Zatman Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 8 minutes ago, bobzy said: Doesn't paint the full picture though, does it? Brighton are 8th, 1 point behind Fulham in 7th but with 3 games in hand. Brentford are 9th, 1 point behind Fulham but with a game in hand. Newcastle's points total as the 7th place amount currently is a better marker - and we're 7 points behind, having played a game more. Thats fair enough. Crucial part for me is we have to still play all 5 teams directly above us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsky_11 Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 34 minutes ago, bobzy said: Doesn't paint the full picture though, does it? Brighton are 8th, 1 point behind Fulham in 7th but with 3 games in hand. Brentford are 9th, 1 point behind Fulham but with a game in hand. Newcastle's points total as the 7th place amount currently is a better marker - and we're 7 points behind, having played a game more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Decent results for us if things stay same, gotta win tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Well, quite a few of them! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 9 minutes ago, supermon said: Decent results for us if things stay same, gotta win tomorrow We won't it's West Ham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymond Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 We will be in a decent position if we can win tomorrow. I am not holding my breath about getting into Europe, but I thought it was done and dusted after the Leicester loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Do Brentford have a game next weekend? Be nice to get two wins and at least be in top 10 going into international break. Fulham are in FA cup QFs so if they lose at home to Arsenal then chance to get above them aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Need to get 9th, that's the aim. Brentford and Fulham can be overhauled. Other teams are better than us 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Our goal difference compared to others is just so frustrating, it’s like another point down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 53 minutes ago, CVByrne said: Need to get 9th, that's the aim. Brentford and Fulham can be overhauled. Other teams are better than us Very annoying Chelsea are suddenly stringing wins together. We just need to stay close as they still have aways to both Manchester clubs and Arsenal so we should have chances to go above them in the run in. Not losing at Stamford Bridge in a few weeks would help aswell. We need to play that match in exactly the same manner as we did Spurs away which was an Emery masterclass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VillaChris Posted March 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 11, 2023 35 minutes ago, nick76 said: Our goal difference compared to others is just so frustrating, it’s like another point down. 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted March 11, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted March 11, 2023 3 hours ago, VillaChris said: Posting a pic of that moron should be a bannable offense. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 12 hours ago, VillaChris said: Very annoying Chelsea are suddenly stringing wins together. We just need to stay close as they still have aways to both Manchester clubs and Arsenal so we should have chances to go above them in the run in. Not losing at Stamford Bridge in a few weeks would help aswell. We need to play that match in exactly the same manner as we did Spurs away which was an Emery masterclass. To be honest that was always going to happen, given all the money they spend on players and the number of them that they have. It was a question of time and I'm surprised that it has taken this long really. We need to make up 4 points on them, between today and the end of the season. That will be a tough ask, but there is a chance and winning at Stamford Bridge would really help. Our more realistic targets are Brentford, Fulham and Brighton, perhaps even Newcastle or Liverpool (as longer shots), if they really start to implode when their hopes of the Champions League increasingly fade. We play all of these clubs before the end of the season, in what could be described as 6-pointers and each of these games we win, will bring those clubs nearer to our reach. At the moment, I would be more than happy if we finished above Brentford and Fulham. It would take something near to Champions League qualification form to get above another two of these teams and get into 7th. On the bright side, 7th for us does probably seem more likely than finishing 11th, for those teams that are below us. European qualification looks like a very long shot, but still.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Think we have to be pretty much perfect with all our remaining game to nick a European spot & that's with all the teams above having a wobble, don't see it happening. Which is fine it's all about the summer window & next season for me. Just imagine if we'd of started the season with Unai Emery, most definitely be bang in that European race maybe be even knocking on the door of champions league, that's based on his record so far since joining & only added 1 signing in January, the mouth waters if he can bring 3 or 4 more top quality signings in the summer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Frodo said: Think we have to be pretty much perfect with all our remaining game to nick a European spot & that's with all the teams above having a wobble, don't see it happening. Which is fine it's all about the summer window & next season for me. Just imagine if we'd of started the season with Unai Emery, most definitely be bang in that European race maybe be even knocking on the door of champions league, that's based on his record so far since joining & only added 1 signing in January, the mouth waters if he can bring 3 or 4 more top quality signings in the summer It’s hard to know because you have to factor in new manager bounce which was worth a few points too. But things are certainly looking promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsky_11 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 2 hours ago, John said: To be honest that was always going to happen, given all the money they spend on players and the number of them that they have. It was a question of time and I'm surprised that it has taken this long really. Not sure they’ve done anything to suggest they are going to pull away yet. Looks like two unconvincing wins against bottom half teams in meh form. In their 12 remaining games they play the rest of the top half bar Fulham and Spurs, plus us (we could be top half too by that point), and Everton and Wolves, two teams in improved form under new management. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 (edited) On 08/03/2023 at 16:29, tomsky_11 said: Thing is, I reckon if you put in Emery's ppg of 1.83 in the PL with us it might paint a more positive picture. I assume this is the seasons ppg which includes our horrendous start under SG? Edited March 12, 2023 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsky_11 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 4 hours ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Thing is, I reckon if you put in Emery's ppg of 1.83 in the PL with us it might paint a more positive picture. I assume this is the seasons ppg which includes our horrendous start under SG? Yeah was just ordering by ppg as maybe gives better idea of placings when different numbers of games played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaJ100 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 To be in with a shout of this even next season you've got to be dispatching shitters like west ham, no offense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Europe is a pipedream. We have far too many jokers in our team who are simply not good enough to be top 10 let alone top 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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