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Race for the Europa League!

Victor90 said:
Tbf, it's impressive how close we are to 6th place after reading the first post of the thread. 

I would never have predicted we would be closing in on the 6th come the end of the season considering we've been lying around 10th all season. 

We finish 6th and it's definitely an improvement, but f**k me do we need to sort out the defensive problems. How has it still not been addressed, every single time the back post, people not tracking their man. Where is the discipline and organisation in this team??? God I dread what it will be like when Thiago goes. 
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It has been a while since T.Silva was at his best. 

 
 Updated after Uniteds loss today:

5th. Tottenham Hotspur 36 Games 63 points

6th. Newcaste United 36 Games 57 points

7th. Chelsea 36 Games 57 points

8th. Man United 36 Games 54 points

Tottenham League Fixtures:

Man City Home

Sheff United Away

Man United League Fixtures:

Newcastle Home

Brighton Away

Newcastle League Fixtures:

Man United Away

Brentford Away

Chelsea League Fixtures:

Brighton Away

Bournemouth Home

 
JM7 said:
No chance we catch Spurs now, even with a City defeat. 
 

Next round  of fixtures will be the decider i think. We’ve got Brighton away who have hit some form and it’s their last home game which always lifts a team. We’re going to need United to do us a favour. I suppose Brentford away could be tricky for Newcastle. Personally I think we’ll draw or lose to Brighton. 
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I just can't get on board with this negativity. 

Way I see it is these last two games will really show what the lads are made of. We need James back (at least in part) and Palmer to play every minute, but we go out there and win both games and that's all we can do, worst case it's 7th, but 5th or 6th are both very possible.

 
Jackbuchanan said:
I just can't get on board with this negativity. 

Way I see it is these last two games will really show what the lads are made of. We need James back (at least in part) and Palmer to play every minute, but we go out there and win both games and that's all we can do, worst case it's 7th, but 5th or 6th are both very possible.
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I mean 5th relies on Tottenham losing both games. That just won't happen. No chance they lose to Sheffield United. 

Win both of our games and I think we finish 6th. 

 
POCH OUT said:
Will we be able to take part in any euro competition though? we are in breach of THEIR rules, earlier in the season there was an article that said we might have to do what AC MILAN had to do in 2019/20

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48801681
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Are we in breach of UEFa regulations ?  Lots making that assumption but it’s far more complex than just looking at accounts.

The penalty for exceeding squad cost ratios is a fine based on the ultimate prize  money achieved but very much in accord with an agreed and stated % which is documented in the 2023 version of UEFa licensing regulations which are a mile away from those in place in 2019/20.

Yes there would almost certainly be some sort of additional sporting sanction which could range from say squad size limits to yes being banned but when reaching a decision on those additional sanctions it is stipulated that concessions can be made when matters such as RAs sanctions could not be avoided and are treated as a force of nature.

Even then clubs can apply to three year accounting cycles to be excluded.

So back to my point the rules are massively different and even the fact that they aren’t primarily looking at just the accounts but now look at debt, overdue payables is a major step forward. Also it’s worth mentioning that squad costs in terms of wages won’t match the numbers in the accounts nor will agents fees be added on as I believe Chelsea account for these numbers in the overall amortisation numbers.

 
If there is one thing you can absolutely guarantee the owners will be league leaders in its knowing, manipulating and using the financial rules and numbers. They know a lot more about football in general than they did two years ago but are still beginners, but at finance and accounting they are the real deal.

 
bisright1 said:
I mean 5th relies on Tottenham losing both games. That just won't happen. No chance they lose to Sheffield United. 
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Given this is Spurs we are talking about, I'm quite tempted by the home win at 13/2 odds with Skybet LOL

 
bisright1 said:
I mean 5th relies on Tottenham losing both games. That just won't happen. No chance they lose to Sheffield United. 

Win both of our games and I think we finish 6th. 
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Spurs current form over  the last 6 games is just 3 points better than Sheffield Utd. Of course Spurs should win but their manager is  losing the plot and as we know anything can happen in football

 
terraloon said:
Spurs current form over  the last 6 games is just 3 points better than Sheffield Utd. Of course Spurs should win but their manager is  losing the plot and as we know anything can happen in football
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I agree, this Ange meltdown has thrown this one into doubt. It depends on how they react. They could go out and finish strong to send a message or they could all down tools and completely throw it. 

That said, the above is reliant on us winning both of our last games, which I can see a draw in there to be honest.

 
Niall1905 said:
I agree, this Ange meltdown has thrown this one into doubt. It depends on how they react. They could go out and finish strong to send a message or they could all down tools and completely throw it. 

That said, the above is reliant on us winning both of our last games, which I can see a draw in there to be honest.
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I can definitely see us losing both tbh. But I think we're on such a high right now I think that will be the edge against two teams with nothing to play for. 

 
5th. Tottenham Hotspur 37 Games 63 points

6th. Chelsea 37 Games 60 points

7th. Newcaste United 37 Games 57 points

8th. Man United 37 Games 57 points

Tottenham League Fixture:

Sheff United Away

Man United League Fixture:

Brighton Away

Newcastle League Fixture:

Brentford Away

Chelsea League Fixture:

Bournemouth Home

 
El regreso said:
The if he gets 5th how the hell would he have pulled that off.
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Even 6th surprised me. I mentioned ages ago that getting 6th would require a level of consistency we haven’t seen all season and he’s delivered. 
 

It also shouldn’t have fans lower their standards given with the right coaching this is a very good team. 

 
So many talking like with have Europa League in the bag. 

For one we need to not lose to Bournemouth at home, and we have lost to them a few times at the Bridge, and for another if United fulfill ETH promise and win the cup 6th place gers Conference league.

 
axman2526 said:
So many talking like with have Europa League in the bag. 

For one we need to not lose to Bournemouth at home, and we have lost to them a few times at the Bridge, and for another if United fulfill ETH promise and win the cup 6th place gers Conference league.
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I'm not one to count my chickens but ETH hasn't shown promise and the majority of Utd fans want him out. 73% on Red Cafe. It would be a major upset for Utd to win the cup. I just can't see it.

 
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