A96 Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 6 hours ago, topcat(The most tip top) said: Is that the odds for simply being in the top 6 at the split? Surprised Hibs are the shortest odds of the lot, seeing as they’re in poor form and they’ve got two tough fixtures left. Arguably the toughest fixtures of all the contenders. Apart from County obviously who have to visit Fortress Pittodrie, where the Dons have never lost under Goodwin. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Is that the odds for simply being in the top 6 at the split? Surprised Hibs are the shortest odds of the lot, seeing as they’re in poor form and they’ve got two tough fixtures left. Arguably the toughest fixtures of all the contenders. Apart from County obviously who have to visit Fortress Pittodrie, where the Dons have never lost under Goodwin.Yes that’s odds on top 6 finishThey’ve shifted a little bit since then. Dundee United are basically unbackable Latest prices will be athttps://www.oddschecker.com/football/scottish/premiership/scottish-premiership/top-6-finish 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarapoa Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 The weegia were speculating on this in the pullout of a downmarket tabloid I happened to glance at on Monday. The perceived notion is that Aberdeen have been so bad, that it would be a travesty it we ended up in the top half. This of course despite the huge game-changing refereeing calls being something like 8-2 against us in the 'these things even themselves out over a season' stakes - and us having been denied another 6-10 pts due to that. This makes me really want to somehow squeeze in there - but it's really more for the reason that everyone except 6th is likely in Europe, and we have never yet had the indignity of these Betfred groups. I think the Goodwin juggernaut is starting to pick up steam, and I'm relatively confident of 6 points from Dens and County at home...........but also feel we're due a weekend of other results being unkind to us, as other than late winners for Smurn at Dens and Yinitit at Paisley, we have somehow managed to hang in due to lots of other favourable results elsewhere in the last month or so. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VincentGuerin Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 5 minutes ago, tarapoa said: The weegia were speculating on this in the pullout of a downmarket tabloid I happened to glance at on Monday. The perceived notion is that Aberdeen have been so bad, that it would be a travesty it we ended up in the top half. This of course despite the huge game-changing refereeing calls being something like 8-2 against us in the 'these things even themselves out over a season' stakes - and us having been denied another 6-10 pts due to that. This makes me really want to somehow squeeze in there - but it's really more for the reason that everyone except 6th is likely in Europe, and we have never yet had the indignity of these Betfred groups. I think the Goodwin juggernaut is starting to pick up steam, and I'm relatively confident of 6 points from Dens and County at home...........but also feel we're due a weekend of other results being unkind to us, as other than late winners for Smurn at Dens and Yinitit at Paisley, we have somehow managed to hang in due to lots of other favourable results elsewhere in the last month or so. Didn't realise I'd stumbled onto the Celtic thread. My mistake. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarapoa Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 15 minutes ago, VincentGuerin said: Didn't realise I'd stumbled onto the Celtic thread. My mistake. Just give us VAR - and ensure our 'Stockley Park' doesn't end up being Larkhall or the likes...... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pull My Strings Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 42 minutes ago, tarapoa said: The weegia were speculating on this in the pullout of a downmarket tabloid I happened to glance at on Monday. The perceived notion is that Aberdeen have been so bad, that it would be a travesty it we ended up in the top half. This of course despite the huge game-changing refereeing calls being something like 8-2 against us in the 'these things even themselves out over a season' stakes - and us having been denied another 6-10 pts due to that. This makes me really want to somehow squeeze in there - but it's really more for the reason that everyone except 6th is likely in Europe, and we have never yet had the indignity of these Betfred groups. I think the Goodwin juggernaut is starting to pick up steam, and I'm relatively confident of 6 points from Dens and County at home...........but also feel we're due a weekend of other results being unkind to us, as other than late winners for Smurn at Dens and Yinitit at Paisley, we have somehow managed to hang in due to lots of other favourable results elsewhere in the last month or so. Oh my. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennie makevin Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 So with 5 games to go you could be in either sixth or seventh place ? Big wow ! It really doesn't matter. This split garbage is nonsense now, will be nonsense tomorrow and is nonsense forever. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coprolite Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 8 minutes ago, kennie makevin said: So with 5 games to go you could be in either sixth or seventh place ? Big wow ! It really doesn't matter. This split garbage is nonsense now, will be nonsense tomorrow and is nonsense forever. You know that you can't qualify for Europe from the bottom half right? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarapoa Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Pull My Strings said: Oh my. I could list them, but it would risk the thread going off on an unnecessary tangent. Edited March 23, 2022 by tarapoa 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoose Rice Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 1 hour ago, kennie makevin said: So with 5 games to go you could be in either sixth or seventh place ? Big wow ! It really doesn't matter. This split garbage is nonsense now, will be nonsense tomorrow and is nonsense forever. It means a lot in terms of money to be made in big games. I don't think we will make top six and that means losing a derby (sell out) and a visit of the ****. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennie makevin Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 1 hour ago, coprolite said: You know that you can't qualify for Europe from the bottom half right? Which is still the case without a split....but without it the dream is still open to all (within arithmetical reason). The Split - the 11plus of Scottish football !!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pull My Strings Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 40 minutes ago, tarapoa said: I could list them, but it would risk the thread going off on an unnecessary tangent. Have you considered preparing a dossier? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coprolite Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 5 minutes ago, kennie makevin said: Which is still the case without a split....but without it the dream is still open to all (within arithmetical reason). The Split - the 11plus of Scottish football !!! Erm, yes, but there is a split. I've just realised that you were complaining about the league format rather than people being concerned about where they might finish. It's how the league works. I quite like it. Not going to get agitated about defending it though. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarapoa Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 The split, whilst not perfect, is great - ideally leagues should be all about minimising dead rubbers for as long as possible, whilst still ensuring fairness. The suggestion on the other thread of using the extra Euro slot to allow 7th place some kind of play-off against 6th and 5th isn't the worst - I know the Dutch do this successfully. Being on the wrong end of the split, but well clear of relegation, is pretty much season over and this could address that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanFan Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 23 minutes ago, tarapoa said: The split, whilst not perfect, is great - ideally leagues should be all about minimising dead rubbers for as long as possible, whilst still ensuring fairness. The suggestion on the other thread of using the extra Euro slot to allow 7th place some kind of play-off against 6th and 5th isn't the worst - I know the Dutch do this successfully. Being on the wrong end of the split, but well clear of relegation, is pretty much season over and this could address that. I concur. A playoff for the 5th Europe spot would be fantastic. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoose Rice Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Pull My Strings said: Have you considered preparing a dossier? Only if it's sexed up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Well that’s it confirmed now. Anderson missing the final 8 games of the season. We were a bit toothless without him against Hearts last weekend and it would seem to be stating the obvious that we will be less competitive for a top 6 spot now. Baws. https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/bruce-andersons-injury-likely-see-26539151.amp 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLIS Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 1 hour ago, crispy said: Well that’s it confirmed now. Anderson missing the final 8 games of the season. We were a bit toothless without him against Hearts last weekend and it would seem to be stating the obvious that we will be less competitive for a top 6 spot now. Baws. https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/bruce-andersons-injury-likely-see-26539151.amp Soto's big chance IMO 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 16 hours ago, coprolite said: You know that you can't qualify for Europe from the bottom half right? Hibs might. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy.1995 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 6 hours ago, crispy said: Well that’s it confirmed now. Anderson missing the final 8 games of the season. We were a bit toothless without him against Hearts last weekend and it would seem to be stating the obvious that we will be less competitive for a top 6 spot now. Baws. https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/bruce-andersons-injury-likely-see-26539151.amp Thats a huge blow to our top six aspirations. Not sure if the other forwards are good enough to carry us over the line.At least we have that cushion over those below us,which was the objective in the first place.But so frustrating. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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