win the next 3 games, which I think we will, we will be on 78 points. So to get to 90 we will only need 12 points from a possible 21 over the last 7 games. So that is 1.74 points per game. For the season we are averaging 1.97 per game and for the last 6 games we have averaged 2.5 points per game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tired 102 Posted March 2, 2019 Whatever happens, I just hope we're not going to Villa Park on the final day needing a result. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,541 Posted March 2, 2019 My own take (for a couple of months now) is that we could have it in our hands to confirm promotion against Stoke away in late April, still with 2 games to play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted March 3, 2019 Tired Members 17 327 posts Report post Posted 13 hours ago Whatever happens, I just hope we're not going to Villa Park on the final day needing a result. Villa away will be a celebration day ! 🎉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,460 Posted March 3, 2019 13 hours ago, sonyc said: My own take (for a couple of months now) is that we could have it in our hands to confirm promotion against Stoke away in late April, still with 2 games to play. I’m supposed to be at work that day so yeah it will probably be then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
