Sky Bet Championship 2016-17 Thread

by Fernando Sat 16 Jul 2016, 9:24 pm

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With Sky announcing games and reaching page 20 limit figured open a new one.

FRI 5TH AUGUST

Fulham 19:45 Newcastle United
Championship, Sky Sports 1 HD (19:00)
SUN 7TH AUGUST

Queens Park Rangers 12:00 Leeds United
Championship, Sky Sports 1 HD (11:30)
Sheffield Wednesday 16:30 Aston Villa
Championship, Sky Sports 1 HD (16:15)
FRI 12TH AUGUST

Brighton and Hove Albion 19:45 Nottingham Forest
Championship, Sky Sports 1 HD (19:00)
SAT 13TH AUGUST

Norwich City 17:30 Sheffield Wednesday
Championship, Sky Sports 1 HD (17:15)
SAT 20TH AUGUST

Derby County 17:30 Aston Villa
Championship, Sky Sports 1 HD (17:15)
SUN 21ST AUGUST

Ipswich Town 12:00 Norwich City
Championship, Sky Sports 2 HD (11:30)
FRI 26TH AUGUST

Burton Albion 19:45 Derby County
Championship, Sky Sports 1 HD (19:00)
SAT 27TH AUGUST

Newcastle United 17:30 Brighton and Hove Albion
Championship, Sky Sports 1 HD (17:15)
FRI 9TH SEPTEMBER

Reading 20:00 Ipswich Town
Championship, Sky Sports 1 HD (19:00)

by NickisBHAFC Mon 17 Oct 2016, 10:15 am

Very annoying draw on Saturday against a poor Preston side. The first half was a terrible game of football to watch, the only goal coming thanks to Bruno and Stockdale providing a chuckle brothers moment.

Second half a lot better, nice goals by Baldock and Murray. Then a late goal at the end, That was where we went wrong last season, throwing games away at the death and it looks like its starting for the season now.

by Guest Tue 18 Oct 2016, 9:14 pm

Dwight Gayle for England

We are top of the league Yahoo

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue 18 Oct 2016, 10:17 pm

It's incredible that we're 2nd considering we have no backbone whatsoever

by Geordie Tue 18 Oct 2016, 10:55 pm

John,

I put a cheeky one on Gayle being top scorer in the league before it kicked off....its looking a good little bet!

by Guest Wed 19 Oct 2016, 12:56 pm

Gayle on fire, for sure. 7 in 4 & 11 for the season now, averaging a goal every 87 minutes. Wasn't sure on him at first, but he's proving now to be a cracking signing. Worth noting that we've also played eight of the top eleven in the league, so easier fixtures to possibly come from now on.

Looks like ourselves & Norwich will stroll away at this rate, be interesting to see if Brighton can stay with us both.

by NickisBHAFC Wed 19 Oct 2016, 1:38 pm

Top 2 are what it should be and i will be very surprised if it looks different in May.

Much improved performance last night against Wolves, Knockheart again showing why he shouldn't be playing for Brighton. What a player.

Sam Baldock, 3 in 3, including a first ever header for us.

All in all, looking good for Saturday's trip to Wigan.

by westisbest Wed 19 Oct 2016, 4:32 pm

How is Duffy doing nick?
Saw him for Ireland v Moldova couple weeks ago.
The guy looks a lot bigger watching at the match then on tv.

by NickisBHAFC Wed 19 Oct 2016, 6:21 pm

He started off very slow, looked terrible in his first 2 matches against Newcastle and Brentford. But since then he has really kicked on and him and Dunk look superb at the back together. In short, a great signing.

by Guest Sat 22 Oct 2016, 4:57 pm

Newcastle 3-0 Ipswich Yahoo

Norwich 0-1 Preston
Wigan 0-1 Brighton
Huddersfield 1-0 Derby
Aston Villa 1-0 Fulham

Fantastic result for the Toon. Brighton move into second position, while Norwich drop to fourth.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 22 Oct 2016, 6:27 pm

Good Golly I'm Olly wrote:It's incredible that we're 2nd considering we have no backbone whatsoever

