Good weekend for us. No matter what happens tonight, we are out of the relegation zone, because of City's punishment. Hopefully gives us some confidence.
Overall, there are definitely two worse teams than us, and I suspect, quite a few more than that once we start getting a bit of luck.
Next 6 weeks seem very important though - we have a tough December, with home games against good teams and aways where we don't often get much/anything.
Think we need to focus on staying out of bottom 3 as we don't know the punishment yet and there will be appeals etc.
Can't assume it will be City +2 yet, though I agree there's every chance.
Not sure what result we want tonight. I would assume Coventry are more likely to go down than Spurs, but Spurs are a basketcase so who knows.
We need Spurs to put 6 or 7 past Coventry, and destroy every last bit of confidence they may have, Coventry winning would be a disaster for us.
There are no guarantees that City will be relegated. We just need to focus on Coventry and make sure we come away with all three points on Saturday.
Quote from: Whitestone on October 19, 2026, 09:29:56 AMThere are no guarantees that City will be relegated. We just need to focus on Coventry and make sure we come away with all three points on Saturday.
Yes, we still have to play in this 19 team league, but it's nailed on they'll go down.
They'll try and "win" the league to rub noses in it, but it's already destroying confidence in the competition, and a fudge that keeps them in it would be really really bad for the entire thing. Could you imagine getting relegated and them not? Could you imagine coming second (or third) in the league thanks to points they took off you?
The big problem right now is they won't announce a provisional punishment. The longer it takes to do that the worse it all is.
Quote from: wback100 on October 19, 2026, 10:03:09 AMQuote from: Whitestone on October 19, 2026, 09:29:56 AMThere are no guarantees that City will be relegated. We just need to focus on Coventry and make sure we come away with all three points on Saturday.
Yes, we still have to play in this 19 team league, but it's nailed on they'll go down.
They'll try and "win" the league to rub noses in it, but it's already destroying confidence in the competition, and a fudge that keeps them in it would be really really bad for the entire thing. Could you imagine getting relegated and them not? Could you imagine coming second (or third) in the league thanks to points they took off you?
The big problem right now is they won't announce a provisional punishment. The longer it takes to do that the worse it all is.
I admire your confidence that they'll be relegated but it's dangerous making assumptions, particularly when the Premier League are involved in any decision making.
I think the league will start to take shape over the next month or two, so then we can start really assessing how we did.
I think we should have gone something from Chelsea, Palace, Sunderland and Ipswich which is quite the kick in the teeth - but then we did get points against United/Liverpool that maybe some people see as 0 point fixtures.
Get a good win against Coventry and you have City Villa Bournemouth Newcastle next - 2-3 wins from that run of games and everything feels different.
Quote from: wback100 on October 19, 2026, 10:03:09 AMQuote from: Whitestone on October 19, 2026, 09:29:56 AMThere are no guarantees that City will be relegated. We just need to focus on Coventry and make sure we come away with all three points on Saturday.
Yes, we still have to play in this 19 team league, but it's nailed on they'll go down.
They'll try and "win" the league to rub noses in it, but it's already destroying confidence in the competition, and a fudge that keeps them in it would be really really bad for the entire thing. Could you imagine getting relegated and them not? Could you imagine coming second (or third) in the league thanks to points they took off you?
The big problem right now is they won't announce a provisional punishment. The longer it takes to do that the worse it all is.
In what way is it nailed down that they will go down...
Quote from: Bocanegra on October 19, 2026, 10:51:16 AMIn what way is it nailed down that they will go down...
We just can't have a situation where a team cheats to the tune of a billion pounds and continues as is. No punishment, a deferred punishment or one that keeps them in the league (e.g. drops them 10 spots) is a total joke, and I don't think the clubs that stuck to the rules will go for it. I know there's an expectation that the PL are weak, and can't afford to lose City etc, but I think they have no option but to bite the bullet and go super hard.
The easiest thing is for them to go with a single massive points deduction and a transfer embargo and leave it there.
Coventry destroyed Newcastle ... who then got edged out by Villa ...
Crazy league this season.
Hope Spuds draw tonight ...
Coventry look nippy going forward...
Hopefully our possession game will nullify their attack.
Should be a good game Saturday.
COYW
Quote from: wback100 on October 19, 2026, 11:15:14 AMQuote from: Bocanegra on October 19, 2026, 10:51:16 AMIn what way is it nailed down that they will go down...
We just can't have a situation where a team cheats to the tune of a billion pounds and continues as is. No punishment, a deferred punishment or one that keeps them in the league (e.g. drops them 10 spots) is a total joke, and I don't think the clubs that stuck to the rules will go for it. I know there's an expectation that the PL are weak, and can't afford to lose City etc, but I think they have no option but to bite the bullet and go super hard.
The easiest thing is for them to go with a single massive points deduction and a transfer embargo and leave it there.
An appeal against the verdict is underway - no idea how long that'll take. If that's unsuccessful, they can still appeal the sanction itself, once confirmed. Then I understand there's even a slim chance of a further appeal to arbitration. Absolutely no way anyone can say with any confidence they'll be relegated this season. This time last year, there was the same expectation they'd go down, which obviously didn't materialise.
Quote from: wback100 on October 19, 2026, 11:15:14 AMQuote from: Bocanegra on October 19, 2026, 10:51:16 AMIn what way is it nailed down that they will go down...
We just can't have a situation where a team cheats to the tune of a billion pounds and continues as is. No punishment, a deferred punishment or one that keeps them in the league (e.g. drops them 10 spots) is a total joke, and I don't think the clubs that stuck to the rules will go for it. I know there's an expectation that the PL are weak, and can't afford to lose City etc, but I think they have no option but to bite the bullet and go super hard.
The easiest thing is for them to go with a single massive points deduction and a transfer embargo and leave it there.
I'm not disagreeing with that being a fair punishment, just the notion that it will happen this season, if at all.
Whatever the result this evening, it absolutely 100% will not be a disaster for us.
Quote from: Somerset Fulham on October 19, 2026, 01:06:18 PMWhatever the result this evening, it absolutely 100% will not be a disaster for us.
If Coventry win tonight and all the players are celebrating with their fans at the final whistle and their all on cloud 9,
I don't know how anyone can think that's a good thing,
I hope Spurs score 6
Quote from: Angus Telford on October 19, 2026, 12:54:15 PMQuote from: wback100 on October 19, 2026, 11:15:14 AMQuote from: Bocanegra on October 19, 2026, 10:51:16 AMIn what way is it nailed down that they will go down...
We just can't have a situation where a team cheats to the tune of a billion pounds and continues as is. No punishment, a deferred punishment or one that keeps them in the league (e.g. drops them 10 spots) is a total joke, and I don't think the clubs that stuck to the rules will go for it. I know there's an expectation that the PL are weak, and can't afford to lose City etc, but I think they have no option but to bite the bullet and go super hard.
The easiest thing is for them to go with a single massive points deduction and a transfer embargo and leave it there.
An appeal against the verdict is underway - no idea how long that'll take. If that's unsuccessful, they can still appeal the sanction itself, once confirmed. Then I understand there's even a slim chance of a further appeal to arbitration. Absolutely no way anyone can say with any confidence they'll be relegated this season. This time last year, there was the same expectation they'd go down, which obviously didn't materialise.
Said before and will say it again, this will end up in the High Court and City will probably get away with it due to some legal technicality.
Hope I'm wrong but not hopeful.
Quote from: C Block on October 19, 2026, 01:17:41 PMQuote from: Somerset Fulham on October 19, 2026, 01:06:18 PMWhatever the result this evening, it absolutely 100% will not be a disaster for us.
If Coventry win tonight and all the players are celebrating with their fans at the final whistle and their all on cloud 9,
I don't know how anyone can think that's a good thing,
I hope Spurs score 6
Hull fans and players looked really happy when they beat United, didn't make any difference on Saturday did it
I think we want a draw tonight. Coventry will always be in the mix whatever the result. A Spurs draw or even a defeat would send them into a panic, and likely looking for a new manager to fire in 6 months. They are away to Chelsea next week.
I trust Citeh 0%. The money concerned is insane.
Massive sums of £ can buy you influence & "inconclusive"evidence. Such evidence can win or sway a decision in any court case. I hope for the correct outcome but am not holding my breath.
Quote from: St Eve on October 19, 2026, 02:04:18 PMI think we want a draw tonight. Coventry will always be in the mix whatever the result. A Spurs draw or even a defeat would send them into a panic, and likely looking for a new manager to fire in 6 months. They are away to Chelsea next week.
If Spurs lose de Zerbi is toast.
They could get Parker in. Ex Tottenham and all that.
Quote from: Fulham Tup North on October 19, 2026, 12:11:19 PMCoventry destroyed Newcastle ...
Whilst the scoreline looked like that, the actual game was very, very different. Newcastle absolutely battered them for long periods. Coventry had 5 shots on target I think and scored 4. We've had 20 in our last 4 league games and scored 3!
Quote from: C Block on October 19, 2026, 01:17:41 PMQuote from: Somerset Fulham on October 19, 2026, 01:06:18 PMWhatever the result this evening, it absolutely 100% will not be a disaster for us.
If Coventry win tonight and all the players are celebrating with their fans at the final whistle and their all on cloud 9,
I don't know how anyone can think that's a good thing,
I hope Spurs score 6
Still not a disaster, or anything close to one though. 👍
Quote from: C Block on October 19, 2026, 09:16:08 AMWe need Spurs to put 6 or 7 past Coventry, and destroy every last bit of confidence they may have, Coventry winning would be a disaster for us.
