Twelve minutes

[TheFlashingBlade]

At 4:26pm we were 4 points clear of Leeds with 7 matches to play.


At 4:38pm we were 2 points behind Leeds with 7 matches to play.


What a difference 12 minutes makes.


There are still 630 minutes (plus stoppage time) of football to play. That’s 52.5 ‘twelve minutes’.


It ain’t over till the fat lass sings, and she’s still far too busy stuffing her face with cake to even think about humming a tune.


Strap yourselves in, it’s going to be one hell of a ride...

 

[wizadry]

Agreed but every game is a must win now at this stage of the season for all the teams so it’s who handles the pressure best.

I think we have a great chance with how we’ve responded to setbacks this season and we have recent experience of how to get over the line, albeit in a weaker division, still, the experience will be vital.

 

[Carlton Blade]

They've still got to play Villa and get something. I'd love it if we beat them, love it

 

[blade too long]

theres a lot of drama for us and leeds to suffer through yet

could swop over another 3 times yet
Think we will still be there or thereabouts for both ipswich at home and stoke away


we need 1 point to be assured of finishing above wednesday , which is target 2
after avioiding relegation which was target 1
we need 2 wins and a draw to be sure of a play off spot target 3
all were pre season aspirations

and theres stili one more target within reach

 

[blade too long]

1 Norwich 39 30 81
2 Leeds 39 25 76
3 Sheff Utd 39 29 74
4 West Brom 39 25 70
5 Aston Villa 39 15 60
6 Derby 38 7 59
7 Bristol City 37 8 58
8 Middlesbrough 38 8 58
9 Nottm Forest 39 9 57
10 Preston 39 7 57
11 Sheff Wed 39 -3 56

derby have to play boro and bristol city
and boro have also to play bristol city

so those chasing us drop our need to around 80 81 points
most below 8th only have 7 games left

eg forest max points 78

 

[Gimli]

There was less than a minute between us conceding our 3rd and Leeds scoring their 3rd. Grim minute.

 

[HighfieldBlade]

It's Boro v Bristol City tonight. It's a shame there can only be one loser.

 

[Sheffsteel]

They've still got to play Villa and get something. I'd love it if we beat them, love it

However if Villa are already in the play-offs they are likely to relax and rest players in the last 2 or 3 games.
We see this so often, teams prepare for the play-offs, so start resting players.

 

[Jim Chimmerney]

Having said that after Saturday's games;

8th/9th They play Tuesday night, we play Wed
13th We kick off at 3, they kick off at 5.30
19th We kick off at 12.30, they kick off at 3
22nd We kick off at 3, they kick off at 5.15

so that's 4 games where we have different k.o. times, the last 3 they are after us which will have a massive bearing no matter what they say and, of course, depending on the results.

 

[spongebobblade]

Straight in the pub after Millwall at home.
Weeds v Pigs 5.15 ko
I’m not religious but do you have to book for a confession to repent your sins on Sunday?

 

[wizadry]

Straight in the pub after Millwall at home.
Weeds v Pigs 5.15 ko
I’m not religious but do you have to book for a confession to repent your sins on Sunday?

How the flying fuck did the safety advisory group and Plod agree to that kick off time?

 

[oldblade]

theres a lot of drama for us and leeds to suffer through yet

could swop over another 3 times yet
Think we will still be there or thereabouts for both ipswich at home and stoke away


we need 1 point to be assured of finishing above wednesday , which is target 2
after avioiding relegation which was target 1
we need 2 wins and a draw to be sure of a play off spot target 3
all were pre season aspirations

and theres stili one more target within reach

Wednesday have 56 points with 21 points still on offer. At present we need more than a point .

I doubt very much that we need as many as 2 wins and a draw to be sure of a play off spot because many of the teams chasing those spots have to play each other so they can't all get 3 points every game.

 

[spongebobblade]

How the flying fuck did the safety advisory group and Plod agree to that kick off time?

Because it’s not SYP?

 

[grafikhaus]

1 Norwich 39 30 81
2 Leeds 39 25 76
3 Sheff Utd 39 29 74
4 West Brom 39 25 70
5 Aston Villa 39 15 60
6 Derby 38 7 59
7 Bristol City 37 8 58
8 Middlesbrough 38 8 58
9 Nottm Forest 39 9 57
10 Preston 39 7 57
11 Sheff Wed 39 -3 56

derby have to play boro and bristol city
and boro have also to play bristol city

so those chasing us drop our need to around 80 81 points
most below 8th only have 7 games left

eg forest max points 78

In other words, it's us, Leeds, WBA and Norwich for auto. The very worst we'll do is play-offs.

 

[blade too long]

Bristol City made it slightly harder for Wednesday tonight. Boro in disarray

 

[Cerberus Blade]

In other words, it's us, Leeds, WBA and Norwich for auto. The very worst we'll do is play-offs.

You Sir.. can do sums and you’ve said it exactly right.

It’s 2 from 4 for autos. And that’s lovely imo!

 

[Kenilworth]

Wednesday have 56 points with 21 points still on offer. At present we need more than a point .

I doubt very much that we need as many as 2 wins and a draw to be sure of a play off spot because many of the teams chasing those spots have to play each other so they can't all get 3 points every game.

Pretty sure that we were confirmed a play off place after the Leeds game or the Brentford game because of teams having to play each other.
My worry is that is what we will get. Allus thought PNE away would be a really tough game and even harder if we were not to beat BC at home.
Just can't afford any more slip ups over the next 2-3 games otherwise it's going to be yet another play off campaign and if that is what we have to settle for I am not certain we will overcome some of the other teams who have started to perform at the right time. Not sure I can stand another Wembley trip.