Son of Bob Posted 22 December, 2011 Share Posted 22 December, 2011 (edited) Now that we're somewhat unexpectedly sat at the top of the League at Christmas, would you take a guaranteed play-off place now (3rd to 6th only) or fight on for an automatic spot with the risk of dropping to 7th or below? Not being pessimistic, just thought it was an interesting conundrum. Edited 23 December, 2011 by Saint_clark Don't give in, it's what the terrorists want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 22 December, 2011 Share Posted 22 December, 2011 It wouldn't, it's a hypothetical question about preferences and probability. I'd take the gamble, go for automatic and hope it didn't turn out to be a speedboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 22 December, 2011 Share Posted 22 December, 2011 Gamble. We have been the best team in the league so far and now Lallana looks fit again (fingers crossed) I think we start winning again and this midseason blip will be just that, a blip. Not going up now will feel like a failure even though it wouldn't be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Bob Posted 22 December, 2011 Author Share Posted 22 December, 2011 OK to Rephrase. Would you sacrifice any right to an automatic promotion spot for a guaranteed play-off place or fight on as is and take the risk of dropping out of the top 6 all together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG Posted 22 December, 2011 Share Posted 22 December, 2011 No, i can't see us winning any playoffs....ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 22 December, 2011 Share Posted 22 December, 2011 Fight on. Make a few signings and really push on to win the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Bob Posted 22 December, 2011 Author Share Posted 22 December, 2011 Fight on. Make a few signings and really push on to win the league. I'm with you on that. Definitely worth the fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 22 December, 2011 Share Posted 22 December, 2011 (edited) Gamble... It's a valid hypothetical question. A bit like 'Deal or No Deal'....you've just been offered £10,000 (= a play-off place) by the banker but the £100,000 and £250,000 (= automatic promotion) are still up on the board. Do you take the £10k now or gamble that the big numbers stay on the board for the remainder of the game (= season)....? Edited 22 December, 2011 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Bob Posted 22 December, 2011 Author Share Posted 22 December, 2011 Gamble... It's a valid hypothetical question. A bit like 'Deal or No Deal'....you've just been offered £10,000 (= a play-off place) by the banker but the £100,000 and £250,000 (= automatic promotion) are still up on the board. Do you take the £10k now or gamble that the big numbers stay on the board for the remainder of the game (= season)....? I thought it was too. We only have to drop 11 points on the following pack over 24 games which is by no means impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry the Badger Posted 22 December, 2011 Share Posted 22 December, 2011 Keep going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 22 December, 2011 Share Posted 22 December, 2011 No I would not give up 1st place for a guarantee of finishing 6th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 22 December, 2011 Share Posted 22 December, 2011 Now that we're somewhat unexpectedly sat at the top of the League at Christmas, would you take a guaranteed play-off place now (3rd to 6th only) or fight on for an automatic spot with the risk of dropping to 7th or below? Not being pessimistic, just thought it was an interesting conundrum. not very interesting as it is not possible to take a top 6th place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red&white56 Posted 22 December, 2011 Share Posted 22 December, 2011 Gamble ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 22 December, 2011 Share Posted 22 December, 2011 I would be disappointed to finish in the play-offs. I didn't think we had a chance before the start of the season, but we've shown we are capable of beating any team in the league when we are at our best and fully deserve our top spot. Expectations have naturally changed and I don't think there's anything wrong with that. If we do tumble down the table, you will have to question what the hell went wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 22 December, 2011 Share Posted 22 December, 2011 I think we should go for 6th......playoffs are more fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 22 December, 2011 Share Posted 22 December, 2011 what is the point of this hypothetical situation, because whatever I chose you can't guarantee it would happen. So what's the point in asking or corresponding? It's like saying, what would you prefer, an STD or £1m? Whichever you choose, it's pointless. Better close all the transfer threads and any other thread discussing hypothetical future situations, because you can't guarantee they will happen either. Or here's an idea: If you don't think it's worthy of comment, ignore it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Bob Posted 22 December, 2011 Author Share Posted 22 December, 2011 Better close all the transfer threads and any other thread discussing hypothetical future situations, because you can't guarantee they will happen either. Or here's an idea: If you don't think it's worthy of comment, ignore it. Thank you Mr 'Voice of Reason'. I can't guarantee you we'll sign a striker in January so lets close all those threads. Best not talk about the game at Palace, or any other game for the rest of the season either for that matter. Better close any threads talking about the Premiership, or how far we'll get in the FA Cup, or any thing else that we can't GUARANTEE will happen. Why talk about these things? It's pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cestrian Saint Posted 22 December, 2011 Share Posted 22 December, 2011 We won't finish in the top 2 so it looks like the play offs is the best we can hope for. Sadly we'll never win in the play offs so I'm looking forward to seeing if we can mount a challenge next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 23 December, 2011 Share Posted 23 December, 2011 Or here's an idea: If you don't think it's worthy of comment, ignore it. just for the record ...I did (ignore it.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 23 December, 2011 Share Posted 23 December, 2011 Now that we're somewhat unexpectedly sat at the top of the League at Christmas, would you take a guaranteed play-off place now (3rd to 6th only) or fight on for an automatic spot with the risk of dropping to 7th or below? Not being pessimistic, just thought it was an interesting conundrum. **** PLEASE DO NOT BOTHER COMMENTING ON THIS THREAD. IT HAS BEEN DEEMED POINTLESS BY TURKISH AND IS AWAITING CLOSURE BY THE MODERATORS. THANKS **** Rarely does a team have this sort of opportunity. Top of the league. Look at teams like Forest who have been close but then faded having not taken their opportunity. It is a good question to ask and one the Club and NC must be engaged on. The answer is simple: WE MAY NEVER GET THIS CHANCE AGAIN - INVEST AND FIGHT FOR AUTOMATIC PROMOTION. FIGHT FOR THE HONOUR OF GOING UP AS CHAMPIONS. INVEST! INVEST! INVEST! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningtonCrescent Posted 23 December, 2011 Share Posted 23 December, 2011 And so it came to pass - more people deserted the Saintsweb Forum due to "regulars" who can't debate the point raised without simply wasting everyone else's time for no good reason. Shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 23 December, 2011 Share Posted 23 December, 2011 Better close all the transfer threads and any other thread discussing hypothetical future situations, because you can't guarantee they will happen either. Or here's an idea: If you don't think it's worthy of comment, ignore it. What he said. Jesus christ, it's not hard guys. I avoid giving infractions because I think it's fairly pathetic, but if anyone tries to be an utter c*nt again i'll quite happily chuck them out by the bucket load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom & Gerry Posted 23 December, 2011 Share Posted 23 December, 2011 Seeing as what happens in the first half of the season is largly irrelevant, the real business only starts in January and given that at the moment we cannot win away even at poor teams like P*mpey, Doncaster, and Bristol City, and given that is unlikely that even we will be able to maintain the superb home form we have shown so far I would take the play off place that most of us would have bitten your hand off for at the start of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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