Never back Spurs no matter what
A draw would be far more appropriate
Quote from: wback100 on October 19, 2026, 11:15:14 AMQuote from: Bocanegra on October 19, 2026, 10:51:16 AMIn what way is it nailed down that they will go down...
We just can't have a situation where a team cheats to the tune of a billion pounds and continues as is. No punishment, a deferred punishment or one that keeps them in the league (e.g. drops them 10 spots) is a total joke, and I don't think the clubs that stuck to the rules will go for it. I know there's an expectation that the PL are weak, and can't afford to lose City etc, but I think they have no option but to bite the bullet and go super hard.
The easiest thing is for them to go with a single massive points deduction and a transfer embargo and leave it there.
One argument I have seen is that they are deducted a set number of points for each of the say next 3 seasons - sufficient to ensure they do not qualify for Europe but not enough to relegate them, together with a massive fine and transfer embargo. The reasoning behind this is that it preserves the finances of the Premier League clubs in so much as City will still be able to settle their debts to say Forest for Anderson and Walham Green for Fernandez. Relegate them and you put a load of other clubs in financial peril - potentially
It could be years before city are punished
Fingers crossed for draw in Monday tilt.....
Quote from: FFC007 on October 19, 2026, 03:12:28 PMQuote from: St Eve on October 19, 2026, 02:04:18 PMI think we want a draw tonight. Coventry will always be in the mix whatever the result. A Spurs draw or even a defeat would send them into a panic, and likely looking for a new manager to fire in 6 months. They are away to Chelsea next week.
If Spurs lose de Zerbi is toast.
They could get Parker in. Ex Tottenham and all that.
I love this idea. Spuds to sack de Zerbi and get Parker in. Please ...
Quote from: _Putney_ on October 19, 2026, 04:37:21 PMIt could be years before city are punished
Strong Rumours tonight that the announcement of their points deduction and certain relegation is imminent.
Quote from: C Block on October 19, 2026, 06:02:06 PMQuote from: _Putney_ on October 19, 2026, 04:37:21 PMIt could be years before city are punished
Strong Rumours tonight that the announcement of their points deduction and certain relegation is imminent.
Nothing is imminent. There are leaks of a probable punishment but it will be months before anything is officially decided.
If they are relegated, I assume their results this season will stand or are they expunged? Tough on any team that manages to get points off them...
Quote from: St Eve on October 19, 2026, 02:04:18 PMI think we want a draw tonight. Coventry will always be in the mix whatever the result. A Spurs draw or even a defeat would send them into a panic, and likely looking for a new manager to fire in 6 months. They are away to Chelsea next week.
Agree
Quote from: Neil D on October 19, 2026, 06:26:30 PMIf they are relegated, I assume their results this season will stand or are they expunged? Tough on any team that manages to get points off them...
If it's just a massive points deduction leading to relegation then all the results would stand. If they get expelled then it can become a mess.
They should be kicked out today. All their games zeroed. They can start next season in League 2, with a 50 point deduction.
Coventry on offer at a generous 5/1 tonight.
Quote from: C Block on October 19, 2026, 09:16:08 AMWe need Spurs to put 6 or 7 past Coventry, and destroy every last bit of confidence they may have, Coventry winning would be a disaster for us.
Coventry look rubbish every time I watch them, I have no doubt they'll be down.
Spurs 1 up
Spurs look really pedestrian as well TBF.
One each... awful game between two appalling teams.
1-1
I hate spuds, but want them to win tonight..
Puts the Black Country below us and when we beat them and chelscum beat spuds, we are on our way!!
::scarf::
They have more points than us so it won't put them below us.
I want a late Coventry equalizer
2-1 Spuds ...
But Tottenham are poor...
Quote from: SimonDaviesEnjoyer on October 19, 2026, 09:38:18 PMThey have more points than us so it won't put them below us.
Yep you're right, sorry!
But still, I think Chels will beat spuds and we will beat cov and so I still want spuds to win tonight.
We should be able to beat both of those teams away.
City now 10/11 to go down. Hull were shocking. I think it's a toss up between Ipswich and Cov for the third spot.
Quote from: Hugh Janus on October 20, 2026, 08:20:20 AMCity now 10/11 to go down. Hull were shocking. I think it's a toss up between Ipswich and Cov for the third spot.
Manchester City and two from Hull, Coventry and Ipswich.
Bookies now go 10/11 from 3/1
City to be relegated.Big points deduction coming.
Followed by one in the Championship next season.
I know every game is important but the game next weekend especially so. We saw the swing at Ipswich of going from 1 point behind them to 7 behind them in the last few minutes.
Coventry are not good but were capable of beating Newcastle 4-1 and will be looking at this game as huge.
