Petriix 2,834 Posted February 28, 2021 That's all we need. 6 wins and a couple of draws takes us to 90 points. Watford would need 10 wins (or 9 with 3 draws), similar from Swansea, albeit with another two games in hand. Brentford need 8 or 9 wins. I can see one of those teams doing it, but not two. Third place is likely to be around 85 points. We can afford to drop points in half our remaining games. Incredibly, after Brentford, we have 7 games in a row against currently bottom-half teams. We could well find ourselves on or around 90 points before our final 5 fixtures, even if we lose to the Bees. We've been excellent at consistently picking up the points against the lower teams, with just a couple of blips. We're incredibly close to getting over the line. One final push required. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted February 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, Petriix said: That's all we need. 6 wins and a couple of draws takes us to 90 points. Watford would need 10 wins (or 9 with 3 draws), similar from Swansea, albeit with another two games in hand. Brentford need 8 or 9 wins. I can see one of those teams doing it, but not two. Third place is likely to be around 85 points. We can afford to drop points in half our remaining games. Incredibly, after Brentford, we have 7 games in a row against currently bottom-half teams. We could well find ourselves on or around 90 points before our final 5 fixtures, even if we lose to the Bees. We've been excellent at consistently picking up the points against the lower teams, with just a couple of blips. We're incredibly close to getting over the line. One final push required. Love it Petrix, it is there for us now, PL in ground next season.😀😀😀 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow and Green 334 Posted February 28, 2021 Luckily Daniel Farke won't have the same mindset, but I agree! If we beat Brentford then I think, with our fixtures, that should be it. As you mention, we have ground out the results in a fairly controlled manner and it doesn't look like that's going to change any time soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,160 Posted February 28, 2021 Absolutely, being 7 points clear and 10 points ahead of 3rd and looking very solid and composed. I’m sure DF will not allow any complacency but I can’t see us failing from here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,348 Posted February 28, 2021 Its looking good but still a way to go before we can relax. Every game for me is a bit nervy and I have to keep telling myself that we have never let it go once we get into our stride. I think under the bed and behind the sofa may get used a bit more before this is all over.😀 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alfie54 76 Posted February 28, 2021 Been playing well but still missing chances, can see somebody being on the end of a thumping soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,760 Posted February 28, 2021 Got to be honest, I don't have any nervousness over this at all, just can't see this being blown. In my mind I'm already looking forward to the Manchesters, Liverpool etc. I appreciate, and fully agree that isn't and shouldn't be Farkes mindset. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,348 Posted February 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, Ken Hairy said: Got to be honest, I don't have any nervousness over this at all, just can't see this being blown. In my mind I'm already looking forward to the Manchesters, Liverpool etc. I appreciate, and fully agree that isn't and shouldn't be Farkes mindset. You are probably right but I shan't celebrate until its in the bag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,284 Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) I tend to think this will be a season where three sides might end up on over 90 points, so 21 points still needed. Watford, Brentford and Us have the quality and players to run five or six game winning streak quite easily. Beat Brentford and that should be good, lose and suddenly we’re a little uncomfortable again! Should add that we play, Brentford, Watford, Reading and Bournemouth at home so four tough games but all at Carrow Road. Edited February 28, 2021 by Indy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petriix 2,834 Posted February 28, 2021 My point is more that we don't have to worry about the odd draw or defeat; not that the players can relax. We just need to win half our remaining games. Avoiding defeat against Brentford would be a huge step, but it's not a massive blow if we do lose given the run of fixtures that follow. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,348 Posted February 28, 2021 1 minute ago, Indy said: I tend to think this will be a season where three sides might end up on over 90 points, so 21 points still needed. Watford, Brentford and Us have the quality and players to run five or six game winning streak quite easily. Beat Brentford and that should be good, lose and suddenly we’re a little uncomfortable again! I am not sure that it has ever happened that 3 teams get 90 plus. I think Brighton got 89 about five years ago but third place average is usually about 85 points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,760 Posted February 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, ricardo said: You are probably right but I shan't celebrate until its in the bag. And rightly so Ricky, I'll have to put up with a lot of crap at work if we mess this up the way I've been banging on since about Christmas 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,348 Posted February 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Ken Hairy said: And rightly so Ricky, I'll have to put up with a lot of crap at work if we mess this up the way I've been banging on since about Christmas 😁 The odds are well in our favour but you can never take this league for granted. Having said that, things do seem set fair.👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich T The Biscuit 562 Posted February 28, 2021 14 minutes ago, Indy said: I tend to think this will be a season where three sides might end up on over 90 points, so 21 points still needed. Watford, Brentford and Us have the quality and players to run five or six game winning streak quite easily. Beat Brentford and that should be good, lose and suddenly we’re a little uncomfortable again! Agree with all that. It will take more than 88 to guarantee our promotion this season I feel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted February 28, 2021 13 minutes ago, Indy said: I tend to think this will be a season where three sides might end up on over 90 points, so 21 points still needed. Watford, Brentford and Us have the quality and players to run five or six game winning streak quite easily. Beat Brentford and that should be good, lose and suddenly we’re a little uncomfortable again! Should add that we play, Brentford, Watford, Reading and Bournemouth at home so four tough games but all at Carrow Road. Watford would have to win 10 of their remaining 13 games to get to 90 points. Have you seen who they have to play? Swansea would either need 10 wins a a draw from 15 or 9 wins and 4 draws Both of them are not on top, flowing form. They have to play each other also. I would happily give Nutty £50 for the CSF if 3 teams get 90 points this season. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,760 Posted February 28, 2021 I don't see 3rd place getting 90 points at all, I know they beat us but Swansea aren't good enough to keep up, Watford not consistent enough. My guess is 84 points maximum, gets a top 2 spot this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
City fan 78 Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) And most of the squad were in this position two years ago. So they know how to handle the pressure. Edited February 28, 2021 by City fan Typo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,284 Posted February 28, 2021 We shall see guys, Watford have a fairly easy run coming up, then again is there an easy game in this league? As I said might be not in my opinion, just said that there are a few teams who could easily put a decent run together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted February 28, 2021 To get to 90 points: NCFC - 20 points from 13 games, 1.54 PPG (W6, D2, L5) BFC - 27 points from 13 games, 2.08 PPG (W8, D3, L2) WFC - 30 points from 13 games, 2.31 PPG (W9, D3, L1) SCFC - 31 points from 15 games, 2.07 PPG (W9, D4, L2) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted February 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, Indy said: We shall see guys, Watford have a fairly easy run coming up, then again is there an easy game in this league? As I said might be not in my opinion, just said that there are a few teams who could easily put a decent run together. Agreed, a decent run is in most of the teams, but not enough for 3 teams to get 90 points plus. It's about all the remaining fixtures that makes me say that, not just a good run. Watford have a really tough last 6 games. That's the business end of the season, where pressure really comes into play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,943 Posted February 28, 2021 57 minutes ago, ricardo said: Its looking good but still a way to go before we can relax. Every game for me is a bit nervy and I have to keep telling myself that we have never let it go once we get into our stride. I think under the bed and behind the sofa may get used a bit more before this is all over.😀 Relax man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted February 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, Crabbycanary3 said: Agreed, a decent run is in most of the teams, but not enough for 3 teams to get 90 points plus. It's about all the remaining fixtures that makes me say that, not just a good run. Watford have a really tough last 6 games. That's the business end of the season, where pressure really comes into 3 of Watfords last 4 games are. Us, Brentford & Swansea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted February 28, 2021 Just now, Move Klose said: 3 of Watfords last 4 games are. Us, Brentford & Swansea Yep and Brentford and us are away games for Watford, and they have a poor away record as well. Yesterday they looked ordinary against a previously out of sorts Bournemouth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaUnionCanary 86 Posted February 28, 2021 Maybe, but their last four games are against Brentford, Swansea, Millwall and ourselves. Cannot see them as autos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaUnionCanary 86 Posted February 28, 2021 Best me to it Klose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ged in the onion bag 854 Posted February 28, 2021 With Buendia on what seems a ‘mission’ can’t see any stopping us! That lad is just something else! Without him, would we even have this thread? Be surprised if the very best don’t come after him this summer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drazen Muzinic 1,444 Posted February 28, 2021 Is Troy Deeney still coming for us 🤔 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,933 Posted February 28, 2021 I'm going to call it. 86 will suffice for top two, I reckon. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted February 28, 2021 1 minute ago, TheGunnShow said: I'm going to call it. 86 will suffice for top two, I reckon. Agreed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelm Canary 404 Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Drazen Muzinic said: Is Troy Deeney still coming for us 🤔 You may say Troy's a dreamer, but he's not the only one.. Edited February 28, 2021 by Chelm Canary 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites