Today's result was expected by 32 of the 44 folks who did Mr. Logicalman's prediction list here and on FulhamUSA.com, so it was as far away from being a shock result as is possible.
This result was certainly not a surprise to me. I saw Derby play a couple of times last season, and thought they were certs for automatic promotion then and better than a half dozen Premier League sides -- including us. If I were stupid and self-centered enough to waste any of the household money on wagering how a bunch of men I've never met will prosper in a league filled with other men I've never met, then I'd put it on Derby County getting promoted this season.
So, if there's anyone who wasn't panicking on Friday, he/she shouldn't be panicking today.
Yeah it's fine to lose. Games have winners and losers but you don't have to take a 5-1 embarrassment though.
5-1 was cause the youngster's heads went and they panicked. Not a surprise with their inexperience
Quote from: HatterDon on August 23, 2014, 11:43:04 PM
Today's result was expected by 32 of the 44 folks who did Mr. Logicalman's prediction list here and on FulhamUSA.com, so it was as far away from being a shock result as is possible.
This result was certainly not a surprise to me. I saw Derby play a couple of times last season, and thought they were certs for automatic promotion then and better than a half dozen Premier League sides -- including us. If I were stupid and self-centered enough to waste any of the household money on wagering how a bunch of men I've never met will prosper in a league filled with other men I've never met, then I'd put it on Derby County getting promoted this season.
So, if there's anyone who wasn't panicking on Friday, he/she shouldn't be panicking today.
I predicted a 4-0 loss, I was never shocked but the result today would make it for me, either win, and have some belief in FM, lose 1-0 or 2-1 or something, still have a little faith, but anything near my prediction today and I knew I would never have belief in him again.... still not a shock, but damn it hurts....
How on earth could today's result have any impact on your view of our non-Manager? He should have been sacked after Wednesday's debacle and every hour he stays is an hour wasted ... hoping these rumours are true re Sherwood et al.
Quote from: HatterDon on August 23, 2014, 11:43:04 PM
Today's result was expected by 32 of the 44 folks who did Mr. Logicalman's prediction list here and on FulhamUSA.com, so it was as far away from being a shock result as is possible.
This result was certainly not a surprise to me. I saw Derby play a couple of times last season, and thought they were certs for automatic promotion then and better than a half dozen Premier League sides -- including us. If I were stupid and self-centered enough to waste any of the household money on wagering how a bunch of men I've never met will prosper in a league filled with other men I've never met, then I'd put it on Derby County getting promoted this season.
So, if there's anyone who wasn't panicking on Friday, he/she shouldn't be panicking today.
So just to clarify, you are calling that loss acceptable? Did you watch the game? (That second question is also a serious question.)
Quote from: HatterDon on August 23, 2014, 11:43:04 PM
Today's result was expected by 32 of the 44 folks who did Mr. Logicalman's prediction list here and on FulhamUSA.com, so it was as far away from being a shock result as is possible.
This result was certainly not a surprise to me. I saw Derby play a couple of times last season, and thought they were certs for automatic promotion then and better than a half dozen Premier League sides -- including us. If I were stupid and self-centered enough to waste any of the household money on wagering how a bunch of men I've never met will prosper in a league filled with other men I've never met, then I'd put it on Derby County getting promoted this season.
So, if there's anyone who wasn't panicking on Friday, he/she shouldn't be panicking today.
I really wanted to believe in Felix. The odd positioning started my doubts and the dropping of anyone who played well (IE Emerson & Chris David)pushed it along. I never did understand dropping of players who have shown some talent (IE Burn, Kostalot & Ruiz) but todays total capitulation has me in full "sky is falling" mode. I think I'd even take Pulis at this point. Roy's teams weren't usually pretty to watch but you can't deny the results. I'd rather watch a Pulis team with results than what the north bound bull left in the south end of the meadow today. :026:
Quote from: YankeeJim on August 24, 2014, 02:10:57 AM
Quote from: HatterDon on August 23, 2014, 11:43:04 PM
Today's result was expected by 32 of the 44 folks who did Mr. Logicalman's prediction list here and on FulhamUSA.com, so it was as far away from being a shock result as is possible.
This result was certainly not a surprise to me. I saw Derby play a couple of times last season, and thought they were certs for automatic promotion then and better than a half dozen Premier League sides -- including us. If I were stupid and self-centered enough to waste any of the household money on wagering how a bunch of men I've never met will prosper in a league filled with other men I've never met, then I'd put it on Derby County getting promoted this season.
So, if there's anyone who wasn't panicking on Friday, he/she shouldn't be panicking today.
I really wanted to believe in Felix. The odd positioning started my doubts and the dropping of anyone who played well (IE Emerson & Chris David)pushed it along. I never did understand dropping of players who have shown some talent (IE Burn, Kostalot & Ruiz) but todays total capitulation has me in full "sky is falling" mode. I think I'd even take Pulis at this point. Roy's teams weren't usually pretty to watch but you can't deny the results. I'd rather watch a Pulis team with results than what the north bound bull left in the south end of the meadow today. :026:
Yeah, great film that SkyFall, never thought we'd be starring in the sequel though!
Quote from: the nutflush on August 24, 2014, 12:14:37 AM
Quote from: HatterDon on August 23, 2014, 11:43:04 PM
Today's result was expected by 32 of the 44 folks who did Mr. Logicalman's prediction list here and on FulhamUSA.com, so it was as far away from being a shock result as is possible.
This result was certainly not a surprise to me. I saw Derby play a couple of times last season, and thought they were certs for automatic promotion then and better than a half dozen Premier League sides -- including us. If I were stupid and self-centered enough to waste any of the household money on wagering how a bunch of men I've never met will prosper in a league filled with other men I've never met, then I'd put it on Derby County getting promoted this season.
So, if there's anyone who wasn't panicking on Friday, he/she shouldn't be panicking today.
So just to clarify, you are calling that loss acceptable? Did you watch the game? (That second question is also a serious question.)
Just to clarify, no
and yes, I watched
