Not a bad result Saturday which saw us the first team mathematically confirmed in this season's playoffs. Think all the games are likely to be tight, it's the first time for a while I can remember where no-one has confirmed they final position in the playoffs ahead of final day. The fact the current 4 have just 3 points between them indicates how tight the division has been this year. Normally have at least one team a few points ahead having given the automatics a real challenge like us 2 years ago, but having said that I'm glad we aren't coming into them this season having been pipped to autos and having that disappointment hanging over us.

I suppose the questions are:

1) Will we finish 3rd/4th and nick that home advantage for the 2nd leg?

2) Who else gets in?

3) Who would you rather face?

That 5v4 game is utter dogmuck

4 hours ago, gonzo said:

Whatever happens we need those clacker things back for the home semi.

I've still got ours from last time, because I'm a sad cunt.

11 hours ago, L/H White said:

we aren't going up 

re build the defence and look at autos next season

Ya know I’m actually a lot more optimistic about another year in this league given the financial situation facing those coming down from the Champ. 
 

I think SS would be the man to carry on as well.

I know it’s madness talk given the playoffs haven’t even started. 
 

I’m not confident we can do it this year. But I’m getting fucking excited. Is there anything you love & hate more than the playoffs ? It’s an incredible way to go up if we do.

Worried about our defence & game management … but our never say die attitude is leaving me with some hope

So we could play Bradford in the semi or the final . Trains from over here would be a nightmare if we play Bradford.

On the same day Leeds are at West Ham and Newcastle at Fulham, as it is a Sunday think there are fewer trains than normal. 

1 hour ago, Ani said:

So we could play Bradford in the semi or the final . Trains from over here would be a nightmare if we play Bradford.

On the same day Leeds are at West Ham and Newcastle at Fulham, as it is a Sunday think there are fewer trains than normal. 

No trains between Darlington and York, so that takes Newcastle out of the equation!

Our record in play off finals is:

LWLWL

Being ever so slightly OCD, this means we’re scheduled to win, should we navigate the semi final. 😀

Playoffs best time of the year for football... unless you're involved in them and then they are horrendous. I think come 5pm Saturday when opponents are confirmed the nerves will kick in.

Wai for all the allocation debates to start on Monday next week!

They have not announced kick off time for final.  

17 minutes ago, Ani said:

They have not announced kick off time for final.  

You mean Sky have'nt decided when the game will be played.

7 minutes ago, waffer cup 07 said:

You mean Sky have'nt decided when the game will be played.

Last game of the Premier League season same day, I'd be shocked if we aren't kicking off at 1pm.

1 minute ago, BeeversLeftPeg said:

Last game of the Premier League season same day, I'd be shocked if we aren't kicking off at 1pm.

Somewhere between then 2 I would guess. 

19 minutes ago, BeeversLeftPeg said:

Last game of the Premier League season same day, I'd be shocked if we aren't kicking off at 1pm.

8pm

27 minutes ago, BeeversLeftPeg said:

Last game of the Premier League season same day, I'd be shocked if we aren't kicking off at 1pm.

I can see it being 12.30pm

11 minutes ago, woolli said:

I can see it being 12.30pm

That would discourage a few from going, the earlier set off and less drinking flattening the pre-match vibe (as per all 12.30 KOs)

2 hours ago, BeeversLeftPeg said:

Playoffs best time of the year for football... unless you're involved in them and then they are horrendous. I think come 5pm Saturday when opponents are confirmed the nerves will kick in.

Wai for all the allocation debates to start on Monday next week!

Why wait 😀 Presume we'll get the same allocations we got in the league, somewhere between 1k and 1.2k for Luton, Stevenage, Stockport or Plymouth; Bradford 2.3ish.

We have to give a minimum 2k for the home leg, maybe give Bradford slightly more if they reciprocate.

7 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said:

That would discourage a few from going, the earlier set off and less drinking flattening the pre-match vibe (as per all 12.30 KOs)

I agree entirely, just cant see it being any other time? They wont upset the Premier League applecart!

Was 13:01 last year 

5 minutes ago, Ani said:

Was 13:01 last year 

The extra minute gives you time for another pint

30 minutes ago, Ani said:

Was 13:01 last year 

Charlton and Orient fans needed to set their alarms for 11.01

If we get stockport i really hope we give them the same as they give us, about 700 aint it.  

Just now, W.cramp said:

If we get stockport i really hope we give them the same as they give us, about 700 aint it.  

It’s now about 1200 in the gazebo end

1 hour ago, Johnnyrotten said:

We have to give a minimum 2k for the home leg, maybe give Bradford slightly more if they reciprocate.

Barnsley didn’t. Both sets of away fans were capped at 2000.

20 minutes ago, freds dad said:

Barnsley didn’t. Both sets of away fans were capped at 2000.

2k or 10%, whichever is lower, is what you have to give in the play offs for away allocation.

So can only see us getting the full 2k at Bradford. All others we'll have to give 2k but get a smaller allocation back

3 minutes ago, Stig said:

2k or 10%, whichever is lower, is what you have to give in the play offs for away allocation.

So can only see us getting the full 2k at Bradford. All others we'll have to give 2k but get a smaller allocation back

I imagine if it's Bradford we'd only get behind the goal for the away leg.

Whoever it is stick them in South Upper and give them the bare minimum.

There's no point giving away fans more than the minimum allocation; the EFL take 50% of the revenue of all 4 semifinal matches.