How many points from the next five matches?

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 2:17 pm

This is based on the assumption that we beat Lincoln with the Liverpool game being postponed.

Our most testing period of the season.

I think we'll get 3 points which would take us to 32 after 29 games which would still be OK.

Chelsea Home
Hull away
Swansea away
Sunderland away
Spurs home

dpinsussex · Post by **dpinsussex** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 2:29 pm

Somewhere between 3 &9

Longside4evr · Post by **Longside4evr** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 2:33 pm

If we can pull the Houdini off against Chelsea then we could go and take the full 15
But Chelsea is the only one that matters at the moment to me what will be will be UTC

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 2:34 pm

Chelsea 0
Hull 0
Swansea 0
Sunderland 1
Spurs 1

But I am rubbish at predictions.

I'd snap you hands off at 3 away draws, it's arguably better than winning 1 and losing the other 2.

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 2:35 pm

Lose against Chelsea, beat Hull, Swansea and Sunderland and draw against Spurs.

So 10.

SalouClaret · Post by **SalouClaret** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 2:48 pm

Chelsea - 0
Hull - 1
Swansea - 3
Sunderland - 3
Spurs - 1

8 points

bfcmik · Post by **bfcmik** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 2:48 pm

The only question about league points that really matters is how many points we will take in the next 14 matches. The Premier League table after those 14 matches is the one the counts. As SD has said, at the end of the season it doesn't matter where, when or from whom you took the points it is simply how many you have in total that people look at.

jurek · Post by **jurek** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 2:50 pm

Taking into account we'll be 2 or three key players out for
many of these matches I'd be happy if we manage to get 3 points from the next 5 games.
Any more would be great and put us in a very good position to stay up.

We need to avoid defeats in three of the away games against
Hull, Swansea and Sunderland but we have to be realistic as all of those will
have targeted the game against as a probable, if not must win and given current form will
believe they can beat us.

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 2:52 pm

A point in each of those away games could become far more valuable than 6 at home

BleedingClaret · Post by **BleedingClaret** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 2:54 pm

Chelsea - 0
Hull - 1
Swansea - 1
Sunderland - 3
Spurs - 1

6 - I'll take that
9 games left 35 points
5 from safety

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 3:12 pm

3 Maximum

box_of_frogs · Post by **box_of_frogs** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 3:31 pm

I'd happily take 5 points. From the away matches....! As has already been said, they're the key to staying up.

summitclaret · Post by **summitclaret** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 3:34 pm

15 is utterly delusional.

I take 5 draws now. Even 3 points as long it is all of the away games with narrow defeats in the 2 home games.

box_of_frogs · Post by **box_of_frogs** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 4:01 pm

summitclaret wrote:15 is utterly delusional.

True, but it'd be nice tho!

Caernarfon_Claret · Post by **Caernarfon_Claret** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 4:01 pm

Somewhere between 0 and 9 points. We're capable of winning all of them, but likely to get a win and maybe a couple of draws.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 4:08 pm

11 points for me.

dibraidio · Post by **dibraidio** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 4:09 pm

The defining period of our season.

I'd be happy with two points if I'm honest.

Hull will be expecting to beat us which could be interesting, they'll no doubt go into that game as favourites which must be a rarity for them.

Even if we're missing Hendrick and Defour we should be able to field a very competitive team with Barton, Westwood and Brady playing a part. How important could those January additions turn out to be?

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 4:10 pm

Avoiding defeat in those key away games would be the bonus.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 4:18 pm

dibraidio wrote:The defining period of our season.

I'd be happy with two points if I'm honest.

Hull will be expecting to beat us which could be interesting, they'll no doubt go into that game as favourites which must be a rarity for them.

Even if we're missing Hendrick and Defour we should be able to field a very competitive team with Barton, Westwood and Brady playing a part. How important could those January additions turn out to be?

When is Barton likely to have his hearing with the FA?

Giftonsnoidea · Post by **Giftonsnoidea** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 4:18 pm

dibraidio wrote:The defining period of our season.

I'd be happy with two points if I'm honest.

Hull will be expecting to beat us which could be interesting, they'll no doubt go into that game as favourites which must be a rarity for them.

Even if we're missing Hendrick and Defour we should be able to field a very competitive team with Barton, Westwood and Brady playing a part. How important could those January additions turn out to be?

Those two new signings could prove to be absolutely vital given our midfield dilemma at the moment!

andyh · Post by **andyh** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 4:21 pm

BleedingClaret wrote:Chelsea - 0
Hull - 1
Swansea - 1
Sunderland - 3
Spurs - 1

6 - I'll take that
9 games left 35 points
5 from safety

BC you matched my guesses and my sentiments.

nonayclaret · Post by **nonayclaret** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 4:22 pm

seven points

biggles · Post by **biggles** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 4:24 pm

i'd be happy with 3 from the away games. denying our rivals victory has some value, too. i wonder if we'll 'rest' a couple of players for the chelski game. probably not, but it could help. seems hull, swansea and sunderland might be on the up so those games are far from easy.

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 4:39 pm

The 2 home games are possibly write offs, but hard to tell..
The away games are probably the more important considering who they're against.

Chelsea Home - 0
Hull away - 3
Swansea away - 3
Sunderland away - 1
Spurs home- 1

Grimsby Claret · Post by **Grimsby Claret** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 4:40 pm

Chelsea 0
Hull 3
Swansea 1
Sunderland 1
Spurs 1
=6 points certainly both realistic and possible. I would be over the moon with 6 points.

jlup1980 · Post by **jlup1980** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 4:45 pm

Four points for me. W1, D1, L3. Wouldn't be a bad return really.

ksrclaret · Post by **ksrclaret** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 4:45 pm

6 points - two wins and three defeats.

