Optimistic Nut Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Boro without Viduka, and possibly Yakubu will struggle like mad next season. I can see Wigan, and two from Fulham, WBA/Derby & Birmingham going down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I really like Villa as a club and also Stilian Petrov plays there and im Bulgarian. BTW what do you think about him? I've heard that most of the Villa fans think that he has been big disappointment so far He was brilliant in his first two or three games, then dreadful for months, then when he stopped having to play with Gavin McCann and started playing the holding midfield role himself, he was excellent. Expecting big improvements from him next season, but his end of season form was good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I too think Bolton will really struggle next season. It was clearly SA's club from top to bottom, and even if some of the backroom team are still there, they will find it very hard. I'd expect Liverpool to start making a proper, serious challenge for the league. I'd expect Newcastle to become much, much harder to beat. I'd expect Villa to start turning some of those draws into wins. I'd expect West Ham to have another tricky season, based on the fact they're lumbered with all those arsey, expensive panic buys from last season. And the possibility of points deduction, obv. I'd expect Everton to do the same or slightly less well, depending on how they buy. I'd expect Spurs to have another good season and improve again. I think the newly promoted clubs will all find it hard, but suspect West Brom may stay up. I think Reading may well be next season's Wigan and find it much harder, again, depends massively how they buy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I think it's about time Fulham went down. Got a feeling Spuz won't do aswell as they did this season. And I think we'll finish about 8th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I like Fulham. Nice traditional ground in the best setting of any ground in the country. One of the best away days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Spectrum Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Man City - Up in the air ATM with takeover talk, but with so much going on hard to make an assumption (Slight Improvement) Utter cretin of a manager to be replaced by proven quality. Penny pinching chairman replaced by Gajillionaire. "Slight Improvement" (Note that at this stage I refuse to entertain thoughts of any of the above not happening, its the off season, I'm allowed to be happy!) High hopes? Erm, ya. Link: Thai's make formal CIty bid http://humpday.com/bcr/media/1/20061130-scrooge.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC06 Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Man City - Up in the air ATM with takeover talk, but with so much going on hard to make an assumption (Slight Improvement) Utter cretin of a manager to be replaced by proven quality. Penny pinching chairman replaced by Gajillionaire. "Slight Improvement" (Note that at this stage I refuse to entertain thoughts of any of the above not happening, its the off season, I'm allowed to be happy!) High hopes? Erm, ya. Link: Thai's make formal CIty bid http://humpday.com/bcr/media/1/20061130-scrooge.jpg The only think you need to do now is to hire Chris Coleman as manager Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papo Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 IMO Aston Villa will spend the most with Pool and Chelski We don't have as much money as they have i think Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacko Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I don't think Chelsea will spend big this summer. Abramovich quibbled over a couple of mil in Jan when they desperately needed cover at centre back, so I can't see him being overly keen on splashing out loads now when they don't really have any weaknesses. They'll buy to replace the players who leave, but that's it. God knows what Rafa will do. He has so far shown a slightly annoying tendancy to pull out of deals because the price is a million or so too high and go for second choice players. Liverpool forums are awash with names like Eto'o, Torres, Henry (yes, I know), but I'd be very surprised if we get such high-profile players. We still need a top-class winger and striker, despite Rafa having already signed at least 5 of each. That and a decent start to the season this time around, and we might have a shout. Personally, I reckon Newcastle will be much improved next season, even if you don't make that many signings. Allardyce is a man who knows what he wants and how to get there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darth Toon Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Teams getting stronger: Liverpool, Newcastle, Villa, West Ham, Man City Same: Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal, Spurs, Portsmouth, Everton Weaker: Bolton, Fulham, Wigan, Blackburn, Reading, Smogs Could well be a very entertaining battle for European places coming up, with more teams having decent money to spend. I also think (and certainly hope!) that the chasing pack will get a bit closer to the top 4. Very encouraging to see on this thread fans of other clubs taking the Toon a bit more seriously with Allardyce in charge - compare to the general consensus on Roeder this time last season! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sharath Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Manchester united - Weaker how will we be weaker? we had no proper DM which we will have in hargy bargy. We didn't have a proper winger apart from ronaldo. we will have park fit and another new winger. we didn't have a proper striker for half the season, we are buying a new striker. -------- And its funny how liverpool are thought to be much much stronger....they have been saying this for the last 17 years spending money each season. but they are always where they are in the league. Thirrrrrrrrd. Benitez since coming to liverpool has spent more than anyone ( bar maybe chelsea). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I like the way Rafa works tbh. He hasn't spent heavily on one player but he's taking little risks with more unknown players (Gonzales, Pennant etc.) and hoping one of them works out. So far, some have (Agger, Arbeloa to an extent, Crouch) and some haven't (Bellamy, Pennant) but this summer will probably be the one where he spends the cash on the stars (Alves maybe). Liverpool will definitely be stronger next season. I don't anticipate them changing their style because it is effective but I do believe that if they get players who are proven to be the cream of the crop, they'll be more 'efficient' and instead of losing certain games, they'll get a point and instead of drawing certain games, they'll win. With Arsenal, it really depends on how much money they have available to spend. The return of Henry will be like a new signing to them anyways so they're going to be better. He's still 29, should be at his peak. I really expect him to be a world-beater once again. I've heard Arsenal are actually asking him to come back 2 weeks earlier or something to make sure he's fit and raring to go straight from the off. Thus, I expect Arsenal to challenge for the title just because they won't be dropping points to mid-table fodder anymore (like they did to us, Villa, Everton, Boro etc.) as Henry's magic will be enough. There's also the boy wonder Fabregas who should continue to improve and next season should be even better as he'll have less pressure on him. Add to that the development of Walcott, the adjustment to the league by Rosicky (and Hleb to an extent), Arsenal will be better. With Chelsea, it's safe to assume they'll also be better. The core of the team is still there and with a summer of stability (ie. no major incomings or outgoings), I anticipate Chelsea to be the hardest team to beat next season. You also have to consider the fact that Ballack and Shevchenko will be better just because they're quality players and will continue to adjust to the league. Champions next season = Chelsea. Onto the Champions of this season, I don't think they can be much stronger unless they find a replacement for Giggs and Scholes. They've already upgraded one of their weaknesses (center midfield) with the purchase of Hargreaves. Now, the question with Manyoo is whether or not their two main players can reproduce and possibly better what they've accomplished this season, the two players being Rooney and Ronaldo. And they will have to at least match what they did this season because Giggs, Neville and Scholes will be a year older, and they're not exactly on the right side of their 'peak' either. Rooney and Ronaldo are quality, but I have a feeling that Manyoo depend on them too much and they won't be able to make up for any drop in form from the aforementioned aging trio. Of course, the summer's just begun and everything and anything could change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaehyun Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 In-light of the under-going takeover talks. Newcastle United- Much much much much MUCH frigging stronger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 M M M M U U U U C C C C H H H H stronger !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 THE STRONGEST EVER! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacko Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 And its funny how liverpool are thought to be much much stronger....they have been saying this for the last 17 years spending money each season. but they are always where they are in the league. Thirrrrrrrrd. Benitez since coming to liverpool has spent more than anyone ( bar maybe chelsea). I reckon about 50m net. Which is either a hell of a lot or some shrewd business when he insisted on replacing the whole bloody squad. By my reckoning, he's already signed 5 strikers and 5 wingers and we're still looking for new ones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 = Man United ^ Chelsea = Liverpool = Arsenal ^ Tottenham = Everton v Bolton v Reading = Portsmouth v Blackburn ^ Aston Villa v Middlesbrough ^ Newcastle United ^ Man City ^ West Ham United v Fulham = Wigan Athletic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 = Man United ^ Chelsea = Liverpool = Arsenal ^ Tottenham = Everton v Bolton v Reading = Portsmouth v Blackburn ^ Aston Villa v Middlesbrough ^ Newcastle United ^ Man City ^ West Ham United v Fulham = Wigan Athletic I take it that's in no particular order? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 = Man United ^ Chelsea = Liverpool = Arsenal ^ Tottenham = Everton v Bolton v Reading = Portsmouth v Blackburn ^ Aston Villa v Middlesbrough ^ Newcastle United ^ Man City ^ West Ham United v Fulham = Wigan Athletic I take it that's in no particular order? Final league table? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 = Man United ^ Chelsea = Liverpool = Arsenal ^ Tottenham = Everton v Bolton v Reading = Portsmouth v Blackburn ^ Aston Villa v Middlesbrough ^ Newcastle United ^ Man City ^ West Ham United v Fulham = Wigan Athletic I take it that's in no particular order? That's how they finished this past season. Pretty silly to predict who will be stronger or weaker without knowing who is going where--- absurd to pick how they'll finish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Ah right. Cheers, just didn't make sense otherwise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Manchester united - Weaker how will we be weaker? we had no proper DM which we will have in hargy bargy. We didn't have a proper winger apart from ronaldo. we will have park fit and another new winger. we didn't have a proper striker for half the season, we are buying a new striker. Hey, Chelsea picked up Sheva and Ballack. Did they improve? Go ahead, buy that striker and Hargreaves.... Carrick and him will work out beautifully. It's guaranteed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SJP Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 talking about money and power... what does anyone think about Beckham returning to the England squad? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacko Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 talking about money and power... what does anyone think about Beckham returning to the England squad? Will anything make any difference except the firing of McClaren? We're doomed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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