BlyBlyBabes 0 Posted February 4, 2007 Yes, believe it or not.12 wins (plus 2 draws & 2 losses) in our remaining 16 matches will almost certainly get us into the playoffs with 75 points.[Target 73-75 points based on last 6 years]Bit of luck. Couple of deflections. Confidence builds. Quite possible. Remember Watford last year - into the playoffs after being about 20th at Xmas. Two more matches and -hey presto - the prem? Rookie manager too.Will this be one of the years we live the dream?One never knows - and that''s the delight of our game.OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManchesterCanary 0 Posted February 4, 2007 ''Dream'' was the right word to use...wake up and smell the coffee... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Meadows 0 Posted February 4, 2007 watford were in the top half all season last year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pyro Pete 1,849 Posted February 4, 2007 [quote user="ManchesterCanary"]''Dream'' was the right word to use...wake up and smell the coffee...[/quote] Something tells me it''s not coffee he''s been drinking, if you know what I mean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quantum 0 Posted February 4, 2007 [quote user="Chris Meadows"]watford were in the top half all season last year[/quote]That''s what I was thinking. Can''t remember Watford being anywhere near that low. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northern Canary 0 Posted February 4, 2007 "12 wins (plus 2 draws & 2 losses) in our remaining 16 matches will almost certainly get us into the playoffs with 75 points.[Target 73-75 points based on last 6 years]"We will never get that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Citizen Journalist Foghorn 0 Posted February 4, 2007 A close - but deserved - win against the worst team in the division and suddenly the play-offs are on again...We can but dream, but it aint gonna happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,473 Posted February 4, 2007 Absolutely. Unlikely, but not impossible. 2 good loan players (defence & attack) & it''s an excellent squad, at this level.It''s a funny old game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rasputin was a C... 0 Posted February 4, 2007 As positive as any of us could be sadly the playoffs are just going to be too far away. The signs were promising yesterday and I have confidence that we will stay up. I also have confidence that we have a manager who can find some really good players and all his signings so far have been made to improve the squad rather than just signed for the sake of it. I good run of wins to the end of the season and then a summer of more rebuilding then I think we have a chance of pushing for the playoffs. We''ve just got to be patient. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7rew 0 Posted February 4, 2007 The example you are looking for is crystal palace the year we went up, 16th in january. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 929 Posted February 4, 2007 Are there play off''s for the relegation positions this year then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gentleman Jim 0 Posted February 4, 2007 Good thought BBB,There''s usually one team that comes with a very late run and often in circumstances similar to ours, here''s hoping then ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheerio 0 Posted February 4, 2007 Who do you think we are.....Sunderland? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted February 4, 2007 [quote user="BlyBlyBabes"]Yes, believe it or not.12 wins (plus 2 draws & 2 losses) in our remaining 16 matches will almost certainly get us into the playoffs with 75 points.[Target 73-75 points based on last 6 years]Bit of luck. Couple of deflections. Confidence builds. Quite possible. Remember Watford last year - into the playoffs after being about 20th at Xmas. Two more matches and -hey presto - the prem? Rookie manager too.Will this be one of the years we live the dream?One never knows - and that''s the delight of our game.OTBC [/quote]all very nice but theres 14 other sides above us... this whole assumption is made that none of those 14 will pick up the necessary points to finish above us? which wont happen will it?jas :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barry Brockes 145 Posted February 4, 2007 Having been a passionate follower of City for 45 years through thick and thin (more thin than thick) few people were more relieved than me to welcome three precious points yesterday. The signs, as they had been against Wolves, were encouraging but let''s get real here. Leeds are bottom of the table, they were a poor team, their injury list makes ours look insignificant and we beat them by the odd goal in three. Yes, it could have been more but it wasn''t. The record books will show it was 2-1. Looking at our remaining fixtures and our overall present form I believe 55-60 points will be a good achievement. I''m far from convinced our board will splash the cash on many loans realising the play-offs are out of reach preferring to save the money for more permanent rebuilding in the summer (hopefully) although with this board they may prefer to just save the money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Morriss 69 Posted February 4, 2007 Im actually with BlyBly on this one, I dunno about the playoffs but I definitely think we''ll be nearer the top 6 than the bottom 3... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,265 Posted February 4, 2007 [quote user="Barry Brockes"]Having been a passionate follower of City for 45 years through thick and thin (more thin than thick) few people were more relieved than me to welcome three precious points yesterday. The signs, as they had been against Wolves, were encouraging but let''s get real here. Leeds are bottom of the table, they were a poor team, their injury list makes ours look insignificant and we beat them by the odd goal in three. Yes, it could have been more but it wasn''t. The record books will show it was 2-1. Looking at our remaining fixtures and our overall present form I believe 55-60 points will be a good achievement. I''m far from convinced our board will splash the cash on many loans realising the play-offs are out of reach preferring to save the money for more permanent rebuilding in the summer (hopefully) although with this board they may prefer to just save the money. [/quote]There will be rebuilding, but I don''t think it will be the squad. "A la Carter''s ''r'' us." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
