Next 3 games (9 Viewers)

[Johhny Blue]

Exactly. No matter what happens in these “huge tests”, someone always pops up saying it’s actually the next game that’s ‘season defining’, ‘life changing’ etc

They’re all the fucking same, you get 3 points for winning all of them, we just need to try and win them all & see where we end up, not make a special effort in particular games and have some kind of ridiculous doomsday countdown to any particular match.

Surely we get more than 3 points for winning all of them

 

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[Ring Of Steel]

We were top for the first three games of the Premier League

We went top in 89/90 for a few days after beating Man City, then got whacked 4-1 at Millwall when Speedie had to go in goal, that was our first time ever at the top of the league

 

[theferret]

We were top for the first three games of the Premier League

Yeah and were in the top 4 after Christmas that season. Completely collapsed late in that season.

 

[Johhny Blue]

We went top in 89/90 for a few days after beating Man City, then got whacked 4-1 at Millwall when Speedie had to go in goal, that was our first time ever at the top of the league

We were the first team to ever top the prem

 

[Evo1883]

Looking at Southend, they seem to have turned the corner a bit. Just one defeat in 5 at home, including a draw with Rotherham. Two of their 3 wins this season have come recently. Still, you'd like to think we'd go there and win the game. Don't like this talk of we can afford to lose points!

Totally understand but it's realistic, we will drop points from the next 15 matches but could still get automatic with 8 or 9 wins

 

[Happy_Martian]

We went top in 89/90 for a few days after beating Man City, then got whacked 4-1 at Millwall when Speedie had to go in goal, that was our first time ever at the top of the league

We were also top of the first "official" league table for the newly created FA Premier League in 92/93. Beat Middlesboro, Spurs and Wimbledon to get 9 points out of 9 and top on merit. Didn't last long again

 

[theferret]

Totally understand but it's realistic, we will drop points from the next 15 matches but could still get automatic with 8 or 9 wins

Yep it will happen. Would just prefer to have more of a cushion before it does. Two very winnable games coming up, got to be thinking 6 points.

 

[theferret]

The last thing we need is to be back in the Prem, grovelling around like Watford or Villa. I'd rather be winning every week in League 1

I'm all for winning games in league 1 if it means we get out of it, been down here too long now. This is our chance you feel. Championship would be great, some great fixtures. Premier league - no burning desire to get there for the reasons you give. I've never been less interested in it.

 

[Hadji's_Goatee]

The last thing we need is to be back in the Prem, grovelling around like Watford or Villa. I'd rather be winning every week in League 1

Shut up you tit. We could be the next Shef Utd

 

[cc84cov]

9 points

we owe Rotherham a hiding too when we meet them

 

[SeaSeeEffCee]

Win the next two and we’re guaranteed to be 2nd as Peterborough have their second ‘Bury Week’ when we’re away at Rochdale. Would set things up perfectly for 1st vs 2nd at St Andrews the following Tuesday.

 

[CanadianCCFC]

Southend A
Rochdale A
Rotherham H

Remaining games this month. 6 out of 9 would be fantastic. 4 out 9 minimum.

4??? Have you gone mental

 

[standupforcity]

Shut up you tit. We could be the next Shef Utd

No one would ever want to be Sheffield United

 

[Wyken Sky Blue]

After last night I think we could get at least 7 points from those games.

If we get 8/12 inc the Sunderland game then that's a fantastic return

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[clint van damme]

Looking at Southend, they seem to have turned the corner a bit. Just one defeat in 5 at home, including a draw with Rotherham. Two of their 3 wins this season have come recently. Still, you'd like to think we'd go there and win the game. Don't like this talk of we can afford to lose points!

definitely won't be as easy as people think. They nearly snatched a draw at St.Andrews when they missed a good headed chance right at the end.

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

The last thing we need is to be back in the Prem, grovelling around like Watford or Villa. I'd rather be winning every week in League 1

Yes/ This season could be played on a loop as far as I am concerned - so enjoyable.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Shut up you tit. We could be the next Shef Utd

Better get on the phone to Saudi Arabia then

 

[Flying Fokker]

The big one. Rotherham. Jeez! I remember the "big one" would be against Man Utd or Liverpool. What have we sunk to? Can't wait to get back to the Prem!

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I guess we can only play the teams we put ourselves in front of.

We repeat ourselves as we get older! Memories of looking at the table. 34 years was an achievement based on how much the clubs seem to spiral down nowadays.

