The play offs.

[themossman]

I agree about the quality thing. Looking at Terry lining up in the tunnel it struck me we’re full of players who are made for these games.

[footyskillz]

I've been reading on the efl website recently that half of the total of all incomes in gate receipts for the 4 play off semi finals are shared equally between the 4 teams.

And that the play off winner along with the other 2 promoted teams have to pay a sum of £165,000 or so upon leaving the league via promotion to the big league (  in part to assist parachute payments of the incoming relegated clubs from premier league)

Fascinating

[Drummond]

Of all 4 teams in it, we just LOOK a class apart.

I have seen nothing to suggest that there is much to separate any of the 4 teams, all have strengths and weaknesses.

Maybe you weren't watching the games then.

Please tell me how we looked a “class apart” ?

I wasn't in the least bit concerned. We were in control of that game. Johnstone did what he does, position himself well and make good saves.

The back four were all good, tactically we nullified their main threat fairly easily.

We were calm, organised, efficient and had the confidence to carry out our plan.

Possession stats mean fuck all of the team that has it can't do anything with it.

[andyh]

Of all 4 teams in it, we just LOOK a class apart.

I have seen nothing to suggest that there is much to separate any of the 4 teams, all have strengths and weaknesses.

Maybe you weren't watching the games then.

Please tell me how we looked a “class apart” ?

I wasn't in the least bit concerned. We were in control of that game. Johnstone did what he does, position himself well and make good saves.

The back four were all good, tactically we nullified their main threat fairly easily.

We were calm, organised, efficient and had the confidence to carry out our plan.

Possession stats mean fuck all of the team that has it can't do anything with it.

Calm. Professional. Business like, all with a touch of quality.
My original point was that, compared to the other 3 teams, we seem have an aura about us.

Of course, it could all go to shit, but I honestly think we have the look of a premier league team about us.

[Pete3206]

I notice that Fulham are charging just £19 a ticket with concessions as little as a fiver.

[amfy]

I notice that Fulham are charging just £19 a ticket with concessions as little as a fiver.

.....and still can't sell out whereas we have.

My ST seat was £20 btw.

[ChicagoLion]

Of all 4 teams in it, we just LOOK a class apart.

I have seen nothing to suggest that there is much to separate any of the 4 teams, all have strengths and weaknesses.

Maybe you weren't watching the games then.

Please tell me how we looked a “class apart” ?

I wasn't in the least bit concerned. We were in control of that game. Johnstone did what he does, position himself well and make good saves.

The back four were all good, tactically we nullified their main threat fairly easily.

We were calm, organised, efficient and had the confidence to carry out our plan.

Possession stats mean fuck all of the team that has it can't do anything with it.

You have not answered the question.

If we are a class apart, why are we in the play offs?

[PeterWithesShin]

They said we look a class apart from the 3 other teams in the play-offs. They said nothing about the top 2.

[Pete3206]

So I've just read that no team has ever not qualified for the championship playoff final after winning the first leg.

Sleep easy Villans.

[Drummond]

Of all 4 teams in it, we just LOOK a class apart.

I have seen nothing to suggest that there is much to separate any of the 4 teams, all have strengths and weaknesses.

Maybe you weren't watching the games then.

Please tell me how we looked a “class apart” ?

I wasn't in the least bit concerned. We were in control of that game. Johnstone did what he does, position himself well and make good saves.

The back four were all good, tactically we nullified their main threat fairly easily.

We were calm, organised, efficient and had the confidence to carry out our plan.

Possession stats mean fuck all of the team that has it can't do anything with it.

You have not answered the question.

If we are a class apart, why are we in the play offs?

You asked and I told you, sorry it wasn't the answer you wanted. As PWS said, if you understood the first post you'd have got it.

I think the thread title does kind of give it away a bit.

[footyskillz]

Derby are set up just nicely for the leg tonight v Fulham as they have players who can counter attack superbly.

An early goal for Derby and a late equaliser for Fulham with alot of guff, huff, puff in between.

[cdbearsfan]

So I've just read that no team has ever not qualified for the championship playoff final after winning the first leg.

Sleep easy Villans.

It's happened a few times. Leicester 2013, Ipswich 2004, Blose, hilariously, 2001, Sheffield United 1998, Wolves 1995 and, if we include second tier playoffs prior to the creation of the Premier League, Swindon 1989 and Bradford 1988.

It is true to say that no team has yet been eliminated having won the first leg away from home, though a couple have lost the second leg and had to rely on winning a penalty shoot-out to scrape through.

[mr underhill]

Skillz, that's one of your weaker  recent posts but I must say the insight iyou give on the stats side is really interesting.

[ChicagoLion]

Of all 4 teams in it, we just LOOK a class apart.

I have seen nothing to suggest that there is much to separate any of the 4 teams, all have strengths and weaknesses.

Maybe you weren't watching the games then.

Please tell me how we looked a “class apart” ?

I wasn't in the least bit concerned. We were in control of that game. Johnstone did what he does, position himself well and make good saves.

The back four were all good, tactically we nullified their main threat fairly easily.

We were calm, organised, efficient and had the confidence to carry out our plan.

Possession stats mean fuck all of the team that has it can't do anything with it.

You have not answered the question.

If we are a class apart, why are we in the play offs?

You asked and I told you, sorry it wasn't the answer you wanted. As PWS said, if you understood the first post you'd have got it.

I think the thread title does kind of give it away a bit.

Thanks for clearing that up.

[Richard E]

So I've just read that no team has ever not qualified for the championship playoff final after winning the first leg.

Sleep easy Villans.

It's happened a few times. Leicester 2013, Ipswich 2004, Blose, hilariously, 2001, Sheffield United 1998, Wolves 1995 and, if we include second tier playoffs prior to the creation of the Premier League, Swindon 1989 and Bradford 1988.

It is true to say that no team has yet been eliminated having won the first leg away from home, though a couple have lost the second leg and had to rely on winning a penalty shoot-out to scrape through.

More importantly, this is Villa, and we treat records like that as a challenge!!!