south stand corner terrace 0 Posted February 4, 2007 One win against the bottom of the table side and people start to believe we are play off material. Win at Barnsley, Hull, Luton, Colchester Preston Cardiff etc etc and start winning at home and I might start to believe it.Until then I will get in the real world and get ready for a potential relegation battle, because that is all we have been good for this season and nothing else Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big dick sanchez 0 Posted February 4, 2007 I really wish you are proven correct, I just don''t think its very likely.OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 261 Posted February 4, 2007 Its possible - but still more likely that we will get relegated; and I dont think that will happen either.A couple of strong loan signings - with a view to a signing in the summer (as Rasiak did for SOton last year) then we may be ina position to challenge for a place next year - but I cant see it before then.Come the summer we will need to get another striker and virtually a full back four, as well as signing a keeper, whether thats marshall or not; that remains one hell of a rebuild to come out of it wanting to challenge for promotion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,598 Posted February 4, 2007 Despite what some seemed to be making out, nothing was ever going to be even remotely decided yesterday - we''ve now played 30 games of a 46 game season, so still have more than a third of it still to go. Far too many had us relegated if we didn''t win, and that was plain daft given that we''d not have even been in the bottom 3!!!No, the truth of the matter is that a very good run would still take us into the play-off mix, as indeed a very poor run could still put us in the relegation mix. I personally can''t see either happening, and think we will finish about 10th-12th - but would love to see us put a bit of a run together to see where it gets us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GPB 0 Posted February 4, 2007 Blimey Bly I hope you are right....if you are I will personally hunt you down and buy you a pint of Wherry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Time to go Delia 0 Posted February 4, 2007 Oh dear , a win and a close one at that against the worst side in the league and the Norwich fans suddenly think they are world beaters , play offs no chance whatsoever , get realistic and just hope we stay up and Ipswich dont double us . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wizard 0 Posted February 4, 2007 I love your dreaming triple B, may I dream with you please?. At least until Luton away that is!. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delias Buns 0 Posted February 4, 2007 What are you on? Can I have some??In all seriousness, yes it is possible, and yes Palace did it 2/3 seasons ago, but I cant see anything like that happening without Earnie, unless Brownie really starts to bang them in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyboy 0 Posted February 4, 2007 here we go one win and everybody thinks all is rosy again!! yes we played very well but getting in the play offs would rely on most teams above us dropping serious points. do you honestly believe that will happen? doubt it, consolidation is what we need to do and build a team ready for challenging NEXT season. please people get real. ill probably be slated for being realistic and accused of being a binner for this comment! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westinho penabucana 0 Posted February 4, 2007 dont get me wrong but didnt crystal palace have them selves in a similar scinario the season they got premoted?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ginja 26 Posted February 4, 2007 [quote user="BlyBlyBabes"]Yes, believe it or not.12 wins (plus 2 draws & 2 losses) in our remaining 16 matches will almost certainly get us into the playoffs with 75 points.[Target 73-75 points based on last 6 years]Bit of luck. Couple of deflections. Confidence builds. Quite possible. Remember Watford last year - into the playoffs after being about 20th at Xmas. Two more matches and -hey presto - the prem? Rookie manager too.Will this be one of the years we live the dream?One never knows - and that''s the delight of our game.[/quote]Its a VERY BIG ask of a team which is shaky at the back and has difficulty scoring and I''m afriad to say its borderline impossible.1) Your asking the team not to lose nearly 90% of their games, considering we''ve only not lost about 60% it would be a big turnaround.2) only 2 away wins so far this season, do you really think they can get at least 5 out of 9 and that would mean winning every home game...3) Errrmmm Watford were 3rd on the 26th of December....and Watford were on 55 points and 4th at this point last year4) I''m certain we won''t do it this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Freddy H 0 Posted February 5, 2007 12 wins from our remaining 16 games?Its taken us 30 games to get 10 wins, and thats with Earnshaw! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjohnny 0 Posted February 5, 2007 I will be over the moon with 50 points and thats a huge ask in itsself,all we have done is beat the leagues worst team at home.I bet all you play off hopers think you are really going to win the lottery everytime you buy a ticket as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites