Nigel Posted April 28 VT Supporter Share Posted April 28 That point was a good one last night, we didn't deserve any so it's a bonus. Maybe if we were trying to win the league things would look different but we should be happy with the points haul over these last few games as it's on target to get 4th place. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben1505 Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 (edited) For those that like rolling averages.... our lowest 3 point haul was three points, when we lost to Newcastle, Beat Shef Utd, then lost to Man U. If we do that again or better we'll be on 70 points plus. That could be too much of a gap for Spurs to bridge depending on their result tonight... Edited April 28 by ben1505 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyVillans Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 (edited) also worth pointing out that spurs have to play on thursday and sunday with both games being away which they aren't used to this season unlike us who are used to playing thursday and sunday. I'm actually worried about the palace game. They might have nothing to play for but they have looked great recently. Better than brighton + liverpool. Hopefully we have top 4 secured before the last match. Edited April 28 by TheMightyVillans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rodders129 Posted April 28 Popular Post Share Posted April 28 I think some of the wild overreactions are being driven by a feverish desperation to qualify for the UCL on the basis that it’s the promised land and will suddenly transform the club and and team into a title chasing outfit. Qualifying one year for the UCL is not a magic bullet. We have living proof this season from Newcastle. The way we transform this club is by getting behind Unai and the lads for every game and enjoying the process/challenge. The players and staff will learn and level up as they go. There’s no rush here. Of course I want us to hit 4th this season but if we’re in Europa we should be grateful and there are upsides. It’s another great opportunity for a European trophy next season and a great learning experience. Im so glad we’ve had conference this year as preparation. 18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dodgyknees Posted April 28 Popular Post Share Posted April 28 4 hours ago, Kiwivillan said: 12pts from the 3 games mentioned is probably a stretch even with Emery at the helm This is the sort of toxic behaviour we don't need. 12 points is a absolutely possible. I've got a GCSE (f) in maths. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stewiek2 Posted April 28 Popular Post Share Posted April 28 (edited) We've guaranteed Europa league with that point and have every chance of champions league. With this squad that has already been depleted before kick off. It is a superb season no matter what happens in the next 3 games plus the European games.a Let us appreciate the incredible job done this season. Edited April 28 by stewiek2 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post M_Afro Posted April 28 Popular Post Share Posted April 28 As others have said, we are in a fantastic position. I think another 4 points is likely to be enough. I back us to get that and then if Spurs beat us, fair play to them. This season has been truly amazing and we still have so much to play for as we enter May, including a European semi final. How often have we been able to say that over the years? Halcyon days these are and I’m loving it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 10 hours ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Heck has bottled it... What a cocksucker 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab6359 Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 30 minutes ago, rodders129 said: I think some of the wild overreactions are being driven by a feverish desperation to qualify for the UCL on the basis that it’s the promised land and will suddenly transform the club and and team into a title chasing outfit. Qualifying one year for the UCL is not a magic bullet. We have living proof this season from Newcastle. The way we transform this club is by getting behind Unai and the lads for every game and enjoying the process/challenge. The players and staff will learn and level up as they go. There’s no rush here. Of course I want us to hit 4th this season but if we’re in Europa we should be grateful and there are upsides. It’s another great opportunity for a European trophy next season and a great learning experience. Im so glad we’ve had conference this year as preparation. As much as I want us to get 4th place and qualify for the UCL this season, how good would it be to win conference this season, Europa next and UCL the season after?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders129 Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 2 minutes ago, zab6359 said: As much as I want us to get 4th place and qualify for the UCL this season, how good would it be to win conference this season, Europa next and UCL the season after?! Remember Mourinho’s Porto went Europa and UCL back to back. It can be done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab6359 Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 3 minutes ago, rodders129 said: Remember Mourinho’s Porto went Europa and UCL back to back. It can be done We can dream! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAlex Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 Lets win the Conference League first. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders129 Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 4 minutes ago, VillaAlex said: Lets win the Conference League first. Yeah that’s the other thing that makes me nervous. Everyone’s just assumed we’re winning the conference from day 1 Given the teams we’ve faced I’ll consider it a Europa level achievement if we manage it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichW Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 (edited) Obviously I would love Villa to qualify for the Champions League but I’m kinda at the point where if Spurs do finish above us from here then you gotta hold your hands up and say fair play. Normally after throwing a 2-0 lead I’d be annoyed but Chelsea should have won last night and we were lucky to get a point. Squad have given us the best season in ages and we have lived up to the pre-season dark horses tag. Before I had Brighton/Liverpool games as losses but I’m actually confident we can get 4 points at least from our last three games which should just about be enough as I see Spurs finishing on 70. Edited April 28 by RichW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 Whether last night was a point gained or two lost will depend on Spurs result today. If they win then it’s likely City have nothing to play for against them in the penultimate game. That would mean Spurs would more than likely get at least another 12 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichW Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 1 minute ago, omariqy said: Whether last night was a point gained or two lost will depend on Spurs result today. If they win then it’s likely City have nothing to play for against them in the penultimate game. That would mean Spurs would more than likely get at least another 12 points. Think it’s ideal for us Arsenal play before Man City today. If it was the reverse order and Man City were to slip up then you’d sense Arsenal would all of a sudden get excited and maybe feel the pressure a bit. This is the game which everybody sees as the big test to their title credentials. If they win today you get the feeling they are running Man City to the last day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted April 28 VT Supporter Share Posted April 28 16 hours ago, meregreen said: If we win the conference, would that still make a fifth spot for England possible. CoFC goes marching on! On 19/04/2024 at 08:30, fightoffyour said: I was going to say you're not quite right but it seems that every time I check the current totals the guy finds some more points for Germany down the back of the sofa: Current Totals: England 17.375. Germany 17.928 But, Villa win both legs in the SFs, draw the other, go through and win the final => (2 + 2 + 1 + 2) = 0.875 points. Leverkusen draw both legs, ending the season technically unbeaten, but go out on penalties; Bayern lose both legs; Dortmund also lose both legs => (1 + 1)/7 = 0.286 points. Final Totals: England 18.250. Germany 18.241 OR Villa win one leg in the SFs, draw the other, go through and win the final => (2 + 1 + 1 + 2) = 0.75 points. Leverkusen draw one leg, lose the other; Bayern lose both legs; Dortmund also lose both legs => 1/7 = 0.143 points. Final Totals: England 18.125. Germany 18.071 CoFC goes marching on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 24 minutes ago, RichW said: Obviously I would love Villa to qualify for the Champions League but I’m kinda at the point where if Spurs do finish above us from here then you gotta hold your hands up and say fair play. Normally after throwing a 2-0 lead I’d be annoyed but Chelsea should have won last night and we were lucky to get a point. Squad have given us the best season in ages and we have lived up to the pre-season dark horses tag. Before I had Brighton/Liverpool games as losses but I’m actually confident we can get 4 points at least from our last three games which should just about be enough as I see Spurs finishing on 70. If spurs get wins vs arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool then fair play to them I think they'll get 4 points at best putting them on 35 played 64 points, 2 wins from the final 3 means 70 points total Means we'd need 4 points from our final 3 games With the fixtures we've both got it could be exciting when neither of us reach 70 points... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 Last night's point could prove to be a vital one. It gives us a 7 point gap over Spurs and I suspect a point is the very best that they will get against an Arsenal side, that will be handing the title to Manchester City, should they do anything less than win today and against Chelsea in mid-week (assuming they are as up for that one, as they seem to be when they come to Villa Park this season). I love the way the pundits are seeing last night's result as an opportunity for Spurs to take fourth, I'm thinking that it has actually increased our chances of claiming it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_sun_never_sets Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 7/9 in the last 3 is fine. Repeat that in the next three (against arguably easier games) and 4th will be ours. Need to focus on beating Brighton now, I think we will. Chelsea at home will be a real test for Spurs playing like that. A draw yesterday keeps them in with a sniff of Europe so encourages them to have something to play for too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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