We're Up!

[GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,751]

Just takes one freak result which wipes out half of the goal difference to make the rest of the fixtures nervy.......and dont underestimate the ipswich/lambert factor vs leeds

[splendidrush 700]

46 minutes ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said:

Just takes one freak result which wipes out half of the goal difference to make the rest of the fixtures nervy.......and dont underestimate the ipswich/lambert factor vs leeds

Are you suggesting that the 1p5wich/Lambert factor would 'engineer' a result to our detriment?

[GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,751]

7 minutes ago, splendidrush said:

Are you suggesting that the 1p5wich/Lambert factor would 'engineer' a result to our detriment?

...lets say if the goal difference required a 7 goal swing on the last day and we're 2-0 down at Villa whilst Leeds were 3-0 up at Portman Rd with 15 mins left......news filters through to the ipswich fans and onto the pitch and the 'classless' Lambert in the dugout.....they'll be demanding they chuck those extra 2 goals in, and I wouldnt be so sure Lambert would do everything in his power to prevent that...

[Surfer 1,547]

Yeah could happen, but won't be relevant after we beat Blackburn and / or Villa travel to Leeds next Sunday. 

Edited April 23, 2019 by Surfer

[CanaryChris 146]

39 minutes ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said:

...lets say if the goal difference required a 7 goal swing on the last day and we're 2-0 down at Villa whilst Leeds were 3-0 up at Portman Rd with 15 mins left......news filters through to the ipswich fans and onto the pitch and the 'classless' Lambert in the dugout.....they'll be demanding they chuck those extra 2 goals in, and I wouldnt be so sure Lambert would do everything in his power to prevent that...

This assumes we have lost to Blackburn, Leeds have defeated Villa. Some whopping "IFS" in there.

Let's say we buck against our usual trend and win on Saturday and then I'll be happy to resume normal service and draw against Villa.

[wcorkcanary 4,334]

I'd rather be in our position than Leeds'. 

[Daz Sparks 1,154]

 

2 hours ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said:

...lets say if the goal difference required a 7 goal swing on the last day and we're 2-0 down at Villa whilst Leeds were 3-0 up at Portman Rd with 15 mins left......news filters through to the ipswich fans and onto the pitch and the 'classless' Lambert in the dugout.....they'll be demanding they chuck those extra 2 goals in, and I wouldnt be so sure Lambert would do everything in his power to prevent that...

Stick a tenner on it GJL, if you're right you'll be £10k richer, if wrong NCFC are £150M richer.

[splendidrush 700]

I know their fans will be 'demanding they chuck those extra 2 goals in' but as a Professional Football Club there would be massive repercussions if they were to follow this course of action. 

Can't see it myself 😱

[SwindonCanary 455]

My main concern is Sheffield United, I want us to be Champions and United are on a charge.

[CanaryChris 146]

19 minutes ago, SwindonCanary said:

My main concern is Sheffield United, I want us to be Champions and United are on a charge.

Yeah me too. Isn't it wonderful 😁😁

[Capt. Pants 4,234]

Not quite we're not. Brentford got us out of jail. Generally we were poor yesterday and would have lost if Stoke had taken their chances. it's not inconceivable we could lose to an in form Blackburn. Leeds would have got nothing to lose and will throw everything at Villa who will have one eye on the play-offs so might not just be up for the physical challenge and Leeds will want to "leave one on them" for later. Villa have Abraham injured at the moment so might well rotate a bit to keep players fresh.

 

[BigFish 1,987]

8 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said:

Not quite we're not. Brentford got us out of jail. Generally we were poor yesterday and would have lost if Stoke had taken their chances. it's not inconceivable we could lose to an in form Blackburn. Leeds would have got nothing to lose and will throw everything at Villa who will have one eye on the play-offs so might not just be up for the physical challenge and Leeds will want to "leave one on them" for later. Villa have Abraham injured at the moment so might well rotate a bit to keep players fresh.

You must be truly gutted @Capt. Pants, still trolling when just about all is lost for you. Neither Villa or Blackburn have anything to play for so I would guess there is not a team in the League who would swap places. We are there, and it is two points and two goals a game that have got us there. 

[canarydan23 4,060]

13 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said:

Generally we were poor yesterday and would have lost if Stoke had taken their chances.

Rubbish. We controlled large parts of the game and there should have been daylight between us at half time. That there wasn't gave Stoke impetus in the second half, when they were a significantly better outfit and admittedly shaded the second half, but over the two halves, I think a draw was probably a fair result, but only because we were not as clinical in the first half when we failed to make our dominance pay.

