Dr Gloom 19841 Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 We've got all the momentum plus the least pressure on us compared to those around us. And we're winning games when we don't play that well. I was watching the chat on here earlier during the game almost expecting us to score even though it sounded like we were playing crap. Can't remember the last time I had this confidence in the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I get what you're saying, but the cat's out the bag now and there's no getting it back in. We are level on points with Spurs and it is now officially impossible to not start thinking about the CL. Spot on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 (edited) Lets say we did get into Europe. Europa League or Champions League, we would seriously need to sign some quality players. There are going to be a few leaving in the summer and we will need to sign some real quality. We have little squad depth. Edited April 9, 2012 by 2bias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake Bells tits 1 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Watch us make the CL and Ashley sell off half the team in the summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio 0 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 How is there not much chance of 4th? We were 5 points away from 4th 2 days ago and are now level on points with Spurs who are stalling horribly. Seems a bit daft to write it off. I just think with the goal difference and the run in of the teams between 3rd and 6th we're definitely the team that is up against it, so while we have a chance I don't think it's much of one and it's going to take a few shock results to make it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Beat Chelsea and we'll finish in 4th imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4229 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 thing is, even when it gets to playing man city, we're at home and theyre going to have nothing left to play for with a manager expecting to be sacked (if hes not already) keep our form up, make the most of this rest before stoke and who knows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake Bells tits 1 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 We have the worst goal difference and the final 3-game run-in is brutal tbh. That is why I dont dare to dream. Go into the 2 last matches with 1 point of difference and we`ll talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake Bells tits 1 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 thing is, even when it gets to playing man city, we're at home and theyre going to have nothing left to play for with a manager expecting to be sacked (if hes not already) keep our form up, make the most of this rest before stoke and who knows Im fearing Pardew will show up hat in hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 6191 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 (edited) The reason why we shouldnt think of fourth is because getting disappointed should we not get it would be doing this season a huge disfavor. You have a tendency to spout some shit, but this is on the money though the word 'think' would need to be replaced with something more concrete. Whatever happens from here it has been an amazing season. Edited April 9, 2012 by OTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Some of these clubs have played a lot more games than us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake Bells tits 1 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 The reason why we shouldnt think of fourth is because getting disappointed should we not get it would be doing this season a huge disfavor. You have a tendency to spout some shit, but this is on the money though the word 'think' would need to be replaced with something more concrete. Whatever happens from here it has been an amazing season. Was a poorly chosen word, granted - sometimes my vocabulary let me down a bit. We shouldnt get too excited more like. Its a mesmerizing thought but we should all relate to it with a bit of distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin S. Assilleekunt 1 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I think Mancini may have gone by the time we face Citeh, and their squad will have a point to prove. Balotelli won't be there to fuck things up for them either. I'd be more confident of beating Chelsea and Everton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 The reason why we shouldnt think of fourth is because getting disappointed should we not get it would be doing this season a huge disfavor. You have a tendency to spout some shit, but this is on the money though the word 'think' would need to be replaced with something more concrete. Whatever happens from here it has been an amazing season. "there there son, you've tried and you've failed. The lesson is 'don't try'" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Our away form against the top ten isn't great. 1 point from 21. Goes to show how well we've done in games we should be winning (all the home games and away to the poorer teams) but its that extra bit of quality we'd need to show to take points away from Chelsea and Everton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonotl 2431 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I would never have guessed our away form had been that bad against the top half. Truly does highlight the importance of winning games against the lesser lights and what it can do for a team's season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestBaNone 0 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Everton winning this weekend wouldn't be the end of the world for us. It'd likely give them a mid-week game the weekend before they play us, and they could well be clear of Liverpool by then - which is all they have to play for in the league really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 This is well and truly on now like regardless whether we want to think about it or not. Would love Everton beaten so that Europa is secured first. Obviously our run in is tough but momentum is definitely with us and this two week break will be a big help in clearing up niggles for us whilst other teams might pick them up. As has been said, Pardew playing a blinder playing it all down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6308 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Looking at the games to come, it's going to take a monumental f**k up from Arsenal or Spurs for us to get it. Yes, we're level on points with Spurs and only a couple behind Arsenal (5 if they win the game in hand) but their respective run-ins shouldn't cause them enough grief for us to be a concern: Arsenal Wolves (A) Wigan (H) Chelsea (H) Stoke (A) Norwich (H) WBA (A) Spurs QPR (A) Blackburn (H) Bolton (A) Villa (A) Fulham (H) Yes I know Spurs tripped up yesterday but we can't expect that to be the norm over the next 5 weeks. Chelsea on the other hand have a nightmare run-in and are most certainly there for the taking. The ironic fact that many in press are overlooking is that we could finish 4th this season yet not qualify for the CL. UEFA have confimed that if Chelsea finish outside the top 4 and win the CL, they'll be in the competition next season at the expense of the club who finishes 4th. Now THAT would be hard to stomach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6308 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 BTW if Liverpool lose tonight they cannot catch us this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13883 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) Looking at the games to come, it's going to take a monumental f**k up from Arsenal or Spurs for us to get it. Yes, we're level on points with Spurs and only a couple behind Arsenal (5 if they win the game in hand) but their respective run-ins shouldn't cause them enough grief for us to be a concern: Arsenal Wolves (A) Wigan (H) Chelsea (H) Stoke (A) Norwich (H) WBA (A) Spurs QPR (A) Blackburn (H) Bolton (A) Villa (A) Fulham (H) Yes I know Spurs tripped up yesterday but we can't expect that to be the norm over the next 5 weeks. Chelsea on the other hand have a nightmare run-in and are most certainly there for the taking. The ironic fact that many in press are overlooking is that we could finish 4th this season yet not qualify for the CL. UEFA have confimed that if Chelsea finish outside the top 4 and win the CL, they'll be in the competition next season at the expense of the club who finishes 4th. Now THAT would be hard to stomach! We're second on form and that momentum counts for a lot. Arsenal are third on that score so no great reason to think they'll trip up. Spurs are 16th though, and whether it's down to the England speculation or summat else, one win in 6 (from mediocre teams - Norwich, Swansea, Sunderland, Chelsea, Stoke and Everton) is cause for great optimism imo. Edited April 10, 2012 by Happy Face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6308 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 If they draw we only need another point to ensure we'll be above them..... Sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestBaNone 0 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 What if Chelsea finish 6th, win the Champions League, and Everton make the cup final. Would 4th and 5th both get Europa league or would 1 miss out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34640 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) Spurs are playing away 3 times against relegation threatened teams too. Their run in isn't as easy as it looks on paper. Edited April 10, 2012 by Gemmill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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