wibble Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 But it's not just about 2 of the teams below us picking up 3 points...Derby are as good as down, Fulham are going down too. That means there are 6 teams below us who ALL need to overhaul us. Not just 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 teams...all 6 of them. And they currently all have less points than us so they need to outscore us over the rest of the season. Have a look through Birmingham's remaining fixtures - they have rock-solid home games and tricky away ones. I'm far from happy with where we'll end up at the end of the season - but we'll not be going down because the quality of the bottom teams this year is absolutely woeful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 We are most certainly in a relgation battle after today's result, anyone who doesn't think so, has their head firmly entrenched in the sand. At the moment I just can't see where our next win is coming from, and we need at least 3 more before the end of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Whats scary is seeing the likes of Wigan picking up points against West Ham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wibble Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 lol - knee-jerktastic. Thankfully, it's not just about our team. What's heartening is seeing the likes of Reading losing their last 6 games in a row. I can see them losing their next 5 as well. How are they going to get above us in the prem? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 We'll get three points at Villa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 lol - knee-jerktastic. Thankfully, it's not just about our team. What's heartening is seeing the likes of Reading losing their last 6 games in a row. I can see them losing their next 5 as well. How are they going to get above us in the prem? 3pts from 24 isnt really knee-jerk, plus this thread has been going a few weeks. I think you are right about Reading though, they look seriously bad. Blackburn is a must win, otherwise in 4 games time we could be well in the doo-doo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 lol - knee-jerktastic. Thankfully, it's not just about our team. What's heartening is seeing the likes of Reading losing their last 6 games in a row. I can see them losing their next 5 as well. How are they going to get above us in the prem? 3pts from 24 isnt really knee-jerk, plus this thread has been going a few weeks. I think you are right about Reading though, they look seriously bad. Blackburn is a must win, otherwise in 4 games time we could be well in the doo-doo. The "must win" tag is a serious noose around our necks. cant remember when we last on a "must win" game. today was another one that has slipped by Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 One thing supporting Newcastle does to you is teach you not to get too optimistic and keep your expectations low otherwise you invariably will end up suffering crushing dissapointment. The threat of relegation has been increasing for many weeks now. The signs have been there for most of the season. To deny them is the mark of the relatively new Newcastle fan untouched by the 50 odd year legacy of domestic underachievement. Doug. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 We're not safe but I think the people who are very worried should go and have a look at who the likes of Birmingham still have to play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Honestly, the way Sunderland/Birmingham and Reading are playing we could probably fail to win for the rest of the season and still be safe. For us to get relegated, we would literally have to lose every single game while all three of those teams hit a sudden vein of good form. I'm not saying it's impossible, but it's relaly not as likely as we've been making it out to be for the past few weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 We're not safe but I think the people who are very worried should go and have a look at who the likes of Birmingham still have to play. Us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 We have to play most of our relegation rivals, and those results could be key - Brum, Fulham, Reading, Scum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I agree with Wibble...one relegation place left...All 6 below need to do what they havnt up to now...some will take points off each other...look at this weekend...Birm/sunder/reading/boro...all dropped points....every game played makes their task harder... yes,worrying but unlikely ( not immposible).... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearer9 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Fulham just won... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Broon Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 We're going to lose three of our next four games and we'll struggle to get anything from Blackburn at home. I think we just have to accept that and try to remain positive. Whether we get dragged into a relegation battle or not will be decided at St' Andrews, if Birmingham beat us we're in real trouble. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Fulham just won... Wow, so they are two points closer to us? Fuck me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarralad Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Im certain we wont get relegated but i think we`ll finish in the bottom 6. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brazilianbob Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 We'll get three points at Villa Try and be sensible. With our defence I can't see us getting anything more than a good thumping at Villa and thats called being realistic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 With our defence I can't see us getting anything more than a good thumping at Villa and thats called being realistic. Are you taking the return of Beye and Faye into account when you say that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 With our defence I can't see us getting anything more than a good thumping at Villa and thats called being realistic. Are you taking the return of Beye and Faye into account when you say that? I actually think we may have more of a chance of getting something at Villa than we did today. ...actually, that's a huge exaggeration, but still with Beye/Faye coming back I don't think it's half as dire as it looks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthyaddiction Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 At the start of the weekend we were 7 points from the dropzone. At the end ... we are 7 points from the drop zone. Really i just don't see it happening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Loose against Villa and Man Utd and we are in one ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJbarnes Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 dont even think about relegation. too many other shite teams in the league. boro are the best team below us easily. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggs Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Another few weeks with the results like this weekend and we will be in a relegation battle no doubt about it and our up and coming games do not fill me with any confidence at all .Talking of confidence imho that is what we are lacking it simply drained away once the smogs pressed on us after we took the lead . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Loose against Villa and Man Utd and we are in one ! Are we? Even if the teams below us lose? Stay at the training complex mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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