[CanaryChris 146]

Just rewatching vrancic's 160 million pound free kick against Wednesday. Oh it's beautiful.

[ron obvious 1,502]

We will not lose both games by more than the odd goal (we won't lose both games anyway). That leaves Leeds with an 8 goal difference to make up - 9 actually, unless they score over 19 goals in the process.

It's not going to happen. We're up.

 

[JF 694]

Hilarious reading the ‘ifs’ scenarios here. Not ever happening, we’re up. But then again what if a giant asteroid were to hit and wipe out all life 🤔🤔🤔

[Capt. Pants 4,234]

29 minutes ago, BigFish said:

You must be truly gutted @Capt. Pants, still trolling when just about all is lost for you. Neither Villa or Blackburn have anything to play for so I would guess there is not a team in the League who would swap places. We are there, and it is two points and two goals a game that have got us there. 

Trolling? Is this not a forum to discuss all things Norwich? Gutted ?? Relieved, yes. The game I watched yesterday saw us looking shattered and wide open in midfield. No one is disputing our fantastic UNBEATEN form but we're looking leggy at the moment. 

[lake district canary 4,531]

Amazing, isn't it, that those that disagree with a prevailing view are cast as trolls or attention seeking or whatever. Captain Pants is quite right in that we are not there 100% yet and need a point at least on Saturday and it will need another cup final approach from the team to get it, a huge physical and mental effort, of which there have been so many.  I have no doubt they will be up to the task, but it is by no means a given.  We are in a fantastic position, but it is foolish (imo) to think the job is done until it is done.

 

 

[BigFish 1,987]

3 minutes ago, lake district canary said:

Amazing, isn't it, that those that disagree with a prevailing view are cast as trolls or attention seeking or whatever. Captain Pants is quite right in that we are not there 100% yet and need a point at least on Saturday and it will need another cup final approach from the team to get it, a huge physical and mental effort, of which there have been so many.  I have no doubt they will be up to the task, but it is by no means a given.  We are in a fantastic position, but it is foolish (imo) to think the job is done until it is done.

No Lakey, @Capt. Pants  hasn't been right with his contant catastrophising and carping criticism. It looks like we will be up with points to spare. Of course this is a forum for discussing all things City but that doesn't mean that some posters arn't hopelessly wrong trolls whose opinions are without foundation.

[Well b back 3,207]

7 hours ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said:

...lets say if the goal difference required a 7 goal swing on the last day and we're 2-0 down at Villa whilst Leeds were 3-0 up at Portman Rd with 15 mins left......news filters through to the ipswich fans and onto the pitch and the 'classless' Lambert in the dugout.....they'll be demanding they chuck those extra 2 goals in, and I wouldnt be so sure Lambert would do everything in his power to prevent that...

Leeds have to outdo our goal difference by 11 not 10 ie 10 better still means we go up on goals scored. In your scenario you have Leeds winning heavily against Villa or us losing heavily against Blackburn. This is a team ( Leeds ) that people like yourselves said would win their last 4 games while we lost 4 games. Since then they have lost to Wigan - at home and Brentford. They are playing a Villa team on a roll. A Villa team out for revenge for their last minute defeat at Villa Park and the celebrations in the Villa players faces. A Villa still needing a result to be sure of their place. A Villa that may have to face Leeds in the playoffs - they are going to want to set down a marker.

We have not lost 2 consecutive games all season - do you really think that might happen now ? We score 2 goals + nearly every game can’t see that changing against Blackburn.

[Graham Paddons Beard 2,431]

We are not up. A 10 goal swing , over four games , one of which involves the worst team in the league , who have a motivation , is certainly not insurmountable (actually its 11 as we have scored 17 more goals) . 

That's neither "pant wetting" or "happy clapping" but a nailed on truth. 

Add in the fact that most people wouldn't have seen Dirty Leeds getting beaten by QPR, Wigan or Brentford, you throw the unexpected into the mix. Everyone now expects them to get beaten by Villa. 

Did I expect us not to beat Reading, Wigan,  Wednesday and Stoke? Absolutely not, and neither did most on here. 

I read lots  about how the blades wouldn't beat Forest and Hull. 

Do I think we will go up? Yes. (As do the bookies and have for a long time) 

Are we there yet? No. 

Blackburn (and Mowbray) would love to spoil the party. 

 

[SwindonCanary 455]

It's almost certain we are up, so let's make the Blackburn match a party atmosphere. Then it will pass down to the players and play a more relaxed game (not rushing to 50/50 passes) 

[ron obvious 1,502]

The unexpected is always to be expected. However the probability of 4 unexpected things happening in sequence has to be multiplied together. I reckon that comes out at about 0.001% (1 in 100,000) Only one of those unexpected things has not to happen & we're promoted.

