Chicken Dancer Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 I'd have taken 5 points from the 3 away games, so a win here would essentially make Villa a free-hit in my eyes. Thankfully Howe & the players won't think like that. Really need to try and change my mentality. I've spent all season thinking 'ahh top 4 probably won't happen this soon' but now we're at Easter with a huge chance. Somebody please help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 While I'm pretty sure this'll be a draw, this current streak does feel like other Howe runs we've been on - it really wouldn't surprise me if we won the next 2 in decent fashion but then dropped points to Spurs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Watched the Man U highlights and they did nothing. Sure they will be up for it at home but hard to bet against us atm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 9 minutes ago, Chicken Dancer said: I'd have taken 5 points from the 3 away games, so a win here would essentially make Villa a free-hit in my eyes. Thankfully Howe & the players won't think like that. Really need to try and change my mentality. I've spent all season thinking 'ahh top 4 probably won't happen this soon' but now we're at Easter with a huge chance. Somebody please help. Same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 (edited) 56 minutes ago, Chicken Dancer said: I'd have taken 5 points from the 3 away games, so a win here would essentially make Villa a free-hit in my eyes. Thankfully Howe & the players won't think like that. Really need to try and change my mentality. I've spent all season thinking 'ahh top 4 probably won't happen this soon' but now we're at Easter with a huge chance. Somebody please help. You’ve (we’ve) already got 11 strong game-changers helping with that inherent Geordie pessimism ? Edited April 6, 2023 by Coffee_Johnny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kaizero Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 13 hours ago, The Prophet said: They've lost once at home all season we've lost twice away all season, it does whiff of draw. For some reason I absolutely hate "form" logic when applied on a seasonal basis like this. Recent form (3-4 last matches), sure, it can be somewhat of a pointer how things might turn out if one team is on fire in a good way and the opponent on fire in a bad way. However, when the ball is kicked after the first whistle, like fuck does it matter if the opponent has lost once at home before this match or not. If teams are evenly matched I'm sure it could have a minor effect mentally for the opponent to know the home side rarely loses. Even then, that comes down to the professionalism of the players if they let something like that affect them mentally. If the teams aren't evenly matched, I'm fairly certain the better side go into the match thinking they'll win regardless of whether or not the opponent has lost once at home this season or not. The home side could naturally gain more confidence from rarely losing at home, but against a better side they'll, most times, lose even if their stadium is a "fortress". I acknowledge ths is a dumb hill to choose dying on, but here we are Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Joelinton to continue his run of scoring against this lot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Brentford and Fulham paying homage to Curbishley's Charlton by getting to around the 40 point mark very early, then going on holiday? Cursed it there it'll be 2-0 Brentford. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 15 minutes ago, Kaizero said: For some reason I absolutely hate "form" logic when applied on a seasonal basis like this. Recent form (3-4 last matches), sure, it can be somewhat of a pointer how things might turn out if one team is on fire in a good way and the opponent on fire in a bad way. However, when the ball is kicked after the first whistle, like fuck does it matter if the opponent has lost once at home before this match or not. If teams are evenly matched I'm sure it could have a minor effect mentally for the opponent to know the home side rarely loses. Even then, that comes down to the professionalism of the players if they let something like that affect them mentally. If the teams aren't evenly matched, I'm fairly certain the better side go into the match thinking they'll win regardless of whether or not the opponent has lost once at home this season or not. The home side could naturally gain more confidence from rarely losing at home, but against a better side they'll, most times, lose even if their stadium is a "fortress". I acknowledge ths is a dumb hill to choose dying on, but here we are I kind of get what you mean, but it does stand up. To date, Brentford have done very well against better opponents at home (W4-1-1 against top half opposition). There are other factors of course such as recent form, xG, etc. That doesn't mean that we can't go there and win of course, but given its a 13-14 game sample, it suggests that Brentford are very stubborn on home soil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Imagine we'll be training tomorrow, at least a light session. Wonder where it will be? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 8 minutes ago, The Prophet said: I kind of get what you mean, but it does stand up. To date, Brentford have done very well against better opponents at home (W4-1-1 against top half opposition). There are other factors of course such as recent form, xG, etc. That doesn't mean that we can't go there and win of course, but given its a 13-14 game sample, it suggests that Brentford are very stubborn on home soil. I'm not sure we really disagree, because I mean, over the course of a season the results you get are the results you get But it could be flipped around as well, we are the team with the third best point haul away from home this season, Brentford arethe 7th best home side going by points haul. If we are to believe the saying that away games are tougher, that fact should in theory mean that we, as a stronger side away going by results so far this season than they are as a home side, would mean we should win if applying your core concept? Just think there's a lot more relevant ways of looking at if a match will be "hard" or not than the results any given side, previously, have had either at home or away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, Magpie said: Imagine we'll be training tomorrow, at least a light session. Wonder where it will be? Hyde Park for a kick around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 6 hours ago, hakka said: I think you're on for those 10 dicks at this rate man. We scored 5 goals ffs my throat is finished Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomson Mouse Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Was there for that first vid in ‘92. I reckon 1-2 again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 2 hours ago, STM said: How/where will Eddie do his pre match presser? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 (edited) Is Toney missing for them? Edit: ah I see him did play last night. Edited April 6, 2023 by STM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc35i Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 1 hour ago, STM said: Is Toney missing for them? Edit: ah I see him did play last night. He wasn’t booked so no yellow card suspension Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Do we think he goes with Wilson or Isak here? Hope it's the letter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Makes no sense to start Wilson imo, pretty sure he'll start Isak. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 It’s Isak 100% Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Has to be Isak, no reason for it not to be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 9 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Do we think he goes with Wilson or Isak here? Hope it's the letter. What if it hits the post? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 This is a harder game than Man U Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 7 minutes ago, Alberto2005 said: Makes no sense to start Wilson imo, pretty sure he'll start Isak. Wilsons scored 3 in his last 2 apps. Definitely think there's some sense in him starting (if he does) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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