Kamy100 Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 If we can get a point against United then we will make things a lot easier on ourselves, it would mean that two of Wigan, Wolves and Blackpool would have to win to take us into the last weekend (due to our goal difference).
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philipl Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 If we can get a point against United then we will make things a lot easier on ourselves, it would mean that two of Wigan, Wolves and Blackpool would have to win to take us into the last weekend (due to our goal difference). Agreed- getting that point looks desperately important. If we work on the basis we lose by 4 to Man U and by 1 to Wolves then Wolves go above us and to stay up we need THREE of the following to happen: - Birmingham to lose at home to Fulham and away at Spurs (scores don't matter) - Blackpool at best to win one and lose one of Bolton H and Man U A not gaiining net +3 in Goal Difference in the process - Wigan at best to win and lose one of West Ham H and Stoke A not gaining net +5 GD in the process - West Ham to win Wigan A and Sunderland H gaining +4 GD in the prcess. So we could be safe but my goodness we are in the lap of the Gods hoping that clubs fighting for their lives come up short.
Mercer Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Our goal difference is good at the moment but it could well shift by more than -5. If we go behind at Wolves and then open-up to try and grab an equaliser, there is a chance that the roof might just cave in. I think at -5 you are on the optimistic side and I can see it moving by -8. We are indeed in the lap of the Gods and let's hope that Uncle Jack has some influence up there!
imy9 Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Our goal difference moving by -8 in TWO games, -5 is optimistic lol!
Backroom Tom Posted May 10, 2011 Backroom Posted May 10, 2011 If we can get a point against United then we will make things a lot easier on ourselves, it would mean that two of Wigan, Wolves and Blackpool would have to win to take us into the last weekend (due to our goal difference). Indeed, if I reckon right then a point means that Blackpool and Wigan need to win both of their games to overtake us. I can't see us getting a point but it's not inconcievable that Blackpool and or Wigan fail to win this weekend.
nellybc Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Maybe Mercerman is predicting Rovers 1 - 7 Manure and then Wolves 2-0 Rovers ?? Who knows what goes on in there............
gumboots Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Just a reminder of what relegation does to you. this is my daughter's week with Lincoln City http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01107td/Late_Kick_Off_Yorkshire_and_Lincolnshire_2011_Episode_15/
A cup of beans Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Our goal difference is good at the moment but it could well shift by more than -5. If we go behind at Wolves and then open-up to try and grab an equaliser, there is a chance that the roof might just cave in. I think at -5 you are on the optimistic side and I can see it moving by -8. We are indeed in the lap of the Gods and let's hope that Uncle Jack has some influence up there! talk about doomsday scenario! very odd!
LeChuck Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 I think at -5 you are on the optimistic side and I can see it moving by -8. Come on...you're on the wind up, surely? Rovers 0 - 5 Man Utd Wolves 3 - 0 Rovers That's the most realistic scenario I can think of to back up your numbers. Whatever you do it, it's incredibly unlikely. When was the last time we got tonked at home? Also, that Wolves game will be an incredibly nervy affair, it'll be settled by the odd goal.
RibbleValleyRover Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Come on...you're on the wind up, surely? Rovers 0 - 5 Man Utd Wolves 3 - 0 Rovers That's the most realistic scenario I can think of to back up your numbers. Whatever you do it, it's incredibly unlikely. When was the last time we got tonked at home? Also, that Wolves game will be an incredibly nervy affair, it'll be settled by the odd goal. United are capable of tonking us at home, especially if we play like we did after we scored against West Ham. Rovers have put in some truly pathetic performances on the final day in recent years, especially away from home. I think conceding 8 goals is unlikely but can't be completely ruled out. Goal difference might play a major part this season, just got to make sure we keep it under control.
rovgers Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 United are capable of tonking us at home, especially if we play like we did after we scored against West Ham. Rovers have put in some truly pathetic performances on the final day in recent years, especially away from home. With out checking, I'm sure we've only lost once in the last 6 years on the final day!
Blue n White Rover Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 With out checking, I'm sure we've only lost once in the last 6 years on the final day! Wasn't that Birmingham 4-1?
rovgers Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Yeah, that's the only one I can think of, that's equalled up with the 2-1 win at villa last year!
Ralfinho Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Ian Wright has us here as down to be relegated Ian Wright's Relegation Verdict
Amo Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Ian Wright has us here as down to be relegated Ian Wright's Relegation Verdict Pheew... That's a relief.
rovgers Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Ian Wright has us here as down to be relegated Ian Wright's Relegation Verdict What's the old saying "once a dingle, always a dingle"!
m1st Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Ian Wright has us here as down to be relegated Ian Wright's Relegation Verdict Never forgiven him for scoring 2 of Palace's goals in the second leg of the 1988/89 play-offs! I bear grudges!!
jrabrfc Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Last few last games of the season: 09/05/2010 Aston Villa Blackburn 0-1 24/05/2009 Blackburn West Brom 0-0 11/05/2008 Birmingham Blackburn 4-1 13/05/2007 Blackburn Reading 3-3 07/05/2006 Blackburn Man City 2-0 14/05/2005 Tottenham Blackburn 0-0 15/05/2004 Blackburn Birmingham 1-1 11/05/2003 Tottenham Blackburn 0-4 11/05/2002 Blackburn Fulham 3-0
RibbleValleyRover Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Last few last games of the season: 09/05/2010 Aston Villa Blackburn 0-1 24/05/2009 Blackburn West Brom 0-0 11/05/2008 Birmingham Blackburn 4-1 13/05/2007 Blackburn Reading 3-3 07/05/2006 Blackburn Man City 2-0 14/05/2005 Tottenham Blackburn 0-0 15/05/2004 Blackburn Birmingham 1-1 11/05/2003 Tottenham Blackburn 0-4 11/05/2002 Blackburn Fulham 3-0 Looks like I was incorrect then, I remember the Brum result which saw us missing out on a place in Europe? Still when you consider our away form this season Wolves would be strong favourites, especially if the side that wins survives and the other goes down.
chris Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Looks like I was incorrect then, I remember the Brum result which saw us missing out on a place in Europe? Still when you consider our away form this season would you want to go to Wolves away in what could be a must win game for both sides? yeah I'm getting more worried both teams will be so nervous and their crowd will be going mental in the last 20 minutes if its close.
Backroom Tom Posted May 10, 2011 Backroom Posted May 10, 2011 It's weird it feels like it's not about if we can get enough points to survive but more hoping the other teams run out of games to catch us up. My worry was us staying out of the drop zone the whole time only to drop in it at the very death. Still looks possible.
MarkBRFC Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 It's weird it feels like it's not about if we can get enough points to survive but more hoping the other teams run out of games to catch us up. This basically. I don't think we'll go down, but it's down to the teams below us being dire rather than us doing anything. This weekends games are the first one's in a good while where i can actually see the teams below us getting points, but i can just as easily, if not more see both Blackpool & Wigan messing up there crucial last home games this weekend.
rovgers Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 If wigan dont win at the weekend and wolves win, when we play wolves a draw should see us both safe.
philipl Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 If he was bald would he remind you of anyone? I'm lost I will only dubb him Steve Kidd if we actually go down... ###### dick will do for now.
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