James Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I think the reason for so many differing opinions regarding who we need to sign is down to people holding different expectations as to what the club should be aiming to do for this season. While the transfer window remains open, what were your expectations for this season, and why? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxaux Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Baby steps, top half of the table, anything else is a bonus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 NE5 to go mental and the board to implode when we lose to Spurs in the CC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 For me, top half plus entertainment is a minimum, but I can't see why we can't challenge for a UEFA Cup spot, or even get a run at 5th place if luck runs in our favour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Where's the 'midtable Premiership table filler' option? It's not like the minimum this squad will achieve is a top half finish, and our luck would have to be real sour for us to be drawn into a relegation fight, although two or three long term injuries to crucial players and I wouldn´t rule it out completely.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 With the shit we have in the squad we will be lucky to avoid doing a Derby. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Where's the 'midtable Premiership table filler' option? As we saw last season, coming 12th is avoiding relegation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Maintain a top-half spot, with an outside chance of UEFA. Kind of a middle between options three and four, so i selected the fourth. Which, btw, will be very difficult to achieve with this current centre-midfield (ie Butt-Guthrie). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 at the minute i expect top half with a few entertaining performances, though if injuries don't go our way we'll struggle to achieve this. get 3 or 4 first team signings of the quality of Jonas and Coloccini and it'll be challenge for UEFA cup place Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Where's the 'midtable Premiership table filler' option? As we saw last season, coming 12th is avoiding relegation. No it isn´t.. Middle to lower bottom half is avoiding relegation. This poll is incredibly biased, as you have failed to include anywhere between 11th and 15th.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest optimistic nit Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 in between 5th and 12th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 at the minute i expect top half with a few entertaining performances, though if injuries don't go our way we'll struggle to achieve this. get 3 or 4 first team signings of the quality of Jonas and Coloccini and it'll be challenge for UEFA cup place The question I'm asking is not what you expect us to do with the players we've got, but your expectations of the club full stop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I'll wait till Monday night before I vote. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I'll wait till Monday night before I vote. Read the above post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 at the minute i expect top half with a few entertaining performances, though if injuries don't go our way we'll struggle to achieve this. get 3 or 4 first team signings of the quality of Jonas and Coloccini and it'll be challenge for UEFA cup place The question I'm asking is not what you expect us to do with the players we've got, but your expectations of the club full stop. Well, these concepts are fairly related wouldn´t you say? I would expect the club to aim for no less than European football, but expect us to finish midtable with the current squad, hency why I am disappointed with our summer transfer activity so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Top half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Top half, we do that then we can start attracting higher quality players(like Arda Turan) and push on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 usual old rubbish Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider Jerusalem Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Not good at the minute, even with four of five new faces in we are still struggling for real depth of quality - i.e. Smith, Geremi, Cacapa, Ameobi, The Lesser Spotted Viduka. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I expect us to be challenging for a UEFA cup spot. I'm not saying we should get one but our expectations should at least be aimed at competing for a place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Ask me again on Tuesday.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anders28 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I expect us to challenge for a Euro-cup spot, and do well in FA & Carling Cup. Not that I expect Newcastle to qualify for Uefa-cup but that we challenge for it. Edit: And to beat Mackems, Boro and Spurs in both games Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stozo Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Challenge for Europe in the league and/or have a good run in the cups. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Hopefully get some luck in the Carling Cup if we beat Spurs, which i'm sure we can do Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I'll tell you at 0001 UK time tuesday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now