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mattteo Flag 05 May 18 5.08pm Send a Private Message to mattteo Add mattteo as a friend

Is there any chance for them to escape relegation? Well, Stoke is down after today. WBA have left it too late, but they've got 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 matches. Honestly, I wouldn't have believed they'll beat Tottenham of all teams!! And in the last minute!

Let's see what they need to stay in the PL:
1. Of course, they have to win their last fixture, against Palace (already saved, players thinking about vacation)

2. This puts them at a maximum of 34 points. This mans that they can't go ahead of Huddersfield no matter what (Huddersfield already have 35). So that could just leave Swansea and Southampton behind them. Neither of which must make more than 34 points. Considering they play each other and if one of them wins they make more than 34, it's a tough gamble for WBA. But let's say that it might happen (who knows, it might finish 0-0 or 1-1). That puts Swansea at 34 points with one more fixture and Southampton at 33 (possibly 34 if they draw tonight away at Everton, I can't see them winning). So it will be a tie break considering the goal difference. WBA sits a little better than Swansea. They are at -23 (and with a win in the last round could even make it to -21). Swansea is already at -26 and with no more wins until the end would go below WBA. Southampton is a little better than WBA, but not by much. They're at -19, but if they lose big time against Man City in the last round, they could go to -22. Sure, Man City has already won the league and don't have anything to fight for, but they won't just move away. And Man City can always beat you really bad, especially when you try to attack them. If Southampton was playing any other team than City, I would have said WBA doesn't stand a chance, but fate has it that Southampton's match is really tough.

3. Ok, if until this it seems A LITTLE possible, WBA's chances go really low after the last condition: that Swansea loses in their last match to Stoke. This, in my opinion, seems inconceivable, especially as they're playing at home.
So, WBA have probably left it too late and they're going to be really sorry for it. But they should fight all the way. Some miracle might just happen, there is still a 1% chance. Who knows....?

Edited by mattteo (05 May 2018 5.11pm)

 

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Willo Flag South coast - west of Brighton. 05 May 18 5.13pm Send a Private Message to Willo Add Willo as a friend

I really couldn't give a jot about the prospects of WBA.
All I have cared about is ourselves and there are smiles all round in the WILLO household !

 

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YT Flag Oxford 05 May 18 5.13pm Send a Private Message to YT Add YT as a friend

Originally posted by mattteo

Is there any chance for them to escape relegation? Well, Stoke is down after today. WBA have left it too late, but they've got 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 matches. Honestly, I wouldn't have believed they'll beat Tottenham of all teams!! And in the last minute!

Let's see what they need to stay in the PL:
1. Of course, they have to win their last fixture, against Palace (already saved, players thinking about vacation)

2. This puts them at a maximum of 34 points. This mans that they can't go ahead of Huddersfield no matter what (Huddersfield already have 35). So that could just leave Swansea and Southampton behind them. Neither of which must make more than 34 points. Considering they play each other and if one of them wins they make more than 34, it's a tough gamble for WBA. But let's say that it might happen (who knows, it might finish 0-0 or 1-1). That puts Swansea at 34 points with one more fixture and Southampton at 33 (possibly 34 if they draw tonight away at Everton, I can't see them winning). So it will be a tie break considering the goal difference. WBA sits a little better than Swansea. They are at -23 (and with a win in the last round could even make it to -21). Swansea is already at -26 and with no more wins until the end would go below WBA. Southampton is a little better than WBA, but not by much. They're at -19, but if they lose big time against Man City in the last round, they could go to -22. Sure, Man City has already won the league and don't have anything to fight for, but they won't just move away. And Man City can always beat you really bad, especially when you try to attack them. If Southampton was playing any other team than City, I would have said WBA doesn't stand a chance, but fate has it that Southampton's match is really tough.

3. Ok, if until this it seems A LITTLE possible, WBA's chances go really low after the last condition: that Swansea loses in their last match to Stoke. This, in my opinion, seems inconceivable, especially as they're playing at home.
So, WBA have probably left it too late and they're going to be really sorry for it. But they should fight all the way. Some miracle might just happen, there is still a 1% chance. Who knows....?

Edited by mattteo (05 May 2018 5.11pm)

You’ve answered your own question then. Yes they could.

 


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steeleye20 Flag Croydon 05 May 18 5.18pm Send a Private Message to steeleye20 Add steeleye20 as a friend

I am hoping for a top-notch display from us against West Brom.

I think RH will view it as essential and the players will be up for it in any case.

 

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YT Flag Oxford 05 May 18 5.39pm Send a Private Message to YT Add YT as a friend

I have a close friend who supports WBA, so for her sake I’d like them to stay up and likewise for their recent incredible endeavours.

However, my loyalties are with the Eagles, therefore I hope for another 3 points next week and a rousing performance to boot.

 


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europalace Flag Europe 05 May 18 6.25pm Send a Private Message to europalace Add europalace as a friend

Originally posted by steeleye20

I am hoping for a top-notch display from us against West Brom.

I think RH will view it as essential and the players will be up for it in any case.

Agree, Roy will not allow the team to take their foot off the accelerator. A good win against WBA is needed to finish as high as possible in the table. That will set the club up well for next season and give the best chance of attracting top players during the summer transfer window.

 

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kenners46 Flag sydenham village 05 May 18 6.27pm Send a Private Message to kenners46 Add kenners46 as a friend

Hope we get to send them down next Sunday, it was down to them beating Portsmouth in 2005 that sent us down, revenge will be sweet

 

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moylerg Flag Cofton Hackett, Worcestershire 05 May 18 7.23pm Send a Private Message to moylerg Add moylerg as a friend

Originally posted by Willo

I really couldn't give a jot about the prospects of WBA.
All I have cared about is ourselves and there are smiles all round in the WILLO household !

Fair play Willo, could not agree more. We are safe, could play James Daly or Arthur Daly up front against them, really could not give a Monkey’s about the outcome, we have done as required. We will be celebrating at Selhurst no matter what.

 


Most certainly not European.

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europalace Flag Europe 05 May 18 7.23pm Send a Private Message to europalace Add europalace as a friend

Mark Hughes, lol.

 

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palace_in_frogland Flag In a broken dream 06 May 18 9.00am Send a Private Message to palace_in_frogland Add palace_in_frogland as a friend

Dawson v Speroni. That’s all.

 

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eritheagle Flag Erith 06 May 18 10.03am Send a Private Message to eritheagle Add eritheagle as a friend

Their goal was offside yesterday when it falls to Livermore but MOTD didn't mention that.

 

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Forest Hillbilly Flag in a hidey-hole 06 May 18 12.11pm Send a Private Message to Forest Hillbilly Add Forest Hillbilly as a friend

Originally posted by steeleye20

I am hoping for a top-notch display from us against West Brom.

I think RH will view it as essential and the players will be up for it in any case.

^^ exactly.
The two issues are:
1. we need as higher finish in the league as possible for prize-money

2. We owe it to the other teams fighting for survival (and ourselves) to play the best game we can, and go for a win

 


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