The Much Awaited Return of Promotion Maths

[mr underhill]

which in fact we did

[IFWaters]

To look on the bright side we definitely look good enough to stay in the playoff spots, but a gap of 7 points to 2 teams racking up over 2 points a game is going to take some closing when we don't have an effective no. 9 fit.

[sickbeggar]

Looking at the teams around us playing today we could get off reasonably lightly. Sheffield U have Milwall away. Bristol C Have Boro at home (Neither forgone conclusions). Derby should beat burton at home, and ispwich have forest at home. A few draws would help us but with a bit of luck we'll still be 4th

[SoccerHQ]

Should be third soon as Sheffield United are having a poor patch. Small steps.

[Villa75]

Should be third soon as Sheffield United are having a poor patch. Small steps.

It's a small step backwards at the moment.

[SoccerHQ]

Should be third soon as Sheffield United are having a poor patch. Small steps.

It's a small step backwards at the moment.

From what? It's not like we've been top and fallen to fourth.

First target was to get in top 6 and establish ourselves which we have done.

Next step is to overhaul Sheffield and we're on the verge of doing it.

Then try and chip away at Cardiff's total. That will take time of course.

[eamonn]

Pity Burton couldn't hang on at Derby. We have to go there and impose ourselves from the start.

[Ads]

Bristol hanging on in there.

[Richard]

Does anyone think the current top 6 will stay the same until May ? Last season I don't remember anyone coming with a late run to break into it. Sheff Utd look the most vulnerable although the chasing pack are so inconsistent - Boro Leeds Wednesday etc

[Villa75]

Should be third soon as Sheffield United are having a poor patch. Small steps.

It's a small step backwards at the moment.

From what? It's not like we've been top and fallen to fourth.

First target was to get in top 6 and establish ourselves which we have done.

Next step is to overhaul Sheffield and we're on the verge of doing it.

Then try and chip away at Cardiff's total. That will take time of course.

From 4th to 5th?

You said "small steps" - intimating forwards. I pointed out it's a small step backwards this weekend.

[VillaAlways]

Should be third soon as Sheffield United are having a poor patch. Small steps.

It's a small step backwards at the moment.

From what? It's not like we've been top and fallen to fourth.

First target was to get in top 6 and establish ourselves which we have done.

Next step is to overhaul Sheffield and we're on the verge of doing it.

Then try and chip away at Cardiff's total. That will take time of course.

From 4th to 5th?

You said "small steps" - intimating forwards. I pointed out it's a small step backwards this weekend.

Not really,we got a draw at Leeds which would be acceptable for any team  Bristol City play Sheff U on Friday points are going to be dropped somewhere. You would hope we will beat Millwall at home.

Your glass is seriously half empty

[Villa75]

Should be third soon as Sheffield United are having a poor patch. Small steps.

It's a small step backwards at the moment.

From what? It's not like we've been top and fallen to fourth.

First target was to get in top 6 and establish ourselves which we have done.

Next step is to overhaul Sheffield and we're on the verge of doing it.

Then try and chip away at Cardiff's total. That will take time of course.

From 4th to 5th?

You said "small steps" - intimating forwards. I pointed out it's a small step backwards this weekend.

Not really,we got a draw at Leeds which would be acceptable for any team  Bristol City play Sheff U on Friday points are going to be dropped somewhere. You would hope we will beat Millwall at home.

Your glass is seriously half full

Falling from 4th to 5th isn't a "small step backwards"?

You'll have to explain that one to me.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Falling from 4th to 5th isn't a "small step backwards"?

You'll have to explain that one to me.

It's not small, it's tiny as it is a result of one game. Let's judge at the end of the month but right now I see nothing worth complaining about. We're getting results even when we're not playing that well. I think we'll be third by the end of the month and creating a tidy gap between the teams below us. From there it's up to us to do what we can to chase Cardiff and hope they eventually come unstuck.

[VillaAlways]

Should be third soon as Sheffield United are having a poor patch. Small steps.

It's a small step backwards at the moment.

From what? It's not like we've been top and fallen to fourth.

First target was to get in top 6 and establish ourselves which we have done.

Next step is to overhaul Sheffield and we're on the verge of doing it.

Then try and chip away at Cardiff's total. That will take time of course.

From 4th to 5th?

You said "small steps" - intimating forwards. I pointed out it's a small step backwards this weekend.

Not really,we got a draw at Leeds which would be acceptable for any team  Bristol City play Sheff U on Friday points are going to be dropped somewhere. You would hope we will beat Millwall at home.

Your glass is seriously half full

Falling from 4th to 5th isn't a "small step backwards"?

You'll have to explain that one to me.

There are 46 games played in the Championship between August- May Each team has to play each other home and away, your standing in the league can alter week by week depending on your result and the result of teams around you , so there will be a bit of bobbing up a down between the top spots,thats the Championship. It's where we finish in May that matters.
I really don't understand why your stressing about us dropping from 4th to 5th. Providing we remain in contention it doesn't really matter does it ?

[Villa75]

The poster I was responding to said, "Should be third soon as Sheffield Utd are having a poor patch. Small steps."

That sounds easy, but it's not just a case of worrying about Sheffield Utd. So i pointed out we actually made a small step this weekend. Backwards.

If you can show me we're still in 4th, and therefore I am wrong, then I'll retract my comment.