pete 319 Posted February 3, 2021 Having games at Carrow rd are not to our advantage, much better away. Even the poor sides take points by closing up shop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,761 Posted February 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, Creedence Clearwater Couto said: Brentford are far too good for this league. Champions in waiting. The energy displayed is phenomenal. They press everywhere. They could easily add another couple of goals tonight too. Very impressive side, full of talent. We did all those things against a very average bristol city side too ,only 2 weeks ago... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,321 Posted February 3, 2021 Brentford will finish top in my opinion. They have the momentum and they score lots of goals. I really feel we are on the verge of letting things slip with recent performances. Not got a settled team again and huge pressure on us Friday. We really need a “statement” performance to steady the ship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,237 Posted February 3, 2021 Brentford similar to last season and might not last the pace. At the moment they are the best team in the league but they are not top and it's still in our own hands. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,321 Posted February 3, 2021 25 minutes ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: Swansea on friday is the last team in the current top 10 we have to play away, whilst we've got all the other teams at the top to come to carrow rd ....we've only ourselves to blame if we cant finish in a top 2 spot Home advantage is pretty irrelevant without crowds. If anything we are more convincing away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,237 Posted February 3, 2021 3.-2 they are not all that in defence Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 1,278 Posted February 3, 2021 14 minutes ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: We did all those things against a very average bristol city side too ,only 2 weeks ago... True. I think they have a bit more though, certainly at the minute anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,727 Posted February 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said: 3.-2 they are not all that in defence Kind of remind me of us two seasons ago.. Pretty poor defence but aways able to outscore the oppisition Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christoph Stiepermann 1,138 Posted February 3, 2021 Never thought going into this season that half way through we'd be top because we're better in defense than our rivals. All of our attacking players have dipped in and out of form far too often this season and any players that offer us a different dimention have either been injured our badly out of form most of the time, our defense though has been excellent and is carrying us atm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiery Zac 1,066 Posted February 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said: Brentford similar to last season and might not last the pace. At the moment they are the best team in the league but they are not top and it's still in our own hands. They’re having a purple patch and they’re a very good side. Seems strange to have to remind our own fans but we are a very good side too. We are still yet to consistently hit top gear and yet we’re top of the league. Reactions seem to be all to immediate and not looking at the bigger picture. We’ve been poor lately yet remain unbeaten and haven’t conceded. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K Lo 224 Posted February 3, 2021 Yes, Brentford looking to secure a Champions' League spot next season with that 3-2 win over Bristol City whereas Norwich only managed to beat Bristol 2-0 a few weeks ago. 7 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,296 Posted February 3, 2021 Are they the Bees Knees?......Flash in the pan......They've got new Stadium Syndrome..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alex_ncfc 662 Posted February 3, 2021 I've been seeing posts since October saying "we haven't hit top gear yet" - if that's the case then it is surely about time to do so? Especially against teams like Millwall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,431 Posted February 3, 2021 We murdered Brizzle a few weeks ago. Best performance of the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowhammer 86 Posted February 3, 2021 Way we are playing at the moment Brentford and swans will be top two need to up our game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 1,129 Posted February 3, 2021 Brentford looking very, very prolific going forward but absolutely zero chance of them maintaining that all season without a dip. I feel it's going to be tight, but our defensive form should see us okay by the end of the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,761 Posted February 3, 2021 30 minutes ago, Ian said: Brentford looking very, very prolific going forward but absolutely zero chance of them maintaining that all season without a dip. I feel it's going to be tight, but our defensive form should see us okay by the end of the year. Its a very poor league and the might well do.... its hardly as if there are dangers at every turn in this very mediocre division. Other sides in the top 5 may take points off them...but not many more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow and Green 334 Posted February 3, 2021 53 minutes ago, Ian said: Brentford looking very, very prolific going forward but absolutely zero chance of them maintaining that all season without a dip. I feel it's going to be tight, but our defensive form should see us okay by the end of the year. Agree. We've been in enough promotion races to know that teams rarely steamroller through the Championship season without a blip. Brentford have Middlesborough, Reading and Barnsley next so we'll see how they're doing after that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 1,278 Posted February 4, 2021 8 hours ago, Ian said: Brentford looking very, very prolific going forward but absolutely zero chance of them maintaining that all season without a dip. I feel it's going to be tight, but our defensive form should see us okay by the end of the year. I think theres a good chance they'll avoid a dip. They're unbeaten in something like 18 games now, and scored 10 in the last 2 games. They drew a few early on, but they're winning most games now and just don't lose. I cant see them failing at the last hurdle, like last season, because I think they'll