Statto
Free Kick Specialist
Didn't Hull do really well in the first part of a season when they went up and then end up relegated? It has happened.
The Relegation Dogfight 25/26
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Osiris
Viv Anderson
Not sure, I don't think they were ever as high as 7th after ten games, happy to be proven wrong though
Nothing impressive about beating Tottenham! Fans of theirs I speak to, say that they're playing terribly and will not be finishing above mid table!
They had just 3 shots at home to Chelsea, (Forest managed 12) and XG of 0.05...
It could be a needing 40pts to stay up season, Sunderland could well still be in relegation mix.
Forest need to really.Leeds, and at least not lose; as them and Burnley and Wolves - be 3 likeliest to go down; with West Ham and ourselves probly be in the mix going into end April / May!
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Cloughie1975
Stuart Pearce
Sky Bet odds tonight-
Wolves-1/9
Burnley-4/9
West Ham-8/15
Forest-2/1
Leeds-11/4
Sunderland-9/2
Wolves-1/9
Burnley-4/9
West Ham-8/15
Forest-2/1
Leeds-11/4
Sunderland-9/2
greatbowden_garibaldi
First Team Squad
Take a look at Leeds and West Ham’s forthcoming fixtures, they are nightmarish.
I am willing to bet that a couple of teams who currently feel very relaxed will go about 6-7 games without a win and end up in the shit.
In other words, I ain’t panicking yet. The table will only take shape at Christmas, and then injuries and AFCON will bite many.
I am willing to bet that a couple of teams who currently feel very relaxed will go about 6-7 games without a win and end up in the shit.
In other words, I ain’t panicking yet. The table will only take shape at Christmas, and then injuries and AFCON will bite many.
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Malwood
Grenville Morris
They stayed up that season by the skin of their teeth and went down the following, I see to recall. Haven't checked.
isaacs
Grenville Morris
I'm confident we can get out of this mess but it definitely feels different than our first two seasons back up. Nuno will get West Ham firing, he's too good of a manager to not and i wouldn't be surprised if they go on a run now after todays result.
Even Wolves, who always seem to pull a rabbit out of the hat every single season by having an awful start and somehow pull away and finish in cosy comforts of 12th-15th - granted, this year they really do look doomed but its just that "*uck me its feeling grim" that i can't shake.
A win next week definitely soothes that, as pointed out already i hope to see not a single player planned for Leeds playing in Graz on Thursday, and i'm sure Dychey will make sweeping changes for it. A couple of wins and the narrative changes completely
(I cannot believe i'm posting in this thread in November feeling like this, especially after the heights of last season - thats the club i know and love)
Even Wolves, who always seem to pull a rabbit out of the hat every single season by having an awful start and somehow pull away and finish in cosy comforts of 12th-15th - granted, this year they really do look doomed but its just that "*uck me its feeling grim" that i can't shake.
A win next week definitely soothes that, as pointed out already i hope to see not a single player planned for Leeds playing in Graz on Thursday, and i'm sure Dychey will make sweeping changes for it. A couple of wins and the narrative changes completely
(I cannot believe i'm posting in this thread in November feeling like this, especially after the heights of last season - thats the club i know and love)
Osiris
Viv Anderson
Yeah I've just checked, it was the 2008-09 season
They were 6th after 18 games when there form fell off a cliff and they won just one game the rest of the season, finishing 17th
football post
I'm still here Crewton
I think they've looked pretty good Norman but it's still very early.
Blackpool started well the season they were in the Prem, they were 8th at Christmas and only 9th by mid Jan but still got relegated.
Cloughie1975
Stuart Pearce
Where do you think Forest will finish,Chris?
Bob Fossil
Nottingham's dirty secret
I think we might be alright with Dyche as manager. As long as we sort set pieces out.
I have a suspicion that things will continue to go down hill until we get rid of the poser in a suit. AKA Edu. The rot started with his appointment & he's a wrong un. Summer recruitment was shit. Get rid now.
I have a suspicion that things will continue to go down hill until we get rid of the poser in a suit. AKA Edu. The rot started with his appointment & he's a wrong un. Summer recruitment was shit. Get rid now.
Osiris
Viv Anderson
I genuinely don't understand what Edu has done to warrant calls for him to be sacked? Really I don't. If anyone has a convincing argument as to how his appointment has been to the detriment of Forest I'd love to hear it
And I don't just mean aligning his arrival to our drop in form which is almost certainly coincidence
And I don't just mean aligning his arrival to our drop in form which is almost certainly coincidence
justnotjase
Geoff Thomas
I'd also like to hear a convincing argument, with actual facts.
Cloughie1975
Stuart Pearce
I’m not sure the summer recruitment (albeit late) was s**t,Bob-but I can’t be convinced the appointment of Edu was good for Forest.
I’m afraid he’s in the dock (amongst others) who have played a part in Forest’s demise.
I agree-get rid.
Cloughie1975
Stuart Pearce
It’s possibly not a coincidence that Arsenal have burst into life since he left.
The less suits the better for me.
Robertson
Jack Burkitt
Or… we could wait and see how the new signings turn out under the new manager and whether the same new manager is able to negotiate the January transfer window without a public meltdown.
Osiris
Viv Anderson
Sorry perhaps I should have been clearer, I'd like evidence that appointing Edu has been detrimental to Nottingham Forest
I couldn't give a shit what was or is not now happening at Arsenal whilst he was there
JonnoSnr
Geoff Thomas
The issue with Edu and any other suits at the club is that we really have no idea what they do. There's about 6 involved in recruitment for starters and even then it seems like our targets can change depending on which agent we like on a particular day.
It's easy to look at the chaos and bad results this season and link it to Edu but I think it's too simplistic to say that just one person is responsible for the mess. It could be a whole variety of things that we'll probably never even know about, and even when snippets are leaked they're from a source within the club pushing an agenda.
Let's not forget as well that Edu is not just responsible for Forest and in theory should be dividing his attention at least 3 ways.
Robertson
Jack Burkitt
In any case since he’s left Arsenal have finished second in the league, just like in the last two seasons he was there, and still not won anything else.
Cloughie1975
Stuart Pearce
Have you reviewed the league table recently?
I happen to believe his fallout with Nuno has played a significant part in our current sorry state.
No evidence (obviously no one can provide it) but just a strong feeling I’ve got.
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Robertson
Jack Burkitt
Unheard of of course for Arsenal to set the pace in the Premier League and eventually fall short.
Osiris
Viv Anderson
Why is us fans not knowing what his role is or what he does in any way an issue?
I have no idea what people at MI6 are employed to do in all honesty but I'm not asking for them to be sacked
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They haven't though,thats a myth,their season is going exactly the same as it has the last few years.
Just because others are falling behind,doesn't mean Arsenal are doing better.
Funnily enough the stick to beat Edu with for Arsenal is not signing a striker, but it's their defence which has conceded one goal in open play which has made the difference.
JonnoSnr
Geoff Thomas
The issue is wanting people sacked or questioning their day to day roles when we have no idea what they involve. This isnt directed at you personally by the way even though it was your post I quoted.
With players and managers we can have a reasonably informed opinion of their performance because we see it week in week out. But behind the scenes who knows so I'll trust the judgement of a multi billionaire who has spent his working life employing people to run businesses for him.