The Prophet Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 So it looks like we're done and dusted for the window, so what can this squad, as it stands achieve? For me we have a cracking first team comfortably capable of achieving a top half finish. While our performances thus far have been somewhat disjointed we look solid and the understanding amongst the players will only get better. However we're desperately short of cover at centre back and in the striking department, if the injuries start to stack up we could see a lot of square pegs in round holes and subsquently could struggle a bit. Even if this is the case I still think we'll comfortably avoid relegation. Thoughts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMcQuillan Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I think we'll end up around 15th. Injuries to CB and Strikers will cripple us, quite simply, regardless of how sexy our midfield is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Mid-table. We'll be lucky if we hit 10th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Ben Arfa back to full fitness and we'll easily get top 10. Otherwise, about 15th. No creativity at all in the forward line without Ben Arfa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Think we'll be kicking about the same positions as last season. Will be very much dependent on injuries and of course the January window. 10th - 13th. With a bit of luck a cup run although I think our thin squad will hold us back which is a shame as it's probably our only route to Europe with our generally poor disciplinary record. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 With this squad, a top half finish would be incredible. That has to be our aim although I think we'll fall well short. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 midtable due to squad defincies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliassenfredrik Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Tiote and Cabaye injured and we better get off to la la land. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dell Boi Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I think it hangs in the balance of the fitness of key players...if we lost Colo and Tiote to long term injuries (heaven forbid) could anyone realistically see us finishing in the top half half then? Our strongest 11 is more than capable of a top 10 finish IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Mid to Bottom table, Injuries and African Nations will hit us and we will be screwed. Best, Loven and Ameobi will not get the goals, no midfield goals looking likely and Ba / Ben Arfa and Marveux are unknown at this point Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjmc Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 As things stand unless there are multiple stand out performances from a few of the newbies then i see it as position = to last mid table 8/9/10 positions only currently possibly based on results from those around us going our way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 10th Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PineBarrens Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Strong in midfield, decent in defence (though woefully short on central defensive cover) and anaemic in attack. Won't get relegated but won't trouble the top eight either. So close to pushing on this season with the addition of a top centre-forward, too. Cheers Mike and Derek, you shitstains. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Mid table. 11th or 12th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 9th, 10th or 11th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 10th-18th. I will re-assess at the beginning of February. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Not much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliassenfredrik Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Not much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 13-16, injury free. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 12th Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Lower midtable if we're lucky with injuries and suspensions. It was alright watching Ameobi and Lovernkrands faff about up front in the first few games, thinking we'd bring a mobile forward in eventually. Not too confident now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 A lot less that it could have if we'd got the all important striker which the club themselves said we still need. As it is, other teams have strengthened at our expense such as Sunderland and Fulham picking up strikers who were available and ready. Mid table at best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QBG Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Still 9th. Ba will come good, and Best looks like he'll get a few. People ploughing through Ben Arfa's legs every time he steps foot on a pitch doesn't help like. Still, our keeper is in top form, the defence is ok, the midfield is sexy and we have enough to survive up front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 A fully fit squad for most of the season :9-14. A few long term injuries to key players: 16-18. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TherealnorthernTOON Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Very much dependant on how Cabaye and Tiote will get on during the season for me. If Obertan can get his confidence up he will create some tap-ins for our forwards. My guess is a slight improvement on last year. Everything from 15th-7th dependant on injuries and how well the new guys gets on with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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