The disappointment of yesterday has left us all a bit jittery but half of the reason that people are feeling quite so panicked is that the anxiety dripping off of each posters posts is fueling more like minded posting. I think that there are reasons to remain calm and positive going into the last few weeks.
Mitigation of yesterday's result
On its own, yesterday was poor by any measure. However, the effect of 3 games in 6 days and Luka being without his midfield partner really pushed it beyond us. The officiating was diabolocal too, but that is a separate issue. With the flurry of games out of the way, we can prepare for each of the last three properly. This will make a significant difference.
It is in our hands
We do not have to rely on others. We can make ourselves safe.
Points on the board are better than potential points
38 has been enough to survive for several years now. Of course it is possible that it won't be enough but Hull and Swansea have little to no margon for error now. That is tough.
Nerves affect everyone
One of the most bizarre assumptions on these boards is that we are the only ones who will get nervous / choke. Knowing that every goal against (Hull and Swansea) could be a goal that relegates them, the pressure is going to be on those sides every bit as much (if not more) as us.
The Sam's
We have a massive personality and experienced individual in our corner. The Sam's can give us a tangible edge.
Sunderland
I don't think that Sunderland are the automatic 3 points for Hull and Swansea that everyone is assuming. They're free from the pressure cooker a little now and mauly benefit from their opponents nerves / complacency. I have a feeling that they could yet have a big role to play in this.
The Mancs
They are both vulnerable and would alllow us to play our favoured and most effective game plan. Far more comfortable in these situations than like yesterday!
Laying to rest the ghost of Oldham
This shit need to stop being spoken about. SERIOUSLY. I feel like we laid that particular ghost to rest when we did to Huddersfield what Oldham did to us. Furthermore, every season since we got promoted has the 'Oldham' scenario been posited and each time it has not materialised.
Mitigation of yesterday's result
On its own, yesterday was poor by any measure. However, the effect of 3 games in 6 days and Luka being without his midfield partner really pushed it beyond us. The officiating was diabolocal too, but that is a separate issue. With the flurry of games out of the way, we can prepare for each of the last three properly. This will make a significant difference.
It is in our hands
We do not have to rely on others. We can make ourselves safe.
Points on the board are better than potential points
38 has been enough to survive for several years now. Of course it is possible that it won't be enough but Hull and Swansea have little to no margon for error now. That is tough.
Nerves affect everyone
One of the most bizarre assumptions on these boards is that we are the only ones who will get nervous / choke. Knowing that every goal against (Hull and Swansea) could be a goal that relegates them, the pressure is going to be on those sides every bit as much (if not more) as us.
The Sam's
We have a massive personality and experienced individual in our corner. The Sam's can give us a tangible edge.
Sunderland
I don't think that Sunderland are the automatic 3 points for Hull and Swansea that everyone is assuming. They're free from the pressure cooker a little now and mauly benefit from their opponents nerves / complacency. I have a feeling that they could yet have a big role to play in this.
The Mancs
They are both vulnerable and would alllow us to play our favoured and most effective game plan. Far more comfortable in these situations than like yesterday!
Laying to rest the ghost of Oldham
This shit need to stop being spoken about. SERIOUSLY. I feel like we laid that particular ghost to rest when we did to Huddersfield what Oldham did to us. Furthermore, every season since we got promoted has the 'Oldham' scenario been posited and each time it has not materialised.
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