That positivity vibe?

[burnley007]

There have been a few occasions over the last few weeks where that positivity vibe has started to to take over after some reasonable results/performances. I start looking at the table, doing the calculations, looking at each team's remaining fixtures...

BUT...

If we beat Sheff Utd on Saturday, will that positivity return? Surely it's all too late now?

[blatherwickstattoos]

Need a miracle to stay up but I can’t see us getting a win at Sheffield

[ŽižkovClaret]

Sadly its somewhat akin to feeling stable in calm water, at the end of a plank walk

[Poulton-le-Claret]

We simply cannot lose on Saturday. A win won't make me believe that we are staying up, but to just not be the worst team in the PL will be better than nothing.

A nice low bar for us

[ElectroClaret]

We're positively down.

[Rowls]

I'd be surprised if we manage to stay in the fight before the penultimate game.

Going to the game vs Sheffield United is all about enjoying the day out for me. I'll be making the most of the pre-match element of the day and have no expectations for after the game, let alone beyond that.

[Quickenthetempo]

Finishing bottom doesn't bare thinking about.

But we haven't got a good record at Brammal Lane.

Just get the win.

[FCBurnley]

Don’t see us winning at Sheff U. They will be too physical for us

[burnley007]

We are much better than Sheff U, but will we show it on the day?

When the chips are down, this team have shown that they have no bottle. Unfortunately.

[Goliath]

If we can win 2 in a row then il have hope. Somehow it's still just about doable but very unlikely.
Om actually less hopeful of catching Luton than Forest. In the dream scenario it's not that difficult to see us being 2 points behind Forest going into the final game and then beating them.

Luton is more difficult because we don't play them.

[morninbob]

It's
Luton v Brentford
Everton v forest

Even if we win it might not matter.

[CoolClaret]

If we miraculously win 3 of our remaining games (one of which against Forest) then there's a chance.

[Vegas Claret]

absolutely ZERO to gain from being negative

[Stalbansclaret]

I really hope we can win “El Crapico” on Saturday…. Will introduce a new level of despondency if we lose to Sheff U and Wilder , especially if they go on to overtake us and leave us rock bottom.

[Goliath]

If we miraculously win 3 of our remaining games (one of which against Forest) then there's a chance.

When put like this it doesn't sound as implausible. Sheffield utd and one other, then Forest on the last day. Not sure if that'd be enough though

[warksclaret]

Forgetting VAR,points deductions for other teams and a number of wrong refereeing decisions, theres no reason why we could not have beaten WHU at least once, Luton at home, Palace at home, Wolves at home,Brighton at home,Forest away, and taken a point at Wolves,Everton. Thats 16 points extra as a realistically minimum.

Poor management, costly errors, missing the type of absolute sitters which PL teams are expected to take, 7 red cards,inconceivable freezing out of players, and late and poor substitution s might have well increased those extra 16 points. It was all do-able but we blew it, and a lot of it is not rocket-science for a well run and coached PL club to get right

[Goliath]

Forgetting VAR,points deductions for other teams and a number of wrong refereeing decisions, theres no reason why we could not have beaten WHU at least once, Luton at home, Palace at home, Wolves at home,Brighton at home,Forest away, and taken a point at Wolves,Everton. Thats 16 points extra as a realistically minimum.

Poor management, costly errors, missing the type of absolute sitters which PL teams are expected to take, 7 red cards,inconceivable freezing out of players, and late and poor substitution s might have well increased those extra 16 points. It was all do-able but we blew it, and a lot of it is not rocket-science for a well run and coached PL club to get right

This is very true unfortunately and makes you wonder what a change of management would have done earlier in the season.
I'm happy with VK but it's hard to argue that a change wouldnt have seen us on a lot more points

[CnBtruntru]

4 wins , Forest lose 4 and draw 1, Luton same and we will stay up comfortably

[bobinho]

I’m sure there will be a few who are clinging on, but it really is far enough down the line for everyone to be realistic and accept it’s done.

We’ve been shocking for most of the season, the high points being we have very occasionally been slightly less shocking than usual. Thats relegation.

[TheOriginalLongsider]

We are just not showing anything that makes me think we will win several games. I think I may look forward to the new season in the Championship more than the Prem if we stayed up.

[burnley007]

Surely our luck has to improve, at least just 1 lucky win would be nice.

[Woodleyclaret]

I would take an unlucky win.Unfortunately I can't attend any more games due to family commitments but I am positive we will get more wins.Our injuries have been horrendous and some of our tactics and substitutions bizarre but we have the talent to succeed.. UTC

[mickleoverclaret]

There's positivity and there's delusion. Sheffield United are a poor side, our performances by and large have been better in the last few weeks, and it's a winnable game. But this team and manager are simply not capable of keeping us in the league, especially in this position.

[burnley007]

The most frustrating part for me is that if we stayed up, I could really see us pushing on next season.

Relegation is a big step backwards, but the team can still evolve.

Most players are still learning the VK style, hopefully a bit of consistency over the next 18 months will help.

[BleedingClaret]

absolutely ZERO to gain from being negative

As the Will Young lyrics go…

But if I lose the highs at least I’m spared the lows

[jlup1980]

It's a funny fixture is Sheff Utd. History tells us it tends to be a home win either way.

You have to go back to the Coyle season of 2008 for our last victory at Bramall Lane. Before that you're going back to 1973, so to say it's a rarity is an understatement.

I think we have more than enough quality to win on Saturday though. If we put in the same type of performance we did recently vs Brighton, Brentford, Wolves, Chelsea we'll have too much. However, if we turn up like we did at Goodison the other week it'll be a long afternoon. Not that it'll have any bearing on the season either way!

[Belial]

SU will do what Everton did to us by allowing us to pass it around a lot without getting anywhere whilst pressing high up and humping long ball/set pieces in. It depends on whether we've learnt anything from that game as to whether we get anything

[Billyblah]

No positive vibe from me unfortunately.
Far too many 'must win' games this season where we have snatched defeat from the jaws of one or three points
Let's hope Vinnie can recreate next season, what he achieved previously....or he'll be out by Christmas....and any longer term aspiration of him managing City will be in tatters.

[morninbob]

SU will do what Everton did to us by allowing us to pass it around a lot without getting anywhere whilst pressing high up and humping long ball/set pieces in. It depends on whether we've learnt anything from that game as to whether we get anything

We defended well against Everton, as we have done recently at set pieces.

[morninbob]

Jack Robinson is out so no long throws to defend is a bonus.

[Stalbansclaret]

Jack Robinson is out so no long throws to defend is a bonus.

And no injuries from his shocking tackles either.

[Tackler49]

I think that Sander Berge will need earplugs for todays match the Sheffield Utd will be on his back the whole match, hope he will be able to rise above it for our sake