I think all forecasts and predictions need to be classified pre/post McGinn. Him coming back could really make a huge difference.
I don’t see how any one can predict any result except the obvious.Almost Every game will be a lottery and we will give and create chances because it’s the way we play.We are at a bigger disadvantage against teams prepared to sit in and counter.Expect the same tactics displayed by all away teams and some at home because it works against us.Smith does not believe in the idea that you have to be hard to beat to win.
Not sure why some of you think 40 points may not be enough? 37/38 will be enough. Look at the table teams in relegation spots have less points than games played at 26. It’s not going to change dramatically over the last 12.
Quote from: Des Little on February 17, 2020, 08:58:21 PMI think all forecasts and predictions need to be classified pre/post McGinn. Him coming back could really make a huge difference. I'm a bit worried about all this expectation being placed on him.Yes it will be good to have him back as an option but we've seen many times it take a good six-eight weeks for players to totally get back up to speed after serious injury.I don't expect him to turn into Drinkwater level fitness on his return but if he's back mid March I don't think he'll be at peak fitness until start of May when they'll only be three games left.Still the sort who'll pop up with a vital goal or two in the run in.
How many 'MUST WIN' games have we had now and lost? can't fault the performance on Sunday but mistakes and inconsistent performances will see us go down West Ham could be huge last game but i can see us both dropping with Norwich
Quote from: Flin5tone on February 18, 2020, 04:22:23 PMHow many 'MUST WIN' games have we had now and lost? can't fault the performance on Sunday but mistakes and inconsistent performances will see us go down West Ham could be huge last game but i can see us both dropping with NorwichThere does feel like there has been a lot of ‘must wins’, but to be fair while we’ve obviously lost a lot more games than we’ve won overall, in terms of the must wins, it’s felt like they’ve evened themselves out. Xmas felt massive, we get mullered by Southampton and Watford but beat Norwich and Burnley. After the hiding to Man City we get a credible draw at Brighton and then beat Watford. Bournemouth hugely disappointing, Spurs most of us would of settled for a point I guess. My point is I guess, we haven’t lost all of the games that felt must win, even though sometimes it feels like that. To me Southampton, Newcastle, palace are the games that now feel must win, but then we may not pick up points in some of those and get more unlikely results in others. I’m hoping we’re safe by West Ham...hoping!