 

[steve cooper]

I think it's more relevant to how our season is likely to finish to look at the next 5 games.
Southend, Rochdale, Rotherham, Sunderland, Ipswich.
If we can get 8+ points from those games, it will leave us requiring approx. 20 to 22 points from the remaining 10 games, and we will have played all the serious contenders except Peterborough, who have to be outsiders at this point due the amount of games they have left.
Wycombe and Oxford I think have too much to do now unless their form changes drastically.

 

[cc84cov]

I think it's more relevant to how our season is likely to finish to look at the next 5 games.
Southend, Rochdale, Rotherham, Sunderland, Ipswich.
If we can get 8+ points from those games, it will leave us requiring approx. 20 to 22 points from the remaining 10 games, and we will have played all the serious contenders except Peterborough, who have to be outsiders at this point due the amount of games they have left.
Wycombe and Oxford I think have too much to do now unless their form changes drastically.

Agreed I’m looking at the next 5 games here,Southend,Rochdale,Rotherham,Sunderland & Ipswich absolutely HUGE !!! It’s a shame we dropped the points so late in games else we would be clear at the top but have to add the points we’ve picked up late in games also to add balance.

 

[covcity4life]

Yes/ This season could be played on a loop as far as I am concerned - so enjoyable.

Does t work like that

If we dont get promoted this season no guarantees we challenge again next year

 

[cc84cov]

Does t worm like that

If we dont get promoted this season no guarantees we challenge again next year

We will find it extremely hard to replace the players that will leave that’s for sure.

 

[JimmyHillsbeard]

The big one. Rotherham. Jeez! I remember the "big one" would be against Man Utd or Liverpool. What have we sunk to? Can't wait to get back to the Prem!

tbf our big matches against Man Utd or Liverpool were hardly ever that important to them!

 

[Tommo1993]

One game at a time.

 

[jordan210]

If we beat Rotherham the prediction tables will go crazy. They are currently firm on to be champions/promoted.

But 1 game at a time. Points on the board is all that matters at the moment.

 

[Paxman II]

Same team bar Baka, replaced by Godden.
If we get a commanding lead then on 60 give a couple a rest and some game time for the like of Shipley, Mason, Pask and the new guy.
Certainly bring off Kelly and Callum. Also is Jones ready for a run out off the bench to get match fit for upcoming games? He would be like a new signing.

 

[Speedies_Chips]

7 plus fantastic
6 very good
5 alright
4 below dissapointing

8 impossible

 

[Johhny Blue]

Win the next two and we’re guaranteed to be 2nd as Peterborough have their second ‘Bury Week’ when we’re away at Rochdale. Would set things up perfectly for 1st vs 2nd at St Andrews the following Tuesday.

Not if Rotherham are third

 

[Johhny Blue]

No one would ever want to be Sheffield United

Did you ask Sunderland fans?

 

[Johhny Blue]

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I guess we can only play the teams we put ourselves in front of.

We repeat ourselves as we get older! Memories of looking at the table. 34 years was an achievement based on how much the clubs seem to spiral down nowadays.

I'll be happy next year when we're playing teams I've heard of and can find on a map

 

[Covstu]

Am I the only one who thinks we will struggle more against Southend away than Rotherham at home? We just tend to make hard work on these fixtures!

 

[Tommo1993]

A lot of people raring to go against Rotherham, when we have Southend and Rochdale first. Losing either one of those can completely change the mindset - it is after all the mostly unpredictable third tier. I know the tone has been set, but still. One game at a time.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

A lot of people raring to go against Rotherham, when we have Southend and Rochdale first. Losing either one of those can completely change the mindset - it is after all the mostly unpredictable third tier. I know the tone has been set, but still. One game at a time.

Just keep sticking points on the board not forgetting that the sides around us will have to play each other not least Rotherham/Sunderland on the last day.

 

[cc84cov]

A lot of people raring to go against Rotherham, when we have Southend and Rochdale first. Losing either one of those can completely change the mindset - it is after all the mostly unpredictable third tier. I know the tone has been set, but still. One game at a time.

Won’t last people will be bricking it when we come to play Rotherham like they did before Pompey mate although I feel we will be massively up for it after whilst happened in the first game we give them the game & got bullied,Mason was poor that game think he was dropped after that game.

 

[Mild-Mannered Janitor]

We were the first team to ever top the prem

We were, still have the newspapers as my son was born the days after, keep reminding him its been downhill since he was born......

Wife said no labour pains the day of the Wimbledon game, left at 1:30, didn't make it to the game until half time but we were there at the end to joyously sing we are top of the league.
I do hope that my 27 year old gets to stand alongside me at the end of this season singing the same.