Quote from: SoccerHQ on April 22, 2018, 10:54:25 AMFinal also worries me...Brentford or Fulham on a wide pitch like Wembley concerns as all season we've not been great at teams which press us in midfield and can move the ball around us quickly.The pitch dimensions are identical to Villa Park, as is required by UEFA for a Category 4 stadium. 115yds x 75yds (I always think football pitches should be measured in yards).
Final also worries me...Brentford or Fulham on a wide pitch like Wembley concerns as all season we've not been great at teams which press us in midfield and can move the ball around us quickly.
Quote from: Drummond on April 23, 2018, 11:47:08 AMQuote from: SoccerHQ on April 22, 2018, 10:54:25 AMFinal also worries me...Brentford or Fulham on a wide pitch like Wembley concerns as all season we've not been great at teams which press us in midfield and can move the ball around us quickly.The pitch dimensions are identical to Villa Park, as is required by UEFA for a Category 4 stadium. 115yds x 75yds (I always think football pitches should be measured in yards).And having checked:Riverside: 115 x 75Craven Cottage: 110 x 75Griffin Park: 110 x 73Pride Park: 115 x 75The New Den: 116 x 75So I guess the argument would be that Fulham and Brentford are better on smaller pitches with less space. Which should play to our advantage should they be lucky enough to play us in the final.
This might not be popular but I am going to say it. I really dont mind if we go up or not. Yes a club like ours should be in the Prem and yes we will lose some players if we dont go up but I have enjoyed winning games this season. I only get to 1 or 2 games a year but its been a long time since we have been able to look forward to games, expecting to win and score a few goals. Next year even if we go up and spend a lot of money we are still crossing off features as losses before we even get going. Dont know if that makes but i dont feel any stress about the playoffs.
Anyone got an idea of away allocations for likely opponents in the semis?