dylanisabaddog 4,871 Posted January 27, 2021 From what we've seen recently I think the top 6 will be as it currently stands. Perhaps find out more on Saturday but there is a bit of a difference in class between Bournemouth and the teams in 7th and 8th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grando 260 Posted January 27, 2021 I have a hunch that Stoke might replace Reading. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,410 Posted January 27, 2021 Could see Reading slipping out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,347 Posted January 27, 2021 4 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: From what we've seen recently I think the top 6 will be as it currently stands. Perhaps find out more on Saturday but there is a bit of a difference in class between Bournemouth and the teams in 7th and 8th Lovely looking table👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,735 Posted January 27, 2021 If a side like Middlesbro are 7th...then no (I realise I've probably just cursed Saturday) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,871 Posted January 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, ricardo said: Lovely looking table👍 I preferred it late 80's early 90's but one step at a time. So far so good 😊 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,871 Posted January 27, 2021 1 minute ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: If a side like Middlesbro are 7th...then no (I realise I've probably just cursed Saturday) I'm always nervous about playing Colin's teams. God knows why Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted January 27, 2021 I have to say no. All the dressing rooms had frosted windows.😀 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WD40 720 Posted January 27, 2021 3 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: I'm always nervous about playing Colin's teams. God knows why Would he be the opposition manager we have faced the most? I can’t think of anyone else who would come near. I agree he always brings an chip on shoulder when we play him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,871 Posted January 27, 2021 1 minute ago, WD40 said: Would he be the opposition manager we have faced the most? I can’t think of anyone else who would come near. I agree he always brings an chip on shoulder when we play him. Touchy about Delia not giving him a job allegedly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ekoku: The Ambassador Of The People 122 Posted January 27, 2021 Middlesbro, Stoke and Bristol C go through patches and drop far too many points. Reading look good when they have their strikers (forget their names). Looked a bit lost when they were out injured. Its top 6 as it stands. Hopefully with us nestled on top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big O 225 Posted January 27, 2021 Reading are better than they get credit for but you do sense a smaller squad. They are all good teams up there to be fair. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted January 27, 2021 Barnsley would be my tip for a club to make it to the top six - and the 'silly little club' B'mouth would be my tip for the club to finish outside the top six come May Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paddycanary 538 Posted January 27, 2021 35 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: Touchy about Delia not giving him a job allegedly Hand? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petriix 2,834 Posted January 27, 2021 I agree that at least 5 of the top 6 will be the same. Reading may continue to defy expectations and stay up there, but they would be my pick to drop off. Last time I checked they had created a comparatively low number of chances but scored from an unusually high proportion of them; normally that kind of run tails off. On the other hand, Bournemouth have really lost form. They have good players but they are the sort of squad that typically falls apart after relegation. It's probably just a blip, but I wouldn't be totally surprised if they flirted with dropping out of the top 6. In truth, the perennial also-rans of 'brough, Blackburn, Preston etc simply aren't on the same level. This is the strongest I've ever seen the top of the Championship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,871 Posted January 27, 2021 11 minutes ago, Petriix said: I agree that at least 5 of the top 6 will be the same. Reading may continue to defy expectations and stay up there, but they would be my pick to drop off. Last time I checked they had created a comparatively low number of chances but scored from an unusually high proportion of them; normally that kind of run tails off. On the other hand, Bournemouth have really lost form. They have good players but they are the sort of squad that typically falls apart after relegation. It's probably just a blip, but I wouldn't be totally surprised if they flirted with dropping out of the top 6. In truth, the perennial also-rans of 'brough, Blackburn, Preston etc simply aren't on the same level. This is the strongest I've ever seen the top of the Championship. Quite right. And Bristol City are there or thereabouts but could hardly get the ball of us. Huge gap between top and middle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,545 Posted January 27, 2021 We’ve barely passed halfway-I reckon 3 of the current top 6 might drop out-but I think we will still be top 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,939 Posted January 27, 2021 Lakey might next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Bennett 780 Posted January 28, 2021 10 hours ago, Bill said: Barnsley would be my tip for a club to make it to the top six - and the 'silly little club' B'mouth would be my tip for the club to finish outside the top six come May Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,089 Posted January 28, 2021 11 hours ago, keelansgrandad said: I have to say no. All the dressing rooms had frosted windows.😀 Took me a little while... 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,198 Posted January 28, 2021 One team outside the top 6 can make a push late on. It's happened before. Far too early to predict the top 6 or the order at little over the halfway point. I wouldn't bet on Reading or Bournemouth being there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Bennett 780 Posted January 28, 2021 Stoke would be my outside bet if anyone although that’s hardly a left field prediction. Don’t see anyone below them gatecrashing though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HazzaJet 252 Posted January 28, 2021 I do have belief Bournemouth might drop out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,580 Posted January 28, 2021 10 hours ago, Petriix said: In truth, the perennial also-rans of 'brough, Blackburn, Preston etc simply aren't on the same level. This is the strongest I've ever seen the top of the Championship. Disagree- think this is a weak league this year and I doubt a team like Reading would be higher than midtable in previous seasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,281 Posted January 28, 2021 22 minutes ago, Nuff Said said: Took me a little while... 😂 A little opaque for you?...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted January 28, 2021 Someone always comes from the middle of the pack on a run of form to break into the play-offs, and you traditionally see those with smaller squads tail off a bit so it is likely there will be some changes yet. We ourselves aren't home and dry, although it is looking good so far. We've worked hard to get where we are just got to make sure that doesn't tail off for us too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted January 28, 2021 (edited) Just seen Boro are signing Bolasie from Everton, could be a big signing for them. When he's on it he's a good winger Edited January 28, 2021 by AJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,939 Posted January 28, 2021 1/5 now to be promoted, did anyone pile on when the season started? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
