| Championship 11:55 - Apr 13 with 1951 views | blueislander |
There sseems to be several people who think that this a poor Championship league this year. I am intrigued to know why they think that. I guess one measure would be whether promoted teams survive in the Premier. Recent history suggests that there is quite a gulf between the two judging by the performance of promoted teams. This year may buck the trend with Sunderland doing well, and Leeds likely to survive. Only Bournemouth,Brentford and arguably Fulham have bridged the gap. |  | | |  |
| Championship on 12:03 - Apr 13 with 1879 views | Herbivore |
I think it's because the parachute teams have underperformed and Coventry (no disrespect to them) have managed to walk it. Second won't require a 90+ points total this season as was the case in our last promotion season, but people seem to forget that it's not normal for teams to finish third with 90+ points, it's usually low to mid 80s.
My own take on the league this year is that there's fewer excellent sides at the top but the quality in the middle and bottom is arguably stronger than usual. Decent money was spent in this league over the summer and most sides have good players and are well coached. Very few easy games for anyone this year. |  |
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| Championship on 12:07 - Apr 13 with 1835 views | waveneyblue |
I think its often trotted out by people who find it really hard to compliment McKenna and Co for their efforts this season. So by throwing that in, they can say weve done ok but....
For what its worth, I think its the same as it always is, for what it lost in stand out teams (Leeds, Burnley) its gained in a lot of teams becoming really difficult to beat.
It's never ever easy. |  | | |
| Championship on 12:12 - Apr 13 with 1785 views | SomethingBlue |
Not that many sides capable of scintillating football, perhaps, but every team is really well set up, prepared and coached – to higher levels than ever. Tends to be overlooked in the rush to dismiss things as poor or shocking. | |
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| Championship on 12:19 - Apr 13 with 1716 views | SE1blue |
It’s an incredibly competitive league.
I think if you were to ask fans of Birmingham, Wrexham, Bristol City etc, who are increasingly likely to miss out on the playoffs and arguably could’ve expected more at the start of this season , then it’s still a difficult league. Even Southampton took an age to properly find their feet.
You’ve got so many regular faces like QPR, Watford, Swansea, Derby etc. who can all perform on one day and not the next. Such a mixed bag in this league. |  |
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| "Very few easy games for anyone this year" on 12:25 - Apr 13 with 1664 views | Dyland |
| Championship on 12:03 - Apr 13 by Herbivore |
I think it's because the parachute teams have underperformed and Coventry (no disrespect to them) have managed to walk it. Second won't require a 90+ points total this season as was the case in our last promotion season, but people seem to forget that it's not normal for teams to finish third with 90+ points, it's usually low to mid 80s.
My own take on the league this year is that there's fewer excellent sides at the top but the quality in the middle and bottom is arguably stronger than usual. Decent money was spent in this league over the summer and most sides have good players and are well coached. Very few easy games for anyone this year. |
Except, somewhat hilariously, for Town at Carrot Rud, arf!
COYFB |  |
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| Championship on 12:40 - Apr 13 with 1516 views | BouncebackIpswich |
| Championship on 12:03 - Apr 13 by Herbivore |
I think it's because the parachute teams have underperformed and Coventry (no disrespect to them) have managed to walk it. Second won't require a 90+ points total this season as was the case in our last promotion season, but people seem to forget that it's not normal for teams to finish third with 90+ points, it's usually low to mid 80s.
My own take on the league this year is that there's fewer excellent sides at the top but the quality in the middle and bottom is arguably stronger than usual. Decent money was spent in this league over the summer and most sides have good players and are well coached. Very few easy games for anyone this year. |
I think that's more or less right. And the fact the teams in mid table and lower mid are stronger is in turn making the sides at the top look weaker
However I will caveat I'm glad we are competing with Cov, Boro and Millwall rather than Leeds, Burnley and Sheff Utd from last year which would probably have led to a 4th place finish |  |
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| Championship on 12:50 - Apr 13 with 1434 views | Bellevue_Blue |
I think it's two-fold ...
- All stats are on the low side this year. In previous years the auto teams scored more, conceded less and obviously amassed more points. In both of the last two seasons 95 points would have seen you finish third. This season that will comfortably get you the title.
- There were only 4 parachute payment teams and every single one has probably underperformed. | | | |
| Championship on 12:54 - Apr 13 with 1401 views | Illinoisblue |
| Championship on 12:03 - Apr 13 by Herbivore |
I think it's because the parachute teams have underperformed and Coventry (no disrespect to them) have managed to walk it. Second won't require a 90+ points total this season as was the case in our last promotion season, but people seem to forget that it's not normal for teams to finish third with 90+ points, it's usually low to mid 80s.
