Points total for survival?

[robbieBB]

Last season 37 points was enough for survival in the PL. Several of us predicted that a total of that order would be enough. How do we see it this coming season? The consensus seems to be that the league this year will be a bit tougher for teams outside the top six. That suggests to me that a higher total will be needed, closer to the conventional safety mark of 40 points.

 

[ThaiCanary]

If it's a sweepstake - I will go for 38

 

[yarco canary]

One more than team finishing 3rd from bottom

 

[canary-dave]

I'll have 41 then!

 

[canary-dave]

One more than team finishing 3rd from bottom

Could be same with better GD!

 

[ThaiCanary]

I'll have 41 then!

I do hope not! I am not too confident until I see how we get on in the first 5 or 6 games

 

[robbieBB]

We're obviously in frivolous mood this morning, everywhere from Somerset to Chiang Mai. This is a deeply serious question requiring a scientific approach. I'll wait for an answer from Cruyff's Turn; he's a more serious minded fellow.

 

[ThaiCanary]

We're obviously in frivolous mood this morning, everywhere from Somerset to Chiang Mai. This is a deeply serious question requiring a scientific approach. I'll wait for an answer from Cruyff's Turn; he's a more serious minded fellow.

I dunno what everyone else's excuse is but I think the sun has got to me today

 

[robbieBB]

I dunno what everyone else's excuse is but I think the sun has got to me today

Don't rub it in Thai. We've forgotten what the sun looks like here. It's so bad folk in Somerset are reported suffering from S.A.D and taking to the malt.

 

[canary-dave]

I dunno what everyone else's excuse is but I think the sun has got to me today

That is definitely not my excuse, it's pissing down here!

 

[canary-dave]

Don't rub it in Thai. We've forgotten what the sun looks like here. It's so bad folk in Somerset are reported suffering from S.A.D and taking to the malt.

You're right about one thing! I'm definitely a SAD bastard!

 

[robbieBB]

That is definitely not my excuse, it's pissing down here!

Told you Thai!

 

[ThaiCanary]

Don't rub it in Thai. We've forgotten what the sun looks like here.

That is definitely not my excuse, it's pissing down here!

I know

 

[ThaiCanary]

In fact, it's so bloody hot here I have to stop work on the new house for 1/2 hour to get more fluid back in to my body. 2 or 3 big bottles of Leo beer normally satisfies my needs

 

[canary-dave]

In fact, it's so bloody hot here I have to stop work on the new house for 1/2 hour to get more fluid back in to my body. 2 or 3 big bottles of Leo beer normally satisfies my needs

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[ThaiCanary]

It's only practice drinking Dave, for when the season kicks off again

 

[canary-dave]

It's only practice drinking Dave, for when the season kicks off again

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[Hairy Mary Quite Canary]

Suspect it might be a bit tighter in the bottom half of the table this year. Perhaps closer to the traditional 40 point requirement too. I know a lot of people say they'd be happy with 17th etc but I don't think my nerves can take it. I'll be very happy with a 12th place finish and a decent 6 point buffer throughout. I don't want to be part of the final day Survival Sunday drama thanks!

 

[Cruyff's Turn]

37 points has been enough on 9 occasions in the last 12 and 35 on 6 of them.I see no reason to suppose that this season will be any different. 36 points is my guess.

 

[Superman wears Grant Holt pyjamas in bed]

agree with hairy mary - i think it'll be much tighter and 40 points will be required. stronger league in my opinion and i can see everyone keep taking points off each other and struggle for consistency