Relegation 2022/23

[barneygumble]

Probably going to go against us that West Ham result.

Unless in the mind of Sullivan, he’s confident Moyes will win him a trophy, he’ll be getting sacked asap.

They can’t win away and still have to face Liverpool, Arsenal and United at home. Bournemouth, Palace, Leeds and Leicester to come and a trip to City too.

West Ham are very much in the mix.

 

[catcherintherye]

Next two games I'm hoping for 4 points.

If we get them we'll have a strong tail-wind to the end of the season.

The results over the weekend and midweek have been incredibly good for us barring B'mouth's win.

But they happened because all our rivals at the bottom are absolute turd by and large. That wont change before the end of the season.

We'll have our chance almost every week to put distance between us and them.

There's no way we're anywhere near one of the worst 3 teams in this league. We'll be ok.

Which is borne out by the form table post Dyche. Despite having the hardest fixtures, we are top half and better than any of those 8 teams.

I'd sign off on 3 from the next 2 mate, but 4 would be lovely. After United we have 8 games left, with only 1 game against the "big 6". Also not got to play Brentford and Villa who are two of the best none big 6 teams (with Brighton and Newcastle).

It's a nice run in, probably the best of the 8.

 

[catcherintherye]

Probably going to go against us that West Ham result.

Unless in the mind of Sullivan, he’s confident Moyes will win him a trophy, he’ll be getting sacked asap.

They can’t win away and still have to face Liverpool, Arsenal and United at home. Bournemouth, Palace, Leeds and Leicester to come and a trip to City too.

West Ham are very much in the mix.

I'm not convinced any sort of decent manager goes in there now.

 

[Drico]

United, excluding Rashford, look rather average just now. A point there must be the target.

I agree. But let's focus on that before we start sucking each other's...thumbs.

 

[CrustySack]

Also factor in that the current West Ham and Leicester players don't know what it's like to be in a relegation fight and all the pressure that comes with it. Our lads have done it before and know what it takes to grind out the points, plus we have Dyche doing his stuff. I expect us to be well safe come the Bournmouth game.

 

[efc.1878]

Those 4 games highlighted means they probably will still get out of this then.

They've won 6 points away from home all season. The worst away record in the league

 

[barneygumble]

I'm not convinced any sort of decent manager goes in there now.

They’ve toyed with the idea of Rafael now for a while, so the reports say.

Maybe they panic thinking one of the sides needing a manager gets him first, and don’t want to take the risk.

But agreed. What manager is coming in short term? There’s not many who’d do it.

 

[catcherintherye]

They’ve toyed with the idea of Rafael now for a while, so the reports say.

Maybe they panic thinking one of the sides needing a manager gets him first, and don’t want to take the risk.

But agreed. What manager is coming in short term? There’s not many who’d do it.

If that could be agreed though, surely it would be done?

I also dont think Benitez is very good.

 

[Rob17896]

One game at a time. A 5-0 thumping at United and we'll be at our own wake come the weekend...

And that is not happening. Not weak anymore and they are miles away from a champion team.

 

[Stanley Parker]

Which is borne out by the form table post Dyche. Despite having the hardest fixtures, we are top half and better than any of those 8 teams.

I'd sign off on 3 from the next 2 mate, but 4 would be lovely. After United we have 8 games left, with only 1 game against the "big 6". Also not got to play Brentford and Villa who are two of the best none big 6 teams (with Brighton and Newcastle).

It's a nice run in, probably the best of the 8.

All our opponents - with the possible exception of Fulham - are fighting for points.

There won't be an easy game amongst them. There are likely to be some upsets, one way or the other.

 

[Bazlar]

Christ, the mood has changed here hasn't it?

 

[catcherintherye]

All our opponents - with the possible exception of Fulham - are fighting for points.

There won't be an easy game amongst them. There are likely to be some upsets, one way or the other.

But honestly, that true of every team isnt it? Like Fulham are the only team with nothing to play for.

But look, I'd rather have sides who are awful and at the bottom, than top 6 teams.

 

[davek]

Which is borne out by the form table post Dyche. Despite having the hardest fixtures, we are top half and better than any of those 8 teams.

I'd sign off on 3 from the next 2 mate, but 4 would be lovely. After United we have 8 games left, with only 1 game against the "big 6". Also not got to play Brentford and Villa who are two of the best none big 6 teams (with Brighton and Newcastle).

It's a nice run in, probably the best of the 8.

I think we have to go out every game now to win them.

Do that at United too.

I know a draw is handy too, but we're well overdue an away win and United aren't all that, especially without Casemiro.

If we get a draw then ok. Bank it.

Same with every game this season. I think we can beat City at home too.

There's no fixture we should be writing off. I think we're well able to take points in all remaining 9 games.

 

[steven]

Need to keep players fit now. Doucoure for all his faults will be a huge miss in the next three games imo.

If we keep everyone (bar DCL) fit then I’m confident we have enough to get safe.

 

[barneygumble]

If that could be agreed though, surely it would be done?

I also dont think Benitez is very good.

I think Benitez is terrible.

But he got a tune out of us for a month. That’s all West Ham need.

Guess the positives are defeats for sides around us can only aid our relegation fight.

I’d rather have our run in than West Ham’s, put it that way.