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Post by croydoncaptainjack on Jul 28, 2021 8:58:03 GMT
My hopes are firmly up.
Fear no one but WBA I reckon
2nd for me
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Post by Ginger Ninja on Jul 28, 2021 10:00:54 GMT
Slowly but surely, yeah. Couple of seasons in the top 10, building towards a playoff place, that'll do me. I just don't want to get my hopes up too much you know? nah get your hopes up lol. imo the squad we have is one of the best we've had in years and has players who're among the best in the league or even prem quality in dieng and dickies case. You're right, but if we were to go up it would still need significant investment to have a hope of surviving in the Prem. The Utd result was fantastic and gave everyone a massive boost but at the end of the day it was a pre-season friendly. This time last season I said I'd be happy with mid-table, and we massively overacheived given the piss poor first half of the season we had. This time round top 10 is good enough for me. |
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Post by Corbray on Jul 28, 2021 10:42:11 GMT
nah get your hopes up lol. imo the squad we have is one of the best we've had in years and has players who're among the best in the league or even prem quality in dieng and dickies case. You're right, but if we were to go up it would still need significant investment to have a hope of surviving in the Prem. The Utd result was fantastic and gave everyone a massive boost but at the end of the day it was a pre-season friendly. This time last season I said I'd be happy with mid-table, and we massively overacheived given the piss poor first half of the season we had. This time round top 10 is good enough for me. if we do go up i'd be more than happy with us coming back down again but having a long term vision in place. like the norwich or burnley model, gradually build a team of young players playing a brand of football with players who want to be here. if we came straight back down having played our way and strengthened the team with the aim of going right back up again and then staying there that would be good imo. we all know that our team would likely get stomped in the prem but we don't need wholesale changes or loads of new players coming in as many of our players are guys with potential etc. |
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Post by 72bus on Jul 28, 2021 11:27:44 GMT
Top 6 this season . We're good enough , important to get off to a decent start .Team looks like it has a togetherness about it . Fighting spirit 2nd half of last season shows us that . Reckon dykes is going to be massive this season
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Post by acricketer on Jul 28, 2021 11:52:48 GMT
You're right, but if we were to go up it would still need significant investment to have a hope of surviving in the Prem. The Utd result was fantastic and gave everyone a massive boost but at the end of the day it was a pre-season friendly. This time last season I said I'd be happy with mid-table, and we massively overacheived given the piss poor first half of the season we had. This time round top 10 is good enough for me. if we do go up i'd be more than happy with us coming back down again but having a long term vision in place. like the norwich or burnley model, gradually build a team of young players playing a brand of football with players who want to be here. if we came straight back down having played our way and strengthened the team with the aim of going right back up again and then staying there that would be good imo. we all know that our team would likely get stomped in the prem but we don't need wholesale changes or loads of new players coming in as many of our players are guys with potential etc. I'd be disappointed with an even season after finishing last season as we did! |
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Post by croydoncaptainjack on Jul 28, 2021 11:55:33 GMT
We have momentum from last season and as well as the loan signings becoming permanent we look to have also strengthened with additional signings and loans. Assuming Moses joins which I am very confident about we should definitely be looking at top 6.
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Post by Stanley75 on Jul 28, 2021 11:58:43 GMT
if we do go up i'd be more than happy with us coming back down again but having a long term vision in place. like the norwich or burnley model, gradually build a team of young players playing a brand of football with players who want to be here. Bingo! Absolutely no shame in being a yoyo club in the short-term if it means building towards a more secure long-term. The EPL money plus parachute payments would be invaluable towards achieving that! Also, 'hope' and 'expectation' are two very different beasts and are confused at your peril! 😅 |
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Post by Greg1882 on Jul 28, 2021 12:19:04 GMT
You're right, but if we were to go up it would still need significant investment to have a hope of surviving in the Prem. The Utd result was fantastic and gave everyone a massive boost but at the end of the day it was a pre-season friendly. This time last season I said I'd be happy with mid-table, and we massively overacheived given the piss poor first half of the season we had. This time round top 10 is good enough for me. if we do go up i'd be more than happy with us coming back down again but having a long term vision in place. like the norwich or burnley model, gradually build a team of young players playing a brand of football with players who want to be here. if we came straight back down having played our way and strengthened the team with the aim of going right back up again and then staying there that would be good imo. we all know that our team would likely get stomped in the prem but we don't need wholesale changes or loads of new players coming in as many of our players are guys with potential etc. 1 million %. Up down a couple of times then try and establish. Bloody a few noses while we’re up there |
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Post by hal9thou on Jul 28, 2021 12:41:33 GMT
We're a bit short up top. Chaz's legs, Dykes hit and miss, Kelman miles off imo.
That said, keep the arse end shipshape and you're always in with a shout.
Still think we could make a top 6 slot ...........