My own take on the league this year is that there's fewer excellent sides at the top but the quality in the middle and bottom is arguably stronger than usual. Decent money was spent in this league over the summer and most sides have good players and are well coached. Very few easy games for anyone this year. |
The middle and bottom sides are all competent and capable of causing problems. Even all the way done to Sheff Weds; hopelessly adrift but they’re not getting pumped 5-0 every week. It’s a tough slog of a league. The clubs with deep squads and very good managers should rise to the top. But it’s not easy. |  |
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| Championship on 13:12 - Apr 13 with 1294 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Championship on 12:12 - Apr 13 by SomethingBlue |
Not that many sides capable of scintillating football, perhaps, but every team is really well set up, prepared and coached – to higher levels than ever. Tends to be overlooked in the rush to dismiss things as poor or shocking. |
Yep I couldn’t agree more, there’s a lot more focus on the out of possession shape and a lot less space to exploit as a result. Some of the football can become slow and dull as a result, but there’s still some decent players in this league. It’s just that more football is played in front of two blocks of 4/5. |  |
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| Championship on 14:02 - Apr 13 with 1126 views | Sparky85 |
| Championship on 12:19 - Apr 13 by SE1blue |
It’s an incredibly competitive league.
I think if you were to ask fans of Birmingham, Wrexham, Bristol City etc, who are increasingly likely to miss out on the playoffs and arguably could’ve expected more at the start of this season , then it’s still a difficult league. Even Southampton took an age to properly find their feet.
You’ve got so many regular faces like QPR, Watford, Swansea, Derby etc. who can all perform on one day and not the next. Such a mixed bag in this league. |
Agree with this.
If you look at the bottom of the table, ignoring Sheff W the points target to stay up looks like it is going to be higher. Also, Hull already have the points total that secured a playoff place last year.
I would say its an incredibly competitive year, not a lower standard | | | |
| "Very few easy games for anyone this year" on 14:09 - Apr 13 with 1092 views | Herbivore |
| "Very few easy games for anyone this year" on 12:25 - Apr 13 by Dyland |
Except, somewhat hilariously, for Town at Carrot Rud, arf!
COYFB |
Indeed. We've had 38 really tough battles this year and then the two derby games. | |
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| Championship on 19:31 - Apr 13 with 858 views | armchaircritic59 |
My answer would be the " quality " of the football, or lack of it. No question in my mind it's substandard, and if anyone doubts it, just wait till next season to find out. We do not want to be there. |  | | |
| Championship on 19:37 - Apr 13 with 830 views | waveneyblue |
| Championship on 19:31 - Apr 13 by armchaircritic59 |
My answer would be the " quality " of the football, or lack of it. No question in my mind it's substandard, and if anyone doubts it, just wait till next season to find out. We do not want to be there. |
Might as well throw the next 6 games then.
No point is there.
Ps ... the "quality" of the football in the Premier League has been pretty dire this season too | | | |
| Championship on 19:47 - Apr 13 with 802 views | BlueandTruesince82 |
| Championship on 12:03 - Apr 13 by Herbivore |
I think it's because the parachute teams have underperformed and Coventry (no disrespect to them) have managed to walk it. Second won't require a 90+ points total this season as was the case in our last promotion season, but people seem to forget that it's not normal for teams to finish third with 90+ points, it's usually low to mid 80s.
My own take on the league this year is that there's fewer excellent sides at the top but the quality in the middle and bottom is arguably stronger than usual. Decent money was spent in this league over the summer and most sides have good players and are well coached. Very few easy games for anyone this year. |
One could argue that not needing 90 means its a tougher league, means more teams taking more points of each other. A more even league |  |
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| Championship on 00:46 - Apr 14 with 520 views | armchaircritic59 |
| Championship on 19:37 - Apr 13 by waveneyblue |
Might as well throw the next 6 games then.
No point is there.
Ps ... the "quality" of the football in the Premier League has been pretty dire this season too |
Yep from what I've seen I tend to agree about the PL. It must be if Arsenal are still top, for now at least. No I'm not a closet Man City fan, though I far prefer watching them. Assuming we do the required business and also recruit better this time round, gives us a bit more hope, as does Sunderlands efforts and even maybe Leeds too. | | | |
| Championship on 09:07 - Apr 14 with 287 views | OldFart71 |
I think there are a lot of pretty ordinary teams in the Championship. Most have one or two players who are far better than the teams they play for.
We got a pretty ropey start, it took a long time for the players to gel. Quite a few haven't reached the heights expected of them considering their pedigree. Two previous golden boot winners in Szmodics and Akpom. McAteer only showing something in recent games.
Azon who I love as a character, but never previously a prolific goalscorer and has found it difficult to be consistent as far as that is concerned.
Egeli who is proving to be a bit of an enigma, although I wouldn't say he will never be the player we hoped for as he has plenty of time.
Saints got an even worse start than us and Leicester have had to contend with poor form and points deducted.
Boro who look a decent side seems to be shooting themselves in the foot and maybe it was expected that Millwall and Wrexham would fall away although both have done well but neither would be ready for the Premier League in that they would need much more building of their teams than we would.
Then we get to the rest who appear to be scrapping amongst themselves to either get mid table or save themselves fro demotion. | | | |
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