JonnyJonnyRowe 555 Posted May 2 They can't move in the table, and Russell Martin has blamed their recent defeats on fatigue. So why would he put out a strong team and risk injuries? I suppose he won't want the psychological impact of a severe defeat against Leeds in case they meet again in the play-offs, but on the other hand if they are fatigued they'd have no chance in the play-offs anyway without resting players? Just trying to work out whether there is any realistic hope of Leeds winning and Ipswich losing on the final day, just because, well, that would be just fantastic wouldn't it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,876 Posted May 2 Did Preston? Did Swansea? No? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,909 Posted May 2 5 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Did Preston? Did Swansea? No? They didn't have the playoffs to think about. I'm not expecting to Southampton to go wild and change the whole starting XI, but I'd be surprised if they played their best team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonnyJonnyRowe 555 Posted May 2 11 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Did Preston? Did Swansea? No? They don't have play-off games coming, what a silly reply. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,167 Posted May 2 28 minutes ago, JonnyJonnyRowe said: They can't move in the table, and Russell Martin has blamed their recent defeats on fatigue. So why would he put out a strong team and risk injuries? I suppose he won't want the psychological impact of a severe defeat against Leeds in case they meet again in the play-offs, but on the other hand if they are fatigued they'd have no chance in the play-offs anyway without resting players? Just trying to work out whether there is any realistic hope of Leeds winning and Ipswich losing on the final day, just because, well, that would be just fantastic wouldn't it. Very risky as they're on a run of 3 defeats, another would put them in a really bad mindset going into the playoffs especially as there would be a fair chance of them having to play Leeds again to get through. My guess is that "fatigue" is a convenient get out for a manager who doesn't want to say what he really thinks at this point in the season. It wouldn't be that surprising if Leeds win but much more surprising would be a Huddersfield win, but it would be hilarious if it happens. More interesting for us is that the other teams who will be or probably will be in the playoffs are all on poor runs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,504 Posted May 2 44 minutes ago, JonnyJonnyRowe said: They can't move in the table, and Russell Martin has blamed their recent defeats on fatigue. So why would he put out a strong team and risk injuries? I suppose he won't want the psychological impact of a severe defeat against Leeds in case they meet again in the play-offs, but on the other hand if they are fatigued they'd have no chance in the play-offs anyway without resting players? Just trying to work out whether there is any realistic hope of Leeds winning and Ipswich losing on the final day, just because, well, that would be just fantastic wouldn't it. Absolutely there is, and Alex Matos is going to get 'Uddersfield's winner! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonnyJonnyRowe 555 Posted May 2 2 minutes ago, shefcanary said: Absolutely there is, and Alex Matos is going to get 'Uddersfield's winner! Its a shame Jordan Rhodes is out on loan. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannings bandy legs 401 Posted May 2 34 minutes ago, JonnyJonnyRowe said: They don't have play-off games coming, what a silly reply. I think he meant the final. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonnyJonnyRowe 555 Posted May 2 1 minute ago, mannings bandy legs said: I think he meant the final. Swansea and Preston? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Juler 184 Posted May 2 We have an office in Leeds, so work with quite a few ardent Leeds fans. They have such a poor record in the playoffs, they're convinced that either ourselves, WBA or Hull will knock them out in the semis. Any hope of sneaking second seems to have gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,876 Posted May 2 1 hour ago, JonnyJonnyRowe said: They don't have play-off games coming, what a silly reply. They also had nothing to play for yet still went full strength. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,310 Posted May 2 1 hour ago, Matt Juler said: We have an office in Leeds, so work with quite a few ardent Leeds fans. They have such a poor record in the playoffs, they're convinced that either ourselves, WBA or Hull will knock them out in the semis. Any hope of sneaking second seems to have gone. That sums up the negativity of football fans when it comes to your own team as WBA, Us and Hull would prefer not to be playing them lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonnyJonnyRowe 555 Posted May 2 3 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said: They also had nothing to play for yet still went full strength. You are missing the point, I am suggesting Southampton will rest fatigued players BECAUSE they have something to play for, at least two play off games! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S_81 925 Posted May 2 5 hours ago, JonnyJonnyRowe said: They can't move in the table, and Russell Martin has blamed their recent defeats on fatigue. So why would he put out a strong team and risk injuries? I suppose he won't want the psychological impact of a severe defeat against Leeds in case they meet again in the play-offs, but on the other hand if they are fatigued they'd have no chance in the play-offs anyway without resting players? Just trying to work out whether there is any realistic hope of Leeds winning and Ipswich losing on the final day, just because, well, that would be just fantastic wouldn't it. There may be increased hope of Leeds winning if Saints rest a few but there’s zero chance Ipswich lose to a Huddersfield side that need a 15 goal swing to stay up. Honestly, let it go, they’re up, just accept it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
