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[Fantail Breeze]

After a tricky Christmas period we start January with these games:

 

Everton x2, Southampton, Leeds, Watford, Aston Villa, West Ham, Brentford, Brighton.

 

Even if we are cut adrift, that run of fixtures gives us every opportunity to get out of it and build momentum. 

[RS]

Staying up is a massive ask now. Horrendous run of results due to a complete lack of interest by the last regime including the fat fraud Walker lad. 

[McCormick]

We would have to win just under half of our games from now until the end of the season… That won’t happen.

[Ronaldo]

The takeover happened at the worst possible time and I think it will cost us. I’m about at a 7. Howe will need to learn fast who our weak links are - utter rubbish like Ritchie etc. Took a much better manager in Rafa 4 games to figure out who needed binning off.

 

 

[Yorkie]

2 minutes ago, Ronaldo said:

The takeover happened at the worst possible time and I think it will cost us. I’m about at a 7. Howe will need to learn fast who our weak links are - utter rubbish like Ritchie etc. Took a much better manager in Rafa 4 games to figure out who needed binning off.

 

 

 

Was there a bad time for the takeover to happen? 

[STM]

We won't be one of the 3 worst teams in the league between now and May. The issue is whether we have dropped to many points for it to count.

 

Fuck it. Have a right good go and back Eddie.

[Ben]

At least under Howe we will have a go at putting it right, Bruce would just do the same again and again 

[The Merse]

Nothing is a foregone conclusion with howe - always have a chance of pulling a few surprise results out of the bag 

[et tu brute]

27 goals in 12 games, you cannot keep having to score at least 2 goals to even get a chance of a draw. I cannot see that changing until January and there’s a pretty good chance that will be too late. We are already 7 points (8 really with the goal difference) behind 16th place. If you keep playing the same keeper and defenders that is not going to change. I know some are still hopeful, but I just feel there will be too much to do come January. 

[Ben]

Bruce has fucked every club he's been sacked from 

[Kid Icarus]

I know we haven't won, but we've had so many draws, so I wonder what the record is based on points total after 12 games and still staying up.

[mighty__mag]

January will be huge for us, I've just been texting a pal, saying how we seriously need to secure a DOF with good contacts, and focus on the loan market as its risk free, target those players at better clubs out of favour. Target players at the end of their deals also.

 

He was saying players might not come because of our position, but really its risk free for them, if it's a loan and they're not playing for their current sides, it's not really an issue. We could easily match their wages, and even pay a loan fee if needed.

 

I think it's our best bet out of trouble. 

[midds]

Looks pretty grim, got to be said, looking down the barrel. 

 

Simply can't afford to continue to give every team we play easy, simple, soft as fuck goals. Darlow and Clark need to be dropped immediately, they're horrific and look shot to pieces. 

[Ben]

6 minutes ago, midds said:

Looks pretty grim, got to be said, looking down the barrel. 

 

Simply can't afford to continue to give every team we play easy, simple, soft as fuck goals. Darlow and Clark need to be dropped immediately, they're horrific and look shot to pieces. 

 

Lascelles as well for me 

[et tu brute]

1 minute ago, midds said:

Looks pretty grim, got to be said, looking down the barrel. 

 

Simply can't afford to continue to give every team we play easy, simple, soft as fuck goals. Darlow and Clark need to be dropped immediately, they're horrific and look shot to pieces. 

I would actually argue Lascelles, Murphy and Ritchie need dropping also. All 5 are a total liability as the goals against suggests. I know it seems dropping 5 all at once is a lot, but it can’t be any worse than what we’re seeing. If he’s keeping the 5 at the back, then keep Lascelles between Schar and Fernandez. 

[Sima]

9 minutes ago, midds said:

Looks pretty grim, got to be said, looking down the barrel. 

 

Simply can't afford to continue to give every team we play easy, simple, soft as fuck goals. Darlow and Clark need to be dropped immediately, they're horrific and look shot to pieces. 

Ritchie too.  Most goals come down his side.

[Joey47]

Anyone think we might benefit from a rebuild year in the championship? As long as the consortium don't decide to sell us to some cowboys if we get relegated 

[Fantail Breeze]

1 minute ago, et tu brute said:

I would actually argue Lascelles, Murphy and Ritchie need dropping also. All 5 are a total liability as the goals against suggests. I know it seems dropping 5 all at once is a lot, but it can’t be any worse than what we’re seeing. If he’s keeping the 5 at the back, then keep Lascelles between Schar and Fernandez. 

 

Lascelles is thick as fuck. Not sure he’ll ever be helped. Passhun but no brain.

[Big Geordie]

It’s an 8/9 for me after today. We are just going to be too far adrift. The damage from the start of the season is gonna be pivotal. 

[Rich]

Up to a five from a four, but loads of positive signs today. Defence needs sorting.

[WarrenBartonCentrePartin]

We can’t defend for shit. We urgently need a couple of decent full backs. As long as we’re conceding goals from crosses - which is all too often - we’re down.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

I’d say 6 now, but improvement but massive weaknesses still. 

[GWN]

If we don’t sort out fullbacks we are gonna drop 

 

Still 9

[The Prophet]

7 minutes ago, Rich said:

Up to a five from a four, but loads of positive signs today. Defence needs sorting.

 

Aye, similar to where I'm at. We're moving in the right direction, but the defence is still a massive concern. I have no idea how Darlow kept his place today.

 

 

 

Edited November 20, 2021 by The Prophet

[toon25]

54 minutes ago, Ronaldo said:

The takeover happened at the worst possible time and I think it will cost us. I’m about at a 7. Howe will need to learn fast who our weak links are - utter rubbish like Ritchie etc. Took a much better manager in Rafa 4 games to figure out who needed binning off.

 

 

Had it not happened we'd be down and out already. It gave us a fighting chance and the prospect of some optimism even in the event we went down.