We can win but can't continue to be as wasteful as we have been so far. It can really define the course of the season.
Quote from: ffcne on October 20, 2026, 10:02:48 AMBookies now go 10/11 from 3/1
City to be relegated.Big points deduction coming.
Followed by one in the Championship next season.
Yeah, saw that too. Apparently the Championship will cooperate with the Premier League in following points deductions in the Champ. It is being made so that immediate promotion back to the Prem will not be so easy or automatic. This sounds fair to me, a minimum of two seasons out of the Prem.
I think with Fulham this season it's almost critical that we score first,
If we do then we have the ability to make it difficult for the opposition thanks to the likes of Affengruber, Bassey, Castagne, Berge and Charles,
But, if we go behind do we really look like a team that has the ability to score two or more ?
Quote from: C Block on October 20, 2026, 06:48:43 PMI think with Fulham this season it's almost critical that we score first,
If we do then we have the ability to make it difficult for the opposition thanks to the likes of Affengruber, Bassey, Castagne, Berge and Charles,
But, if we go behind do we really look like a team that has the ability to score two or more ?
We 100% create the chances to be able to.
I think we are just missing Gonzalo getting on the scoresheet away from pulling well clear of any trouble. We are better than at least five of these sides down there.
Quote from: btffc on October 20, 2026, 07:25:23 PMQuote from: C Block on October 20, 2026, 06:48:43 PMI think with Fulham this season it's almost critical that we score first,
If we do then we have the ability to make it difficult for the opposition thanks to the likes of Affengruber, Bassey, Castagne, Berge and Charles,
But, if we go behind do we really look like a team that has the ability to score two or more ?
We 100% create the chances to be able to.
But we don't, and that's going to be a problem until January.
Quote from: C Block on October 20, 2026, 09:35:51 PMQuote from: btffc on October 20, 2026, 07:25:23 PMQuote from: C Block on October 20, 2026, 06:48:43 PMI think with Fulham this season it's almost critical that we score first,
If we do then we have the ability to make it difficult for the opposition thanks to the likes of Affengruber, Bassey, Castagne, Berge and Charles,
But, if we go behind do we really look like a team that has the ability to score two or more ?
We 100% create the chances to be able to.
But we don't, and that's going to be a problem until January.
But we do, we have created 84 chances in 7 matches and apparently this is the third most in the entire league. https://www.statmuse.com/fc/ask/most-chances-created-by-teams-in-the-premier-league-this-season
Quote from: demeant0r on October 21, 2026, 12:39:17 PMQuote from: C Block on October 20, 2026, 09:35:51 PMQuote from: btffc on October 20, 2026, 07:25:23 PMQuote from: C Block on October 20, 2026, 06:48:43 PMI think with Fulham this season it's almost critical that we score first,
If we do then we have the ability to make it difficult for the opposition thanks to the likes of Affengruber, Bassey, Castagne, Berge and Charles,
But, if we go behind do we really look like a team that has the ability to score two or more ?
We 100% create the chances to be able to.
But we don't, and that's going to be a problem until January.
But we do, we have created 84 chances in 7 matches and apparently this is the third most in the entire league. https://www.statmuse.com/fc/ask/most-chances-created-by-teams-in-the-premier-league-this-season
You seem to have misunderstood, I said do we look like a team that has the ability to score two or more ?
You then seem to make my point for me,if we've created 84 opportunities, then somebody at the club needs to question what's going on with our front line.
Quote from: C Block on October 21, 2026, 01:12:52 PMQuote from: demeant0r on October 21, 2026, 12:39:17 PMQuote from: C Block on October 20, 2026, 09:35:51 PMQuote from: btffc on October 20, 2026, 07:25:23 PMQuote from: C Block on October 20, 2026, 06:48:43 PMI think with Fulham this season it's almost critical that we score first,
If we do then we have the ability to make it difficult for the opposition thanks to the likes of Affengruber, Bassey, Castagne, Berge and Charles,
But, if we go behind do we really look like a team that has the ability to score two or more ?
We 100% create the chances to be able to.
But we don't, and that's going to be a problem until January.
But we do, we have created 84 chances in 7 matches and apparently this is the third most in the entire league. https://www.statmuse.com/fc/ask/most-chances-created-by-teams-in-the-premier-league-this-season
You seem to have misunderstood, I said do we look like a team that has the ability to score two or more ?
You then seem to make my point for me,if we've created 84 opportunities, then somebody at the club needs to question what's going on with our front line.
You're right, scoring just 7 goals with 84 chances created is not a good sign. Garcia has been incredibly disappointing so far but I really hope it's just a case of still learning about the league rather than being not able to handle the Prem. It would be great if King, Bobb and Iwobi could score more goals. But we are creating numerous chances and sooner or later we surely have to put them away.