ikri Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 They'll start really well, but that won't last. They have far too many players with planet-sized egos who will not take kindly to a spell on the bench, if they were in the Champion's League then a few of the players might be more patient but a run out in the reserves or in the League Cup won't suffice. Hughes doesn't have the knowledge or respect to deal with the players in that situation. I'd be surprised if Hughes is still in charge after Christmas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 People saying Hughes won't stay beyond Christmas - a number of people including myself thought he'd be gone this summer. They've stuck with him this long and he ain't as bad as what people make out. Did a good job at Wales and Blackburn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlito Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Part of me actually hopes they get top 4 because somebody needs to. When the likes of us, Leeds and even Everton got top 4 it kept things fresh and interesting to watch. The past 4 or 5 seasons have been so predictable though to be honest and it needs to change as far as top 4 finishes go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Part of me actually hopes they get top 4 because somebody needs to. When the likes of us, Leeds and even Everton got top 4 it kept things fresh and interesting to watch. The past 4 or 5 seasons have been so predictable though to be honest and it needs to change as far as top 4 finishes go. Agree. Got no problem with it at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QBG Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Chelsea Man U Man C Arsenal Liv Everton Villa This. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlito Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Liverpool won't finish behind Arsenal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Part of me actually hopes they get top 4 because somebody needs to. When the likes of us, Leeds and even Everton got top 4 it kept things fresh and interesting to watch. The past 4 or 5 seasons have been so predictable though to be honest and it needs to change as far as top 4 finishes go. Who gives a fuck when we're not even in the same division? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sheds Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 They'll struggle to break the top four until they pull some real spending power. Bar Tevez, they're yet to buy anyone good enough for the top four IMO. They seem to be buying all of the best of the rest (Barry, Bellamy, SWP, Given) and I seriously can't see them getting Terry. Given is easily top 4 quality Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlito Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Part of me actually hopes they get top 4 because somebody needs to. When the likes of us, Leeds and even Everton got top 4 it kept things fresh and interesting to watch. The past 4 or 5 seasons have been so predictable though to be honest and it needs to change as far as top 4 finishes go. Who gives a f*** when we're not even in the same division? A lot of people will still follow the Premiership next season. It's not like the prem doesn't exist anymore now that we've been relegated Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Liverpool won't finish behind Arsenal. They won't finish behind anyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirLes9 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I agree same top 4 as last season but with Gerrard lifting the title next may. City for 4th-6th if they sort the back four out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I still think they lack something. I think a lot of their players would be in and out of the top 4 squads but they don't have the special players just very expensive good players (baring Robinho although his attitude is already questionable, seems to think he is too good for them imo). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Part of me actually hopes they get top 4 because somebody needs to. When the likes of us, Leeds and even Everton got top 4 it kept things fresh and interesting to watch. The past 4 or 5 seasons have been so predictable though to be honest and it needs to change as far as top 4 finishes go. Who gives a f*** when we're not even in the same division? A lot of people will still follow the Premiership next season. It's not like the prem doesn't exist anymore now that we've been relegated Fair enough. Personally I'll be concentrating on the league we're competing in, couldn't give a shit whether the top four in the league above is interesting or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Fair enough. Personally I'll be concentrating on the league we're competing in, couldn't give a shit whether the top four in the league above is interesting or not. Agree, will still watch the Prem but couldn't give a flying one what happens at the top (much like the last few seasons when we've been nowhere near ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Any one of you guys think this might be us if Ashley put us on sale in the summer of 08 instead of fall? Can you guys imagin the possiblity .... It make me sick.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Relegation. ELL OH ELL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Chelsea Liverpool Man. City Man. United Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I think Hughes has a hell of a job making that squad tick, and i don't think he'll manage it. They'll finish 7th or 8th, sack Hughes, get some big name and then things will probably start happening for them. With a bit of luck they'll implode in on themselves, get relegated and go into administration - but i'm in dreamland there. No other club i'd love to see it happen to, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Chelsea didn't really get going until they got a top manager to balance the huge amounts of money did they? Think the same will apply for City. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Man U Liverpool Chelsea Arsenal Villa Everton Man C Spurs John Terry to follow Kaka and every other self respecting player and tell Man City where to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchie Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 11th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 And fwiw, I think give it a few seasons and Chelsea will start fading big time. They'll go back to having hopes of finishing in top 6. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 And fwiw, I think give it a few seasons and Chelsea will start fading big time. They'll go back to having hopes of finishing in top 6. On what basis? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Abramovich has clearly lost interest. Drogba and Lampard are 31 as it is, only a few more seasons in them. I think Terry and Essien will leave. Just generally think the core of their team will fall apart and imo, won't be able to attract players good enough to replace them. Just a weird hunch, but think it will happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1878 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Liverpool won't finish behind Arsenal. Agreed. I don't think Liverpool will finish any lower than 3rd, probably higher in fact, and that's coming from a blue. Really don't know what to make of City yet. They obviously still need to sort out the defence and they could end up being really unbalanced in midfield and attack by trying to fit all of the 'names' into the starting XI. Or it could all click and they'll play Champions League football the following season. A lot of it will depend on whether Hughes has the balls to make big decisions and whether he can handle the egos. He struggled to do it last year with the likes of Elano & Richards so is he going to be able to do it when he's got multiple players with a higher profile than that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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