Aus Fox Posted 13 January 2021 Share Posted 13 January 2021 On relegation, I wouldn’t at this stage say anyone in the bottom 8 is already safe from relegation. The bottom 3 as they are look woeful, I’ll give you that but all will improve and 30 points from the last 20 games is not impossible. We as Leicester fans know that better than anyone. For me even Leeds, Crystal Palace and Wolves still need to get another 18 points on the board to stay up. They should do that, but if any of there form in the second half of the season matches that of the bottom 5 in the first half of the season they could be in trouble. I don’t think there is any real quality in any of those sides in the bottom 8 and would anyone really be surprised if one of them went on a run of big defeats. How they do against the teams around them will decide what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted 13 January 2021 Share Posted 13 January 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, The Bear said: We aren't getting relegated! Not because we're "too good to go down" but because we have double Fulham's total in 3rd bottom after nearly half a season - 22 compared to 11. Once we get some of our 6 injured first team players back, results will pick up. I admire the way that you're making lemonade out of the lemons being chucked your way tonight. You have a lot to learn though. The correct FT response to any loss is to stamp your feet and wet your pants. Edited 13 January 2021 by murphy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan LCFC Posted 13 January 2021 Share Posted 13 January 2021 Still think Man City will win it quite comfortably. This run of fixtures will see them move to top is my guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Vardy Posted 13 January 2021 Share Posted 13 January 2021 If and it’s a big if, United beat Liverpool on Saturday....6 points clear is a huge lead......draw required.....or Liverpool win.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoopla10 Posted 13 January 2021 Share Posted 13 January 2021 7 hours ago, Aus Fox said: On relegation, I wouldn’t at this stage say anyone in the bottom 8 is already safe from relegation. The bottom 3 as they are look woeful, I’ll give you that but all will improve and 30 points from the last 20 games is not impossible. We as Leicester fans know that better than anyone. For me even Leeds, Crystal Palace and Wolves still need to get another 18 points on the board to stay up. They should do that, but if any of there form in the second half of the season matches that of the bottom 5 in the first half of the season they could be in trouble. I don’t think there is any real quality in any of those sides in the bottom 8 and would anyone really be surprised if one of them went on a run of big defeats. How they do against the teams around them will decide what happens. I think Fulham can drag themselves out of the relegation zone. They've got two games in hand. But SU are gone imo. If Brighton just double their current score (and we're not even half way through the season) then SU will have to find 24 points. 8 wins in 20 games. Just not going to happen. WBA aren't much difference though they have a game in hand. So I think it's all about that 18th place between Fulham, Brighton and Burnley. All struggle for goals. I disagree about no real quality in the bottom 8. Palace, Wolves have some good players. For some reason Palace's defense has been leaking this season. Strange for a Hodgson team. Wolves have plenty of talent but losing key players will always throw a team. I actually like how Brighton plays but my grandad has a better chance of scoring in a nightclub at the moment with lockdown... and he died in 1995. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosbehFox Posted 13 January 2021 Share Posted 13 January 2021 What’s occurring with Wolves is not overly dis similar to what happened to us when Puel was here. Systems change. Changing of the guard when it comes to players. Start introducing younger players. Inconsistent reigned with long poor spells but also some great results in there too. That not with standing Fabio Silva and Semedo are farcical signings dictated in part by agents. Also before Christmas I was working in Wolves and there was a huge poster of Youri for Sky Sports on the side of a shop. I liked that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koke Posted 13 January 2021 Share Posted 13 January 2021 A lot of Wolves fans turning on Nuno. They have WBA and Chorley coming up in the next 2 games. Draw/lose both of them and the fanbase will be in proper meltdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nalis Posted 13 January 2021 Share Posted 13 January 2021 Never thought I'd want Liverpool to beat Man Utd this season but here we are.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJB-fox Posted 13 January 2021 Share Posted 13 January 2021 8 hours ago, Wymsey said: Man Utd aren't going to stay at the top. Their defence can be quite shambolic at times. That’s what everyone is hoping. Not that I particularly rate them but they’re there for a reason and Ole is proving people wrong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ealingfox Posted 13 January 2021 Share Posted 13 January 2021 4 minutes ago, TJB-fox said: That’s what everyone is hoping. Not that I particularly rate them but they’re there for a reason and Ole is proving people wrong How though? They have the most resources, the highest wage bill, they should be up there automatically. He's been there over 2 years now, they've won nothing and are completely reliant on a few individuals and gaming VAR. If they actually went on to win the league, yeah probably would be proving a lot of people wrong. But finishing in the top 4 and being top after 17 games aren't big achievements, particularly if you're managing Man United. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJB-fox Posted 13 January 2021 Share Posted 13 January 2021 1 minute ago, ealingfox said: How though? They have the most resources, the highest wage bill, they should be up there automatically. He's been there over 2 years now, they've won nothing and are completely reliant on a few individuals and gaming VAR. If they actually went on to win the league, yeah probably would be proving a lot of people wrong. But finishing in the top 4 and being top after 17 games aren't big achievements, particularly if you're managing Man United. As I was writing it I knew some smart arse would pipe up with with this kind of nonsense. If it was that easy why have they been totally crap for the last however long, and why are Chelsea currently in mid table. Whether they should be there or not Ole has taken a ridiculous amount of flack rightly or wrongly, but is finally getting a very solid tune out of the players there. If you think that just because you have the highest wage bill you should be top automatically you haven’t been watching much football over the