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Offline auntiesledd

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Re: The play offs.
« Reply #45 on: April 15, 2018, 12:27:13 PM »
Be nice to take 3-4,000 to Middlesbrough rather than be restricted to 1,400 at Millwall in the semis.

What's with the away allocation at Scumwall? I'm assuming they only allow visiting supporters in the top tier of the stand - which begs the question: what the Hell's the point of them having seats in the lower portion?! If they can't provide adequate security to ensure the safety of away supporters in both sections, they shouldn't be allowed to hold matches at their shitty ground.

The upper tier gives them enough to fulfil their minimum allocation. 1,400 sells out unbelievably quick – I'd got 10 aways this season and got nowhere near it. I'd much rather we had a semi final away with a big allocation, it just seems to lift the team that much more.

Thanks for the clarification (although I'm still perplexed as to why the FL allow them to extract the urine with such a pathetic allocation). Let's hope the last few matches see them fall apart - so nobody has to endure their neanderthal rubbish in the PO's.

Offline ironmaidenmania

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Re: The play offs.
« Reply #46 on: April 15, 2018, 12:32:49 PM »
Really need us to finish third so I can make the playoff semi. Won't be able to go if we play on the Tuesday night which will be gutting. A 3-0 win for us and a 2-0 loss for Fulham puts it in our own hands, assuming we win all of our remaining games. Please! Pretty please!!

Offline lovejoy

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Re: The play offs.
« Reply #47 on: April 15, 2018, 12:43:32 PM »
We win our last three. (88)
Fulham win one and draw two. (87)
Cardiff win one, draw two and lose one. (88)

We finish 2nd on goal difference.

Cardiff have Forest and Reading at home and Hull and Derby away. Talk me through what results you think for those games.

This has been our mistake on the other thread - looking at other team's games.
We will not win our last three games.

My point is that regardless of the Villa results Cardiff will get at least 2 wins of 4 so our results are acedemic.

Offline Brassneck

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Re: The play offs.
« Reply #48 on: April 15, 2018, 12:49:22 PM »
Boro in the semi final followed by Cardiff at Wembley - I've got a good vibe about this - Villa are on the way back !!!!!
Shall I book my hotel for London now?

You could, but only if you don't mind getting dog's abuse when it all goes the shape of a pear. ;)

I know many who have booked hotel rooms. You can cancel your booking up to 24 hours before the date.

Offline Brassneck

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Re: The play offs.
« Reply #49 on: April 15, 2018, 12:52:16 PM »
Be nice to take 3-4,000 to Middlesbrough rather than be restricted to 1,400 at Millwall in the semis.

What's with the away allocation at Scumwall? I'm assuming they only allow visiting supporters in the top tier of the stand - which begs the question: what the Hell's the point of them having seats in the lower portion?! If they can't provide adequate security to ensure the safety of away supporters in both sections, they shouldn't be allowed to hold matches at their shitty ground.

The upper tier gives them enough to fulfil their minimum allocation. 1,400 sells out unbelievably quick – I'd got 10 aways this season and got nowhere near it. I'd much rather we had a semi final away with a big allocation, it just seems to lift the team that much more.

Thanks for the clarification (although I'm still perplexed as to why the FL allow them to extract the urine with such a pathetic allocation). Let's hope the last few matches see them fall apart - so nobody has to endure their neanderthal rubbish in the PO's.

Millwall is 2,000. It will be the same in the play offs (if they get there). League rules state that you must give away teams a minimum of 2,000.

People with 10 aways were able to but tickets for Millwall for about an hour on Thursday night after they went on sale at 5pm.

Offline Brassneck

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Re: The play offs.
« Reply #50 on: April 15, 2018, 12:55:08 PM »
Is it definitely:

3rd placed team playing on Friday & Monday

4th placed team playing Saturday and Tuesday?

I'm away that weekend and will definitely miss the first leg. I'm flying home on the Monday but would prefer the game to be on the Tuesday night.

Offline Matt Collins

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Re: The play offs.
« Reply #51 on: April 15, 2018, 12:56:30 PM »
I’d say the chances are it will be boro in the semis

Millwall v Cardiff or Fulham in the other

Neither are easy but I’d rather have it that way around. I reckon Millwall could beat Fulham - we’ll find out this Friday

Malandro

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Re: The play offs.
« Reply #52 on: April 15, 2018, 01:15:41 PM »
We win our last three. (88)
Fulham win one and draw two. (87)
Cardiff win one, draw two and lose one. (88)

We finish 2nd on goal difference.

Cardiff have Forest and Reading at home and Hull and Derby away. Talk me through what results you think for those games.

This has been our mistake on the other thread - looking at other team's games.
We will not win our last three games.

My point is that regardless of the Villa results Cardiff will get at least 2 wins of 4 so our results are acedemic.

Agree. I was just posting generally, probably shouldn’t have quoted.

Offline robbo1874

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Re: The play offs.
« Reply #53 on: April 15, 2018, 02:22:10 PM »
It’s not over til it’s over.

Ya gotta Believe!!

We’ll be going up, one way or the other.

Offline Pete3206

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Re: The play offs.
« Reply #54 on: April 15, 2018, 02:56:49 PM »
Should be a piece of cake  :o


Offline Zhong Yi III

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Re: The play offs.
« Reply #55 on: April 15, 2018, 03:07:11 PM »
been reading H&V all season and before as well - posted a few as well before - however my cent to add now is maybe it is an omen last time in this division and Millwall and the Boro were in the mix. Up the Villa watching from China !

Offline Ads

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Re: The play offs.
« Reply #56 on: April 15, 2018, 03:12:38 PM »
I know Derby can still technically finish above us, but realistically it's all done. We're at home 2nd leg come what may and I'm not bothered who we play.

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Re: The play offs.
« Reply #57 on: April 15, 2018, 03:39:03 PM »
been reading H&V all season and before as well - posted a few as well before - however my cent to add now is maybe it is an omen last time in this division and Millwall and the Boro were in the mix. Up the Villa watching from China !

I did think it’s stange that the last time we were challenging in the second tier, Millwall we’re doing well too (and we both ended up getting promoted).

Find watching the playoffs nervy even when Villa aren’t involved, God knows how I’ll cope

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Re: The play offs.
« Reply #58 on: April 15, 2018, 04:06:25 PM »
been reading H&V all season and before as well - posted a few as well before - however my cent to add now is maybe it is an omen last time in this division and Millwall and the Boro were in the mix. Up the Villa watching from China !
Welcome Zhong. We are all respectful friends here.

Offline wittonwarrior

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Re: The play offs.
« Reply #59 on: April 15, 2018, 04:22:54 PM »
It’s not over til it’s over.

Ya gotta Believe!!

We’ll be going up, one way or the other.
More confidence than me - the play offs are a lottery

 


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