Yeah sort of damp squib, bit like Wednesday’s “game”. Funny season. Some strange extremes. And of course before someone jumps down my throat, it’s not over (autos) but it is. Been in the PO’s before & didn’t like. Can’t say I’m looking forward to these. Could be totally wrong but very difficult task. Tomorrow will be a weird game now. Begrudging pat on back to Leeds. They did what we didn’t; a wobble rather than wheels off (for a while).
One of the guys at my walking football died suddenly just before Christmas. He was a Leeds supporter. We used to whinge to each other about how bad our respective teams were. Neither of us thought we would go up. He would have loved being so wrong, that they weren’t sh**e after all. Congrats Ron.
We often limit teams to under 2 shots on target, we’ve had an amazing season, I think all4 top teams have, it’s a shame on the two who miss out as previous years they’d be clear
That’s what you need for promotion. Lots of goals for is great but defending a lead is the secret. We just slipped up too often.
We sacrificed promotion for an unshakeable, pig headed football philosophy. Unbelievable that a squad containing KWP, THB and Alcaraz wouldn't gain promotion. Maddening
Hard to disagree A different manager and our squad is easily as capable as Leeds/Leicester. I seriously think with a more organised defence and playing Charles in a couple of games instead of such a powder puff midfield, wed be close. Oh well. Credit to Leeds. Elite mentality this season. Crazy high points total it’s been a fun season as well. Martin has done well to turn us round. Play offs is a terrifying prospect tbh
Lay off the beers, it isn't Russell's fault we are so far adrift atm with Games in hand. The 3 teams above is a anomaly... Literally getting your tits in a twist after Leeds win with 10 to go ffs.
You know what he’s saying. RM’s done great/ok but his failing, imo, has been this belligerent approach to playing out from back & it seems no / not much of an alternative. A tweak, with a different approach in certain games or during certain games could have well provided gains. We’ve been a bit one trick imo. Still, win the PO’s & he’ll achieve god like status.
People said exactly the same kind of thing about Poch, I seem to recall, and he took us to 8th in the PL.
And? 8th PL is a bit different than 3/4th here. But of course different squad, time, etc. Now’s now & iirc promotion was the clubs goal.
I again feel that it merits mentioning that in any other season we'd be cruising to promotion. We're one of the best sides in the history of the Championship. Problem is, so are Leicester, Leeds and Ipswich. Someone's going to fail to get promoted no matter what their level of managerial genius; there are only two automatic promotion spots. It's not an indictment.
I’m sorry. Have I missed something? Have Leeds won promotion tonight? That’s impressive with so many games left.