alreadyexists Posted March 23, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted March 23, 2017 We now have our last eight games ahead of us, they are: vs Norwich (h) vs QPR (h) vs Burton Albion (a) vs Reading (h) vs Fulham (a) vs Blue Scum (h) vs Blackburn (a) vs Brighton (h) Given our recent form I think a good few of those are winnable, and I am feeling pretty positive about them. I think, with my claret and blue spectacles on slightly, we will be able to get a WWWDLWWL ... that is fairly optimistic, and complete speculation obviously, but I think doable and would give us 16 points, and thus a total of 67 points. I'd be interested to see what other think of the run in to the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC44 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 DWWDLWWD for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Knowing us, we will win them all but lose at home to scum city 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 33 minutes ago, alreadyexists said: We now have our last eight games ahead of us, they are: vs Norwich (h) - DRAW vs QPR (h) - WIN vs Burton Albion (a) - WIN vs Reading (h) - DRAW vs Fulham (a) - LOSE vs Blue Scum (h) - WIN vs Blackburn (a) - DRAW vs Brighton (h) - LOSE (I imagine Brighton will have something to play for and we won't.) Given our recent form I think a good few of those are winnable, and I am feeling pretty positive about them. I think, with my claret and blue spectacles on slightly, we will be able to get a WWWDLWWL ... that is fairly optimistic, and complete speculation obviously, but I think doable and would give us 16 points, and thus a total of 67 points. I'd be interested to see what other think of the run in to the end of the season. 12 points, 63 overall. Probably finish 10th or 11th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) Simple 8 wins No excuses We finish where we finish. Our season was lost twice Edited March 23, 2017 by Grasshopper 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted March 23, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted March 23, 2017 Just now, Grasshopper said: Simple 8 wins No excuses 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BOF Posted March 23, 2017 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2017 We're at the point where previously 'kind' fixtures on paper become trickier on grass as sides begin to look over their shoulder and put in performances they hadn't to that point. Let's briefly analyse just what; if anything; our opponents have on their plate. Here's where they all sit in the league. 8th, 15th, 21st, 5th, 7th, 18th, 22nd, 2nd. Of the above, home to Norwich (8th) who are still very much in the playoff hunt. Home to QPR (15) who are currently one of the form sides in the league. Away to Burton (21) who are fighting for their lives and have lost once in their last 7. Home to Reading (5) who are trying to secure their playoff place. Away to Fulham (7) who are in the same boat as Norwich. Home against the unwashed (18) is a banana skin that needs no further explanation (although I expect a win). Away at Blackburn (22) who are in their own desperate fight for survival, and finally we finish home versus Brighton (2) who are trying to go up automatically. So actually, it appears that the only side we face who are safe from promotion or relegation are QPR, and they've just found some serious form. Obviously on our day we're capable of beating any and all of the above, but we know how football works. We'll get some of those on one of their good days or we'll get a terrible referee. The other thing to say is that some of the above scenarios may well have sorted themselves out by the time our fixture comes around. The final day against Brighton for example might well be a dead rubber by then. But as it stands, it seems as though every opponent bar one has a particular reason not to be on their summer holidays quite yet. And that's probably not a good thing. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Alternatively, on form we are top and facing 16th, 2nd, 14th, 15th, 10th, 20th, 5th and 11th. With the most in form teams being QPR at home and Blackburn away. Looks a bit more optimistic. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 vs Norwich (h) - DRAW vs QPR (h) - WIN vs Burton Albion (a) - WIN vs Reading (h) - DRAW vs Fulham (a) - LOSS vs Blue Scum (h) - WIN vs Blackburn (a) - WIN vs Brighton (h) - WIN 17/24 points. Finish 9th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 A glimmer of a possibility will make this dismal season slightly less unbearable for a very short time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted March 23, 2017 Author VT Supporter Share Posted March 23, 2017 3 hours ago, rubberman said: Alternatively, on form we are top and facing 16th, 2nd, 14th, 15th, 10th, 20th, 5th and 11th. With the most in form teams being QPR at home and Blackburn away. Looks a bit more optimistic. You're right, I think we can beat both QPR and Blackburn. Only think we might struggle against Brighton because they have been pretty good, and there's no guarantee they'll take their foot off the gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted March 23, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted March 23, 2017 2-0, each and every game. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 More importantly, will we manage to really kick someone's ass this year? 4 goal win something. The promised 85-0? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New_Jersey_Villa Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 I suggest we take it game by game. IMO the televised game against Norwich earlier this year was the worst Villa performance I've ever seen in my 30 years as a Villa fan. While I'm hoping and praying we still have a slim possibility at making the playoffs this year, I can't think past the Norwich game at the moment as I want us to maul them after what happened before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Anything less than 27 points and I riot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Only one game on TV too so that's a bonus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 5 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Only one game on TV too so that's a bonus Just one? Bye bye this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJT123 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 18 points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted March 23, 2017 Moderator Share Posted March 23, 2017 10 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Only one game on TV too so that's a bonus Fulham, and shock horror it's away from home. We've had 4 home games on TV this season compared to (what will be) 12 away from home 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerner's Driver Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 5 hours ago, Grasshopper said: Simple 8 wins No excuses We finish where we finish. Our season was lost twice I demand to know what you think of Steve Bruce after each match whether we win or lose, but especially if we lose and I expect your thoughts to be submitted in a long list. No excuses. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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