We're promoted.

 

   

[Hoola Han Solo 448]

33 minutes ago, lake district canary said:

Amazing, isn't it, that those that disagree with a prevailing view are cast as trolls or attention seeking or whatever. Captain Pants is quite right in that we are not there 100% yet and need a point at least on Saturday and it will need another cup final approach from the team to get it, a huge physical and mental effort, of which there have been so many.  I have no doubt they will be up to the task, but it is by no means a given.  We are in a fantastic position, but it is foolish (imo) to think the job is done until it is done.

 

 

No, it’s because you seem to take the contrary view on most matters (either to get a bit of attention, or you’re a bit clueless (probably both)), and then get in a grump when others tell you you’re talking b0llocks.

Instead of moving on, you will argue for pages and pages (in your pompous and condescending manner). You love the drama and attention it brings. It could also be that you’re an insufferable bore.

Barring a miracle, we’re up - can’t you just enjoy it?! 🙄🙄

Edited April 23, 2019 by Hoola Han Solo

[ron obvious 1,502]

2 minutes ago, SwindonCanary said:

It's almost certain we are up, so let's make the Blackburn match a party atmosphere. Then it will pass down to the players and play a more relaxed game (not rushing to 50/50 passes) 

Think you'r wrong there SC. Trying to play a more 'relaxed' more contained game is what 's causing us problems.

We're at our best when we go for it Hell for leather. It might end up in a 3-3 draw, but we won't lose.

But we do need a party atmosphere, let's laugh & roar the team on even when we concede!

 

 

[Graham Paddons Beard 2,431]

4 minutes ago, SwindonCanary said:

It's almost certain we are up, so let's make the Blackburn match a party atmosphere. Then it will pass down to the players and play a more relaxed game (not rushing to 50/50 passes) 

I like almost certain very much. but I will raise a glass when its definite 😀. 

[SwindonCanary 455]

1 minute ago, ron obvious said:

Think you'r wrong there SC. Trying to play a more 'relaxed' more contained game is what 's causing us problems.

We're at our best when we go for it Hell for leather. It might end up in a 3-3 draw, but we won't lose.

But we do need a party atmosphere, let's laugh & roar the team on even when we concede!

 

 

No, where we've been drawing matches, I feel we've been rushing our passes and trying to force the pace. Before our 4 draws how many times would Krul boot it up field ?

[Essjayess 307]

Have to take the whole 44 games into context, to much has been put into this run of 4 draws. Every club, with the exception of the binners, has had good runs, indifferent runs, but in the end its the two who are most consistent that will get auto promotion, thats us and the Blades. Since just after xmas, when WBA started to slowly lose ground, its been a 3 horse race, with all 3 teams having turns at the top spot.

From Xmas until end Jan. City had that tricky period playing many of the top sides, we didnt win many but somehow we stayed in the top 2 or 3. Then the recent run of 8 straight wins put us top with a clear 6 to 8 point lead, with half a dozen games left. To many fans got carried away, perhaps realistically forgetting about our actual squad and the make up of it. Here was a new City squad, young academy guys, foreign imports from abroad etc, vast majority for whom had never been in such a position as top of the pile. Can only think of Tettey as the only guy who has been thru this previously.

Add this to the then up coming games..Reading..fighting for their survival and had plenty of away draws, Wednesday...huge revival under Bruce, Wigan...same as Reading but added with a very good home record, and Stoke..the divisions draw specialists. Add in the nervous factor from a young squad who suddenly had the reality of where they were and i was not surprised at 4 draws, in fact i think its been monumental that weve stayed unbeaten in 12.

Make no mistake, the Brentford-Leeds result was huge, it lifted a gathering smothering cloud from the players  as well as fans. I honestly dont care if we finish 1st or 2nd and has been said, its now almost certain we are going to the Prem. Of huge more importance than who finishes 1st or 2nd is the coming close season and who gathers the best squad better equipped for life in the top tier, that includes the style of play to of course. Thats the near future...guys...just enjoy the last 2 games, methinks somehow this promotion will feel the best ever.

[splendidrush 700]

1 hour ago, lake district canary said:

 need a point at least on Saturday and it will need another cup final approach from the team to get it, 

 

 

Wrong, not a point at least,  a point full stop. 

[lake district canary 4,531]

1 minute ago, splendidrush said:

1 hour ago, lake district canary said:

 need a point at least on Saturday and it will need another cup final approach from the team to get it,

Wrong, not a point at least,  a point full stop. 

Yes, but we want all three.