Points to Games

[West Acton]

We have more points now after 16 games (35) then we did when we last went up at this stage when we had 34

[Timmy the Doc]

So, what's your point West?

[West Acton]

well more stating fact doc then making a point. Been few threads about not scoring enough etc but were in advance of where we were last time we went up

[Timmy the Doc]

How did the table look after 16 games back then?

[Rangers77]

We've had an excellent start, but so to have Burnley and Leicester. The hard truth is, in spite of that great start and our fantastic defence, we'd lose out on automatic promotion if the season has ended yesterday. And all because our failure to score goals results in a poor goal difference.......

[Timmy the Doc]

How did the table look after 16 games back then?

Found it myself. We were top of the league, five points clear from third place.

[QPRDave]

So, what's your point West?

[Stanley]

...And all because our failure to score goals results in a poor goal difference.......

You think joint 2nd best GD in the division is "poor" ?

[rickyranger]

We've had an excellent start, but so to have Burnley and Leicester. The hard truth is, in spite of that great start and our fantastic defence, we'd lose out on automatic promotion if the season has ended yesterday. And all because our failure to score goals results in a poor goal difference.......

But the season didn't end yesterday still 30, yes 30 games to go in which a lot can change including our goal difference. Some people will find negatives in anything we are in an excellent position and it is extremely unlikely all three teams at the top can keep picking up the same points per game as they currently are. Look at the stats over the season we have the most possession, conceded the least shots and a reasonable shot rate ourselves.

All the stats suggest if any team can keep on going at this rate it is us that's why the bookies have us as favorites. Yes things can change but be very careful what you wish for!

[Rangers77]

You think joint 2nd best GD in the division is "poor" ?

Goals for...... But I'm not in any way disheartened

[Rangers77]

But the season didn't end yesterday still 30, yes 30 games to go in which a lot can change including our goal difference. Some people will find negatives in anything we are in an excellent position and it is extremely unlikely all three teams at the top can keep picking up the same points per game as they currently are. Look at the stats over the season we have the most possession, conceded the least shots and a reasonable shot rate ourselves.

All the stats suggest if any team can keep on going at this rate it is us that's why the bookies have us as favorites. Yes things can change but be very careful what you wish for!

Am not negative. Cautious.... And very optimistic.

[rickyranger]

Am not negative. Cautious.... And very optimistic.

Fair point.

I can certainly understand the caution, which after 40 years I do share.

[Rangers77]

Fair point.

I can certainly understand the caution, which after 40 years I do share.

Can't be anything but as an R....

[Nick]

I agree with rangers77.

We've had a great start to the season.
But we really do need to start scoring goals.
We cant keep saying... "its still early on"... "but our defensive records good".

This is arguably the tightest this division has ever been, so every goal really does count. And we quite simply just aren't scoring enough.

[Factamondo]

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