Haven't developed one still

by NickisBHAFC Sat 22 Oct 2016, 6:40 pm

Seeeeeeeeagulllsssssssssss

by Guest Tue 25 Oct 2016, 2:42 pm

Wolves sack Walter Zenga

by Guest Sat 29 Oct 2016, 4:39 pm

Brighton 5-0 Norwich - Pressure on Alex Neil now, look like being seven points off Newcastle

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 29 Oct 2016, 5:08 pm

Good Golly I'm Olly wrote:
Good Golly I'm Olly wrote:It's incredible that we're 2nd considering we have no backbone whatsoever

Haven't developed one still

Ironic that we were pounded by 11 men in Brighton

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 29 Oct 2016, 5:13 pm

Neil is under pressure but ultimately the players have to stand up and be counted at some point - and time after time they crumble into a flaming hot mess

McGovern is Sunday league in goal

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 29 Oct 2016, 5:14 pm

I dont think too many will be worried about where they are behind Newcastle. They're probably with the attitude that you look at second

by NickisBHAFC Sat 29 Oct 2016, 6:59 pm

Outstanding entertainment this afternoon, absolutely dismantled a very strong Norwich side. No player put a foot wrong all afternoon, but my pick of the bunch is Glenn Murray, if only Poyet wasn't such a cu*t and we would be a prem club by now for sure.

Norwich fair play are a good side and will be up there at the end of the season, but they were just beaten by a good side today. There keeper didn't help matters at all, i actually felt sorry for him in the second half, he just looked miles out of his dept. The left back Ollson as well, he was brilliant. Kept falling over, kept fouling us, kept wasting his own time. What a man. He's a terrible player. Also thank christ Norwich paid well over the odds to stop us signing Pritchard.

Bristol City next. Another tough one! Seeeagulllsss

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 29 Oct 2016, 7:07 pm

Didn't you hate Murray at the time?

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 29 Oct 2016, 7:13 pm

Also pretty sure you were begging for Pritchard on twitter at some point....

by NickisBHAFC Mon 31 Oct 2016, 2:10 pm

Good Golly I'm Olly wrote:Also pretty sure you were begging for Pritchard on twitter at some point....

I was.

But he was horrific on Saturday, can't understand why i was. Thank Christ there was this imaginary traffic jam on the M25.

by Fernando Fri 04 Nov 2016, 8:55 pm

Paul Lambert to take over at Wolves.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 05 Nov 2016, 1:09 pm

Hes got quite a job on

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 05 Nov 2016, 1:24 pm

He did a good job in a similar crisis situation at Villa, he'll be fine

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 05 Nov 2016, 2:12 pm

Very different job.

by Guest Sat 05 Nov 2016, 4:46 pm

Hildeberto Pereira with his 3rd red card in 10 starts for Forest Laugh

FT scores:

Aston Villa 2-1 Blackburn
Newcastle 2-1 Cardiff
Norwich 2-3 Leeds
Huddersfield 1-1 Birmingham

by Guest Sat 05 Nov 2016, 4:48 pm

Steve Bruce getting sh!t done already at Villa.

by Guest Sat 05 Nov 2016, 4:52 pm

Aston Villa will make play-offs, you only have to look at the lack of quality in the PO's to see that. I wouldn't even rule out Villa for second.

Alex Neil must be on thin ice

by Guest Sat 05 Nov 2016, 5:03 pm

Gary Monk helping to turns things around at Leeds currently on 26 points, five points off second place.

16 games in Newcastle occupy top spot, 8 points safe from third place with a humongous goal difference of 21. They have certainly adapted rapidly to the Championship.

by westisbest Sat 05 Nov 2016, 5:09 pm

Good Golly I'm Olly wrote:He did a good job in a similar crisis situation at Villa, he'll be fine

Err not that good a job.

by westisbest Sat 05 Nov 2016, 5:12 pm

Just John wrote:Aston Villa will make play-offs, you only have to look at the lack of quality in the PO's to see that. I wouldn't even rule out Villa for second.

Alex Neil must be on thin ice

Play offs looking a bit more realistic now with Brucie in charge.
Second would be great.

Good win today and Kodjia is looking a great signing.

International break come at the wrong time for us.

