Final 6 (3 Viewers)

torchomatic

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I agree, it's a fine line. I genuinely do not know which direction to go in... but, whoever it is, they need better protection from defence, in particular down our left hand side.

Absolutely. It's not all 100% Collins, the defence needs to step up. We've been conceding two in a few games even with Dovin in goal. Just blaming Collins is the easy thing to do.
 

torchomatic

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What if Collins makes another howler Wednesday and costs us the game? I dread to think

And what if Wilson does? We're really between a rock and a hard place here. I don't envy Lampard and the choice he has to make.
 

nunchuckas

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I think 3 wins and a draw would just about do it given everyones' fixtures, on the basis that we avoid defeat Vs WBA, and Bristol don't consistently keep winning, given their tough fixtures. If we can get them before the Middlesbrough game them we will know what we need out of that game.

It might actually be to our benefit if 'boro go on a run and seal 5th early...

However, I don't think just scraping in is a good omen, ideally we win 3 out of Pompey, Hull, Plymouth and Luton, and beat 1 of Boro or Baggies at home to give us some confidence
 

Kingokings204

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And what if Wilson does? We're really between a rock and a hard place here. I don't envy Lampard and the choice he has to make.

Yeah I thought that but at least Wilson has a clean slate as such. I personally find it a lot more tolerable with a Wilson mistake than Collins. At least it’s trying something and no the same outcome over and over again.
 

Bertola

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We all know Wilson has a mistake in him, but they're not as often as Collins at the minute, and he has a better rapport with the fans, meaning that the atmosphere will be more conducive to a good performance, rather than the nerves creeping in for everyone.

Wilson is also capable of making a big save at some point, which Collins doesnt seem to do. Even if he's only half fit, get him some painkilling injections and get him in
 

rob9872

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Would Wilson have fucked Kitching over on Saturday? No way he comes out of his box, tells Kitch to head it back or clear it.
You never hear Collins shout at his defenders, so quiet and indecisive
Wilson is the opposite and that’s what we need most
Agree, clear the ball, the man and anything else in the way, take the consequences after.
 

SomersetSB

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Hope you’re right but to me that is very optimistic.
Everyone including Portsmouth needs a result against us as their season hasn’t finished and they still have something to play for.
What could be worse is that Plymouth and Luton are down by the time we come to play them and they play freely without any pressure. In the past when this happens suddenly those teams start winning.
I’m hoping to get to 70 points not sure if that will be enough. Would love a boring 0-0 with Middlesbrough final match of the season and both of us qualify.
Don’t tell Sunderland!!
 

COVKIDSNEVERQUIT

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That's very true.

He's not going to be confident going into the Pompey game is he. He's probably going to be a bag of nerves.

If Collins plays against Portsmouth then you watch the Portsmouth players, they will be shooting from everywhere.
 

Sky Blue Harry H

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I'll back whoever is in goal v Pompey. If it is Collins, and he has a howler, then it probably is the final straw. What I will say, is conditions should be pretty much perfect for a keeper, No rain, wind, sun in his eyes etc. I'd be a lot more nervous if he was playing in goal for us with it chucking it down, with the ball like a bar of soap. Let's hope he has a quiet non-eventful game, we get 3 points, and talk about the positives.
 

steve cooper

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im glad we got sheff/leeds/burnley out of the way

Currently:
5th Middlesborough - 60pts
6th Bristol - 60pts
7th Cov - 59pts


final 6 to go:
Portsmouth
Hull
West Brom
Plymouth
Luton
Middlesborough

total points available - 18
realistically - WWDWWD = 14
potentially finishing points =74
I think we will beat West Brom, not so sure about Luton though.
 

steve cooper

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im glad we got sheff/leeds/burnley out of the way

Currently:
5th Middlesborough - 60pts
6th Bristol - 60pts
7th Cov - 59pts


final 6 to go:
Portsmouth
Hull
West Brom
Plymouth
Luton
Middlesborough

total points available - 18
realistically - WWDWWD = 14
potentially finishing points =74
I think we will have a better idea in 6 games time. Seriously though it's near impossible to call, it all rests on our keeper.
 

