| KM on the Championship 11:53 - Nov 11 with 1032 views | OldFart71 |
KM has stated he believes the Championship is harder this time around due to promoted clubs spending and clubs like Coventry having been in and around promotion for a few seasons having a settled side.
As we have seen with Town it has taken a few months for the team to gel and even now one or two players still haven't shown their full potential.
Several of the clubs that are top six probably won't be there come the end of the season.
Town should be, but there's certainly no guarantee. We have a top squad of that there's no doubt. My main concerns revolve around our ability to score.
We cannot just rely on Philogene or Clarke.
Now Azon has scored I hope he can kick on and that Egeli, Cajuste and Taylor can chip in with a few goals also.
With regards to any purchases we would make in the January window it would be great to hear others suggestions. |  | | |  |
| KM on the Championship on 11:58 - Nov 11 with 965 views | vilanovablue |
I feel like we are getting to grips with our scoring issues and are third highest scorers in the division, Azon and Nunez off the mark our goal scoring wingers/forwards are definitely working. If Sindre can break his duck that would be great. Also lets not forget Hirst also has five for all his "troubles".
I always thought the season would start slowly and that we'd improve as the season progressed. In our last 10 games we are averaging 2 points per game, I'd definitely say we are trending upwards :) |  | | |
| KM on the Championship on 12:11 - Nov 11 with 837 views | J2BLUE |
Well there's a general attitude on here that Stoke will fall away. Last season that was us. The other three all consoled each other that eventually Ipswich would fall away and they would take the promotion places.
This year we are the team everyone is setting up to stifle. We have had to adapt. New players have had to settle in. It feels like we're still in third gear and yet we're in touching distance of second.
The fans just need a bit of patience. I strongly believe we will go back up. |  |
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| KM on the Championship on 12:13 - Nov 11 with 816 views | DavoIPB |
Not sure I agree but who am I to disagree with the manager. Seemed way harder last time especially as all the parachute clubs were playing well. Team like Leeds and Leicester were better than us and Sunderland completely outplayed us. We did well to pick up points against them. | | | |
| KM on the Championship on 12:17 - Nov 11 with 771 views | Reuser_is_God |
| KM on the Championship on 12:13 - Nov 11 by DavoIPB |
Not sure I agree but who am I to disagree with the manager. Seemed way harder last time especially as all the parachute clubs were playing well. Team like Leeds and Leicester were better than us and Sunderland completely outplayed us. We did well to pick up points against them. |
The teams we are up against are not better than Leeds, Southampton & Leicester from that season however the circumstances in which we came into the season are what have made it more difficult for us.
Unsettled squad, no momentum etc etc |  |
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| KM on the Championship on 12:52 - Nov 11 with 576 views | FrimleyBlue |
I dont feel the overall league is harder. Just think the way teams play us compared to 23/24 is something KM is finding harder.
Kms achilles imo has always been the low block. I dont think that's argued. So trying to deal with that whilst putting a new side together that's difficult. |  |
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| KM on the Championship on 12:52 - Nov 11 with 574 views | TractorJack |
| KM on the Championship on 12:17 - Nov 11 by Reuser_is_God |
The teams we are up against are not better than Leeds, Southampton & Leicester from that season however the circumstances in which we came into the season are what have made it more difficult for us.
Unsettled squad, no momentum etc etc |
I think you're right re those 3 clubs but would say the overall standard across the league is getting better. |  | | |
| KM on the Championship on 12:59 - Nov 11 with 495 views | Jon_456 |
Worth mentioning we’re joint 2nd top goalscorers in the league but we do need to start being more clinical given our dominance in most games.
We’ve also only kept two clean sheets all season and often concede from the single chance the opposition have against us. Hopefully with Walton in goal now and the team gelling, that’ll improve with each game. | | | |
| KM on the Championship on 13:00 - Nov 11 with 490 views | Kievthegreat |
| KM on the Championship on 12:17 - Nov 11 by Reuser_is_God |
The teams we are up against are not better than Leeds, Southampton & Leicester from that season however the circumstances in which we came into the season are what have made it more difficult for us.
