Relegation 2022/23

[Rob17896]

You’d be “happy” with 4pts from Spurs and Utd?? Why so pessimistic? We should be looking for at least 8.

Four is realistic as they are not great...unlike us

 

[Villa_Fan]

Everton's 11 point haul since Dyche took over. In that time...

Wolves took 11 points - but they played a game more
Bournemouth took 10 points
Leeds took 9 points
WHU took 9 points - though played a game less
S'ton took 8 points
Leicester took 7 points
Forest took 6 points
Palace took 6 points - and have played a game more

Importantly, we were a basket case in the last 8 games under Lampard, taking 2 points from those games and losing the rest. So the trajectory had to be radically changed...and it was.

There is no doubting the job Dyche has done to date and not just the points return but the games are so much better too. But Frank left u in such a sorry position and his sacking should have been sooner imo and that has made Dyche's job that bit more difficult and I think u need to maintain the good form u are in

 

[Vintage]

Every prediction correct so far with just one game left to play. I sure hope that you keep this up.

The one I got wrong was villa v Chelsea even though I always thought that be hard to call and doesn't make a hoot to us anyway. If I was a gambling man I would have done well even had Newcastle to win 2-0 today...just for the toffees to beat the spuds and il be a happy man

 

[Vintage]

I’ve got time to enter. Please can I have tonight’s lottery numbers.

Sorry bud I was one number short anyway

 

[davek]

There is no doubting the job Dyche has done to date and not just the points return but the games are so much better too. But Frank left u in such a sorry position and his sacking should have been sooner imo and that has made Dyche's job that bit more difficult and I think u need to maintain the good form u are in

It's more to do with the consistency of the form. We've played to a relativley similar standard by changing the approach we've had. It's not rocket science but it's resulted in us being consistently competititive in every game apart from the second 45 minutes away to both Liverpool and Arsenal.

The results will take care of themselves when you achieve that. We've profited from it while some others at the bottom have obviously struggled for that consistency...some get a big win then they're hopeless for the next two games or whatever.

Injuries aside, I see no reason, by and large, why our steady unspectacular progress wont continue.

 

[Vintage]

When I saw Potter go the first thing I thought was Emery to Chelsea. When Villa sacked Slippy we were 2 points and 3 places below Everton. That sort of turnaround doesn't go unnoticed and add to that that Villa was probably punching above their weight in attracting Emery (he has a pedigree that doesn't usually look at lower midtable teams that a few seasons ago were in the Championship) so I expect clubs that can offer him a real chance of winning silverware in the short term to be interested in him. But we are unbelievably lucky with our owners as they have a lot of cash and appear to be able to manage the business competently so I am sure they are aware of Emery's value and will be discussing his future with him.

2 things..Chelsea paying off Potter and paying off Villa for Emery...too much money that can't be hidden so won't happen

 

[Swartzy]

A question to you all, As I can't honestly go through another season like this....

We pretty much know what's coming our way in regards to 'off field issues' a possible transfer ban and a Points deduction.

If offered to you now,
- Would you take it this season and get it over and done with and start the championship fresh.
- Wait until the outcome and still possibly be playing championship but with a points deduction next season.
- Possibly staying up with a points deduction next season that is basically going to put us through another season of torture for an outcome that we can't escape..


( Apologies for putting a downer on such a positive thread )

 

[gwladysnight]

It's more to do with the consistency of the form. We've played to a relativley similar standard by changing the approach we've had. It's not rocket science but it's resulted in us being consistently competititive in every game apart from the second 45 minutes away to both Liverpool and Arsenal.

The results will take care of themselves when you achieve that. We've profited from it while some others at the bottom have obviously struggled for that consistency...some get a big win then they're hopeless for the next two games or whatever.

Injuries aside, I see no reason, by and large, why our steady unspectacular progress wont continue.

Again though is that Dyche.

When a new manager comes in the fans get a lift, and there is a sense of optimism but above all the players get a fresh start. The players have a new gaffer to impress and the effort levels lift. Will that continue or will the players revert to type?

Ironically the best example is Dyche getting sacked last season by Burnley. Dyche was replaced by Mike Jackson who turned things around, highlighted by Burnley beating us and climbing out of the bottom three. That dead cat bounce didn't last though and they ended up getting relegated.

 

[Vintage]

Chelsea aren't in danger of getting relegated you dufus

I don't see where he said they would be in any danger you Dufus

 

[Vintage]

A question to you all, As I can't honestly go through another season like this....

We pretty much know what's coming our way in regards to 'off field issues' a possible transfer ban and a Points deduction.

If offered to you now,
- Would you take it this season and get it over and done with and start the championship fresh.
- Wait until the outcome and still possibly be playing championship but with a points deduction next season.
- Possibly staying up with a points deduction next season that is basically going to put us through another season of torture for an outcome that we can't escape..


( Apologies for putting a downer on such a positive thread )

There will be no points reduction, no transfer ban, no nothing especially after an appeal so don't worry, there's more important things to be worrying about at the moment mate..if it was corruption things might be different

 

[mccole]

Potter to walk into the Spurs Job

Rodgers who cares

Leicester will go for someone like Hasenhutti or Benitez

 

[Swartzy]

There will be no points reduction, no transfer ban, no nothing especially after an appeal so don't worry, there's more important things to be worrying about at the moment mate..if it was corruption things might be different

I could do with a slice of your positivity m8

 

[Bez2k2k]

There will be no points reduction, no transfer ban, no nothing especially after an appeal so don't worry, there's more important things to be worrying about at the moment mate..if it was corruption things might be different

However is the damage done with the mental side of it for the players, relegation. It’s what it was released for during the international break. They aren’t stupid.

 

[GoldenToffee]

Would definitely take 3 points from the next two games, but it's going to be tough to get more than 1 imo. Spurs always do us, even when they don't play well. Kane will have been licking his lips all weekend knowing he scores every time he faces us.

United, they're not that good, and they will be much weakened in terms of personell, but we just don't do going to big teams and winning.

2 points would be ok for me, anything more a bonus. Even if we exit the United fixture a point or two from, safety, I'd still favour is staying up.

Just get 4 points and make the job much easier though.

 

[paultheblue]

Potter to walk into the Spurs Job

Rodgers who cares

Leicester will go for someone like Hasenhutti or Benitez

Spurs have gone for 3 ex Chelsea managers in the recent past, Conte, Mourinho and AVB all three have flopped I can't see them going down that road again.