last, well, forever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ealingfox Posted 13 January 2021 Share Posted 13 January 2021 5 minutes ago, TJB-fox said: As I was writing it I knew some smart arse would pipe up with with this kind of nonsense. If it was that easy why have they been totally crap for the last however long, and why are Chelsea currently in mid table. Whether they should be there or not Ole has taken a ridiculous amount of flack rightly or wrongly, but is finally getting a very solid tune out of the players there. If you think that just because you have the highest wage bill you should be top automatically you haven’t been watching much football over the last, well, forever. Don't cry mate. I said they should be up there, not top automatically. But the teams with the most financial resources usually win in football, that's a fact whether you like it or not. They're on a great run and been fortunate with injuries - I'm not having it that it's some miraculous achievement for them to be top after 17 games is all I'm saying. If he's 'proving people wrong' it's because there was reason to think he was a shit manager in the first place. Not because everyone conspired to push that narrative for no reason. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKCJ Posted 13 January 2021 Share Posted 13 January 2021 4 hours ago, Dan LCFC said: Still think Man City will win it quite comfortably. This run of fixtures will see them move to top is my guess. Oh they'll walk it eventually IMO. Their defence is ridiculous now. After we exposed them they have really knuckled down. Plus they've got the likes of Aguero to come back. Their games in hand are against Brighton and Villa, both at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJB-fox Posted 13 January 2021 Share Posted 13 January 2021 20 minutes ago, ealingfox said: Don't cry mate. I said they should be up there, not top automatically. But the teams with the most financial resources usually win in football, that's a fact whether you like it or not. They're on a great run and been fortunate with injuries - I'm not having it that it's some miraculous achievement for them to be top after 17 games is all I'm saying. If he's 'proving people wrong' it's because there was reason to think he was a shit manager in the first place. Not because everyone conspired to push that narrative for no reason. Who’s said it was a miraculous achievement? Don’t think anyone has. Listen buddy old pal I think just stop hating on Utd / Ole it’s becoming a real problem for you and I don’t want it affecting your personal life. He seems a nice enough bloke and you have this weird obsession with him - it’s really starting to creep me out. It’s not healthy for you and to be honest Ealing you are better than that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ealingfox Posted 13 January 2021 Share Posted 13 January 2021 6 minutes ago, TJB-fox said: Who’s said it was a miraculous achievement? Don’t think anyone has. Listen buddy old pal I think just stop hating on Utd / Ole it’s becoming a real problem for you and I don’t want it affecting your personal life. He seems a nice enough bloke and you have this weird obsession with him - it’s really starting to creep me out. It’s not healthy for you and to be honest Ealing you are better than that. I think you making stuff up and inventing your own narrative is weirder, but there you go. Good luck with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 13 January 2021 Share Posted 13 January 2021 4 hours ago, Dan LCFC said: Still think Man City will win it quite comfortably. This run of fixtures will see them move to top is my guess. I still think it'll be between Man City and Liverpool. Man Utd can enjoy their moment but they ain't finishing 1st. 1 hour ago, Koke said: A lot of Wolves fans turning on Nuno. They have WBA and Chorley coming up in the next 2 games. Draw/lose both of them and the fanbase will be in proper meltdown. They can't afford to lose to WBA in any season but never mind when WBA are rock bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowlattsFox Posted 13 January 2021 Share Posted 13 January 2021 The funny thing is Man Utd celebrating being top like they're one of the also-rans in the league, bit like when Southampton were top a few weeks ago. Shows how shit they've been. Ole does deserve a little bit of credit but I really do think he's being carried by having a handful of excellent players who can win games for them. Maybe that could be argued with all teams with good players though I guess. Immensely dislikeable and I'd actually rather Mourinho and Spurs win than them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboFox Posted 13 January 2021 Share Posted 13 January 2021 Anyone would think Manchester Red won the fvcking Premier League last night the way the sports media are pissing their pants today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARM1968 Posted 13 January 2021 Share Posted 13 January 2021 5 minutes ago, RoboFox said: Anyone would think Manchester Red won the fvcking Premier League last night the way the sports media are pissing their pants today. The same people who have wanted Ole out since he got in. Yeah, integrity right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koke Posted 13 January 2021 Share Posted 13 January 2021 Spurs losing is good for us but I lowkey want tvis to happen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJB-fox Posted 13 January 2021 Share Posted 13 January 2021 50 minutes ago, ealingfox said: I think you making stuff up and inventing your own narrative is weirder, but there you go. Good luck with it. Ealing my slime stay strong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 13 January 2021 Share Posted 13 January 2021 I said it a few weeks ago, I reckon Nuno won't be at Wolves by the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Falling Foxes Posted 13 January 2021 Share Posted 13 January 2021 Reading about Sheff U finally winning and could they pull off a 'great escape'. I thought again about ours and what happened the follow season. Still blows my mind and puts into perspective if you could imagine Sheff U doing it. They won't of course, nobody could. BUT WE DID! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppy Assist Posted 13 January 2021 Share Posted 13 January 2021 1 hour ago, Koke said: Spurs losing is good for us but I lowkey want tvis to happen We win Saturday night we go 2nd too? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 13 January 2021 Share Posted 13 January 2021 10 minutes ago, Free Falling Foxes said: Reading about Sheff U finally winning and could they pull off a 'great escape'. I thought again about ours and what happened the follow season. Still blows my mind and puts into perspective if you could imagine Sheff U doing it. They won't of course, nobody could. BUT WE DID! We had more than 5 points in Jan though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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