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Think out of our first 10 games in our first season back we lost 8? We had a bad run of fixtures to start though with City, United and Arsenal three of the first four I think.

On today, think it was inevitable we'd drop in the bottom three. West Ham and Bournemouth drawing means they don't make much ground on us, Brighton, Watford and Huddersfield, although above us, seem to be on a downward spiral and West Brom only got one point, when they hit the bar late on and could have had three. Newcastle - providing they lose this evening - also seem to be on the down and if the takeover doesn't go through that will likely also really help. The Toon haven't won at home since September..

We have to get six points from the next three games - ideally Brighton and West Brom because tomorrow could be tough, but we're due a win at home to Spurs and I have a very small feeling we might nick something. Up the Saints.
 
Think out of our first 10 games in our first season back we lost 8? We had a bad run of fixtures to start though with City, United and Arsenal three of the first four I think.

On today, think it was inevitable we'd drop in the bottom three. West Ham and Bournemouth drawing means they don't make much ground on us, Brighton, Watford and Huddersfield, although above us, seem to be on a downward spiral and West Brom only got one point, when they hit the bar late on and could have had three. Newcastle - providing they lose this evening - also seem to be on the down and if the takeover doesn't go through that will likely also really help. The Toon haven't won at home since September..

We have to get six points from the next three games - ideally Brighton and West Brom because tomorrow could be tough, but we're due a win at home to Spurs and I have a very small feeling we might nick something. Up the Saints.

I don’t think we will get anything from Spurs, other than another football lesson, BUT if the footballing Gods were to let us win, the psychological boost to us, and the psychological damage to the other teams around us would be immense.
 
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Time to panic. Hopefully actually being in the relegation zone will be the kick up the arse all the players need, and we see a good performance tomorrow.
 
What impact would it have on the current squad if they felt there were no more players coming in ?

I would imagine it would increase their sense of security , therefore less need to fight for their place ?

It's not looking good IMHO .
 
My biggest fear is how lightweight we look. Relegation battles are a slog, you have to grind out wins. And we saw in the second half against palace, and Watford. As soon as the opposition start fighting, we capitulate.
 
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My biggest fear is how lightweight we look. Relegation battles are a slog, you have to grind out wins. And we saw in the second half against palace, and Watford. As soon as the opposition start fighting, we capitulate.

They have to be a lot more "braver" on the ball than they have been in recent games.

This is why Boufal has got to start for me, he is not afraid to try things and keep on trying things and not get rid of the ball as soon as he recieves it.