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Post by okeydokeystokie2 on Sept 17, 2019 14:22:27 GMT
It was indeed. Some of you may remember we beat them at home (Rory broke his leg on debut on loan from them).
But the key to their success was that they only lost 1 and drew 3 after Christmas. (We also got a draw at their place)
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Post by FullerMagic on Sept 17, 2019 15:16:18 GMT
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Post by okeydokeystokie2 on Sept 17, 2019 15:41:25 GMT
I accept that. My point is that this is a weird league. Go on a run and anything can happen. Villa came from nowhere with a late run last season. I also think talking about how many points we need to avoid relegation after 7 games is bit panicky. There are 39 games and 117 points still to play for. |
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Post by FullerMagic on Sept 17, 2019 15:49:22 GMT
I accept that. My point is that this is a weird league. Go on a run and anything can happen. Villa came from nowhere with a late run last season. I also think talking about how many points we need to avoid relegation after 7 games is bit panicky. There are 39 games and 117 points still to play for. True! But if you're going to go on that kind of impressive run, the signs aren't often kept as well hidden as we're keeping them  Especially when coming off a 20-game run of absolute dross from the previous season. It's quite hard to believe a run like that is just going to emerge from the clear blue sky - but we live in hope (we've got nowt else!) |
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Post by spitthedog on Sept 17, 2019 15:50:49 GMT
Just for balance, in 2006-07 Sunderland lost their first 4 league games, were bottom of the table in August and finished the season as Champions. It's a strange league. And won their 5,6 and 7th game so after 7 games they had 9 points having sacked their manager. 2 big differences there already! Yes it can be turned but the only teams in the history of the Championship who have turned these situations have changed their manager in the first 7 games. History is there to be broken I guess!! |
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Post by okeydokeystokie2 on Sept 17, 2019 15:53:56 GMT
I accept that. My point is that this is a weird league. Go on a run and anything can happen. Villa came from nowhere with a late run last season. I also think talking about how many points we need to avoid relegation after 7 games is bit panicky. There are 39 games and 117 points still to play for. True! But if you're going to go on that kind of impressive run, the signs aren't often kept as well hidden as we're keeping them Especially when coming off a 20-game run of absolute dross from the previous season. It's quite hard to believe a run like that is just going to emerge from the clear blue sky - but we live in hope (we've got nowt else!) Yep, my irrational mix of blind faith and optimism! It looks unlikely but it's a funny old game. He's got something, but I just hope he can bring it all together at once in time. A bit of luck wouldn't go amiss either... |
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Post by okeydokeystokie2 on Sept 17, 2019 16:05:06 GMT
Just for balance, in 2006-07 Sunderland lost their first 4 league games, were bottom of the table in August and finished the season as Champions. It's a strange league. And won their 5,6 and 7th game so after 7 games they had 9 points having sacked their manager. 2 big differences there already! It's pedantic, but I think Niall Quinn stepped down and brought Roy Keane in. The point is it was a fantastic run after Christmas that made them Champions that season. They were around mid table in December. Still would argue discussing the points required to stay up in this league in September is a bit daft. I just cannot seeing this squad being relegated from this league. Regardless of which manager we end up with, I would still say we are more likely to be promoted than relegated. |
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Post by swampySCFC on Sept 17, 2019 21:12:50 GMT
If Jones stays then it's clear Coates doesn't care anymore. How could any owner with an ounce of ambition allow this to continue? It might be about money. Pay off, contract for new man, transfer budget etc. |
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