Looking at the situation in a different way...

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  1. Tek

    Tekkytyke Well-Known Member

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    ...assuming, between now and the end of the season, we dont lose more games than the three teams above us, we likely only need to win 2 more matches than any one of them to survive in the same period. 6 points is nothing like an insurmountable gap if, as is happening a team's form improves, when at the bottom when teams around them tend to lose/draw more than they win.
    It is different when fighting to get into the playoff as a 6 point gap is harder to close given teams are at the top because they are winning far more often (WBA apart!!)

    COYR!
     
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    After 12 games Charlton had 21 points and were 7th in the table.

    In their following 16 league games they have acquired 8 points (1 win 5 draws 10 defeats) and are losing players left right and centre.
     
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    Those are the 3 massive games charlton and luton away and wigan at home. We need 9 points from those games or a minimum of 7. Stoke away would be nice to win but i think they will start to pull away from bottom soon. Its between us currently in the bottom 3 Charlton and huddersfield. Those games against them teams will determine the season. If we give them 3 points its going to be very tough to stay up.
     
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    You’re spot on with your assessment. However, our problem all season has been terrible performances in games against teams at the bottom. That can’t continue or we’re done for.
    Charlton away a week on Saturday is looking a massive game for us.
     
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    I wouldn't rule out Birmingham, especially if they're looking at another points deduction.
     
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    In fairness, we played Luton, Charlton, Wigan and Stoke before Struber arrived and put some fire in their bellies. I don't think we'll be as hopeless as earlier in the season against these teams. We better bloody not be anyway.
     
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    Charlton we threw the victory away at the death, Luton and Stoke we hung ourselves, 2 darn after 4 mins and Collins gifting stoke an easy lead, Wigan away a point at the time was most welcomed. Fire has been in their bellies all season, the defence has made some mighty **** ups throughout the season and still do, but not as many recently has time is seeing them gel more.
     
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