Relegation 2022/23

[davek]

The more i look at it the more that Leicester and Leeds game the more it looks defining - high stakes. If Leeds get something from the game and we hold Leicester to at least a point they have a tough run. If it goes the opposite Leeds absolutely have to get something at Bourmouth.

Leeds winning would put real pressure on us to beat Newcastle and stay in contention. Leicester have a relatively easier run in and Leeds would be 4 points ahead.

A draw or Leicester win is what we need.

I do look at Leeds next two games after that one and think they will crater if they lose to Leicester. I just have no faith in Leicester. They flatter to deceive and I expect them to slip up at Leeds.

 

[Saint Domingo]

Leeds winning would put real pressure on us to beat Newcastle and stay in contention. Leicester have a relatively easier run in and Leeds would be 4 points ahead.

A draw or Leicester win is what we need.

I do look at Leeds next two games after that one and think they will crater if they lose to Leicester. I just have no faith in Leicester. They flatter to deceive and I expect them to slip up at Leeds.

Draw I feel is a good result, helps neither and both have tough fixtures. Keeps them both in the mire

 

[davek]

it was!

It's about more than just our results, the teams around us are in dreadful form. Leicester and Leeds win a game and everyone automatically rules them safe.


Most people are glass half empty kind of people!

I could find a more appropriate term for them tbh.

 

[Ring master]

We've a little matter of a game Vs Newcastle as well mate.

Off course, but that is Thursday, and whatever the result Tuesday will effect us in some way or the other, its just in what way people take whatever that Leeds game effects us - IE a draw can mean we could go above both with a win Thursday, but a draw in the other way and we lose means both those other 2 teams are a point more away from us

 

[Neiler]

Said it last night, if we were to go down the core reason is the creative and forward players the club decided to sell or loose in the past four windows - that ultimately goes back to covering losses - created by poor decision making and governance at the club.

Its criminal.

 

[bluelife]

Draw I feel is a good result, helps neither and both have tough fixtures. Keeps them both in the mire

Personally think we're beyond the privileged position of hedging bets & instead need to go all in on one of those two tanking.

 

[davek]

Draw I feel is a good result, helps neither and both have tough fixtures. Keeps them both in the mire

Yes, that would be ideal.

I dont buy into Leicester at all. After the next two games they could be back in the relegation zone quite easily. Leeds can beat them midweek and Everton went to a far tougher opponent than Leicester yesterday and eased to a draw without too much palaver.

We dont need to focus on Leeds just now as a our last chance saloon.

However, if Leeds are beaten they wont get more than a point if that against B'mouth and City away.

We could steal a march on them.

 

[BirkenheadBlue]

Brentford were unbeatable when we played them...and beat them.

Six weeks ago

 

[davek]

Six weeks ago

...and?

 

[wiggum23]

Draw I feel is a good result, helps neither and both have tough fixtures. Keeps them both in the mire

Agreed and think that is the most likely result too.

 

[ForestBlue]

Personally think we're beyond the privileged position of hedging bets & instead need to go all in on one of those two tanking.

Agreed .. and preferably Leeds lose to Leicester and then tank

Dont rate Leicesters defence but they have more quality/options than all other teams in this relegation fight in midfield and upfront

If neither Soton or Forest pick up any meaningful points its now between us and Leeds I reckon

 

[davek]

Yesterday draw is not a bad result but we all expect a win to survive. There are 6 matches left… Every game is a Final match. Dont treat a match too big but we have to perform much better to gain a win.

The bottom line here is that Everton, Leicester and Leeds are seoparated by a point...with the team holding the point advantage in disarray.

None of these teams should think they are safe or done for. It really will come down to a late run of form.

 

[Saint Domingo]

Agreed .. and preferably Leeds lose to Leicester and then tank

Dont rate Leicesters defence but they have more quality/options than all other teams in this relegation fight in midfield and upfront

If neither Soton or Forest pick up any meaningful points its now between us and Leeds I reckon

I wouldn’t count Forest out either. They could get points from their fixtures, they’re arguably easier than Leeds or Leicester’s.

 

[Fish the Stokie]

OK we'll agree to disagree on that one mate lol

I'd potentially take Pickford for his experience although I don't particularly rate him and I'd have Tarkowski. Struggling after that

Potentially take Pickford? Surely you're joking. Pickford makes the odd mistake but he's a top 6 keeper easily.

 

[Bluelenny1984]

Personally think we're beyond the privileged position of hedging bets & instead need to go all in on one of those two tanking.

Don't agree I think we need to keep as many teams in the mire as we can for as long as we can.