Huge game away to Brighton in 2 weeks.
Big test.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 05 Nov 2016, 5:29 pm

Good Golly I'm Olly wrote:
Good Golly I'm Olly wrote:
Good Golly I'm Olly wrote:It's incredible that we're 2nd considering we have no backbone whatsoever

Haven't developed one still

Ironic that we were pounded by 11 men in Brighton

We're reaching derby levels of bottling now

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 05 Nov 2016, 5:29 pm

westisbest wrote:
Good Golly I'm Olly wrote:He did a good job in a similar crisis situation at Villa, he'll be fine

Err not that good a job.

Remind me which division you were in for numerous years when he was manager.....

by westisbest Sat 05 Nov 2016, 5:40 pm

One that you can't seem to stay in.

He did do some good things, but wasn't great overall.

Christ you'd be brining the rose if he asked you to go for dinner.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 05 Nov 2016, 10:42 pm

To be fair, he did a good job at Villa. Owner didn't want the club or to buy any players and he basically kept a dying club alive with smart signings and reasonable football

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 05 Nov 2016, 10:43 pm

Jimmy Floyd leaves QPR

by NickisBHAFC Sun 06 Nov 2016, 4:22 pm

Outstanding win in front of the SKY cameras, you won't see a better goal than Steve Sidwell's goal in the league all season, perhaps in the whole of the country! Awesome strike, from a player that has been outstanding since Kayal's injury.

Jamie Murphy given the start due to the terrible news about Anthony Knockheart, lovely tribute by the players when they scored, shows how good the team spirit is. Murphy grabbing the chance with both hands as well, lovely goal with a hint of a deflection.

Looking good. Lets hope we don't take our foot of the gas. Villa in a couple of weeks time, who are starting to play like they should do now, gonna be a very tough game for sure.

by NickisBHAFC Sun 06 Nov 2016, 4:22 pm

Also the sacking of Hasslebank is harsh.

by Guest Sun 06 Nov 2016, 4:27 pm

Never did get why JFH left Burton for QPR. Must have been for the money only.

by westisbest Sun 06 Nov 2016, 6:08 pm

Good goal from Sidwell nick.

Bit of a bold statement re wont see a beter goal all season.

Long way to go, plenty of quality goals ahead.

Great tribute re Knockheart.

Looking forward to the game at the Amex.

Our toughest fixture to date.

Hopefully we dont get any injuries on international duty.

by NickisBHAFC Sun 06 Nov 2016, 7:48 pm

Should be a cracking game, both teams hitting a great run of form so we should be in for a great evening of football. No doubt a bore 0-0 draw now. Our first game after international weekend have been funny though, losing 2-0 at home to Brentford and drawing 2-2 with Preston.

by westisbest Sun 06 Nov 2016, 9:14 pm

I'd Probably take a point.

Hopefully Kodjia can keep up his good form.
Should be a good game indeed. Gutted can't go.

A win would be great, and be a massive statement.

May put a bet on us to nick Wink

it.

As long as we have no major injuries.

by westisbest Thu 17 Nov 2016, 8:51 pm

Ok Nick, what's your prediction?

Very tough game for us.
I'm going for 2-2.

A point would be a good result for us.
If we lose, no surprise as you are doing great.
A win for us and it's a huge statement of where we are under Bruce.

by NickisBHAFC Fri 18 Nov 2016, 10:58 am

This season after the international break's we don't tend to play well, we have been on an amazing run recently and its bound to come to an end soon.

That being said im going for an ugly 1-0 win. Our fans still need to realise we are playing a great side in Villa. Either way looking forward to it.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Fri 18 Nov 2016, 11:41 am

"A great side"

by westisbest Fri 18 Nov 2016, 7:19 pm

No worse than Norwich.
Better squad in fact.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Fri 18 Nov 2016, 7:24 pm

Can't say I agree

by westisbest Fri 18 Nov 2016, 8:38 pm

Held our own till the end of the first half.
Shame couldn't hold out till half time.

Be an interesting second half.

by westisbest Fri 18 Nov 2016, 8:40 pm

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:Can't say I agree

Fair enough.

Olssen, Wessi and Brady are good players.

Don't see much else I would have in our squad.

by Guest Fri 18 Nov 2016, 9:43 pm

Villa were by far the better side in that. Brighton should be delighted with that point after that performance.

by westisbest Fri 18 Nov 2016, 9:55 pm

Shame we couldn't have taken the 3 points.

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