VillaChris Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I'm starting to come round to your way of thinking regarding Brighton winning the league Tommy, they just don't concede and always have a goal in them. Very impressive from back to front. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Funny that the wheels are starting to wobble. I still think they'll have enough, but it would be absolutely hilarious, again, if they fell into the playoffs. I'd love to play them in the final. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 18 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: I'd love to play them in the final. Oh please no.... I couldn't handle losing to them. They would finally have the revenge they so desperately crave. Beating them would be great of course but not worth the risk. I'd rather play someone like Barnsley. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 4 hours ago, Tommo_b said: the wheels are going to fall off the Newcastle promotion push and they might even have to be content with a playoff spot. Not a chance. They will go up as Champions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 (edited) 7 hours ago, One For The Road said: Not a chance. They will go up as Champions. They will definitely go up automatically but i wouldn't say they are certain for top spot. Edited December 28, 2016 by Rugeley Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 2 hours ago, Rugeley Villa said: They will definitely go up automatically but i wouldn't say they are certain for top spot. I think Brighton will have a poor run at some point leaving them to go up in 2nd. Newcastle are still the best side in the league for me and will go up without breaking sweat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted December 28, 2016 Moderator Share Posted December 28, 2016 5 hours ago, Rugeley Villa said: They will definitely go up automatically but i wouldn't say they are certain for top spot. Yeah, they definitely should do. They didn't get relegated as a shambles, they kept the squad together, have a manager who is better than most in this league, they have a reliable goalscorer, have tremendous support and have money to spend. Their owner's finally cottoned on that he needed to get a good manager and let him manage and keep his nose out. If they don't go up automatically I'd be amazed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) Are the wheels coming off slightly? Brighton could possibly be 5 points clear and reading are now right on their tail with other teams in great form .I still fancy them to come through but if they fail to make automatic promotion then it could be twitchy arse time for the Geordie faithful. Edited January 3, 2017 by Rugeley Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 3, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted January 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Rugeley Villa said: Are the wheels coming off slightly? Brighton could possibly be 5 points clear and reading are now right on their tail with other teams in great form .I still fancy them to come through but if they fail to make automatic promotion then it could be twitchy arse time for the Geordie faithful. I doubt it. All teams will have a bit of shaky form. This is probably Newcastle's. I'd be very surprised if they don't pick up again over the next few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 1 minute ago, Stevo985 said: I doubt it. All teams will have a bit of shaky form. This is probably Newcastle's. I'd be very surprised if they don't pick up again over the next few weeks. Your probably right. It just seems a few defeats are sneaking in. I honestly thought they would piss this league. I don't think that now though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 3, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted January 3, 2017 7 minutes ago, Rugeley Villa said: Your probably right. It just seems a few defeats are sneaking in. I honestly thought they would piss this league. I don't think that now though. They'll "piss it" in terms of automatic promotion. I think Brighton will push them all the way for the title though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 3 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: They'll "piss it" in terms of automatic promotion. I think Brighton will push them all the way for the title though. Tbf I hope they do go up because it will make things easier for us next season. That's if we don't go up this season which I doubt we will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Shelvey really is their key player. In the 6 games he's played less than 45 minutes (1 is him getting sent off), they've lost 4 of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted January 3, 2017 Moderator Share Posted January 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Stevo985 said: They'll "piss it" in terms of automatic promotion. I think Brighton will push them all the way for the title though. Indeed but you simply can't underestimate the importance of Voldemort to their game or the impact of his absence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Rugeley Villa said: Tbf I hope they do go up because it will make things easier for us next season. That's if we don't go up this season which I doubt we will. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 5 defeats in 9 in all competitions. But what Newcastle have in their favour is the ability to win 4 or 5 on the bounce. They also don't draw many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Not sure I want them to stay down, as much fun as it'd be at the end of the season, I'd ratenr not have the competition next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 As much fun as it is to enjoy them as a circus, they have more pulling power than the likes of Hull, Swansea and most Championship clubs so will always be able to sign decent players and be up near the top end. I'd much rather they go up and have Hull, Swansea and Burnley/Boro type clubs come down. Would rather Sunderland stay up for that reason too. Anything that makes our job easier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 They absolutely battered Blackburn yesterday and after 75 minutes it was 19-1 shots. Was more poor finishing and resolute defending how they didnt score yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 10 hours ago, Stevo985 said: I doubt it. All teams will have a bit of shaky form. This is probably Newcastle's. I'd be very surprised if they don't pick up again over the next few weeks. They still have to play a lot of tough away games....still have to go to Sheff Wednesday, Huddersfield, Brighton, Norwich and Reading. It's looking a bit similar to 2012....West Ham were top 2 for most of the season, lost a bit of form and Reading went on an unbelievable run to get automatic promotion. I have to say I'm amazed by Reading atm. You look at their squad and it's really nothing special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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