WONDERLAMPS

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Had a reasonably balanced go at predicting the results for the main 4:

Us -
Pompey - W
Hull - D
West Brom - W
Plymouth - W
Luton - L
Boro - D

Bristol City -
West Brom - D
QPR - W
Sunderland - D
Luton - L
Leeds - L
Preston - W

Boro -
Leeds - L
Millwall - D
Plymouth - W
Wednesday - D
Norwich - W
Coventry - D

West Brom -
Bristol City - D
Watford - W
Coventry - L
Derby - D
Cardiff - D
Luton - W

5th Coventry City - 70
6th Boro - 69
7th Bristol City 68
8th WBA - 66
 

PUSB-We_are_going_up

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Had a reasonably balanced go at predicting the results for the main 4:

Us -
Pompey - W
Hull - D
West Brom - W
Plymouth - W
Luton - L
Boro - D

Bristol City -
West Brom - D
QPR - W
Sunderland - D
Luton - L
Leeds - L
Preston - W

Boro -
Leeds - L
Millwall - D
Plymouth - W
Wednesday - D
Norwich - W
Coventry - D

West Brom -
Bristol City - D
Watford - W
Coventry - L
Derby - D
Cardiff - D
Luton - W

5th Coventry City - 70
6th Boro - 69
7th Bristol City 68
8th WBA - 66
For me

Cov - 70
WWLDWD - +11pts

Bristol - 69
DWLWDD - +9pts

Boro - 69
DWWLDD - +9pts

WBA - 67
DWWLWL - +10pts
 

skybluecam

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Collins has to go

Unfortunately his confidence is clearly gone (certainly after Saturday if not before). I don't think he trusts himself, I don't think our defenders trust him and surely every striker in the league would jump at the chance to face him.

Wilson seems well liked by players and fans, and he can be decent. I don't particularly rate him but it has to be done.
 

Saddlebrains

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Ive been quite vocal in my stance of 'no play offs without Dovin' stance

And i stand by it

Play Collins AT ALL in the final 6 we wont make it

Play Wilson in all of the final 6 maybe we have half a chance, i don't rate him a
but he's 10 times the keeper Collins is

The football gods however will set us up with another final day shootout winner takes all v Boro
 

Brighton Sky Blue

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Ive been quite vocal in my stance of 'no play offs without Dovin' stance

And i stand by it

Play Collins AT ALL in the final 6 we wont make it

Play Wilson in all of the final 6 maybe we have half a chance, i don't rate him a
but he's 10 times the keeper Collins is

The football gods however will set us up with another final day shootout winner takes all v Boro
Fingers crossed that game sees both sides just needing a draw…
 

Viktor17

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Ive been quite vocal in my stance of 'no play offs without Dovin' stance

And i stand by it

Play Collins AT ALL in the final 6 we wont make it

Play Wilson in all of the final 6 maybe we have half a chance, i don't rate him a
but he's 10 times the keeper Collins is

The football gods however will set us up with another final day shootout winner takes all v Boro
PMA - we’ve got great shot still, and I’m pretty confident we make it, then who knows.

Wednesday is a big call on GK front - for everyone’s sake, including Brad he needs to sit out, put everything to one side, he’s a human and will be feeling horrific I’m sure.

last game I think we both will have made it, it’s a 5th/6th shoot out.
 

quinn1971

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Ive been quite vocal in my stance of 'no play offs without Dovin' stance

And i stand by it

Play Collins AT ALL in the final 6 we wont make it

Play Wilson in all of the final 6 maybe we have half a chance, i don't rate him a
but he's 10 times the keeper Collins is

The football gods however will set us up with another final day shootout winner takes all v Boro
nowhere As bad as Collins but dovin has had his moments, both derby goals you’d be disappointed with, and hamers goal, was Thinking maybe we’ll just get a loan keeper in until he’s fit again but maybe Lampard will get a new no1, as good as dovin is think we can get better ?
 

Viktor17

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nowhere As bad as Collins but dovin has had his moments, both derby goals you’d be disappointed with, and hamers goal, was Thinking maybe we’ll just get a loan keeper in until he’s fit again but maybe Lampard will get a new no1, as good as dovin is think we can get better ?
Disappointed with hamers goal?! Christ tough crowd.

1st goal at derby, yes should have been stronger I think, 2nd not his fault.
 

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