Formby Posted April 28, 2023 Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 22 hours ago, StevO said: It’s starting to feel a step too far now. Leicester on Monday, if we don’t come away with three points I don’t see many opportunities to get out. If we don’t even get one point there I think it’s over. I hate being this negative, but I don’t see this team picking up many points. It's not negative, just realistic. The teams around us are better equipped to get out of this (they have a goal threat). Plenty of time over the summer to reflect on what to do next. I don't blame Dyche, but he may have to go; the board certainly need to; the precious little quality we have on the field will. So, we will have to start over. I looked through an old scrapbook last night with Everton clippings from the 1970s, the heartbreaking loss to Villa in the old League Cup, the more heartbreaking loss to Liverpool in the 77 FA Cup semi-final; the West Ham semi-final in 1980. We were always nearabouts. then the mid-Eighties where we could do no wrong. We've had decent teams since, had some really good players, without coming anywhere near the glory days again. But looking at the pictures of the players, the history of the club really bore down on me and I felt like I did as a kid when every loss is the end of the world. I don't want to overdramatise things as there are far more important things than football, but it did feel very sad. I guess many, if not all of you, feel the same. Everton runs through you. I would take all of the players in those clippings than the ones we have now. We are a shadow of what we were. Happy days will come again, I'm sure, but not for a while. Till then, I still have my scrapbook, I guess! StevO and Shukes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted April 28, 2023 Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 Clearly most of the current first choices don't have the stomach for the fight, they know they'll be gone next season. Why has Coady not played, he is a bit of a bruiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 28, 2023 Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65398885 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted April 28, 2023 Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 14 hours ago, Newty82 said: It's not over but fuck me it's gonna be a close one again. I don't think it's going to be close at all, on the evidence of April we're done. Newty82 and RuffRob 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted April 28, 2023 Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 37 minutes ago, MikeO said: I don't think it's going to be close at all, on the evidence of April we're done. I agree, after the Fulham defeat last night was a must win for both points and to get some hope and confidence. Unfortunately, the very opposite was the case. I can't see us coming back from this, not with us trying to dodge two relegation spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted April 28, 2023 Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 We can't accept anything less than three points at Leicester. If Forest somehow gets a win that would be disastrous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted April 28, 2023 Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 We need the mentality of having to win three games and nothing less will do. Newty82, Shukes, Matt and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 28, 2023 Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 I'm convincing myself to wait until Monday. We waited for the penultimate game last season, there's 5 left still. Ommmmmmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted April 28, 2023 Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 I think we have the players to keep us up and I’m looking forward to our win at Leicester on Monday, I’m not giving up until mathematically we can’t stay up. patto, Newty82, Romey 1878 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted April 28, 2023 Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 The only positive is if we start and maintain the performance like we did against Newcastle for the first 20 minutes or so we could blow lesser quality teams away.. It's up to the players though, 100% and I just can't see this soft group of players putting in that kind of shift - especially in away games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 8 hours ago, Btay said: The only positive is if we start and maintain the performance like we did against Newcastle for the first 20 minutes or so we could blow lesser quality teams away.. It's up to the players though, 100% and I just can't see this soft group of players putting in that kind of shift - especially in away games. Oh ye of little faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patto Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 I think 34 points could possibly keep you up and that's still possible with the games still to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 14 hours ago, Palfy said: I think we have the players to keep us up and I’m looking forward to our win at Leicester on Monday, I’m not giving up until mathematically we can’t stay up. I'll be back to this by the time Monday arrives but the last result really took a lot out of me. Sibdane, Newty82 and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidharper Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 Roy has Palace scoring all kinds of goals. Still SO disheartening that we have only scored 25 in the league this year. That is TERRIBLE. Way lower than all clubs in the Championship. Let's hope we do not go there... yikes. Kompany has got Sean's old team to put 82 goals so far this season. Wow. That is the same as Man City. Kind of surprised we are not already adrift at the very bottom. The fact that there is still a chance to stay up is a (bleep) miracle. I am dropping bricks as Monday approaches. Do I believe in magic? Unsure but we are certainly going to need a lovin' spoonful. AlbanyNYToffee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoof_It_Nev Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 COME ON BRENTFORD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidharper Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 56 minutes ago, Hoof_It_Nev said: COME ON BRENTFORD ya jinxed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 Brentford are on the beach, but Nottingham are terrible so it's not over. A Nott's win would not be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 Really need Brentford to at least get a draw. Leeds play Bournemouth — really can’t afford for them to get a result there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 I’m watching the Brighton Wolves game, they dropped/rested 5 players and have been superb, 6-0 up now. I would be amazed if we get anything other than another hiding when we go down there Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidharper Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 3 hours ago, plaidharper said: Roy has Palace scoring all kinds of goals. Still SO disheartening that we have only scored 25 in the league this year. That is TERRIBLE. Way lower than all clubs in the Championship. Let's hope we do not go there... yikes. Kompany has got Sean's old team to put 82 goals so far this season. Wow. That is the same as Man City. Kind of surprised we are not already adrift at the very bottom. The fact that there is still a chance to stay up is a (bleep) miracle. I am dropping bricks as Monday approaches. Do I believe in magic? Unsure but we are certainly going to need a lovin' spoonful. Good grief! Only three games today. Those teams have scored half the amount of the goals we have scored allllllll season. Wake me from the nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 Don’t see us getting any points from Brighton or City. It’s getting to the point where draws won’t be good enough. Need wins against Leicester, Wolves, AND Bournemouth, especially if Leeds win tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 Brentford equalised… get in. dunlopp9987, duncanmckenzieismagic, plaidharper and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 Brentford have taken lead! - forest have had a few injuries too. Down to 10 men as they ran out of subs. ffs var check goal!!!! StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Romey 1878 Posted April 29, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 1 minute ago, Hafnia said: Brentford have taken lead!!!! It's going to be the hope that kills me, not the despair. Fuck. StevO, Hafnia, dunlopp9987 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidharper Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 1 hour ago, plaidharper said: ya jinxed it did i say jinxed? i meant sage! Hoof_It_Nev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hafnia Posted April 29, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 1 minute ago, Romey 1878 said: It's going to be the hope that kills me, not the despair. Fuck. I keep saying “that’s it I’m fine… we are down…..”. Then I can’t help myself StevO, plaidharper, Sibdane and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 Fuck thought that was going to be ruled out by VAR then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 This is insane! Another lifeline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoof_It_Nev Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 GTFI plaidharper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 Leicester in their last 5 have to play... Us, Fulham (A), Shite (H), Newcastle (A), West Ham (H) Forest... Soton (H), Chelsea (A), Arsenal (H), Palace (A) Leeds... Bournemouth (A), Man City (A), Newcastle (H), West Ham (A), Spurs (H) West Ham could get dragged into it or help us a bit... Man City (A), Man United (H), Brentford (A), Leeds (H), Leicester (A), Spurs (A) Plus they have at least 2 Euro games. It is massively in our hands as I believe we have slightly better remaining fixtures. We just need to show some bollocks. Sibdane and Matt 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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