Ikon Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: I don’t think we will get near top 4 this season, but I didn’t last season either. Top 7 the aim imo and I’d be delighted with it. My thoughts too. Never say never though. We'd need to be lucky with injuries and so on. Edited July 31, 2023 by Ikon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Too much going on for Top 4. Champs League Bamps League FA Cup League Cup Top 10 would be good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Pointless predicting stuff and having expectations before the transfer window is shut like, but we were the 3rd best team in the league for almost half of the season last season. The usual teams will likely improve but there's no guarantees for them just as there aren't any for us. 3rd-6th is my pointless prediction™, though I wouldn't be disappointed as long as we were playing some form of European football in 2024-25. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Last year I said 4th to 10th I think and I was chilled with 10th. This season I’m revising it to 2nd to 8th (plus at least a quarter final) and I am very chilled with 8th which means no Europe as there will be seasons with teething troubles. My biggest worry is the media and the idiot but vocal minority of fans if and when we aren’t showing CL or Europa form. The media will immediately go for Howe and try to create a narrative that the job is too big for him. Our board must resist this narrative and ignore the idiot fans that believe it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 (edited) I'm not sure on Brighton this season, like. Can see them finishing around 12-13th. There'll be a shock team out of the pack that you wouldn't expect, but can't see past the top 8 being those other 8 on your list. 7th should be 'par' I reckon, that's accounting for one of Spurs or Villa to beat us and even that I don't see this year. Edited August 3, 2023 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 If Kane goes I couldn’t rule out Spurs getting relegated this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 10 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: I'm not sure on Brighton this season, like. Can see them finishing around 12-13th. There'll be a shock team out of the pack that you wouldn't expect, but can't see past the top 8 being those other 8 on your list. 7th should be 'par' I reckon, that's accounting for one of Spurs or Villa to beat us and even that I don't see this year. The player churn at Brighton means they are more than good enough for top 9 but they will have weaknesses that prevent the consistent results needed for a table climb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 I think we can battle for fifth place this year and maintain the champs league placing and revenue source!! For the players and any future ones, chamos league is what repositiins us globally. Anything less than fifth would be a dissapointment, but not the end of the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDT Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 At what point is the decision made about 5th & that qualifying for the Champions League? Surely they can't just make it mid-season (obviously given previously UEFA exploits they probably will). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 26 minutes ago, James said: If Kane goes I couldn’t rule out Spurs getting relegated this season. I mean, aye, they’ve been relying on him massively, but still, relegated? Howay man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 1 hour ago, James said: If Kane goes I couldn’t rule out Spurs getting relegated this season. I don't know if your comment is tongue in cheek, but they will use the Kane money to buy another striker, maybe even two players. They aren't going to get relegated man, they might have a season treading water, but the sale will put them in a far healthier position long term. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 I don't want us finishing below Spurs and Villa. Therefore 6th place is the target. Chelsea and Man United should be in our sights too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 I think we’ve got a really good collection of players, a superb manager, and a unified club. I think we can get top four and win a trophy. 100%. I don’t necessarily think we will. And I love that feeling being back again. I’m excited for what might happen, but hopefully realistic in not thinking that hopes don’t equal expectations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 2 hours ago, James said: If Kane goes I couldn’t rule out Spurs getting relegated this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 I think we'll finish 7th and win one of the cups (probably the champions league ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzaschicken Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Don't get how Villa are now this feared wrecking force who are going to finish above us. Also Liverpool, a new midfield and still the same defensive issues as previous couple of seasons. We are notoriously hard to beat and we have improved with some quality signings and the young prospects stepping up. I think top 5 is a high probability Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sturla Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 21 minutes ago, Gazzaschicken said: Don't get how Villa are now this feared wrecking force who are going to finish above us. Also Liverpool, a new midfield and still the same defensive issues as previous couple of seasons. We are notoriously hard to beat and we have improved with some quality signings and the young prospects stepping up. I think top 5 is a high probability Villa had a good spell from when Emery took over in November. From that day Villa were the 5th best team in the league acquiring 49 points vs 47 acquired by Newcastle (in 6th). They have also recruited very well in this window with Diaby, Pau Torres and Tielemans. I think people are just recognizing that they have a proper setup now and will push for top 6. Still think we will finish above them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 4 hours ago, James said: If Kane goes I couldn’t rule out Spurs getting relegated this season. Howe made a relegation squad that was way worse than what Spurs have even without Kane a CL team in one season. People shouldn’t write them off after one bad season with a manager who didn’t want to be there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Magpie Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 4 hours ago, James said: If Kane goes I couldn’t rule out Spurs getting relegated this season. Do you remember anything at all about the planet you were born on? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 For CL, is it not a TopFiveometer this season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Gazzaschicken said: Don't get how Villa are now this feared wrecking force who are going to finish above us. Also Liverpool, a new midfield and still the same defensive issues as previous couple of seasons. We are notoriously hard to beat and we have improved with some quality signings and the young prospects stepping up. I think top 5 is a high probability Liverpools biggest issue was the midfield and a lack of legs. They’ve solved that. Villa under Emery matched us for points. And they’ve strengthened considerably. And their European adventures are likely to be less arduous. I don’t expect they finish above us but I wouldn’t be surprised. We had the most players with 2000+ minutes in the league last year. We’ve only added 1 body and so far look heavily reliant on that small group of players. 3 of which are 30+. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 James is class. Always says batshit crazy stuff and then just calmly walks away from the scene whenever people react. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 52 minutes ago, sturla said: Villa had a good spell from when Emery took over in November. From that day Villa were the 5th best team in the league acquiring 49 points vs 47 acquired by Newcastle (in 6th). They have also recruited very well in this window with Diaby, Pau Torres and Tielemans. I think people are just recognizing that they have a proper setup now and will push for top 6. Still think we will finish above them. Who were 4th in that period? Liverpool? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 (edited) Have Liverpool signed a DM? I don’t think Villa have significantly improved through their signings, although they look good anyway. A lot depends on Diaby, the other signings are neutral. Edited August 3, 2023 by AyeDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Just now, AyeDubbleYoo said: Have Liverpool signed a DM? Not yet but I’m sure they will given they binned of Fabinho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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