Harry Redknapp thinks that if Tottenham win 4 out of the 12 remaining games Tottenham will be safe from relegation.
Tottenham are on 28 points, so Harry is arguable looking to the traditional 40 points mark.
With 6 clubs within 2 points of Tottenham below them in the table (plus West Brom on 22pts), is the 40 point mark going to be enough for survival this year?
Is anybody ready to predict who they think will go down?
I am going to be bold and state my predictions for the drop (without prejudice, I have nothing against these clubs and will be happy to see them survive.)
But I Think WBA will finish bottom, but should be commended for approaching the Premier League with attacking football intentions. Despite finishing bottom, I suspect they will be strong in the Championship next year as they will not need to make too many changes.
I think Middlesbrough will finish 19th. I really want to see Gareth Southgate vindicated for his strategy at Middlesbrough. When he took over from Steve McClaren he cleaned out a lot of big name and big salary players. He his given a lot of focus and chances to emerging players from the lower ranks, and has tried to build his own team and the backroom scouting team. Unfortunately some of his dealings in the transfer market seem to have fallen flat. Mido & Alves have not lived up to their billing. I suspect, Steve Gibson will be forced to wield the axe in the summer.
I think Stoke will finish 18th, I am expecting something of a rally from Stoke before the end of the season, but I feel this will not be enough. They do have one advantage, they only have one game against the big five left and that is on the last day against Arsenal. The next toughest games are West Ham and Wigan, but both are at home. They might just sneak it, but looking at those teams just above them they will need to have a lot of things go their way.
Harry Says Four Wins And Tottenham Will Be Safe
4 Mar 2009
Posted by Daniel and Sarra at 12:52:00
Labels: 'Boro, Gareth Southgate, Harry Redknapp, Relegation Battle, Steve Gibson, Stoke, Tottenham, West Brom
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