[Archived] Relegation Watch

[MCMC1875]

Looks like WBA will be joined by two from Boro, Newcastle, Sunderland and Hull.

[Waggy76]

Looks like WBA will be joined by two from Boro, Newcastle, Sunderland and Hull.

My money is on West Brom , Middlesboro and Hull City

[MCMC1875]

Last 4 results spot on, the rest..............

.......lose 3 away games, draw at Stoke and win 3 home wins.

COME ON YOU BLUES!!!

Called the last 5 results correctly.

I will be happy with a point at Stoke.

[thenodrog]

The issue concerning me most is that the rest of the relagation threatened clubs now appear to be fighting like hell already for their Prem lives whilst on the evidence of the last two matches we are not. I hope this is temporary or SA can correct it.

[John]

Sbragia: Sunderland Must Beat Hull City & West Brom

[DE.]

Man City 1-3 Fulham. Yeah, I think they can beat Boro.

[philipl]

Second time in three seasons Fulham have shocked a Sparky side 3-1 at home.

Puts a big dent in Man City thoughts of Europa Cup for next season.

Fortune smiled on us this week-end as the other results pretty well went our way. Only 1 point nearer the drop despite the thrashing at Anfield with Sunderland remaining 2 points beneath us as well and none of the clubs around us getting a big step forwards either so they are all still in trouble with us.

[John]

Staying afloat: Plenty of battles still await in battle against the drop

Blackburn will have enough (to escape); they have to be very, very careful. If Roque Santa Cruz, Benni McCarthy and Jason Roberts then that may be a situation that affects them but I think they will get enough points.

[Billy Castell]

I think 4 points from the next 3 games would be enough for us to be safe. The momentum will be recovered and so on. I hope normal service will be resumed with the bottom 3 ASAP. I'd like Hull to stay up.

[Guest Vinjay606]

Wouldn't mind seeing Portsmouth go down due to the Kidd connection.

I thought for sure that Stoke City would go down but they have done far better than I expected.

WBA of course look doomed and despite Middlesbrough winning I still think relegation looks likely for them.

I have a feeling Newcastle will escape and also believe Sunderland, BRFC and Hull will be OK.

So I predict relegation for Middlesbrough, WBA and Portsmouth.

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

Dropping down a league and depending upon other results, Charlton could see themselves in the abyss of Div 1 come 4:45 today.

[tashor]

Just been on betfair. After yesterdays "disaster" you can all get ELEVEN TO ONE that we will go down. There will surely be alot of rich punters hereabouts?

[brfcs5359]

Hulls Fixtures - Points 34

The Sunderland away and Stoke at home are 2 big six pointers. Relying in Newcastle.

Wigan v Hull, 13:30

Hull v Portsmouth, 1

Middlesbrough v Hull, 15:00

Sunderland v Hull, 15:00

Hull v Liverpool, 15:00

Aston Villa v Hull, 15:00

Hull v Stoke, 15:00

Bolton v Hull, 15:00

Hull v Man Utd, 16:00

Stokes Fixtures - Points 36

One win one draw to be safe. Could be back in it if defeated by Blackburn this w/e

Stoke v Middlesbrough, 15:00

West Brom v Stoke, 15:00

Stoke v Newcastle, 17:30

Stoke v Blackburn, 15:00

Fulham v Stoke, 15:00

Stoke v West Ham, 15:00

Hull v Stoke, 15:00

Stoke v Wigan, 15:00

Arsenal v Stoke, 16:00

West Broms Fixtures - Points 25

To far behind

West Ham v West Brom, 20:00

West Brom v Bolton, 15:00

West Brom v Stoke, 15:00

Portsmouth v West Brom, 15:00

Man City v West Brom, 15:00

West Brom v Sunderland, 15:00

Tottenham v West Brom, 15:00

West Brom v Wigan, 15:00

West Brom v Liverpool, 15:00

Blackburn v West Brom, 16:00

Newcastle Fixtures - Points 30

Portsmouth and Boro at home 6 pointers. Can't see 3 wins from these 6.

Newcastle v Arsenal, 17:30

Newcastle v Chelsea, 15:00

Stoke v Newcastle, 17:30

Tottenham v Newcastle, 15:00

Newcastle v Portsmouth, 20:00

Liverpool v Newcastle, 15:00

Newcastle v Middlesbrough, 15:00

Newcastle v Fulham, 15:00

Aston Villa v Newcastle, 16:00

Portsmouths Fixtures - Points 34

Hull away and West Brom at home. Don't come easier and failed to win. Now it looks tough for Pompey. At home to Sunderland will be the BIG game.

Portsmouth v Everton, 12:45

Hull v Portsmouth, 15:00

Portsmouth v West Brom, 15:00

Portsmouth v Bolton, 15:00

Man Utd v Portsmouth, 20:00

Newcastle v Portsmouth, 20:00

Portsmouth v Arsenal, 15:00

Blackburn v Portsmouth, 15:00

Portsmouth v Sunderland, 15:00

Wigan v Portsmouth, 16:00

Middlesbroughs Fixtures - Points 30

Must beat Fulham but after that it looks all over.

