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Offline ez

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Re: Will we qualify for the CL?
« Reply #375 on: February 15, 2025, 07:14:31 PM »
Can't see it now. Beating Ipswich isn't difficult but we failed to do it. It's all about the cups now.

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Re: Will we qualify for the CL?
« Reply #376 on: February 15, 2025, 07:24:31 PM »
No, unless the new signings can change things. We have been same all season, poor defence (lack of clean sheets) and inconsistent - typical mid-table side.
There are 2 up for grabs, hoping for Chelsea, Forest and Newcastle to drop off and us to pick up, big ask.

Offline BoVillan esq

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Re: Will we qualify for the CL?
« Reply #377 on: February 15, 2025, 08:01:03 PM »
I think the next few games will make or break the season, had today gone well then I think a top 5 place was very attainable, the fact that we can put in a performance like that it this point in the season probably says we are better out of it, which is a great pity when you consider the squad.

if we beat Liverpool and Chelsea, both possible, then we are right back in there

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Re: Will we qualify for the CL?
« Reply #378 on: February 15, 2025, 08:03:19 PM »
Well, all I can say is that I don’t know who Bayern Munich’s striker is, but he must be fucking shit if he can’t score against us.

Offline wince

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Re: Will we qualify for the CL?
« Reply #379 on: February 15, 2025, 08:06:48 PM »
We needed 6 pts from wolves and Ipswich and got 1. No way are we beating Liverpool and Chelsea

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Re: Will we qualify for the CL?
« Reply #380 on: February 15, 2025, 08:11:47 PM »
We’re more likely to beat Chelsea and Liverpool.

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Re: Will we qualify for the CL?
« Reply #381 on: February 15, 2025, 08:24:13 PM »
We’re more likely to beat Chelsea and Liverpool.

Yeah, wouldn't surprise me at all. I'd be pretty happy with 4 points from them, followed by victory at Palace.

Offline Demitri_C

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Re: Will we qualify for the CL?
« Reply #382 on: February 15, 2025, 08:34:47 PM »
We’re more likely to beat Chelsea and Liverpool.

Based on ? If we cant beat ten man ipswich  how on earth will we beat liverpool !

Offline VillaTim

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Re: Will we qualify for the CL?
« Reply #383 on: February 15, 2025, 08:53:59 PM »
We’re more likely to beat Chelsea and Liverpool.

Based on ? If we cant beat ten man ipswich  how on earth will we beat liverpool !
The shape of the game will be entirely different. We struggle with teams who park the bus.

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Re: Will we qualify for the CL?
« Reply #384 on: February 15, 2025, 09:31:41 PM »
We’re more likely to beat Chelsea and Liverpool.

Based on ? If we cant beat ten man ipswich  how on earth will we beat liverpool !
The shape of the game will be entirely different. We struggle with teams who park the bus.


I remember  last season luton tried it and we tore them apart. Even if they park the bus we have enough quality esp with ten men to win this game.

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Re: Will we qualify for the CL?
« Reply #385 on: February 15, 2025, 09:39:07 PM »
We’re more likely to beat Chelsea and Liverpool.

Based on ? If we cant beat ten man ipswich  how on earth will we beat liverpool !

Because it doesn't work like that, and you know it.

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Re: Will we qualify for the CL?
« Reply #386 on: February 15, 2025, 09:42:50 PM »
We’re more likely to beat Chelsea and Liverpool.

Based on ? If we cant beat ten man ipswich  how on earth will we beat liverpool !
The shape of the game will be entirely different. We struggle with teams who park the bus.


I remember  last season luton tried it and we tore them apart. Even if they park the bus we have enough quality esp with ten men to win this game.

And Sheffield tried it and succeeded as well.

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Re: Will we qualify for the CL?
« Reply #387 on: February 15, 2025, 10:56:35 PM »
Last orders in the last chance saloon.

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Re: Will we qualify for the CL?
« Reply #388 on: February 16, 2025, 02:02:42 AM »
We've been spoilt by the CL games this year (apart from the £97 admission prices, obvs) but it will be so gutting not to be in it next season.

I'd rather not be in the Conference, we tried it and it wasn't for us. It's for Blose teams. The Europa League isn't too bad but it's still beneath us too.
We need to keep dining at that top table so pass the vol-au-vents and let's just win Big Cup if that's what we gotta do to be in it again.

Offline edgysatsuma89

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Re: Will we qualify for the CL?
« Reply #389 on: February 16, 2025, 02:22:53 AM »
I absolutely want to be in the CL, but the Europa League being beneath us is a bit too far. Maybe if we had been in the CL for 5 plus years on the bounce but beneath us? Now? Not a chance. And with Emery's record in it I doubt he would think so.

 


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