I'm a Palace fan, and as much as I hate to admit it, I think automatic promotion is just beyond our reach now. But having said that when we were promoted 2 years ago reaching the playoffs was even less likely at this stage. But barring another Dowie miracle I think the only route back is another trip to Cardiff.
When it comes to the playoffs, its rarely the 3rd placed team who go up. And quite often, like with us in 2004 and West Ham last year, its a team who scrape into the playoffs with a good finish to the season who have the momentum to win the extra 3 matches to take them up.
I was just wondering what the opinions are of other fans of clubs in the mix. Who would you rather not face in the semis? and who do you think might make that late run for 6th place?
My personal opinion is that we will finish fourth and play Watford who finish 5th in the semis. I think the crucial game for the 6th spot is Wolves v Preston, but I think Preston will make their lead tell even though they have the much tougher run in.
Palace will beat Watford again and I think Preston have the fight to overcome Leeds. This will mean Palace and Preston's 5th meeting of the year will be in Cardiff, and hopefully Palace come through.
But thats just my guess.
What do you reckon?
When it comes to the playoffs, its rarely the 3rd placed team who go up. And quite often, like with us in 2004 and West Ham last year, its a team who scrape into the playoffs with a good finish to the season who have the momentum to win the extra 3 matches to take them up.
I was just wondering what the opinions are of other fans of clubs in the mix. Who would you rather not face in the semis? and who do you think might make that late run for 6th place?
My personal opinion is that we will finish fourth and play Watford who finish 5th in the semis. I think the crucial game for the 6th spot is Wolves v Preston, but I think Preston will make their lead tell even though they have the much tougher run in.
Palace will beat Watford again and I think Preston have the fight to overcome Leeds. This will mean Palace and Preston's 5th meeting of the year will be in Cardiff, and hopefully Palace come through.
But thats just my guess.
What do you reckon?
