So, we’re now ten games in, which was the magic number many of us stated would be when we could start to draw conclusions of where we’re at.
Even after tonight’s fixtures, we’re in 7th spot, which I think we can all agree is very good. Our performances have been impressive at times and we’ve been able to grind out points when we’ve been up against it.
Of the results, I think only the loss at Birmingham has been truly disappointing – drawing with Millwall might have seemed a bit poor on paper, but they’re a better side than many have given them credit for and results are starting to match their level of performance (currently 12th, 13 points from ten games).
I’m still too nervous to suggest we can mount a playoff challenge, but we’re in a wonderful position at this stage, when the league is starting to take shape. I’d like to think we have better than average strength in depth, so hopefully we have a better chance of maintaining form than some others. There are plenty of good teams around, but perhaps not any single outstanding candidate (ala Newcastle last season) for the title, so there are opportunities out there for some of the ‘less fashionable’ clubs (including us) to achieve more than would be expected.
Here’s to the next ten – COYR!
Even after tonight’s fixtures, we’re in 7th spot, which I think we can all agree is very good. Our performances have been impressive at times and we’ve been able to grind out points when we’ve been up against it.
Of the results, I think only the loss at Birmingham has been truly disappointing – drawing with Millwall might have seemed a bit poor on paper, but they’re a better side than many have given them credit for and results are starting to match their level of performance (currently 12th, 13 points from ten games).
I’m still too nervous to suggest we can mount a playoff challenge, but we’re in a wonderful position at this stage, when the league is starting to take shape. I’d like to think we have better than average strength in depth, so hopefully we have a better chance of maintaining form than some others. There are plenty of good teams around, but perhaps not any single outstanding candidate (ala Newcastle last season) for the title, so there are opportunities out there for some of the ‘less fashionable’ clubs (including us) to achieve more than would be expected.
Here’s to the next ten – COYR!
LJ must stay!!!!!