Erimus 63 478 Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 @ RiseAgainst I think the top two are so far ahead of us in both points and performance that we won't catch them, but the play-offs are entirely achievable if Wilder continues to work his magic. I can see us finishing fifth and getting beaten in the final, then making a strong bid for the top two next season (though Newcastle could effectively reduce the automatic spots to one if they come down). Far to many variables to make that sort of prediction... Link to post Share on other sites
sanddancer 1,964 Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 8 hours ago, Erimus 63 said: @ RiseAgainst I think the top two are so far ahead of us in both points and performance that we won't catch them, but the play-offs are entirely achievable if Wilder continues to work his magic. I can see us finishing fifth and getting beaten in the final, then making a strong bid for the top two next season (though Newcastle could effectively reduce the automatic spots to one if they come down). Far to many variables to make that sort of prediction... Very optimistic in my opinion. I feel enlightened by Chris arrival and see improvement on the pitch, but there is a great deal of work to do and that is not only to match the average point tally of rivals but to better them. Let’s face facts. Not only do fitness levels need to improve but so is learning and executing the game plan. Then there is the question of player quality and if changes are made what will be the overall impact over what period. I look at it, to date 4 points from 9, today it could be 7 from 12 or 4 from 12. So I think the average points per game required over the remaining season to get into the playoffs as, just one step beyond. To early, far to early to measure what impact Chris will have, but I am positive and over the next 10 games we will have a good idea. I am focused on today’s game and right now I would settle for a point, and hope to see progression week on week. Link to post Share on other sites
Rat catcher 293 Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Last nights game showed just how far ahead Fulham and Bournemouth are compared to the rest of the Champo. Both strong physical teams. That have nailed 1st /2nd spots. Link to post Share on other sites
Denzel Zanzibar 6,931 Posted December 4, 2021 Author Share Posted December 4, 2021 15 hours ago, RiseAgainst said: Starting lineup/Formation?l Well be 352 no doubt. I hope Payero comes back in - he could be our Ramirez under Wilder (though preferably with less of a presence on Tinder). Would also like to see Fry in the team, giving Sol a break. Can we realistically push for promotion this season? We've only won 1 game in 3 since Wilder took over (not exactly promotion winning form) but the team played well in those games and we're looking so much better? I think the top two are so far ahead of us in both points and performance that we won't catch them, but the play-offs are entirely achievable if Wilder continues to work his magic. I can see us finishing fifth and getting beaten in the final, then making a strong bid for the top two next season (though Newcastle could effectively reduce the automatic spots to one if they come down). What is the best movie of all time and why is it Hot Fuzz? Hot Fuzz is a masterpiece, and easily makes my top five. But it doesn't eclipse Go, which is like Tarantino with more humour, equally packed with quotable one-liners and ingeniously tying multiple plot strands together a la Guy Ritchie. (I also adore Snatch). Go is indeed a great film. Got to say, I'm impressed with people's film selections! Game Day, let's hope for another great performance and hopefully three points (because I already have my next Photoshop in mind...) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,230 Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Just a quick reminder for people attending about the Foodbank collection by the North Stand from 12 til kick-off! If it's too late to grab any goodies, they're accepting cash donations too! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
boro-unger 3,817 Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Looking forward to the game today. Hope we see a similar performance to the Hudds game, and no daft goals against! I think we'll go to town on them. 3-0 Boro. Starting lineup/Formation? Same as the last game. Maybe Fry in for one of the back 3 if he's fit enough. Can we realistically push for promotion this season? We've only won 1 game in 3 since Wilder took over (not exactly promotion winning form) but the team played well in those games and we're looking so much better? I think we can aim for a play off place if we find some consistency. But then I think that most seasons... What is the best movie of all time and why is it Hot Fuzz? Got to be one of Quentin's for me. Pulp Fiction or Django. Link to post Share on other sites
AnglianRed 6,229 Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 21 hours ago, Brunners said: Technically doesn't everyone bleed Boro red? 😂 Possibly a better analogy would be his blood vessels are arranged so that if you broke him in half like a stick of rock, they'd spell out Middlesbrough. 😁 1 Link to post Share on other sites
GrimsbyBoro 1,959 Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) Buggar deleted post in summary yes we can get up. Same team and Sean Of The Dead > Hot Fuzz Link to post Share on other sites
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Redcar Rioja 5,872 Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 7 minutes ago, Brunners said: I didn't know whether to use the like emoji, heart emoji or angry emoji and settled for the sad emoji but all are appropriate in the absence of a baseball bat emoji for the perpetrators. Just hope they get the welcome they deserve once inside and even then it won't be a tenth of what they did to that poor little boy. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
boro_fan_in_brum 604 Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, Redcar Rioja said: I didn't know whether to use the like emoji, heart emoji or angry emoji and settled for the sad emoji but all are appropriate in the absence of a baseball bat emoji for the perpetrators. Just hope they get the welcome they deserve once inside and even then it won't be a tenth of what they did to that poor little boy. Not to derail the thread but they have already got threats on their life once inside. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MMC 987 Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 18 minutes ago, Redcar Rioja said: I didn't know whether to use the like emoji, heart emoji or angry emoji and settled for the sad emoji but all are appropriate in the absence of a baseball bat emoji for the perpetrators. Just hope they get the welcome they deserve once inside and even then it won't be a tenth of what they did to that poor little boy. With any luck they will provide the greatest contribution they possibly can to this planet and they'll neck themselves. Failing that they'll hopefully only be farting silently by the time they're released. Child abusers don't do well in prison. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
AnglianRed 6,229 Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 22 minutes ago, boro_fan_in_brum said: Not to derail the thread but they have already got threats on their life once inside. This is one of those instances where true justice can only be done inside prison. The only way they deserve to leave is in a box. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
BearSmog 1,382 Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Countdown to team announcement.. Any surprises or same XI? Link to post Share on other sites
Brunners 7,952 Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, BearSmog said: Countdown to team announcement.. Any surprises or same XI? I expect Fry & Payero to both be on the bench at least, although wouldn't be surprised to see Fry come straight in to the starting XI. Link to post Share on other sites
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