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Off Topic 2020/1 season, where will we finish?

Discussion in 'Charlton' started by The Elfsborg Sparrow, Jan 30, 2021.

  1. The Elfsborg Sparrow

    The Elfsborg Sparrow Well-Known Member

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    At best I see we are looking at 6th place. We are too far behind on points and games in hand will work against us.
    Ultimately I feel we will fall far behind, particularly as our end of season plays the majority of the top eight.
     
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  2. Miketyson2007Junior

    Miketyson2007Junior Well-Known Member

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    I think we'll get a playoff spot - then the lottery begins
     
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  3. The Elfsborg Sparrow

    The Elfsborg Sparrow Well-Known Member

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    On what grounds mate?
     
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  4. Butterfield

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    Optimistic Butterfield says we will do a 2019.
     
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  5. The Elfsborg Sparrow

    The Elfsborg Sparrow Well-Known Member

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    Think of a Blondie track.
     
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  6. lardiman

    lardiman The truth is out there
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    The tide is high?
    It was at the Valley yesterday...

    Rapture :emoticon-0152-heart
     
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  7. lardiman

    lardiman The truth is out there
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    To answer the original question - I think we'll finish with points in the range of 70 to 75, league position between 9th and 6th.

    I hope I'm being too cautious there.
    Our January signings could well lead to an improvement in form <ok>
     
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  8. The Elfsborg Sparrow

    The Elfsborg Sparrow Well-Known Member

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    Nope, carry on.
     
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  9. lardiman

    lardiman The truth is out there
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    French kissing in the USA
     
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  10. The Elfsborg Sparrow

    The Elfsborg Sparrow Well-Known Member

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    No, I'm disappointed with you Mr Lardiman. I thought you would have nailed this immediately.
     
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  11. Smudger603

    Smudger603 Well-Known Member

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    The tide is high :emoticon-0109-kiss:
    Oops sorry lardy you’ve already done that one
     
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  12. The Elfsborg Sparrow

    The Elfsborg Sparrow Well-Known Member

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    Nope, but your hairline is.
     
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  13. Smudger603

    Smudger603 Well-Known Member

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    Dreaming?
     
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  14. Smudger603

    Smudger603 Well-Known Member

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    At my age I’m happy to have some - unlike some people <doh>
     
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  15. The Elfsborg Sparrow

    The Elfsborg Sparrow Well-Known Member

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    And we have a winner.
     
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  16. Smudger603

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    What do I win <party>
     
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  17. The Penguin

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    We'll finish 2nd.
     
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  18. Smudger603

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    Do hope your right , I think our form will turn once our back line is sorted .we have the makings of a very strong side
     
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  19. The Penguin

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    I think Bowyer is close to getting the type of side he wants. There has been a noticeable improvement in the quality of signings, and the midfield is a lot less static now. If Maddison steps up his contribution it would be the icing on the cake, but he won't play unless he does. I just sensed something has happened recently to improve the attitude all round. Maybe something old-fashioned like an increased bonus for promotion?
     
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  20. Sat In Greenwich

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    things are looking up. we're playing better and we have players coming back from injury; plus a few new signings.

    my only worry is that we dont seem to be making any signings for us to keep, grow or improve. they're all loans. we're not spending any money. i know there's a cap... but i hate loans and would rather us buy players for us to improve.

    think we'll finish 3rd. we went too long without fixing our defence.
     
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