Author Topic: OFFICIAL CHAMPIONSHIP THREAD (Read 1347875 times)

gazberg · « **Reply #4200 on:** February 15, 2020, 04:41:51 PM »

3-0 BARNSLEY

LiamTheBaggie · « **Reply #4201 on:** February 15, 2020, 04:43:08 PM »

Fantastic from Barnsley...

Baggies · « **Reply #4202 on:** February 15, 2020, 04:43:57 PM »

Only really Brentford to worry about now, save for a big turnaround at deepdale.

Looking like a 7 point gap on third could be about to open uo again.

gazberg · « **Reply #4203 on:** February 15, 2020, 04:44:47 PM »

Weiiman went off early injured for Bristol City who are up next for us.

KingKoren · « **Reply #4204 on:** February 15, 2020, 04:46:06 PM »

Always liked Barnsley

Fulham's poor GD is noteworthy

hardtobeat · « **Reply #4205 on:** February 15, 2020, 04:53:31 PM »

Quote from: TheJacko2000 on February 15, 2020, 04:32:02 PM

Stoke are still really poor, thrown away a 2 goal lead at QPR to trail 3-2. Would love them to drop.

Just want BC to equalise.

Make that 4-2

WBArgo · « **Reply #4206 on:** February 15, 2020, 05:01:46 PM »

Can't really ask for more than that with the results, great stuff from Barnsley - as said the main threat is Brentford now...could be a big game at their place.

caravanc58 · « **Reply #4207 on:** February 15, 2020, 05:06:22 PM »

It's a great set of results for us, tremendous result for Barnsley.

Baggies · « **Reply #4208 on:** February 15, 2020, 05:06:40 PM »

7 points clear of third and still 4 clear of second.

That lead is starting to extend again. The chasing pack would only be play off contenders in a good year. Bith us and Leeds will hobble to promotion.

mulliganstired · « **Reply #4209 on:** February 15, 2020, 05:08:43 PM »

So not a bad day for us after all

The Black Pearl · « **Reply #4210 on:** February 15, 2020, 05:11:27 PM »

Very good day for us, chasing pack all stalled.
We extend our lead over 3rd place.

Foster#1 · « **Reply #4211 on:** February 15, 2020, 05:34:40 PM »

Fulham are the Friday night game away at Derby so hopefully they drop points before we kick a ball

mulliganstired · « **Reply #4212 on:** February 15, 2020, 06:17:17 PM »

No one stringing any sorts of results together, so I can't see anyone from 3rd downwards getting to 90 points, so I'd say we have our target.

Baggies · « **Reply #4213 on:** February 15, 2020, 06:32:06 PM »

I think Derby have only lost 2 of their last 13 games so they won't be a push over for Fulham. Happy with a draw there.

KingKoren · « **Reply #4214 on:** February 15, 2020, 09:11:46 PM »

Leed probably have the easiest run in.

Fulham have to play 6 of the top 7 teams

liverbaggie · « **Reply #4215 on:** February 16, 2020, 11:43:23 AM »

I've just had a quick look at news now and it seems to me that Forest fans were watching another game to me yesterday.
Overall I think they really deserved a draw,I havnt seen any stats,I don't need to,I know what I saw myself.
We virtually dominated them I think I'm right in remembering that their equalie was their first shot on target?
They know deep down as do their own players management etc that we were the boss,it could have easily been 4-0 to us.

AlbionBest · « **Reply #4216 on:** February 16, 2020, 12:28:38 PM »

Still a long way to go and plenty of twists and turns yet but I wouldn't swap our position or fixtures upcoming with anyone.

I really think the two teams with by far the strongest SQUADS will get over the line. Those two are us and Fulham.

Really unimpressed by Forest yesterday.

*** Keep an eye on the hectic Easter program to really sort out the likely final positions......

TheJacko2000 · « **Reply #4217 on:** February 16, 2020, 03:41:22 PM »

Quote from: liverbaggie on February 16, 2020, 11:43:23 AM

I've just had a quick look at news now and it seems to me that Forest fans were watching another game to me yesterday.
Overall I think they really deserved a draw,I havnt seen any stats,I don't need to,I know what I saw myself.
We virtually dominated them I think I'm right in remembering that their equalie was their first shot on target?
They know deep down as do their own players management etc that we were the boss,it could have easily been 4-0 to us.

Their entirely valid argument is that we should have been down to 10 men, they should have had a penalty and our 2nd goal should have been chalked off.

Haven't seen any saying they deserved a point on balance of play.

johnny Cash · « **Reply #4218 on:** February 17, 2020, 08:32:11 AM »

Quote from: AlbionBest on February 16, 2020, 12:28:38 PM

Still a long way to go and plenty of twists and turns yet but I wouldn't swap our position or fixtures upcoming with anyone.

I really think the two teams with by far the strongest SQUADS will get over the line. Those two are us and Fulham.

Really unimpressed by Forest yesterday.

*** Keep an eye on the hectic Easter program to really sort out the likely final positions......

On paper Leeds and forest have the marginally better fixtures. Ours and Brentfordâ€™s are about the same.

Fulhamâ€™s are shocking, they have all of the current top 7 to play, 4 away 2 at home.

Atomic · « **Reply #4219 on:** February 17, 2020, 08:43:01 AM »

Quote from: johnny Cash on February 17, 2020, 08:32:11 AM

On paper Leeds and forest have the marginally better fixtures.

I don't know how you can even begin to judge that in this crazy league. Who would have thought Barnsley would win 3-0 at Fulham?

Anyone literally can beat anyone. It's a mad and IMO a wonderful division.

johnny Cash · « **Reply #4220 on:** February 17, 2020, 08:48:43 AM »

Quote from: Atomic on February 17, 2020, 08:43:01 AM

I don't know how you can even begin to judge that in this crazy league. Who would have thought Barnsley would win 3-0 at Fulham?

Anyone literally can beat anyone. It's a mad and IMO a wonderful division.

A single game yes, however in a league system this deep in, its completely logical a run of games vs lower ranked sides is â€˜easierâ€™ than a run against higher ranked sides. It is hardly a stretch is it.

Atomic · « **Reply #4221 on:** February 17, 2020, 08:50:51 AM »

Quote from: johnny Cash on February 17, 2020, 08:48:43 AM

A single game yes, however in a league system this deep in, its completely logical a run of games vs lower ranked sides is â€˜easierâ€™ than a run against higher ranked sides. It is hardly a stretch is it.

Bottom sides are scrapping for their lives. I just think you take one game at a time.

AlbionFan · « **Reply #4222 on:** February 17, 2020, 08:58:24 AM »

There Ainâ€™t No Such Thing as a Free Lunch!

Standaman · « **Reply #4223 on:** February 17, 2020, 09:28:03 AM »

I think the teams toward the top have obvious motivation which because of the play-off stretches down to about 10th place. Those under threat of relegation are equally motivated albeit aren't all that good but they are going to give it their best shot. As the season progresses the teams in mid table will become softer prospects.

boinging_along · « **Reply #4224 on:** February 17, 2020, 09:42:27 AM »

Let's not forget the chasing pack will all be playing each other too so there'll be plenty of points dropped.

Given the position we're in, with Gibbs and Diangana to come back in, I'd much rather be in our shoes than any other teams. We shouldn't be scared of a single team in this division if we approach the game correctly.