3 hours ago, chaddyrovers said:

We signed Ennis at the start of the window

Yes, but we clearly needed at least one more striker.

That was widely acknowledged last Summer, and that’s why Telalovic was signed at the death.

Signed as a result of Broughton being in a state of complete panic on transfer deadline day because we still hadn't signed a striker.

2 hours ago, rigger said:

No they have three left after tonight, but when you play a rival for your target. Those are must win games.

2 hours ago, Penwortham Blue said:

Coventry have three games remaining after this evening’s fixture. Notwithstanding this, If they lose tonight then they aren’t making the play offs.

2 hours ago, rigger said:

No they have three left after tonight, but when you play a rival for your target. Those are must win games.

2 hours ago, Ianrally said:

Three after this evening. Rovers, Ipswich, QPR

Apologies, I stand corrected, (but they are b*ggered anyway).

Will that help us on Saturday?  
It should, but we are our own worst enemy.

10 minutes ago, Ianrally said:

 That's not how I see it. 1-2 down at the moment on 63 points, with three games to play, so if they win all three and Norwich lose their final two then Coventry finish on the same points with a deficit of 3 goals to make up, which shouldn’t be a problem especially with a game against us. 

Yes, three including this evening. To have any chance they need to win all three, including this one.

41 minutes ago, rigger said:

If Coventry lose tonight they are out of the race. They are probably resting players tonight because they are knackered after Sunday

Exactly. Makes no sense to rest players this evening other than for fatigue .

16 minutes ago, ABBEY said:

Still can't believe how many no fucks given and not a care in the world attitudes before last night's undeserved awards  

Should be a no distraction week and fully focused on the cov game , not blowing smoke up there fragile egos when a huge important game coming up.

If there are awards do it when it's over ffs.

Be too busy sorting another club for next season or enjoying a nice holiday then.

6 hours ago, lraC said:

I have now watched it (couldn't bring myself to yesterday) and oh my goodness.

Apparently there are people suggesting there is something suspicious about it on social media. I am not too sure myself, although he didn't seem to attempt to save it, after the error.

I think it’s too farcical to be suspicious.

That clip will entertain people around the Globe.

I think he just went into a complete panic and froze.

Impressive spin he got on the ball. Nathan Lyon would’ve been happy with it.

4 minutes ago, lraC said:

I didn't see the game yesterday, as I was on a flight and can't bring myself to watch the highlights.

I think there is a strong possibility that Coventry will have nothing to play for and just hope we can get the first home win under Eustace.

It is on a knife edge for me and I really do fear the worst now.

Depends on their midweek result.

Lets hope they don't win.

38 minutes ago, sharpysharps86 said:

I should add, Coventry's performance in the cup yesterday will obviously make it look a daunting task for Rovers to beat them, but it is doable...Birmingham beat them 3-0 last weekend.

Exactly. Even we looked good against Newcastle, but the circumstances are completely different.

I think a lot will depend on how Coventry get on in midweek.

If they win, they still have an outside shot of the Play Offs.

We could do with Hull popping their balloon.

6 hours ago, lraC said:

As II said a couple of pages back, lose all 3 and we deserve to go down. There is a very serious chance of that happening now, as the easiest of those games has now been played and of course we managed to lose that in spectacular fashion. 

It was a shocking performance and result yesterday, but I would argue that next Saturday's game is potentially 'easier', because the opposition may have nothing to play for, (depending on their midweek result).

Wednesday were always going to come out and scrap.

It will be what our players make it, and we need the spirit of Leeds away, rather than the standard home garbage.

1 minute ago, simongarnerisgod said:

gregg the egg says there is money to be spent in the summer🤣

What he said last week was to cover his arse with the supporters.

The subtext was “I’ve advised the owners to spend money”.

Does Broughton have any clout?
 
No.

3 minutes ago, wilsdenrover said:

They’ve won 1 of their last 6 matches and are 22nd in the form table (for that period)

That is certainly worse than I had thought, but they are 8th in the form table over the last six away games.

Wednesday have done well to even still be in with a realistic shout of staying up when you consider the start they had.

It should be a really interesting watch (although only on replay for me because of work).

8 minutes ago, dallydally said:

We will stuff them.....end of

It's a loooong time since we stuffed anyone at home, but it should help if Wednesday come out to chase the win, rather than parking the bus.