be comfortably clear with a few games to go. Not a criticism of us in anyway, just recognition that Brentford are a very good side. I don't rate Swansea in the same way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonnyace1 26 Posted February 4, 2021 I have to say I disagree that Brentford will be top at end of season . We draw two games 0-0 and we are suddenly terrible?. We completely outclassed Bristol city the previous game. A 46 game season is long and those who were planning how we would do better in the premier league were far too early. If we start losing some games , I can understand the negativity more. We are top- not midtable -with 2 defeats in 24 games. Every team will have a drop in performance in a long season- if you can do it drawing rather than losing we will get through it. We will bounce back soon(hopefully Friday) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 1,129 Posted February 4, 2021 56 minutes ago, Creedence Clearwater Couto said: I think theres a good chance they'll avoid a dip. They're unbeaten in something like 18 games now, and scored 10 in the last 2 games. They drew a few early on, but they're winning most games now and just don't lose. A bit like us then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted February 4, 2021 (edited) Brentford are a good team We are a good team We have lost 2 in 23 Brentford have lost 2 in 25 We are above Brentford even if they win their game in hand Brentford are top scorers in the Division (we are 5th) Brentford have conceded more goals than us (and as many as Derby) We have the 3rd best defensive record in the Division We have had a shocking run of injuries Brentford haven't had the squad percentage of injuries that we have had and may get lucky with their injury situation Before we play Brentford the fixtures are; Brentford - Middlesboro (a) Reading (a), Barnsley (h), QPR (a), Coventry (a), Sheff Wed (h), Stoke (h) Ours are Swansea(a), Stoke (h), Coventry (a), Rotherham (h) , Birmingham (a), Wycombe (a) Then there some more fixtures after that Pick out what you want from that list, then add your own 🤷♂️ Edited February 4, 2021 by Crabbycanary3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,676 Posted February 4, 2021 10 hours ago, Jim Smith said: Brentford will finish top in my opinion. They have the momentum and they score lots of goals. I really feel we are on the verge of letting things slip with recent performances. Not got a settled team again and huge pressure on us Friday. We really need a “statement” performance to steady the ship. It was Bournemouth not long ago with you so I think you've just damned Brentford to the playoffs 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,676 Posted February 4, 2021 10 hours ago, K Lo said: Yes, Brentford looking to secure a Champions' League spot next season with that 3-2 win over Bristol City whereas Norwich only managed to beat Bristol 2-0 a few weeks ago. bUt dEy Sc0rez 3 goalz!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,301 Posted February 4, 2021 It's reassuring to know that Farke will treat the sort of panicky speculation displayed on here with his usual phlegmatic calm. He knows he has a very talented squad of players that is more than capable of getting the results it needs. He's been there, done it, and knows how to respond to spells of poorer form. Speculation about future performance doesn't constitute evidence. The only evidence in at the moment is crystalised in the form of the current table, and we sit at the top of it. And past evidence shows that even the "superhuman" Brentford have had a couple of stinking performances. Of course there are issues to address, but is anyone seriously suggesting that Farke is not aware of them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,237 Posted February 4, 2021 Not a bad thing to have a couple of clubs breathing down your neck. The players will now realise they will have to work that little bit harder for a promotion bonus. It isn't going to be handed them on a plate, and it starts this Friday. Bring it on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 1,278 Posted February 4, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ian said: A bit like us then? Yep, absolutely, bar the scoring part! We haven't been prolific this season, and the goals have really dried up recently. Without an in form goalscorer it'll be hard to win more than the Bees from here to the end of the season. Defensively we've never looked as good. But we desperately need Pukki to find his scoring boots. If he was in 18/19 form, we'd have pinched three points from Millwall and Boro. Edited February 4, 2021 by Creedence Clearwater Couto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 1,278 Posted February 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Capt. Pants said: Not a bad thing to have a couple of clubs breathing down your neck. The players will now realise they will have to work that little bit harder for a promotion bonus. It isn't going to be handed them on a plate, and it starts this Friday. Bring it on. Absolutely. Being well out in front too early can add unnecessary pressure or complacency. Sometimes it's easier to play with an underdog mentality and chasing others. Be in the mix with 10 games to go, then is the time to press the accelerator! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,432 Posted February 4, 2021 To paraphrase Michael Bolton... How can we be Swansea if we can’t be Brentford? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted February 4, 2021 2 hours ago, jonnyace1 said: I have to say I disagree that Brentford will be top at end of season . We draw two games 0-0 and we are suddenly terrible?. We completely outclassed Bristol city the previous game. A 46 game season is long and those who were planning how we would do better in the premier league were far too early. If we start losing some games , I can understand the negativity more. We are top- not midtable -with 2 defeats in 24 games. Every team will have a drop in performance in a long season- if you can do it drawing rather than losing we will get through it. We will bounce back soon(hopefully Friday) You realise that Brentford haven't lost a league game since 24th October right? 19 games unbeaten. For me, they are the best team in the league. The form of Swansea and Reading also concerning, we have a real fight on our hands to secure automatic - Swansea is a huge huge game. But the neutrals money will definitely be going on Brentford to lift the title. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites