| Rest of the Championship thread 11:07 - Aug 10 with 252536 views | Hunterhoop |
Toyed with this idea last season. Shall we have a thread to discuss, comment on, cover the rest of the league? A place to discuss other teams’ results, performances, financial implosions, etc?
For example, last night, anyone catch either of the first two games? I didn’t. But somewhat surprised/worried Blackburn scored 4 given how they are meant to struggle. Was it Derby being utter sh*te?
Sounds like Preston are continuing in the same vein of being incredibly dull.
Clive, what do you think? Worth making a sticky? Might reduce the number of threads to manage. |  | | |  |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 03:15 - Apr 28 with 1627 views | lassel |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 21:47 - Apr 27 by Northernr |
I don't think it's terrific news for us that the two teams coming up from League One stand a really good chance of making a competitive fist of next season, while of the teams down there this time who may survive Luton, Derby, Hull and Stoke are all likely to chuck some quite significant wedge at making sure it doesn't happen again to them.
Still, Oxford will likely be sht so there's that. |
I mean realistically as of now we would start next season with a 23rd place finish being somewhat of an achievement. |  | | |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 10:04 - Apr 28 with 1407 views | BAWHoops |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 21:47 - Apr 27 by Northernr |
I don't think it's terrific news for us that the two teams coming up from League One stand a really good chance of making a competitive fist of next season, while of the teams down there this time who may survive Luton, Derby, Hull and Stoke are all likely to chuck some quite significant wedge at making sure it doesn't happen again to them.
Still, Oxford will likely be sht so there's that. |
When you look at who's been in trouble this season it's Championship stalwarts like Stoke, PNE, Hull, Cardiff.
THat should really set alarm bells ringing with our board (lol).
There will be dross, there's always dross. The key is to be less drossy than everyone else. Also teams that seemingly are fine can plummet pretty quickly. Blackburn one to watch (always) plus Norwich's slow and steady downward trend could accelerate pretty quickly.
Like this season, if everyone is fit we should be OK. But nobody is ever fit |  |
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| Rest of the Championship thread on 10:06 - Apr 28 with 1399 views | Northernr |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 10:04 - Apr 28 by BAWHoops |
When you look at who's been in trouble this season it's Championship stalwarts like Stoke, PNE, Hull, Cardiff.
THat should really set alarm bells ringing with our board (lol).
There will be dross, there's always dross. The key is to be less drossy than everyone else. Also teams that seemingly are fine can plummet pretty quickly. Blackburn one to watch (always) plus Norwich's slow and steady downward trend could accelerate pretty quickly.
Like this season, if everyone is fit we should be OK. But nobody is ever fit |
There's quite a few clubs that have been hanging around for a while threatening a melt into League One - PNE, Stoke, Blackburn, ourselves... |  | | |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 17:19 - Apr 28 with 1164 views | Loft1979 |
My humble opinion. For the last 2+ season we have disappointed when least expected (cant beat Plymouth even with 2 extra players) , some of those displays were horrific!!
But, when least expected, can come up with results out of the blue. My first ever game was QPR vs Wrexham so I look forward toi that next year! |  | | |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 17:48 - Apr 28 with 1059 views | NorthantsHoop |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 10:06 - Apr 28 by Northernr |
There's quite a few clubs that have been hanging around for a while threatening a melt into League One - PNE, Stoke, Blackburn, ourselves... |
Yep, we have escaped by the skin of our teeth, especially in 2022/23. |  | | |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 21:52 - Apr 28 with 886 views | Beckenhamhoop |
I know he’s mostly public enemy no1 on here but, watching Leeds v Bristol, anyone who managed to sell Sinclair Armstrong for a reported £2.5m should be made CEO for life. SA is awful, offers absolutely nothing. Next stop for him….Shamrock Rovers | | | |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 21:53 - Apr 28 with 880 views | aston_hoop |
Leeds doing to Bristol City of the playoffs what Burnley did to us. Piss weak league outside the top 2 |  |
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| Rest of the Championship thread on 21:59 - Apr 28 with 848 views | Northernr |
Not good news for Preston. All of Bristol’s heavy lifting has been done at home and now they need a result. | | | |
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| Rest of the Championship thread on 22:16 - Apr 28 with 788 views | SimonJames |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 21:59 - Apr 28 by Northernr |
Not good news for Preston. All of Bristol’s heavy lifting has been done at home and now they need a result. |
Yup. I now think that Preston will be relegated and Blackburn will get the last playoff spot.
And we may still end up in 15th place. [Post edited 28 Apr 22:17]
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| Rest of the Championship thread on 22:19 - Apr 28 with 767 views | Northernr |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 22:16 - Apr 28 by SimonJames |
Yup. I now think that Preston will be relegated and Blackburn will get the last playoff spot.
And we may still end up in 15th place. [Post edited 28 Apr 22:17]
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Blackburn are nearly as bi-polar as us. 4 wins in a row and on the cusp of the play offs amidst fan protests and decorated roosters. | | | |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 22:51 - Apr 28 with 693 views | Konk |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 21:59 - Apr 28 by Northernr |
Not good news for Preston. All of Bristol’s heavy lifting has been done at home and now they need a result. |
Watched the game with a load of City fans and most are convinced that they will miss out. PNE very happy to shi t house and if City don't score early, or if they concede first, then they will struggle. Can't see Millwall getting more than a draw at Burnley, but not beyond possibility that Blackburn win at Sheff Utd.
Having now watched Armstrong across a season, I have to say that he is never a centre-forward, and not great out wide either. I've (sadly) seen 30-odd City games this season and Armstrong has maybe had 6 decent/good games in that time. Despite his build and pace, he never bullies defenders, presses half-heartedly, rarely gets in behind defences, and always snatches at chances. Of course, he may improve but his signing has not been a success to date. |  |
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| Rest of the Championship thread on 22:53 - Apr 28 with 687 views | daveB |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 21:59 - Apr 28 by Northernr |
Not good news for Preston. All of Bristol’s heavy lifting has been done at home and now they need a result. |
Yeah they look bang in trouble although Hull being crap might save them
You never know Marti might send Luton down this weekend as a parting gift |  | | |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 22:54 - Apr 28 with 679 views | daveB |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 22:51 - Apr 28 by Konk |
Watched the game with a load of City fans and most are convinced that they will miss out. PNE very happy to shi t house and if City don't score early, or if they concede first, then they will struggle. Can't see Millwall getting more than a draw at Burnley, but not beyond possibility that Blackburn win at Sheff Utd.
Having now watched Armstrong across a season, I have to say that he is never a centre-forward, and not great out wide either. I've (sadly) seen 30-odd City games this season and Armstrong has maybe had 6 decent/good games in that time. Despite his build and pace, he never bullies defenders, presses half-heartedly, rarely gets in behind defences, and always snatches at chances. Of course, he may improve but his signing has not been a success to date. |
they are really poor though mate, City should batter them
Shame about Armstrong so much potential but was pretty much the same for us | | | |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 22:59 - Apr 28 with 666 views | GaryHaddock |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 22:51 - Apr 28 by Konk |
Watched the game with a load of City fans and most are convinced that they will miss out. PNE very happy to shi t house and if City don't score early, or if they concede first, then they will struggle. Can't see Millwall getting more than a draw at Burnley, but not beyond possibility that Blackburn win at Sheff Utd.
Having now watched Armstrong across a season, I have to say that he is never a centre-forward, and not great out wide either. I've (sadly) seen 30-odd City games this season and Armstrong has maybe had 6 decent/good games in that time. Despite his build and pace, he never bullies defenders, presses half-heartedly, rarely gets in behind defences, and always snatches at chances. Of course, he may improve but his signing has not been a success to date. |
It sounds like he’s gone backwards.
Was a top notch bully for us, and was reliable for the press. Could argue that was the only thing going for him. |  | | |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 23:11 - Apr 28 with 637 views | JamesB1979 |
One of the best things about this league as even teams that don’t have anything to play for, give their best (with the odd exception). The only ones who should take it easy and rotate players are Sunderland and Sheffield United. But again, I can’t see it. Fully expect teams to put out their strongest sides and that’s all the teams with something to play for can ask. Luton to go down still….. | | | |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 23:16 - Apr 28 with 629 views | Loft1979 |
Marti's points target....56
QPR; on 53 points.
Saturdays opposition..in 4th place, 10+ clear of 5th, ...
and last 4 results ...LLLL | | | |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 09:10 - Apr 29 with 349 views | Beckenhamhoop |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 22:54 - Apr 28 by daveB |
they are really poor though mate, City should batter them
Shame about Armstrong so much potential but was pretty much the same for us |
I’m amazed that people on here thought he was a really exciting prospect, despite the evidence of their own eyes. Zan Celar has a better strike rate this season.
Although there’s not much in it I grant you. | | | |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 09:16 - Apr 29 with 328 views | TheChef |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 22:51 - Apr 28 by Konk |
Watched the game with a load of City fans and most are convinced that they will miss out. PNE very happy to shi t house and if City don't score early, or if they concede first, then they will struggle. Can't see Millwall getting more than a draw at Burnley, but not beyond possibility that Blackburn win at Sheff Utd.
Having now watched Armstrong across a season, I have to say that he is never a centre-forward, and not great out wide either. I've (sadly) seen 30-odd City games this season and Armstrong has maybe had 6 decent/good games in that time. Despite his build and pace, he never bullies defenders, presses half-heartedly, rarely gets in behind defences, and always snatches at chances. Of course, he may improve but his signing has not been a success to date. |
I thought City did well to keep it to 1-0 at half time but Leeds ran away with it second half with some beautifully crafted goals (much as it pains me to say it). Almost certain they'll win the title at Plymouth.
Armstrong is basically an athlete who had a football put in front of him. Rare bit of great business from us to get a decent fee for him. |  |
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| Rest of the Championship thread on 10:15 - Apr 29 with 215 views | Juzzie |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 22:51 - Apr 28 by Konk |
Watched the game with a load of City fans and most are convinced that they will miss out. PNE very happy to shi t house and if City don't score early, or if they concede first, then they will struggle. Can't see Millwall getting more than a draw at Burnley, but not beyond possibility that Blackburn win at Sheff Utd.
Having now watched Armstrong across a season, I have to say that he is never a centre-forward, and not great out wide either. I've (sadly) seen 30-odd City games this season and Armstrong has maybe had 6 decent/good games in that time. Despite his build and pace, he never bullies defenders, presses half-heartedly, rarely gets in behind defences, and always snatches at chances. Of course, he may improve but his signing has not been a success to date. |
Burnley have to go for it against Millwall if they have any hope of winning the title otherwise they've handed it to Leeds before the game has begun.
If it filters through that Leeds are 3-0 up at Plymouth, for example, then they might just give up and Millwall may get something but Burnley have to start strong.
I think Bristol will win, they have to in order to guarantee a play off place. Their home form is the 4th best in the division, their away form is worse than ours.
Preston's away form is shite (and their home form not much better either).
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| Rest of the Championship thread on 11:59 - Apr 29 with 41 views | baz_qpr |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 09:10 - Apr 29 by Beckenhamhoop |
I’m amazed that people on here thought he was a really exciting prospect, despite the evidence of their own eyes. Zan Celar has a better strike rate this season.
Although there’s not much in it I grant you. |
Clearly he was, as he generated interest from Premiership at 17/18 - the reality is we ruined him because he should have been sent out for a lower league loan to learn the game properly, never having had an academy education. |  | | |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 12:14 - Apr 29 with 10 views | kensalriser |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 09:10 - Apr 29 by Beckenhamhoop |
I’m amazed that people on here thought he was a really exciting prospect, despite the evidence of their own eyes. Zan Celar has a better strike rate this season.
Although there’s not much in it I grant you. |
Not to put too fine a point on it, he's crap. Not Championship standard, probably never will be. The only thing he has in his game is pace, which will win him a few free kicks but as we saw in games like Sheff Weds, easily nullified by physically strong and experienced central defenders. |  |
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