2 hours ago, ruggles1995 said:

100% agree, they have nothing to lose sheff weds, and they simply wont go away, they have a feel of the great escape about them. I fear the worst even after Saturdays heroics. We haven't proven to do heroics consecutively. Id snap hands off for a draw right now. Going to be a nervy saturday i feel. Hope im wrong though and that our confidence sweeps them away, but head says no. 
Each transfer window seems to be massive for us as a club atm, feels like we are constantly hanging by a thread all the time. 

Indeed, and we now have Mr Broughton suddenly finding his voice and covering his backside with the supporters by saying (reading between the lines) I've done my bit and told the board / owners they need to invest.

Will they listen / will such investment actually be possible ? Probably not.

13 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

You speak as if asking for a home win is me being needlessly pedantic.

Any win will do. We are playing 2nd bottom at home, the important thing is to win a very winnable game and seal survival. But its Eustace's 7th go at winning at Ewood, forget the must not lose stuff, lets actually win a game at home. 

Wednesday maybe 2nd bottom, but their current form isn't and they are fighting relegation very hard.

As for what happens now being an indicator for next season, Barnsley got to the Play Offs a few seasons ago, then got relegated the following season.

What happens in terms of player loss and recruitment will shape next season.

Yes, we obviously want to win, but a draw will suffice for the bigger picture.

To paraphrase Alan Partridge, stop getting pessimism wrong 😉 

Our home record is dismal, though we have proved we can grind out a draw.

That would do.

14 minutes ago, rigger said:

The teams could come out to the Dr Who theme tune, with the Blackburn end screaming EXTERMINATE.

Davros would be a better looking CEO than Waggott 😉

11 minutes ago, aletheia said:

You know what will happen in the summer. Pray that Broughton or whoever can find the new SS/BB/AA.

Well, yes, the shitshow will continue, but at least (hopefully) with the standing of a club in the upper echelons of English football.

Who knows, maybe Dr Who can form a consortium with Davros and the Master 😉

19 minutes ago, superniko said:

25/1 with bookmakers, and they’ll have plenty of juice in that. True price probably 100/1 relegation. 1% chance of happening. We’re safe.

🙏🤞

23 minutes ago, RevidgeBlue said:

Agreed.

I don't really understand the level of antipathy towards Eustace. It's not his fault he isn't JDT and it isn't Eustace's fault he has ended up here either as the former walked out on us in any event. Albeit totally understandably.

I think some of the flak has been completely OTT and disproportionate.

Without doubt, the fact that he’s not JDT (I think some have a shrine in their spare bedroom, complete with life size manikin), and that Waggott (reportedly) recruited him have influenced thinking.

If we’d been hopeless it would be justified, but on the whole he’s steadied the ship and we’ve been competitive in most games.

The one criticism is his win percentage, but even that is on an upward trajectory of late.

People talk about him not having the baggage that JDT did, but he’s had to come in and work with what was already here.

IF he keeps us up, he’s achieved his goal, and then we all wait and see what happens in the Summer.

8 minutes ago, superniko said:

Exactly, and that’s not even taking account of Brum, Stoke, QPR, Plymouth who are also all below us and worse GD bar Plymouth. We’re safe and we can get back to seething about shambolic transfer windows and how little we’ll invest in the summer!

I’d hesitate to go that far just yet.

A few of the teams beneath us have winnable fixtures next Saturday.

Undoubtedly, our position now looks a good deal healthier.

15 minutes ago, simongarnerisgod said:

pne with another season of midtableness,they are the songs of praise of the football world

PNE are lift Muzak.

4 minutes ago, Paul Mellelieu said:

Worth noting that without the thrashing at Bristol, we wouldn't have won today.  

You are probably right.

What a difference 65 hours makes!

The thing is, most of our recent games have been very tight, and in that respect the Sunderland win and Bristol City loss were both odd.

An absolutely fantastic result today, under extreme pressure.

Hopefully, a defining moment.

13 hours ago, Upside Down said:

What I don't like about JE is that he set out his stall from the day he arrived that he's just a venkys yes man.

Eustace has managed to get two of his own backroom team through the door, and I'd wager he had to fight for that.

I'm not sure that lines up with him being a "yes" man.

He hasn't , to date, made any comment about Venky's, and has basically said he's just getting on with the job and avoiding the politics.

He's been pragmatic, rather than spectacular, but even the likes of Pep and Klopp would have to go down that route here.

There are signs that he and his coaching staff have ideas and methods to improve players individually, and more of a threat from set pieces.