Sutekh Given April presents Reading with games against Cardiff, Barnsley, Norwich, Watford and Swansea the play off battle is not over yet by a long way.
Birmingham Away
QPR Home
Barnsley Away <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< ?
Derby Home
I guess we need 10 points from these, then.
I'd be deliriously happy if we beat those three and avoided defeat at Barnsley
Watford Away <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Needs to be a free hit
Cardiff Home
Luton Away
Swansea Home
Norwich Away <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Needs to be a free hit
Huddersfield Home
When I say "Needs to be a free hit" I mean we can't EXPECT or "plan for" points at Norwich or Watford.
We need to be flat-track bullies against Birmingham, QPR, Derby, Luton, and Huddersfield. Five wins would be magnificent, of course, but rarely does it happen. We will possibly (or is it probably) have to beat either Barnsley or Cardiff, and it's more than likely we'll need at least a point against the other one. Two draws MIGHT be enough, but defeats, UGH! ATM I see Swansea fading, and it may be that we will have to get a big result against them.
You're right, though, we might go into the last game needing a win and a GD turn-round.
All this, though presumes Barnsley and Cardiff will keep their runs going, AND Bournemouth will bounce back. I'd rather be in our position than Cardiff or BMTH's, for sure, and even a draw at Barnsley will be a good result.
It would be nice to get the next six points and see Barnsley slip slightly before we go there. That is going to be such a big game. Can't wait to get on the coach North...
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