Stoke v Middlesbrough, 15:00

Bolton v Middlesbrough, 15:00

Middlesbrough v Hull, 15:00

Middlesbrough v Fulham, 15:00

Arsenal v Middlesbrough, 13:30

Middlesbrough v Man Utd, 15:00

Newcastle v Middlesbrough, 15:00

Middlesbrough v Aston Villa, 15:00

West Ham v Middlesbrough, 16:00

Blackburns Fixtures - Points 34

In their own hands. The 3 home games can see them safe and something at Stoke would go a long way. A win at Stoke and Rovers should go from 11-1 to 50-1 to go down.

Blackburn v West Ham, 15:00

Blackburn v Tottenham, 12:45

Liverpool v Blackburn, 12:45

Stoke v Blackburn, 15:00

Blackburn v Wigan, 16:00

Man City v Blackburn, 15:00

Blackburn v Portsmouth, 15:00

Chelsea v Blackburn, 15:00

Blackburn v West Brom, 16:00

Sunderland Fixtures - Points 32

THe next two are CUP FINALS.

Man City v Sunderland, 15:00

West Ham v Sunderland, 15:00

Sunderland v Man Utd, 15:00

Sunderland v Hull, 15:00

West Brom v Sunderland, 15:00

Sunderland v Everton, 15:00

Bolton v Sunderland, 15:00

Portsmouth v Sunderland, 15:00

Sunderland v Chelsea, 16:00

[alexanders]

I have to say I think we will stay up!

[Hughesy]

With only 30 points in the bag it looks like too big a task for Boro if you ask me - cant see them getting more than 6-8 points.

Remaining:

Middlesbrough v Fulham, 15:00 - 3

Arsenal v Middlesbrough, 13:30 - 0

Middlesbrough v Man Utd, 15:00 - 0

Newcastle v Middlesbrough, 15:00 - 1 - maybe 3

Middlesbrough v Aston Villa, 15:00 - 1

West Ham v Middlesbrough, 16:00 - 1

As for Pompey - if they dont beat Bolton then the pressure could really be on them in a few games with the next 3 against United, Newcastle & Arsenal.

[brfcs5359]

Planning next season in the championship

West Brom

Worrying about next season in the championship

Boro, Newcastle, Sunderland, Hull

Worrying about next season in the premiership

Pompey, Blackburn, Stoke ++

[John]

Our lack of strikers for the run-in is a serious cause for concern now, our options are pretty screwed.

Santa is likely to be out for most of our remaining games, plus we will be fortunate to have Roberts back. Also you have to bear in mind if either return how sharp they will be.

[RovertheHill]

With only 30 points in the bag it looks like too big a task for Boro if you ask me - cant see them getting more than 6-8 points.

Remaining:

Middlesbrough v Fulham, 15:00 - 3

Arsenal v Middlesbrough, 13:30 - 0

Middlesbrough v Man Utd, 15:00 - 0

Newcastle v Middlesbrough, 15:00 - 1 - maybe 3

Middlesbrough v Aston Villa, 15:00 - 1

West Ham v Middlesbrough, 16:00 - 1

As for Pompey - if they dont beat Bolton then the pressure could really be on them in a few games with the next 3 against United, Newcastle & Arsenal.

Boro have a habit of pulling out a good win against a big side so don't write them off against a nervy Utd. But then I expect they'll lose to Fulham and Newcastle so I agree - I think (hope) they're on their way

[Hughesy]

Lose to Fulham and its game over for them

[Anti-Dingle-Brigade]

Yeah, I agree. We really need Fulham to grab all 3 points.

[DE.]

I think Boro/Newcastle will be a decisive match, but most likely be a draw - a bad result for either club. Yet, I think both will be too nervy to go for the win. 1-1 or 0-0.

[92er]

Our lack of strikers for the run-in is a serious cause for concern now, our options are pretty screwed.

Santa is likely to be out for most of our remaining games, plus we will be fortunate to have Roberts back. Also you have to bear in mind if either return how sharp they will be.

Allardyce said on Radio Lancs that Santa will definitely miss Saturday, but he hopes he will then have a rapid recovery.

Roberts said in the LT that although he doesn't want to give a definite date for his return, he is hoping to target the Wigan match.

[brfcs5359]

In general I like Allardyce. Tactically astute based on common sense viewpoint you'd hear in the stands rather than lost in professional details.

The question is regarding strikers, why not recall Gallagher and Derbyshire, they are our players, they are scoring, we have no strikers at the club fit. Espcially Gallagher who could play supporting role and would look class in this rovers team (and class against the likes of Liverpool).

[Tom]

It's been done over and over Graham, Derbyshire can't be recalled as we recieved a loan fee for him (I tihnk anyway)

I'd stick Blackman on the bench at least for fresh legs up top if needed

I think if Toon lose on Sunday it could be the end for them, morale will be lower than it is and it's a a game they need to target a win

[OJRovers]

Derbs will be locked into the loan at Olympicaos.

I'm sure we could get Gally back from Plymouth - I know Big Sam made it clear he doesn't rate him, but I think he could do a job playing behind a front man (Samba?). He is scoring goals and will have a point to prove.