Redwurzel
Well-known member
Re Play Offs
I think it makes a difference if you are able to rest players in the last couple of league games of the season.
I remember Villa did before they played us in 2018. They had nothing to play for in their last 2 league games. They still lost in the final but it helped them in the Semis.
Opposed to say Brighton who had to play Derby in mid week then play us then into the play offs without a rest and on a downer after drawing to Derby and us i.e two opportunities to go up automatically. Brighton were out on their knees against Sheff Wed with tirednes, injuries and suspensions.
I think it makes a difference if you are able to rest players in the last couple of league games of the season.
I remember Villa did before they played us in 2018. They had nothing to play for in their last 2 league games. They still lost in the final but it helped them in the Semis.
Opposed to say Brighton who had to play Derby in mid week then play us then into the play offs without a rest and on a downer after drawing to Derby and us i.e two opportunities to go up automatically. Brighton were out on their knees against Sheff Wed with tirednes, injuries and suspensions.