nufc4eva Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 I don't want to get carried away. Two wins, yes, but against what could turn out to be two of the worst teams in the league this season: WHam & Swansea. Crystal Palace we should also look to beat. On the other hand, I don't mind losing to Man City/Liverpool/Chelsea if we're beating the teams in the bottom half to keep us up - not very ambitious but something to build on then. Swings and round-abouts. We don't need ambition this season, just stability. Staying in the league and hopefully stuff getting sorted between Rafa and Ashley would be a good season. I think we will win a few games we aren't expected to against bigger teams as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 I am currently applying our transfer strategy to the R word. So I am precontemplative about thinking about potentially monitoring the prospect. Hoping the outcome is the same! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 I don't want to get carried away. Two wins, yes, but against what could turn out to be two of the worst teams in the league this season: WHam & Swansea. Crystal Palace we should also look to beat. On the other hand, I don't mind losing to Man City/Liverpool/Chelsea if we're beating the teams in the bottom half to keep us up - not very ambitious but something to build on then. Swings and round-abouts. We don't need ambition this season, just stability. Staying in the league and hopefully stuff getting sorted between Rafa and Ashley would be a good season. I think we will win a few games we aren't expected to against bigger teams as well. Beat enough of the lower to mid table shit in this league to stay up, anything else along the way is a massive bonus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 I don't want to get carried away. Two wins, yes, but against what could turn out to be two of the worst teams in the league this season: WHam & Swansea. Crystal Palace we should also look to beat. On the other hand, I don't mind losing to Man City/Liverpool/Chelsea if we're beating the teams in the bottom half to keep us up - not very ambitious but something to build on then. Swings and round-abouts. We don't need ambition this season, just stability. Staying in the league and hopefully stuff getting sorted between Rafa and Ashley would be a good season. I think we will win a few games we aren't expected to against bigger teams as well. Things getting sorted between Rafa and Ashley would be more like a miracle than a decent season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 3 - we are unlikely to go down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled in Texas Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 That title Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 I'd prefer a permanent deal, like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Fucking hell, bit early for jokes like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Loan with obligation to buy at the end of the season, and we've got ourselves a deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 They can't afford the loan fee. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 12 points between now and when we go to Man Utd is realistic and being cautious with predictions. If we could make it to 22-25 points before the killer run in December then we'll be fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Rafa will always have the team well drilled and defensively aware. We may have a few bad days but these will be blips. In the other hand I think that as long as you have Ritchie on corners and free kicks with the likes of Lascelles, Clark, Joselu and Mitro to aim for we will nick one goal wins and score draws even in days when our open play attacking isn't working out. This is a big difference to seasons under McClaren, Carver and Pardew and is why we will finish comfortably top 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Definitely think top 15, can't see us finishing any lower than that, you never know we might make a few buys in jan too, kick us on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Definitely think top 15, can't see us finishing any lower than that, you never know we might make a few buys in jan too, kick us on. Wonder if Rafa will line up some deals and leak them to the press to see what happens... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 If we could be on 10 points before the next international break, I'd be fairly happy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 If we could be on 10 points before the next international break, I'd be fairly happy. whats that 3 more games? should be doable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 If we could be on 10 points before the next international break, I'd be fairly happy. whats that 3 more games? should be doable. Yeah, against Stoke, Brighton and Liverpool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 I'm just glad to have got a couple of early wins to keep us off the bottom to start with. I still think we are in for a difficult season because we lack a bit up front. Too early to make daft predictions at the moment, let's see how we get on in the next few games and we'll have a better idea. That said, I think we'll be okay, we are going to be hard to beat and that is the most important thing when you don't have the firepower at the other end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Pardew () correctly said the other day that 12 wins is enough to stay up (assuming you draw a few and not lose every other remaining game). On that basis we need 10 wins from our remaining 34 games, I'd be very surprised if this squad (with Rafa) couldn't achieve that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Pardew () correctly said the other day that 12 wins is enough to stay up (assuming you draw a few and not lose every other remaining game). On that basis we need 10 wins from our remaining 34 games, I'd be very surprised if this squad (with Rafa) couldn't achieve that. Even less than 12 tbh, because 36 points is often enough and that's without draws. 10 wins, 8 draws is about right, but Rafa will be aiming for more than just survival. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 If we could be on 10 points before the next international break, I'd be fairly happy. whats that 3 more games? should be doable. Yeah, against Stoke, Brighton and Liverpool. LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Champions League-o-meter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 4th man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Yeah, fuck this thread right off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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