Relegation 23/24 Thread

[Blue peter]

Just about okay this year with the garbage below us, but strap yourselves in for one hell of a ride next season. I reckon the relegation thread will open before a competitive ball has even been kicked.

I’m getting ahead of the curve and starting a ‘Promotion 25/26 Thread’.

 

[If You Know Your History]

Proud of the players today. And the fans, too. Brilliant atmosphere.

The media had us dead and buried but I think we'll defy them and the corrupt PL and maintain our great club's top-flight status.

 

[matty1878]

I'm afraid Luton will beat us Matt.

then we’re doomed

 

[Swartzy]

As stupid as it sounds as it's a game in hand, I really wish we didn't still have the filth to play. They could kill any possibility of momentum that we have a chance of building up, and put us on a proper downer... ( Tho in a dream world, a result against them could work wonders for us and against them )

God it's like a 3rd charge moving that game..

 

[efcfanwirral]

As stupid as it sounds as it's a game in hand, I really wish we didn't still have the filth to play. They could kill any possibility of momentum that we have a chance of building up, and put us on a proper downer... ( Tho in a dream world, a result against them could work wonders for us and against them )

God it's like a 3rd charge moving that game..

No downer if we approach it as a normal game against a top club. If it was City at home in between Forest and Brentford we'd be expecting professional performances and wins either side of a game we'll probably lose, or maybe draw if we're lucky/at our very best. This should be no different

There's no room for one sided sentimentality around that game

 

[Swartzy]

No downer if we approach it as a normal game against a top club. If it was City at home in between Forest and Brentford we'd be expecting professional performances and wins either side of a game we'll probably lose, or maybe draw if we're lucky/at our very best. This should be no different

There's no room for one sided sentimentality around that game

It's a bit of a different game then city m8, and a loss would have a much bigger effect. ( just the same as the other way round and we pulled out a result )

 

[efcfanwirral]

It's a bit of a different game then city m8, and a loss would have a much bigger effect. ( just the same as the other way round and we pulled out a result )

This is what I mean, it has that effect because the fans make it that way. We've beaten them once in 14 years. Staying up matters way more, as winning the title will to them. The difference is our fans take it to heart when we lose to them whereas they treat it as another game. Any pressure on the players is entirely because of the fans

 

[Del-boy]

Bournmouth deffo threw that Luton game at the end. The defending for Luton’s two goals was abysmal. Tried their best to relegate us at Goodison last year as well.

 

[Igrok]

Two more wins and couple of ties will do…if there s no deduction…

 

[teppic]

As stupid as it sounds as it's a game in hand, I really wish we didn't still have the filth to play. They could kill any possibility of momentum that we have a chance of building up, and put us on a proper downer... ( Tho in a dream world, a result against them could work wonders for us and against them )

God it's like a 3rd charge moving that game..

No, it's a valid point. A week between those vital home games would have been very important. Playing a third game in a week is not ideal.

 

[Iana]

Luton’s next 2 games are City away and Brentford at home whereas Brentford have Sheffield Utd before their Luton game.

Brentford could be going into that second game looking for a victory that would almost guarantee they stay up…the week before they are due to play us!

 

[Toffe3m4n]

Still think we're in trouble if I'm honest. Another points deduction on the cards & Luton simply won't go away..

 

[formerly manx toffee]

Still think we're in trouble if I'm honest. Another points deduction on the cards & Luton simply won't go away..

I think we need to get to 33 points after deductions

 

[Blue Willy]

Kind of expecting us to get beat at Luton, but they will be beaten by City next week. Until we know what the second point deduction is, if any, its hard to work out what we’re likely to need. We just have to keep picking up points and staying out the relegation zone, as games are running out for those in it to escape.

If we dont get any further points deducted this season, then Luton still need 2 wins to go above us. Avoid getting beaten by them, and if we dont get further points, I’d reckon we would be safe though…

 

[Blue Smoke]

Not sure what to write in here, as yesterday i was slated for predicting that luton could easily win their home games (including Bournemouth), with another poster saying i shouldnt spend my time looking at the permutations of all the teams around us fixture's over the next 4-5 games.
10 pages later and thats all that everyones talked about