Monroe Transfer 0 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 (edited) I see this mythical figure being constantly referred to as enough to stay up. Now firstly I'm not sure that that's the case - didn't West Ham go down one season after passing the 40 point barrier? My main worry is that the sides below us are capable of picking up points. Sides like West Ham for example have strengthened signifcantly by bringing in players like Keane. Picking up 10 points with 14 points to go should be doable, don't get me wrong. I just think it might not be as simple as that. We're looking behind us now. Edited February 3, 2011 by Tecato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenL 0 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 40 points will be more then enough to stay up. You're basically saying that 18 teams need to finish on +40 points, that's never going to happen this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 20140 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 i think 38-40 should be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 18038 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 It's enough 19 times out of 20. Looking at the table I think the bench mark will be especially low this year. I reckon 6 points could see us safe. I don't want to try out that theory, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithJ 0 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 42 points as the magical goal as that has been the most any team has ever been relegated with in the Premier League hence that being the target. Got to remember, those league tables had a few teams who had some really low amount of points! Sunderland, Derby, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 6 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 (edited) yes 40 will be fine Edited February 3, 2011 by Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 42 points as the magical goal as that has been the most any team has ever been relegated with in the Premier League hence that being the target. Got to remember, those league tables had a few teams who had some really low amount of points! Sunderland, Derby, etc. It's not, but I think it is the most points anyone has been relegated on since it went to 20 teams / 38 games. However, even using that flawed logic, wouldn't that make the magical target 43 points? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithJ 0 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 42 points as the magical goal as that has been the most any team has ever been relegated with in the Premier League hence that being the target. Got to remember, those league tables had a few teams who had some really low amount of points! Sunderland, Derby, etc. It's not, but I think it is the most points anyone has been relegated on since it went to 20 teams / 38 games. However, even using that flawed logic, wouldn't that make the magical target 43 points? I will leave you to tell Pardew that one Alex! I am sure he will ask you for a shovel for him to bury his grave as it cant get any better than that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 You've lost me there, Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 We are going to crawl over the finish line, as it were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaythesouthernmag 0 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Will be enough providing 3 teams get less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Will be enough providing 3 teams get less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 Will be enough providing 3 teams get less I see what you did there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Still sticking to my pre season prediction of 12th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Still sticking to my pre season prediction of 12th. oh fuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEADMAN 0 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 (edited) anything above 40 should be ok but our players will have to perform without carroll for us to get there Edited February 3, 2011 by DEADMAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmyMIA 0 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 It hasnt been above 38 points since the 2002/3 season where West Ham, West Brom and the Mackems (on 19 points) went down. I reckon 35-37 points will be the drop this time with at least 3 teams sweating it for the last place. Goal difference will decide it. I also reckon we'll scrape 40 points+ and finish around 15th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULSTER MAG 0 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 40 points should be enough. bottom 3 teams will need to win more games than theyve won all season to get to 40. Still, it will be squeaky bum time but if we can manage to pick up a few points in the run of games after Arsenal we'll be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmyMIA 0 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 40 points should be enough. bottom 3 teams will need to win more games than theyve won all season to get to 40. Still, it will be squeaky bum time but if we can manage to pick up a few points in the run of games after Arsenal we'll be ok. Form guide says it all. Blackpool in free-fall. Pts home Pts Away Last 6 10 Newcastle United 9 4 8 11 Aston Villa 7 5 8 12 West Ham United 8 8 8 13 Stoke City 10 7 6 14 Birmingham City 7 5 6 15 Everton 6 6 6 16 Wolverhampton Wanderers 9 3 6 17 West Bromwich Albion 7 3 4 18 Bolton Wanderers 11 3 4 19 Wigan Athletic 6 6 3 20 Blackpool 6 8 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2188 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 We might struggle to get 40 points. Having no goals from the front men means you lose matches you should have drawn and draw matches you should have won. I think our defence is key to staying up, which means Tiote staying fit & out of trouble till the end of the season. Cos I can't see us scoring more than one goal in a match based on the Fulham performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmyMIA 0 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 We might struggle to get 40 points. Having no goals from the front men means you lose matches you should have drawn and draw matches you should have won. I think our defence is key to staying up, which means Tiote staying fit & out of trouble till the end of the season. Cos I can't see us scoring more than one goal in a match based on the Fulham performance. thats Fulham's tactic. Average a goal or less per game, but they're also 4th best defense currently in league (on form) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 They've also had their strikers out injured for long periods, to be fair. At least they've got more than decent options up front, regardless of whether they've been injured or not. I wouldn't say no to Johnson, Zamora and Dembele. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmyMIA 0 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 They've also had their strikers out injured for long periods, to be fair. At least they've got more than decent options up front, regardless of whether they've been injured or not. I wouldn't say no to Johnson, Zamora and Dembele. true. looks like we'll be playing Kevin "10 goals" Nolan up front then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonMarshy 2 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Reckon Kruls kicking would be better for scoring than clearing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 9 points to go... Survival is all I want. If we can confirm it, I'll put up with whatever comes our way between now and June. Be it on 40 points or whatever it takes. All I'm thinking about now is staying up. Desperate for it. Don't like feeling this nervous. Slim glimmer of hope that the Carroll money will be properly invested in the summer and we'll be a lot stronger and better balanced next season. Still quite a way to go, and 2 difficult away fixtures coming up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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