Yes, yes, I know it was a mediocre performance and a disappointing result but all is not lost yet, not by a long chalk.
Lets' look at our rivals remaining games......
FULHAM: Blew their last real chance of 3 point today, they have Arsenal (a) and Liverpool (h) from which they might gain a point and then a tough final game at Boro. They could easily LOSE all three remaining games and finish on just 36 points. Moreover, if Arsenal or Liverpool (preferably both) deliver big wins then Fulham's GD gets made worse than ours which is worth a point in itself.
WIGAN: No surprise they lost today, but you'd think that they will get four points from their two home games against the Spammers and Boro which would give them 39 points and safety.
SHEFF UTD: In good form and both Watford and Wigan to come at home which should be at least four points which would take them to 39 points and safety.
WEST HAM: Have done well to stay in it for as long as they have but Wigan will be too strong for them at JJB and although they might beat Bolton at home they then have a nightmare at Old Trafford on the final day which means they really can't get more than 35 points, maybe 36 if they get a point at Wigan. Of course, if West Ham win or draw at Wigan then that is also OK because Wigan are counting on that game as a three point cert.
So, its between us and Fulham now, unless there are some really freak results from Wigan and the Blades.
I know we are deflated but we have to look at what is still VERY MUCH POSSIBLE. We have a slightly easier run-in than Fulham who now have only one win in EIGHTEEN GAMES so are hardly full of confidence either and that's not a great way to approach games against Arsenal and Liverpool.
A win today would have been great and we nearly did it but a point at Ewood and then a home win against Spurs with their leaky defence would give us 37 points which might be enough as long as Fulham don't sneak another win.
Also, don't forget that if we do get to 37 points by the final day then Boro could still be in the mire themselves and will need to beat Fulham at home to ensure they don't get dragged down on the final day.
There is still everything to play for.
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We now have two games which would not have been on many peoples lists as ones to win. We are going into these games as underdogs. We played our best football for four games against Everton. We will play better against both Blackburn and Spurs. I guarantee it.
I'm up for Ewood. Win there and it really is game on.
I just really feel that we are due a sneaky away win, we could have got one at Man City or Everton and I feel that we might get it up there because Rovers don't really have much to play for now given they are seven points off Europe.
Funny that because I can remember at least four glorious wins up there in the FAC and Premiership!!!
As for the Spurs game, don't forget that they have only won THREE away games all year and have had a very tough season so could be getting heavy legged by that stage. Jol played a weakened side against Wigan away and might do the same against us.
This is nowwhere near over yet.
I cannot believe that the MSM have not picked out Fulham as being bang in trouble with Arsenal and Liverpool to come....
The others have got more points in the bag have got their destinies in their own hands.
Fulham will be thinking they could sneak a win over Liverpool, and will much more fancy their chances of getting something at Boro on the final day than we will of getting a result at Anfield.
Blackburn will be very tough, and Spurs (going for Europe) will be looking at us as a chance for three points.
For all the positive talk from the management and players, we seem to have hit the wall at just the wrong time and are going to have put in two very good performances just to keep it going until the final day.
Funny that because I can remember at least four glorious wins up there in the FAC and Premiership!!!
As for the Spurs game, don't forget that they have only won THREE away games all year and have had a very tough season so could be getting heavy legged by that stage. Jol played a weakened side against Wigan away and might do the same against us.
This is nowwhere near over yet.[/quote]
Haven't we been tanked 4-1 the last 2 visits to Blackburn....lets face it we are not good enough....but come next week I'll be watching the game here but to be truthful can't watch too much more of the garbage played today......
[quote][cite]Posted By: Ormiston Addick[/cite]"We never get anything at Ewood...."
Funny that because I can remember at least four glorious wins up there in the FAC and Premiership!!!
As for the Spurs game, don't forget that they have only won THREE away games all year and have had a very tough season so could be getting heavy legged by that stage. Jol played a weakened side against Wigan away and might do the same against us.
This is nowwhere near over yet.[/quote]
That scenario is tricky because Boro may still need points themselves, we just don't know.
Either way, Fulham are on a shocking run and have only won once away in the league all season so they are not really looking like pulling out a shock win whereas we are at least looking like sneaking a result here or there.
Also, don't forget, Blackburn have already lost SEVEN home games and have had long runs in the UEFA and FAC.
APRWA!!!!
COME ON!!
Sheffield Utd are safe now i feel given their run in.
Fulham are the team to catch and we need them to get no more than 1 point from Arsenal, Liverpool and Middlesborough.
bookies have us 4/11 to be relegated and Fulham 11/4.
The Arse have only lost once at home all year so there is little fear of them dropping points but it would be great if they could just click into gear like they did against us.
I don't believe in miracles and that's what we need.
BDL should have played it after today's game.
I am sorry that you feel this way. We do not need miracles. We need a win. We need to score one more goal than Blackburn and then get another point or two. It's entirely your choice but by not going to Blackburn, you may miss a season saving performance. I know how I'd feel if I missed it. So come on, get yourself a ticket.
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I'd take a 2-0 win for the Arse, a team that takes a drubbing often comes out and plays much better the following week, and often bounces back with an unexpected result. A goal in either half would be fine.
Until it is mathematically impossible I'll still hope but can't see it I really can;t
Or Watford, or fulham
Over? The fat lady may be warming up but I've got a gag for her!!
Keep the faith.
Blackburn and Spurs are decent sides us, so they're not going to roll over and give us anything. Mark Hughes doesn't strike me as the sort of person to let that happen, and Martin Jol is going to be desperate to get back into the UEFA Cup.
The only reason WBA did us 4-1 was El Karkouri being sent off after about 20 minutes on a very hot sunny day.
A fresh Earnshaw exploited 10 sets of tiring legs to get a hatrick in the last 15-20 minutes.
We would have won that game with 11 men as we were the better side until the sending off.
Bloody hell, mate. That's most unlike you. Next thing you'll be saying is I ain't renewing my season ticket.
We only need to take one more chance than Blackburn = 3 points. Can we do it..... why not?
And as you've just said: "Football is a funny old game though and stranger things have happened and it'd be just like us to go and nick a win at blackburn".
Exactly.
We beat Spurs, live on TV to secure our safety (albeit without a massive defeat for us at Anfield or a massive win for Fulham at Boro).
I've forseen it and a pitch invasion may happen (i do not condone these actions)