So who realistically are the teams left fighting for 5th and 6th (3 Viewers)
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clint van damme
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I think realistically its down to 4 now with Wednesday as a bit of a wild card if they win today.
Its possible Blackburn, Millwall or Watford could put a run together but they've done nothing recently to suggest they're capable of that kind of consistency.
Its possible Blackburn, Millwall or Watford could put a run together but they've done nothing recently to suggest they're capable of that kind of consistency.
TomRad85
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Can't see anyone below Boro at this point, although I think Boro themselves are also pretty shite and will fall away.
I don't think a great deal of WBA or my pre season dark horses Bristol City, but both are tough to beat and thus probably more suited to running the course.
I think we're a better team than both as it happens but we need to prove it.
I don't think a great deal of WBA or my pre season dark horses Bristol City, but both are tough to beat and thus probably more suited to running the course.
I think we're a better team than both as it happens but we need to prove it.
Sky Blue Pete
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The derby team not so much
The Sunderland team oh yes
play_in_skyblue_stripes
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I agree Clint totally good spot on Sheffield Wednesday. A lot to do but fixtures are quite kind to them. They a quite a good team . To string that consistency of results together is a big ask but they do have a chance.
I also discount the rest now apart from Bristol City ,West Bromwich and Middlesboro.
WBA are playing both Bristol City and Coventry City away. I don't like them but they are very consistent and solid and very strong contender for play off spot.
Bristol City are on a great run. Their fixtures are a bit tricky but not as bad as some people think.
Middlesboro have the talent but just seem to be playing poorly. I'd be reluctant to write them off purely based on their talent.
Coventry City must be buoyed by a top performance and result yesterday. Schedule and in particular the timing of games is awkward though.
I also discount the rest now apart from Bristol City ,West Bromwich and Middlesboro.
WBA are playing both Bristol City and Coventry City away. I don't like them but they are very consistent and solid and very strong contender for play off spot.
Bristol City are on a great run. Their fixtures are a bit tricky but not as bad as some people think.
Middlesboro have the talent but just seem to be playing poorly. I'd be reluctant to write them off purely based on their talent.
Coventry City must be buoyed by a top performance and result yesterday. Schedule and in particular the timing of games is awkward though.
Gynnsthetonic
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2 really tough games coming up, If we get anything it will be a bonus. It's the final 6 we need to get it over the line. Bristol City play WBA on the 8th April
Evo1883
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We also play WBA at the CBS which could be a huge game
covcity4life
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For me it's still on for teams down to sheff wed
Realistically I believe it's gonna come down to us wba Bristol city and mboro
Realistically I believe it's gonna come down to us wba Bristol city and mboro
Gynnsthetonic
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Yes it is, a mate of mine has decided to get married that day
SeshMouseSkyBlue
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What’s the chances the arse fulls out of Sunderland and we sneak 4th?
covcity4life
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Lamps
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With 8 games to go you would think any side within 6 points of 6th still has a chance.
But realistically I wouldn't look past Middlesbrough in 8th. Can't see where any of the sides below them could suddenly pull a winning run from....other than Sheffield Wednesday and they need a result today against Sheffield United. Because of their poor GD they need 7 more points than WBA and 9 more points than ourselves.
I still think we could be challenging Sunderland for 4th place by the end of the season. We will have to see how they bounce back from being totally outplayed yesterday. And they have lost another player to injury which could easily be season ending. The ones they do get back won't have much time to get back to match fitness and sharpness.
But realistically I wouldn't look past Middlesbrough in 8th. Can't see where any of the sides below them could suddenly pull a winning run from....other than Sheffield Wednesday and they need a result today against Sheffield United. Because of their poor GD they need 7 more points than WBA and 9 more points than ourselves.
I still think we could be challenging Sunderland for 4th place by the end of the season. We will have to see how they bounce back from being totally outplayed yesterday. And they have lost another player to injury which could easily be season ending. The ones they do get back won't have much time to get back to match fitness and sharpness.
At this stage it is a very exciting division still with lots to play for all over the table. 2 out of 3 for automatic promotion. Down to 12th within 7 points of play offs and at other end up to 15th within 7 points of the drop zone.
So only Norwich and Preston without much to play for.
To answer the question potentially down to 12th but realistically think it's 2 from 4 but do agree let's see what happens to Sunderland as let's be honest Oxford, Stoke and Derby looked more dangerous than them at this moment in time so could be 3 from 5.
So only Norwich and Preston without much to play for.
To answer the question potentially down to 12th but realistically think it's 2 from 4 but do agree let's see what happens to Sunderland as let's be honest Oxford, Stoke and Derby looked more dangerous than them at this moment in time so could be 3 from 5.
Brylowes
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I thought Bristol City looked pretty decent on Friday night, though they were playing Norwich who look way off it atm.
As others have already said, I can’t see anyone beyond Boro getting involved with the exception of Wednesday if the win the derby today.
lord_garrincha
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The table at same stage in our play off run... The 2 teams in 5 & 6 were 4 & 3pts clear... and messed it up.
Sunderland were the bolter... 7pts behind.
All to play for!
Sunderland were the bolter... 7pts behind.
All to play for!
Terry_dactyl
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How you gonna tell him?Yes it is, a mate of mine has decided to get married that day
Londonccfcfan
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Think boro ans West brom....they scare me..their squad os massively underperforming just like ours did earlier in season.
Fair play to Bristol City (cant see it lasting.)
Its not done and dusted we need keep on picking up points.
Definately do not wanna go into last game of season with boro neesing to beat us. Need that to be a dead game
Fair play to Bristol City (cant see it lasting.)
Its not done and dusted we need keep on picking up points.
Definately do not wanna go into last game of season with boro neesing to beat us. Need that to be a dead game
Bernie Rhodes Nose
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5th - 9th battling for 5th place. Some of those teams below 9th have minus goal difference.
Lamps
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They will be a lot more worried about playing us than we are playing them. It wasn't that long ago that they were so far ahead of us that most thought it near impossible to catch them.
Well here we are. 2 points ahead of WBA and 5 points ahead of Middlesbrough. That's a lot with only 8 games to go. 10 wins from 12 games. 21 goals for 11 against. Just given Sunderland their biggest defeat of the season and did it in style. Our main striker is back and bangs in 3 goals. Not even Sheffield United will be looking forward to our game expecting a win.
Lamps
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Not writing anything off. But there's no sign of it from most clubs. Bristol City are looking good but they don't have an easy run of games.
steve cooper
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Maybe so, but that kind of run is vanishingly rare. Blackburn and Watford need 18 points from from a possible 24 to reach 70, and even that is not guaranteed to get 6th, and both have poor GD.
Mucca Mad Boys
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Bristol will drop off because their run in is horrible. The runners and riders:
WBA
Boro
Bristol
Ourselves
WBA
Boro
Bristol
Ourselves
Grendel
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Why are their games that hard?
Tommo1993
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There was no signs for us either.
Lamps
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I'm not so sure. Bristol City v WBA will be massive. I can see the winner of that joining us in the playoffs. As things stand a draw would be excellent for us.
steve cooper
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I posted last week that Boro losing to Swansea was the result of the day. They will be a bigger threat than Bristol I think, due to the remaining fixtures each have.
Lamps
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Other than not putting our chances away and letting in soft goals constantly.
