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callum hudson odoi too
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It came from t’internet, so I guess it must be.callum hudson odoi too
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I think what last night showed was that we are not a team yet good enough to get to the playoffs. Against the better sides, we just don't quite have it right yet, particularly in midfield. It will be interesting to see what happens when Traore is fit and start playing because he looks to be a creative player that can make a difference. We are not far off, but it is going to take 1 or 2 more windows to get the balance right. IMO.
I agree with a lot of this but last night's defeat doesn't have to be so catastrophic as to mean we definitely aren't good enough for the playoffs. It's one game. In 15/16 we had loads of crap games and still won the playoffs. It's a 46-game season. I don't understand why people are so keen to draw season-defining conclusions after every game.
We're in with a shout of the playoffs because we're only 6 points away or whatever it is. Maybe we'll close that gap, maybe we won't. Realistically the chances are we probably won't, but I don't see any harm in aiming for it and if we fall just short then I'd say it stands us in good stead for a better push next season.
As things look now getting to the playoffs could be a disaster! 3 one-off games and we could be in the PL and there's no way we could be PL-ready by August!I don't see any harm in having aspirations for the playoffs, I wasn't just basing this thought on one game, I was basing it on the teams we have played above us and for the most part, so far we have come up short. Blunts/Norwich/West Brom. Of course, you never know, but I just get the feeling we are close but just not close enough. TWT of course.
As things look now getting to the playoffs could be a disaster! 3 one-off games and we could be in the PL and there's no way we could be PL-ready by August!
Is Castro’s name on there?
Ridiculous arguementAs things look now getting to the playoffs could be a disaster! 3 one-off games and we could be in the PL and there's no way we could be PL-ready by August!
Rosie dropped a ball last night. We were overrun from the start. The front three were anonymous for the first half and yet he persevered with it until we went 2 down.
Taking Woods and Seri off to chase the game was a big risk, it opened us up and the game became end to end, and it didn't pay off.
Bit of a clusterfuck, if I do say so.
And it was downhill from then! If we're going to go up I'd like to think we could stay a bit longer, I don't believe we have, or can get, the foundations for a PL side between now and August. Just my opinion.Everyone said that in 2008. We were going to beat Derby's low points record. We didn't listen though, went and won at Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle in our first couple of months instead.
Chazz, you always do this! You say someone's wrong but never say why or offer a counter-argument. I'm quite happy to have my opinion changed but it takes more than just being told my current opinion is ridiculous.Ridiculous arguement
And it was downhill from then! If we're going to go up I'd like to think we could stay a bit longer, I don't believe we have, or can get, the foundations for a PL side between now and August. Just my opinion.
You are obsessed, you sad inadequate ****. Even had to mention me on the match day thread you weirdo.It is like having a stalker. Good job I only think about what intelligent or important people say as you are ruled out on both counts.

Yes, but with a squad you believe is PL quality. That is where our views diverge!The best way of having a chance of staying in the Premier League, is by getting into the Premier League.
I think it’s you who need to explain why it isn’t good for usChazz, you always do this! You say someone's wrong but never say why or offer a counter-argument. I'm quite happy to have my opinion changed but it takes more than just being told my current opinion is ridiculous.
Yes, but with a squad you believe is PL quality. That is where our views diverge!