Match Thread Birmingham City (A) - Fri 15th April (17 Viewers)

[steve cooper]

Been saying all season that 71 / 72 points might be enough, looking at the table now I think with 3 wins and a draw we stand half a chance, especially if we can push our goal difference up a bit.
Sheff U have an easier run in but that didn't help them today.

 

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[Jamesimus]

Glad to see Fadz back. Thought he was done for the season but he deserves to around for the run in. Good character to have in and about it too. Kelly can add some leadership alongside him, even if from the bench.

Enjoyed his challenge on Hogan maybe? Or someone anyway, shortly after he came on. Just wrapped his arms around them falling backwards and dragged them to the floor. Ref gave nothing!

 

[Evo1883]

We've put ourself back in the mix , win on Monday and it's sqeeky bum time from then on

 

[shmmeee]

We've put ourself back in the mix , win on Monday and it's sqeeky bum time from then on

Whatever happens we’re in with a shout with at most two games left. Excellent achievement. Seasons over though

 

[Evo1883]

Can't believe this stat really , but after today we are the leagues 5th highest scorers

 

[Terry_dactyl]

Credit to Waggy who looked much more like it when he came on

I think he did brilliantly for the last goal. I think he knew he wasn’t going to score so had to get the keeper to do something.

 

[Liquid Gold]

When I check out they try and drag me back.

 

[Evo1883]

6th in the division for away form over the season

 

[steve101]

He didn't have his best game today but we are going to miss Dabo. His recent form has shown what he is capable of. Feel sorry for him.

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

Not bad for a bunch of players apparently on the beach

Well it certainly looks like they came back off the beach. However, that middle period below was, now in hindsight, ridiculously frustrating. We won one game in seven. It is easy to see why people were getting frustrated.

The last two results have been incredible, not that I think many of us were expecting it!

 

[SkyBlueMatt]

We've put ourself back in the mix , win on Monday and it's sqeeky bum time from then on

Win on Monday and my steely acceptance that it's been a great season but the playoffs are a step too far may fall apart.

 

[ccfcchris]

Why are people focussing on the negatives? Enjoy the ride.

 

[Colin Steins Smile]

Scoring all 4 goals in normal time is damaging our reputation
PUSB

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

Scoring all 4 goals in normal time is damaging our reputation
PUSB

Sheaf was the 45th +4 min and O’Hare was 90th - reputation kept

 

[SkyBlueMatt]

3 against Fulham, 4 against Birmingham.

5 against Bournemouth?

 

[Colin Steins Smile]

Sheaf was the 45th +4 min and O’Hare was 90th - reputation kept

Phew !

 

[Northants Sky Blue]

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

We've put ourself back in the mix , win on Monday and it's sqeeky bum time from then on

Whether or not Steve Cook is even still associated with them it is well overdue to get them back.

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

Well it certainly looks like they came back off the beach. However, that middle period below was, now in hindsight, ridiculously frustrating. We won one game in seven. It is easy to see why people were getting frustrated.

The last two results have been incredible, not that I think many of us were expecting it!

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A lot of teams will be able to find similar, but if they had given a penalty for that foul on Gyo at Blackburn, or not given Derby that penalty for the 'foul' by Sheaf, the gap could be 1 point off or 1 point clear regarding play offs.

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

Anybody else think, when Blues went 2-0 up, oh well. it's been a great season, never mind! Now Bournemouth game will be a lot more fun to look forward to. Cheers City - the team that keeps on giving !

 

[covcity4life]

A lot of teams will be able to find similar, but if they had given a penalty for that foul on Gyo at Blackburn, or not given Derby that penalty for the 'foul' by Sheaf, the gap could be 1 point off or 1 point clear regarding play offs.

How can you say that but not mention godden dive that got us a pen?

We are where we are. League table doesn't lie after 40 odd games

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

A lot of teams will be able to find similar, but if they had given a penalty for that foul on Gyo at Blackburn, or not given Derby that penalty for the 'foul' by Sheaf, the gap could be 1 point off or 1 point clear regarding play offs.

Yes, I know what you mean. It just feels very frustrating now given that it was so recently.

Trying to keep my feet on the ground now. It is doable, but we need to win our own games and then jump Middlesborough, Blackburn, and Sheffield United.

I am not worried about Mowbray, but the other two have fairly comfortable fixtures.

 

[clint van damme]

Can't believe this stat really , but after today we are the leagues 5th highest scorers

I said it awhile ago and I said it last season, people were banging on about lack of goals when it was leaking them that was the issue.

 

[Danceswithhorses]

Annoying that without that dodgy Derby penalty (and therefore equaliser), we'd be just 1 point behind 6th
Haha...just spotted the post saying exactly the same thing, 2 minutes before me lol

 

[Skyblueweeman]

We'll win.

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Annoying that without that dodgy Derby penalty (and therefore equaliser), we'd be just 1 point behind 6th

That is working on the basis no other team has a dodgy decision this season of course

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Well it certainly looks like they came back off the beach. However, that middle period below was, now in hindsight, ridiculously frustrating. We won one game in seven. It is easy to see why people were getting frustrated.

The last two results have been incredible, not that I think many of us were expecting it!

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We’ve not won 3 consecutive games this season. What a way to do it on Monday

 

[wingy]

According to Oggy that would be 39 points taken from 15 games where the opposition play 4 at the back.

 

[Jamesimus]

I said it awhile ago and I said it last season, people were banging on about lack of goals when it was leaking them that was the issue.

I have been saying it too!

 

[Gynnsthetonic]

How the fuck did Waghorn and Gykores not score the 4th themselves, oh well we've got O'Hare Callum O' Hare

 

[Danceswithhorses]

How the fuck did Waghorn and Gykores not score the 4th themselves, oh well we've got O'Hare Callum O' Hare

At least Gyok kicked the ball goal wards, and it was cleared off the line...it looked like Waghorn completely missed it.

 

[fernandopartridge]

Agreed. Sure someone on here called them bottle jobs last week

It was Earlsdon who said they'd given up

 

[Danceswithhorses]

That is working on the basis no other team has a dodgy decision this season of course

Of course...if you're going to bring logic and intelligence into the argument...but where's the fun in that ?

 

[Tommo1993]

When I check out they try and drag me back.

If you wanna make Tony laugh…

 

[Disgruntled Sky Blue]

Still bitterly disappointed with Sheath. Spent most of the season backing him to score and getting me a fine earner. As soon as I give up on him, look what happens