Only 9 points off 2nd

[norky84]

It's obviously a really tough ask to make a challenge for the top 2. And I don't think we're good enough at the moment to make a challenge either.

However, after the bad run of form we've had, we are only 9 points off 2nd, with a lot of games left. We've had 4 points from 2 games, and have an opportunity to regain some momentum now. We do need 1 or 2 quality additions to help us. Which is easier said then done.

 

[Ando60]

Leeds are certainly wobbling , but I would expect Forest or Fulham to take advantage of that...

 

[norky84]

Leeds are certainly wobbling , but I would expect Forest or Fulham to take advantage of that...

We're only 5 points off Fulham in 3rd!

 

[JK]

I know it sounds obvious but all we can do is focus on picking up wins and stay in amongst it. To still be in touch and possibly in the play offs Tuesday night, given the run we had shows you how bonkers the championship is this season.

Leeds are getting the wobbles again and there is every chance they may fall out of the top two. West Brom have lost 4 in the last 5, Millwall have appeared from nowhere with an amazing run, the plastics out five past Sheff Wed it really is daft.

I still believe this is our best chance to at least make the play offs and whilst I didnt expect it at the start of the season I would be bitterly disappointed if we didnt make it. We do however need to address the striker and full back situation to achieve this.

We are not far away and whilst Sinclair was a great move unless we add a couple more we may well regret it when the squad starts to break up in the summer.

 

[Broad Sword]

We need to address our away form. 2 wins is a poor return for a side with aspirations of the Play Offs.

 

[Ando60]

We're only 5 points off Fulham in 3rd!

Oh yes , I get that Norky... I just think that they might have more spending power than us over the next 12 days....

 

[Ando60]

I know it sounds obvious but all we can do is focus on picking up wins and stay in amongst it. To still be in touch and possibly in the play offs Tuesday night, given the run we had shows you how bonkers the championship is this season.

Leeds are getting the wobbles again and there is every chance they may fall out of the top two. West Brom have lost 4 in the last 5, Millwall have appeared from nowhere with an amazing run, the plastics out five past Sheff Wed it really is daft.

I still believe this is our best chance to at least make the play offs and whilst I didnt expect it at the start of the season I would be bitterly disappointed if we didnt make it. We do however need to address the striker and full back situation to achieve this.

We are not far away and whilst Sinclair was a great move unless we add a couple more we may well regret it when the squad starts to break up in the summer.

Absolutely spot on JK...but as Broad Sword has already said, we need to improve our away form.

 

[portisheadpete]

My general outlook and optimism wavers massively depending on DJs availability and fitness. The suns shining this morning.

 

[BPIG]

Fulham aren’t very good at all. If anyone will catch Leeds I’d put money on it being Brentford unless they sell one of their big players this month.

 

[Hoz ']

Yes, we really need to put a run together. We are capable as was proved earlier in the season. As long as DJ & our defence is injury free its looking very hopeful.

 

[diggerb]

If we have any intention of making the play offs we must start winning some away games. Barnsley is a good example we should go there and take the game to them and look for the win. Instead we will go set up for a draw, show them too much respect, let them gain confidence and probably come away with nothing.

 

[Hoz ']

If we have any intention of making the play offs we must start winning some away games. Barnsley is a good example we should go there and take the game to them and look for the win. Instead we will go set up for a draw, show them too much respect, let them gain confidence and probably come away with nothing.

The tykes are a completely different animal since they have got the new manager. They are scoring freely in 2 and 3s at oakwell.

We will need to be at our upmost best to get anything from this game.

 

[Henry Weston]

The tykes are a completely different animal since they have got the new manager. They are scoring freely in 2 and 3s at oakwell.

We will need to be at our upmost best to get anything from this game.

I agree with this. Forget about the demolition job we did on them at Deepdale, I think it will be a much more difficult game than many are thinking.
If we can win though, I think it will give us the confidence/impetus to really kick on again into the top 6 and even more so if we can bring in maybe a couple more quality additions by the end of the month.

 

[Dirty Harry]

Fulham aren’t very good at all. If anyone will catch Leeds I’d put money on it being Brentford unless they sell one of their big players this month.

They probably will sell one of their big players this month. But they have a canny knack of quickly finding another one.

 

[Hoz ']

I agree with this. Forget about the demolition job we did on them at Deepdale, I think it will be a much more difficult game than many are thinking.
If we can win though, I think it will give us the confidence/impetus to really kick on again into the top 6 and even more so if we can bring in maybe a couple more quality additions by the end of the month.

Yeah I agree with what you say. A win there and we can really kick on.

Sign a decent striker and bobs your uncle!

 

[PNEFC78]

4 points from our last 2 games, hopefully a sign of a turning point in form for us.

3 points on Tuesday would be huge especially with our away form from the first half of the season.

 

[Jack Daniels]

Our next 3 away games are against 3 of the current bottom 4. Barnsley (tough), Wigan and Stoke.

Not being greedy but if we wish to achieve success this season, then 9/9 is an absolute must. 7/9 at a minimum.

Our away form is slowly improving with 3 consecutive draws.

 

[SoccerHQ]

Time to cut the gap was over xmas really. For example just holding onto the 1-0 at Leeds and gap would be six points.

All about getting into play offs now as there's more realistic contenders for that than before xmas. Look at the run Millwall are on.

 

[BPIG]

Our next 3 away games are against 3 of the current bottom 4. Barnsley (tough), Wigan and Stoke.

Not being greedy but if we wish to achieve success this season, then 9/9 is an absolute must. 7/9 at a minimum.

Our away form is slowly improving with 3 consecutive draws.

I’d take 6 points. Home form is gonna be pivotal.

 

[pne_monster]

I know it sounds obvious but all we can do is focus on picking up wins and stay in amongst it. To still be in touch and possibly in the play offs Tuesday night, given the run we had shows you how bonkers the championship is this season.

Leeds are getting the wobbles again and there is every chance they may fall out of the top two. West Brom have lost 4 in the last 5, Millwall have appeared from nowhere with an amazing run, the plastics out five past Sheff Wed it really is daft.

I still believe this is our best chance to at least make the play offs and whilst I didnt expect it at the start of the season I would be bitterly disappointed if we didnt make it. We do however need to address the striker and full back situation to achieve this.

We are not far away and whilst Sinclair was a great move unless we add a couple more we may well regret it when the squad starts to break up in the summer.

I don’t think that’s right regarding West Brom. They’ve only lost two all season