CombatClaret · Post by **CombatClaret** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 4:52 pm

4 - Win & a draw.

Hope I'm proven wrong.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 4:54 pm

that way I view anything as a bonus

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 4:55 pm

on a serious note, and I'm all for being confident, Hull and Swansea have been superb in recent weeks, they will be every bit as tough as the Chelsea game

Blackrod · Post by **Blackrod** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 5:13 pm

2 points. We have to get something in the away games but our track record doesn't suggest we will.

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 5:55 pm

Chelsea 0
Hull 0
Swansea 0
Sunderland 1
Spurs 0

Rather a pessimistic set of predictions, considering our home form. I just can't see us getting anything against Chelsea or Spurs.

The away games have landed when all three are improving (particularly Hull and Swansea) they are fighting for their lives and our away form is dire (or perhaps more accurately, our away points tally).

I too have a terrible prediction record so I royally hope that this post is rammed down my throats in a few weeks time.

Another five games down and 30 points and it would start to look a tad concerning.

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 6:06 pm

Chelsea 0
Hull 0
Swansea 1
Sunderland 1
Spurs 1

We'll be reyt!

Claretrew · Post by **Claretrew** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 6:17 pm

I think 4 points from the three always a win draw and defeat but not sure which can't see us getting anything against Chelsea or Tottenham but would love us too.

CnBtruntru · Post by **CnBtruntru** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 6:26 pm

Chelsea 1
Hull 1
Swansea 1
Sunderland 3
Spurs 3

I think we weren't too bad at Spurs 2-1 defeat so back to our place we can turn them over, Hull and Swansea both Draws for me Sunderland first Away 3 pointer ( nail in their coffin, sorry Rejected

) definitely think we can get a draw against the leaders just to cause them a wobble. 8 points for me

bartons baggage · Post by **bartons baggage** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 6:33 pm

ClaretTony wrote:Avoiding defeat in those key away games would be the bonus.

That's exactly whats required.
I'm confident we can get a couple of wins out of that group of games.

bfc1984 · Post by **bfc1984** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 6:35 pm

These things are so silly,I love it how people think they can predict each game.There won't be anyone gets each 5 all right.7-8 points be superb,but don't forget we have played in my opinion our best home and away performance of the season last two games.We look more confident than ever.For people to predict targets of 1-3 points is ridiculous,but I stand to be corrected.If we get less than 3 points in these next 5 games,I will personally donate £50 to the youth foundation.

bartons baggage · Post by **bartons baggage** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 6:49 pm

bfc1984 wrote:These things are so silly,I love it how people think they can predict each game.There won't be anyone gets each 5 all right.7-8 points be superb,but don't forget we have played in my opinion our best home and away performance of the season last two games.We look more confident than ever.For people to predict targets of 1-3 points is ridiculous,but I stand to be corrected.If we get less than 3 points in these next 5 games,I will personally donate £50 to the youth foundation.

It's only a bit of fun,donate £50 a point if you want to make a real statement.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 6:55 pm

I'd actually settle for a win against Chelsea & Spurs. That would mean the so-called must not lose games would no longer be relevant as we'd almost have enough points on the board regardless.

Highly unlikely though!

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 7:03 pm

I'd predict 3 points, but that's being quite optimistic. Our away record doesn't suggest we'll get anything/much from the 3 away games and the 2 home games are as tough as they get. I'd take a draw against Hull, Swansea and Sunderland though. Avoiding defeat is important.

CnBtruntru · Post by **CnBtruntru** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 7:11 pm

If we drew the 3 against Hull, Swansea and Sunderland they will have made no ground on us which is important but any win in them 3 would be a kick in the goolies for whichever one it is, it would seriously damage their confidence and I believe it will be Sunderland as we already have the two wins and a draw against them.

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 7:11 pm

Anyway in the highly unlikely event that we do go down we would win next year's championship by an even bigger margin than we did last year.

We are the reigning Champions of our previous division, we are almost unbeatable at home, we have just smashed our transfer record to pieces.

We will NOT get beaten in any of our next three away games.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 7:14 pm

We'll get 5pts.
7 from the remainder.

And that'll more than do us.
Build from there.

evensteadiereddie · Post by **evensteadiereddie** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 7:18 pm

I'm thinking 5 points which would do.

Reecey1987 · Post by **Reecey1987** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 7:19 pm

Diesel wrote:Anyway in the highly unlikely event that we do go down we would win next year's championship by an even bigger margin than we did last year.

We are the reigning Champions of our previous division, we are almost unbeatable at home, we have just smashed our transfer record to pieces.

We will NOT get beaten in any of our next three away games.

Thats a very bold statement considering we have only picked up a single point on our travels

scouseclaret · Post by **scouseclaret** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 7:21 pm

I'm usually glass half empty when it comes to all things Burnley but after the last season half I really can't understand the pessimism. I see no reason why we can't pick up at least a couple of wins against teams in the bottom 5 - and when was the last time Spurs won at the Turf???

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 7:25 pm

^^^^
That's the spirit.

Noblelight · Post by **Noblelight** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 8:00 pm

What about Liverpool away, haven't we got them between Swansea and Sunderland? I know if we get through in the cup that game would be postponed.
UTC
Sorry Spijed, just read your OP again and you said about the FA cup

MT03ALG · Post by **MT03ALG** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 10:19 pm

11 points from the next 5 games which would put us safe on 40 points - onwards and upwards into the top 10 and the F.A. Cup semi-final !

grapidianclaret · Post by **grapidianclaret** » Tue Feb 07, 2017 12:25 am

8 points. We have a legitimate winger/ play maker who will add to our arsenal. Teams will not be able to predict how to beat us quite so easily. And pressure will be on Swansea hull and Sunderland