Guest Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Yeah, if we win on Saturday it’s a target we can set ourselves. If we don’t win we’re still looking good to finish above the bottom 4 or 5 still. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillingtonMag Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Think we might finish ahead of Wolves and Southampton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 The bipolar world of Newcastle Online Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 14 minutes ago, WillingtonMag said: Think we might finish ahead of Wolves and Southampton. We won't, but it's a lovely thought. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 20 minutes ago, WillingtonMag said: Think we might finish ahead of Wolves and Southampton. steady. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
South-Cheshire-Toon Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Just thought you'd like to see (a very poor copy - wish there was a better way to paste into this forum) off my s/sheet I use to record the results. Shows games to go, dates and who, (note - doesn't show home or away - hence two Lei's for Everton as still yet to play them). March April May Games to Go 1 5 10 12 17 19 2 9 16 23 30 7 15 22 TBA TBA New 13 bri sou che eve cry tot wol lei nor liv mnc ars bur Bre 11 nor bur lei che whu wat tot mnu sou eve lee leeds 12 lei ast nor wol sou wat che cry mnc ars bri bre Eve 14 tot wol new wat whu mnu cry liv che lei bre ars lei bur Burnley 14 lei che bre sou mnc nor whu wol wat ast tot new ast eve Watford 12 ars wol sou eve liv lee bre mnc bur cry lei che Norwich 12 bre lee che bri bur mnu new ast whu wol tot lei Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 7 minutes ago, South-Cheshire-Toon said: Just thought you'd like to see (a very poor copy - wish there was a better way to paste into this forum) off my s/sheet I use to record the results. Shows games to go, dates and who, (note - doesn't show home or away - hence two Lei's for Everton as still yet to play them). March April May Games to Go 1 5 10 12 17 19 2 9 16 23 30 7 15 22 TBA TBA New 13 bri sou che eve cry tot wol lei nor liv mnc ars bur Bre 11 nor bur lei che whu wat tot mnu sou eve lee leeds 12 lei ast nor wol sou wat che cry mnc ars bri bre Eve 14 tot wol new wat whu mnu cry liv che lei bre ars lei bur Burnley 14 lei che bre sou mnc nor whu wol wat ast tot new ast eve Watford 12 ars wol sou eve liv lee bre mnc bur cry lei che Norwich 12 bre lee che bri bur mnu new ast whu wol tot lei Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 1 hour ago, WillingtonMag said: Think we might finish ahead of Wolves and Southampton. Not a chance we're finishing ahead of Wolves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 34 minutes ago, South-Cheshire-Toon said: Just thought you'd like to see (a very poor copy - wish there was a better way to paste into this forum) off my s/sheet I use to record the results. Shows games to go, dates and who, (note - doesn't show home or away - hence two Lei's for Everton as still yet to play them). March April May Games to Go 1 5 10 12 17 19 2 9 16 23 30 7 15 22 TBA TBA New 13 bri sou che eve cry tot wol lei nor liv mnc ars bur Bre 11 nor bur lei che whu wat tot mnu sou eve lee leeds 12 lei ast nor wol sou wat che cry mnc ars bri bre Eve 14 tot wol new wat whu mnu cry liv che lei bre ars lei bur Burnley 14 lei che bre sou mnc nor whu wol wat ast tot new ast eve Watford 12 ars wol sou eve liv lee bre mnc bur cry lei che Norwich 12 bre lee che bri bur mnu new ast whu wol tot lei My eyes!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Pardew Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 I'm at a 3. I don't think we will go down but as Howe said it - "If you go on a bad run you are right back in it". The upcoming home game against Brighton is huge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 We've reached that magic point per game marker which more or less guarantees you a place in the league, that feels significant. From Brighton (h), Southampton (a), Chelsea (a) and Everton (a) I'd probably shake hands on 4pts as it stands (WLLD), which would give us 29 from 29. I reckon 34-35 probably does the trick this year, so we then need 2 wins from 8 to (hopefully) make the Burnley game a dead rubber, as I wouldn't fancy needing to go there under pressure and get something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillingtonMag Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 (edited) 34 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Not a chance we're finishing ahead of Wolves. Games up coming Brighton and Southampton good chance of 6 points, tricky game of Chelsea away but think we are good for a point then Everton and Palace which I can't see us not beating both with Wolves still to play. We also have a game in hand. I wouldn't back against it that's for sure. Edited February 28, 2022 by WillingtonMag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 (edited) I'd take a point at Southampton. Much like ourselves, they're in fantastic form and they've lost once at Saint Mary's this season. I can easily see it being where the unbeaten run comes to an end. As for Wolves, they're 15 points above us, having played one more game. We're playing very well and I certainly don't think we'll go down, but there's a chance we won't get another 15 points this season. Edited February 28, 2022 by The Prophet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 WillingtonMag is either one of the most optimistic posters you will ever find, or has some sort of ulterior motive - I just can't decide yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 1 hour ago, South-Cheshire-Toon said: Just thought you'd like to see (a very poor copy - wish there was a better way to paste into this forum) off my s/sheet I use to record the results. Shows games to go, dates and who, (note - doesn't show home or away - hence two Lei's for Everton as still yet to play them). March April May Games to Go 1 5 10 12 17 19 2 9 16 23 30 7 15 22 TBA TBA New 13 bri sou che eve cry tot wol lei nor liv mnc ars bur Bre 11 nor bur lei che whu wat tot mnu sou eve lee leeds 12 lei ast nor wol sou wat che cry mnc ars bri bre Eve 14 tot wol new wat whu mnu cry liv che lei bre ars lei bur Burnley 14 lei che bre sou mnc nor whu wol wat ast tot new ast eve Watford 12 ars wol sou eve liv lee bre mnc bur cry lei che Norwich 12 bre lee che bri bur mnu new ast whu wol tot lei You can just about make that out, but would have been better if the respective home matches were in say capitals. I think there's a perception that Everton will just about have enough at home to get over the line, but then which teams they have to face at home or away, is pretty crucial. Likewise, Southampton (A) seems a fair bit tougher than playing them at home, similar with Leicester etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillingtonMag Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 14 minutes ago, Paullow said: WillingtonMag is either one of the most optimistic posters you will ever find, or has some sort of ulterior motive - I just can't decide yet Haha I didn't fancy us against Brentford you can check the pre match thread ? must be feeling guilty over doubting us. Just think we've turned a corner and really look a good team at the minute, we are second in the form table and if we'd had Howe from the start of this season with the players we have now honestly think we'd be above West Ham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
South-Cheshire-Toon Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Paullow said: You can just about make that out, but would have been better if the respective home matches were in say capitals. I think there's a perception that Everton will just about have enough at home to get over the line, but then which teams they have to face at home or away, is pretty crucial. Likewise, Southampton (A) seems a fair bit tougher than playing them at home, similar with Leicester etc. If someone knows a way of cutting and pasting text into this forum then let me know as all formatting seems to be lost whenever I do a cut and paste from excel. But yes, if I can get the paste working then I'll update the table, as it seems that for some it's a bit confusing, or it is their brain power ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Burnley without a game in hand on us now and we still have to play them. Win on Saturday and we'll be okay, think we'll need a minimum of 7 points in that case. I think we'll get close to double that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 As just posted in the fixtures thread. After this weekend. 4 aways on the spin, two of which against Chelsea and Spurs is hardly ideal. But if we can get through those and still have a bit of a cushion to the bottom 3. Then there wouldn’t be as much pressure next 2-3 home games in a row after that. This all seemed unimaginable what, 6-7 weeks ago? Massive turnaround. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Just now, Lush Vlad said: As just posted in the fixtures thread. After this weekend. 4 aways on the spin, two of which against Chelsea and Spurs is hardly ideal. But if we can get through those and still have a bit of a cushion to the bottom 3. Then there wouldn’t be as much pressure next 2-3 home games in a row after that. This all seemed unimaginable what, 6-7 weeks ago? Massive turnaround. Need a win against Brighton and if Burnley get beat off Chelsea then that will leave a decent margin to have a good go in those away games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Lush Vlad said: As just posted in the fixtures thread. After this weekend. 4 aways on the spin, two of which against Chelsea and Spurs is hardly ideal. But if we can get through those and still have a bit of a cushion to the bottom 3. Then there wouldn’t be as much pressure next 2-3 home games in a row after that. This all seemed unimaginable what, 6-7 weeks ago? Massive turnaround. Sounds simplistic but I think we’ll win on Saturday and not feel overly worried again. Edited March 1, 2022 by Dr Venkman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 So Brighton is a must win Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiago Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 On 28/02/2022 at 07:11, Pilko said: We've reached that magic point per game marker which more or less guarantees you a place in the league, that feels significant. From Brighton (h), Southampton (a), Chelsea (a) and Everton (a) I'd probably shake hands on 4pts as it stands (WLLD), which would give us 29 from 29. I reckon 34-35 probably does the trick this year, so we then need 2 wins from 8 to (hopefully) make the Burnley game a dead rubber, as I wouldn't fancy needing to go there under pressure and get something. I agree. It would be nice to welcome Trippier and Wilson back into the team with us looking up rather than down. Looking at those runs in that SCM has put together I think Brentford could be the one to watch. They're dancing with that infamous 'mini-league' Rafa used to talk about and have quite a few six pointers between now and the end of the season. They could be firmly in the shit at five o clock next weekend if results don't go their way. We simply have to keep going and hope we can keep that point per game up and we should be fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 I'd be delighted with four points from the hattrick of upcoming away games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 2 hours ago, The Prophet said: I'd be delighted with four points from the hattrick of upcoming away games. Hat trick ? 4 is quite likely with the Palace game looking like getting moved. Then a possible 3 at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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