Quote Originally Posted by WanChaiMiller View Post
My guess is that they are laying down a marker.

Yes it effects us. But, also, you dont need the be the brightest to realise playing some teams earlier in the season is different to later on when league positions could already have been decided.
Yes it can work like that Wan but I posted an opinion about 2 weeks ago whereby I think it can sometimes be more difficult to play against teams who seemingly have nothing to play for.

Some players might be wanting a new contract and will try to impress their current club or a rival, some want to try and get into the playoff starting XI and other players just play without fear and put on a really good show