Unsettled squad, no momentum etc etc |
You only play those sides 6 times though, there's another 40 games beyond them. It feels to me like the big clump of mid-table and play-off chasers are tougher this go around. Partly because of teams are less open and playing the low block more often, but also I think because there is more money and more quality out there in those teams this year. |  | | |
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| KM on the Championship on 13:04 - Nov 11 with 439 views | MrPotatoHead |
Not sure he's right in terms of the quality of opposition, but the circumstances for us almost certainly were / are harder. We all knew it was going to take time to throw a much changed group together and it translate into something that resembles a team. We're certainly showing the green shoots of late, we look a lot more threatening and we're scoring goals. That's converting into results and points.
If we look at 6 game 'blocks' our points yield is heading in the right direction:
1 - 6: 1.50
7 - 12: 1.67
13 - 18*: 2.00
*So far.
If we get 2 ppg from now until the end of the season that would give us 87 which is almost certainly top 3 or 4, and likely I would say a top 2 finish this season. We're very, very capable of winning another 20 games this season. |  | | |
| KM on the Championship on 13:17 - Nov 11 with 351 views | Illinoisblue |
| KM on the Championship on 12:52 - Nov 11 by FrimleyBlue |
I dont feel the overall league is harder. Just think the way teams play us compared to 23/24 is something KM is finding harder.
Kms achilles imo has always been the low block. I dont think that's argued. So trying to deal with that whilst putting a new side together that's difficult. |
It’s harder in the sense more teams are competitive. QPR in 16th only six points off the playoffs. 4 teams on 23 pts. 4 teams on 21 pts. It’s congested. Coventry aside doesn’t look to be any real standouts. A lot of teams thinking “It’s up for grabs” this season. |  |
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| KM on the Championship on 13:20 - Nov 11 with 308 views | MrPotatoHead |
| KM on the Championship on 13:17 - Nov 11 by Illinoisblue |
It’s harder in the sense more teams are competitive. QPR in 16th only six points off the playoffs. 4 teams on 23 pts. 4 teams on 21 pts. It’s congested. Coventry aside doesn’t look to be any real standouts. A lot of teams thinking “It’s up for grabs” this season. |
Agree with that, probably a higher floor but lower ceiling this season. | | | |
| KM on the Championship on 13:20 - Nov 11 with 309 views | ElderGrizzly |
| KM on the Championship on 13:17 - Nov 11 by Illinoisblue |
It’s harder in the sense more teams are competitive. QPR in 16th only six points off the playoffs. 4 teams on 23 pts. 4 teams on 21 pts. It’s congested. Coventry aside doesn’t look to be any real standouts. A lot of teams thinking “It’s up for grabs” this season. |
I'd imagine we are one of a very few teams who can go out in January and significantly spend if needed to, which could give us that final edge in the second half of the season. |  | | |
| KM on the Championship on 14:03 - Nov 11 with 91 views | LeightonBuzzardBlue |
It's interesting isn't it?
I think, for me, considering we've played 'poorly' (underperformed is probably the better word), if we win our game in hand we'll be 4th and one win from the Autos. To me, that suggests quite an easy division. |  | | |
| KM on the Championship on 14:10 - Nov 11 with 63 views | Everydayblue |
| KM on the Championship on 11:58 - Nov 11 by vilanovablue |
I feel like we are getting to grips with our scoring issues and are third highest scorers in the division, Azon and Nunez off the mark our goal scoring wingers/forwards are definitely working. If Sindre can break his duck that would be great. Also lets not forget Hirst also has five for all his "troubles".
I always thought the season would start slowly and that we'd improve as the season progressed. In our last 10 games we are averaging 2 points per game, I'd definitely say we are trending upwards :) |
Couldn't agree more.... It was always going to take 5 or 6 games (end of window), before we could properly re-set..
We seem to be flying straight now, if not at our very best...
Don't think we've even won 3 on the spin, yet. But I think we'll have our winning run at some point, 4-5-6 on the spin?
If we can get Akpom firing, he'll be like a new signing. And likewise Burns, if he's anywhere near his previous levels on his return.. Just giving us further depth/options.
Still not sure what we'll do in January.. Hope Ashton isn't, too, trigger happy. As it might disrupt the harmony thats growing within the squad, imo.
Nunez looks good in the 10 role. So, don't mind seeing another DM come in as cover for Azor. Assuming Humphrys is loaned out....
But needs to be either a loan. Or if we look for a permanent signing, has to be top quality and capable of playing at the next level up.
It's reassuring to see the lads coming together, as mates, as well as team mates. | | | |
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