M42Owl

Brum will beat Norwich on final day as they’ll be resting before the play offs. And it’s more than likely that Hull will be out of it, and will lose at Plymouth. But Ipswich will want to finish on a high. They’ll beat Huddersfield. Best scenario for us is to win (obviously) and Huddersfield to beat Brum. We’ll only need a point at Sunderland, and then only if Ipswich let us down.

RIP Bri.

Conceding 6 is always bad. But angry? No. The two teams above us had easily winnable games whilst we had one we all expected to lose. They got a point between them and we’re no further off safety than we were this morning. Possible Injury to Poveda aside, overall, its a good set off results.

14 games since Christmas, both sides scored in only three. The only draw being 0-0. But the two games immediately prior to Christmas, both come from behind wins (1 win, 1 loss). We need to keep this one tight. Without coming out all Xisco, we need to frustrate and get them on the break. Ipswich score a lot of late winners / equalisers at home. We need to have something in the tank for the last 10 minutes.

I agree pretty much with all of this, but the first two questions beg the question: why have we had three phases already? I acknowledge the comment mentioned above from Chansiri that long sales windows just sees people buy last minute. I slightly disagree with that as I think quite a few renew on the first day or two to “get it out of the way”. Whether short window or long, there should be a price for those taking the gamble on what division we’ll be in next season. This ought to be Jan to Mar time. Then there’s those that buy when they know what level we’re at. This should be from when we know what level we’re at next season until say end June. And finally those that always buy last minute, or who’s found the money somehow. On sale from 1st July. So many windows, each with a significant price rise, drives PotD prices to a level many find too much. For the avoidance of doubt, I’m an early birder.

I heard the announcement and for some reason looked down to the pitch and saw the linesman. Although nothing had been thrown, not that I saw, I assumed it was a preemptive plea based on a combination of the clown disallowing the goal and previous linesmen getting things thrown in their direction.

Why the negativity? I’m rooting for him even if no one else is. But when this job comes to an end, i think he’ll take a leaf out of his brother’s book and branch out into media work.

They seem to have swiftly dropped the yellow card for multiple players encroaching into the ref’s space too.

True. The only thing I remember him for is that quote. Did nothing memorable on the pitch.

“Jed Wallace, the West Bromwich Albion captain, has likened the off-the-field issues at Sheffield Wednesday to storylines from soap opera 'EastEnders'.” Nothing changes. Not for Wednesday, not for nearly a quarter century anyway. Something in recent events reminder me of a quote in the local (midlands) press that left me a bit saddened at the time, from when Danny Sonner left Wednesday for Birmingham City in 2000. Not so much the departure, but what he said. https://www.thefreelibrary.com/New+lease+of+life+for+soap-sick+Sonner.-a063930934 “Sonner arrived at Blues on a free transfer this week from trouble-torn Sheffield Wednesday which, he says, was more like a soap-opera than a football club. “

@infoman We are staying at Cribbs-causeway just off M5 J17. What are your thoughts on using buses to/from Ashton Gate?

Best we’ve played over 90 minutes since Peterborough. I’m not sure whether they were bad or we were good. Probably a bit of both, but they seemed like our ideal opponents. By that I mean that their forwards got nothing from Bambo, Bernard and Iorfa, and their defence couldn’t handle the pace of Musaba. Bannan and Byers ran the midfield. Everyone won their individual battles. Even Smith, notwithstanding the goals, won more duels than normal. Man of the match contenders: Paterson: at his best with some gamesmanship thrown in. Smith: two goals Iorfa: a monster. At the level when we first got him. Those surging runs. Mugging Hugill near the end. This is the Iorfa we need week in week out. But my vote goes to Musaba: a bit frustrating at times, but the first consistent demonstration of the pace that we expected when he signed. He should look for the pass more, but his pace was what gave the advantage.

Weren’t we leading at the time of the tennis balls? Such a long time ago I’m not certain. But if I’m right, surely that points against more tennis balls as the last one led to our goalless run?

I’m in a similar position. Been to Cardiff, Swansea, WBA, off to Plymouth. Wondering whether I’ll get a Bristol City ticket with hotel already booked. But I’m reluctant to help someone else’s points harvesting. And the more I see posts like this, the more I think one minor tweak to the TPP process would solve the problem. No TPPs if a game (away game) is sold out. Points only available for games where everyone has an equal chance of getting a ticket. It won’t be immediate, but it’ll soon end points harvesting. Your “reward” for buying a ticket at a sold out match: you see the match live. Your “reward” for buying a ticket for e.g. midweek at Plymouth: you see the match live and get 10 points.

I don’t think we will be bottom. I was replying to the post immediately above mine by Andyben which said “I'd rather be bottom with this management team, than 18th with Moore“. Having re-read it, I realise that I probably misread it, thinking he meant he’d rather we “finish” bottom as opposed to “currently” be bottom. I can see the argument for one step back then two steps forward, which some have been advocating, but I’ve had my fill of league one football for a while. I’d prefer finishing 18th with Moore, than finishing bottom with the new/better coaching team. I want championship football next season and to build from there without taking a step back. I don’t think staying up is beyond us. But neither do I think we’d have been relegated with Moore in charge.