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Offline PeterWithesShin

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Re: Europe
« Reply #825 on: April 23, 2023, 09:05:23 PM »
6 matches to go, it's the final countdown.

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Re: Europe
« Reply #826 on: April 23, 2023, 09:05:57 PM »
Honestly, Spurs were just so horrible today, I'd say on the beach but it was more like they were at a Hawaiian lu'au in the role of the pig. Would genuinely be surprised if they mustered enough to finish top 7 now.

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Re: Europe
« Reply #827 on: April 23, 2023, 09:06:47 PM »
Tottenham will probably have a new manager just in time to play us.

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Re: Europe
« Reply #828 on: April 23, 2023, 09:18:27 PM »
Honestly, Spurs were just so horrible today, I'd say on the beach but it was more like they were at a Hawaiian lu'au in the role of the pig. Would genuinely be surprised if they mustered enough to finish top 7 now.


Every time Newcastle attacked they looked like they were going to score

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Re: Europe
« Reply #829 on: April 23, 2023, 09:44:26 PM »
We are now in a mini league of 4 with Spurs, Liverpool, Brighton for positions 5th to 8th.
Brighton obviously have games in hand but that means a congested programme. They also have to play Man C and go to Arsenal.
Liverpool and Spurs play each other next week, a draw would be ideal.
Our final three games are all against our mini league rivals.
Unless Liverpool go on the winning run which the media keep expecting then we could be heading into a final day shoot out with Brighton for 5th place.


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Re: Europe
« Reply #830 on: April 23, 2023, 09:56:46 PM »
It's looking like inter or AC Milan could be in the conference league along with Ajax.

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Re: Europe
« Reply #831 on: April 23, 2023, 09:59:37 PM »
I'm a bit worried that Brighton will get to play Arsenal, when Arsenal know their hopes of the title have disappeared; Newcastle, when Newcastle know their top 4 place is guaranteed; Southampton, when Southampton are already relegated; and Man City, when Man City have the title already won and have their minds much more focussed on the champions league.  Then again, I am a bit of a worrier. 

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Re: Europe
« Reply #832 on: April 23, 2023, 10:06:14 PM »
Tottenham run in isn’t very easy either.

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Re: Europe
« Reply #833 on: April 23, 2023, 10:23:38 PM »
No game's easy when you're seemingly in as much disarray as them. I just hope their implosion continues and we can capitalise.

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Re: Europe
« Reply #834 on: April 23, 2023, 10:54:10 PM »
Stating the obvious but Tuesday is pivotal. Anything other than a win and really we are looking at probably having to get a win at old trafford or anfield as well as beating spurs and brighton at home, a big ask really.
Beat Fulham on Tuesday and it just piles pressure on spurs and brighton in particular.

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Re: Europe
« Reply #835 on: April 24, 2023, 12:02:23 AM »
I'm a bit worried that Brighton will get to play Arsenal, when Arsenal know their hopes of the title have disappeared; Newcastle, when Newcastle know their top 4 place is guaranteed; Southampton, when Southampton are already relegated; and Man City, when Man City have the title already won and have their minds much more focussed on the champions league.  Then again, I am a bit of a worrier. 
😂 Mate, do you get out of bed if it’s raining as loads could go wrong?

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Re: Europe
« Reply #836 on: April 24, 2023, 03:12:16 AM »
I'm a bit worried that Brighton will get to play Arsenal, when Arsenal know their hopes of the title have disappeared; Newcastle, when Newcastle know their top 4 place is guaranteed; Southampton, when Southampton are already relegated; and Man City, when Man City have the title already won and have their minds much more focussed on the champions league.  Then again, I am a bit of a worrier. 

Worrier?! You're no worrier, FL. You're a clear-eyed ambassador for the truth.

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Re: Europe
« Reply #837 on: April 24, 2023, 05:39:01 AM »
I was hoping that Brighton would win today so they would want to protect themselves a little for the FA Cup final the week after they play us.  Not to be. Hopefully, Liverpool continue to misfire, although they’ve got four of their next five games at home Manchester United are still like a box of licorice allsorts.

Yeah, I find licorice pretty rank too.

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Re: Europe
« Reply #838 on: April 24, 2023, 07:44:11 AM »
We are now in a mini league of 4 with Spurs, Liverpool, Brighton for positions 5th to 8th.
Brighton obviously have games in hand but that means a congested programme. They also have to play Man C and go to Arsenal.
Liverpool and Spurs play each other next week, a draw would be ideal.
Our final three games are all against our mini league rivals.
Unless Liverpool go on the winning run which the media keep expecting then we could be heading into a final day shoot out with Brighton for 5th place.

For me, ideally we want a Liverpool win, as I realistically expect it to be between us, Brighton and Spurs for 6 & 7, so every point these two drop is good for us

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Re: Europe
« Reply #839 on: April 24, 2023, 08:19:58 AM »
Such a crazy season, that anything is possible right now... all the games in hand don't help either.

I think Brighton have to fall away - The energy they've put into this season (especially yesterday) has to run out at some point, and they still have a congested fixture list to deal with, along with some difficult matches. Spurs are a busted flush unless they get the 'new manager bounce' from someone like 'Arry coming in, which leaves 5th place between us and Liverpool.

We just need to get back to winning ways and pick up as many points as possible. My biggest concern is Ollie - He wasn't at the races on Saturday, and definitely looked like a dad who's just had a newborn. Need him back firing (not in the bedroom!), asap!

Fulham tomorrow is a must win!



 


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