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Post by croydoncaptainjack on Jul 28, 2021 14:14:11 GMT
We're a bit short up top. Chaz's legs, Dykes hit and miss, Kelman miles off imo. That said, keep the arse end shipshape and you're always in with a shout. Still think we could make a top 6 slot ........... With Kelman likely to go out on loan you could see them getting a loan striker in maybe. |
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Post by spongeparr on Jul 28, 2021 14:36:40 GMT
Id like to see Kelman go onloan. Even if we have the option to bring him back early like we did with Eze a few years back. He is at the age where he needs game time to really kick on. The odd sub appearance won't help him. He isn't like Foden, where just training around these players is enough/
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Post by Timmy Doc on Jul 28, 2021 14:48:19 GMT
4-7 if we are lucky with injuries. Impossible to replace Dickie, for instance.
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Post by The General on Jul 28, 2021 20:19:43 GMT
Ravel Morrison still available 😭
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Post by Ginger Ninja on Jul 29, 2021 7:47:58 GMT
Ravel Morrison still available 😭 Wouldn't want him back now. Must be a reason he hasn't found a club. |
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Post by spongeparr on Jul 29, 2021 7:58:19 GMT
If he doesn't end up at Derby I will be amazed. I presume it's just a matter of time until they can sign players.
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Post by Tarbie on Jul 29, 2021 16:01:10 GMT
I honestly think 4th or 5th if we can keep relatively injury free.
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Post by acricketer on Aug 1, 2021 1:12:23 GMT
Based on the friendlies, I don't remember too many of the top 6 last season playing with the tempo and precision we have seen in the last 2 games.
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Post by Shania on Aug 1, 2021 9:26:59 GMT
Based on the friendlies, I don't remember too many of the top 6 last season playing with the tempo and precision we have seen in the last 2 games. But on the other hand, they didn`t park the bus. Unlocking packed defences will be the ultimate challenge for us this season I think. |
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Post by alanwycombe on Aug 1, 2021 15:14:46 GMT
Based on the friendlies, I don't remember too many of the top 6 last season playing with the tempo and precision we have seen in the last 2 games. But on the other hand, they didn`t park the bus. Unlocking packed defences will be the ultimate challenge for us this season I think. Thats where Stefan comes in. |
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Post by Maidstone_Hoop on Aug 1, 2021 15:33:44 GMT
I think second personally.
Some poor teams in the league, many haven’t strengthened and some of the reward that done well last year like Swansea and Barnsley are considerably weaker.
We play great football and look a level above most teams in the league. I don’t fear anyone and think we have an extremely strong spine.
Fulham, Bournemouth, WBA, Shef Utd and us to battle for automatic imo!
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Post by James1979 on Aug 1, 2021 16:35:02 GMT
I think we’ll win the league, league cup and FA cup. This season will see a correction to the world football order.
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Post by West Acton on Aug 2, 2021 16:15:16 GMT
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Post by alanwycombe on Aug 2, 2021 16:47:12 GMT
Agree WBA not so sure about The Fools or Sheff Utd. Sheff will miss their old manager.
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Post by Tarbie on Aug 2, 2021 17:04:09 GMT
Agree WBA not so sure about The Fools or Sheff Utd. Sheff will miss their old manager. Stopping the rot after such a terrible season is always tough. Like you, I'd be surprised if Sheff Utd are up there. |
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Post by 1973ranger on Aug 5, 2021 7:00:29 GMT
We are the best prepared going into a season we have been since 10-11. I would like to think we could potentially get into the top 6 but a top 10 finish again should be the minimum aim.
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Post by DiscoDroid on Aug 6, 2021 12:54:13 GMT
IMO, it's bevelled in granite and onyx we will finish top ten. Could squeeze 6th if we steer clear of long term injuries. Think we will miss Sam Field Badly. Optimstic.
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Post by Stanley75 on Aug 19, 2021 9:47:14 GMT
Its that time again. Where we going to finish then people?  |
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Post by alanwycombe on Aug 19, 2021 12:00:25 GMT
Can’t believe some of the talent the Fools have got but their best defence is to keep attacking. They don’t look that great at the back.
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Post by Corbray on Aug 19, 2021 12:28:45 GMT
Can’t believe some of the talent the Fools have got but their best defence is to keep attacking. They don’t look that great at the back. they have so much depth its unreal, i'd go as far to say they have one of the best squads ever in the championship. i keep up with fulham a bit and have a bit of a soft spot for them as my dad supports them. i'd be very surprised if they didn't win the league easily tbh. looking forward to playing them though as we both play good football |
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Post by 1qprdk on Aug 29, 2021 9:30:07 GMT
The four unbeaten teams after these first five fixtures, were my preseason favourites for top four: Bournemouth, Fulham, West Brom, and of course the mighty R´s. Hope we can keep up with the others, as they have the more expensively assembled squads, but if we keep on digging in, and show the same character, not accepting defeat, I think we will make top four come end of the season.
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