Early comparison to 18/19 and 20/21

[Sting of the North]

The eye test aside, just a quick very simplified comparison to our two most recent attempts in the Premier League.

We now have 2 wins and 8 points after 5 games.

In 18/19 it took us 13 games to grab our second win and reach 8 points. We had also already managed to sack our manager.

In 20/21 it took us 10 games to grab our second win, and 12 games to reach 8 points.

I just had a quick look, so apologies if there are any mistakes.

My conclusion is that we have had a slightly better start this time around, and long may it continue.

[FFC1987]

The eye test aside, just a quick very simplified comparison to our two most recent attempts in the Premier League.

We now have 2 wins and 8 points after 5 games.

In 18/19 it took us 13 games to grab our second win and reach 8 points. We had also already managed to sack our manager.

In 20/21 it took us 10 games to grab our second win, and 12 games to reach 8 points.

I just had a quick look, so apologies if there are any mistakes.

My conclusion is that we have had a slightly better start this time around, and long may it continue.

Amazing stuff. Just shows what can be done with a decent manager behind some of these players.  :wine: :wine: :wine:

[TheCeiling]

All signs show so far we're in the right path to staying. Let's not screw it up.  049:gif

[Cobh Fulham Fan]

there is no mistake or room for doubt here. It is definitely a better start this time with plenty of evidence to suggest its not a temporary run of luck. at least two of the games we drew could have been wins and even the game we lost could have ended in a draw.  every one of those five games were against tough opponents.   

We are staying up - especially with a strengthened squad in the time ahead.

when was the last time we were sixth in the table in week five?

[Ludlow Richard]

To put this start in context, this is our 16th PL season. In only two of the other 15 seasons (2002/03 where we had 10 points, and 2012/13 where we had 9 points) has our points total after 5 games been better than the 8 secured this season.

In 2003/04 and 2006/07 we also managed to get 8 points after our first five games.