[Albion] Should we be careful what we wish for ?

[Insel affe]

The prospect of a European tour is very much still in our hands, however watching the last few games it is very plain to see we lack depth.
We cannot cope with the injuries and lack of depth in the squad, two heavy defeats show how vulnerable we actually are.
Imagine if we started off next season with a few defeats and a European tour, it is all to easy to fall into a spiral that could spin out of control.
We have a brilliant young manager, who we all know is highly strung, very fiery that could just leave at a drop of hat if things don't go his way.

Investment is obviously needed in the squad, Milner hopefully will be a great addition to the squad, but we will sorely miss Moisés and Ali McC, they will be extremely hard to replace. Young Billy Gilmour could be Ali Macs replacement, but I think he will take another season to really stamp his authority on the squad. Connor Gallagher would be a great addition, but wages will see to that as a pipe dream.

I really hope we achieve the dream on Sunday, that would make a great weekend, and a less stressful visit to Villa Park next.

What I fear is next season imploding and overstretching ourselves.

It is never to soon to follow your dreams, and hopefully we can recruit well enough to cope, because clearly we are struggling with the amount of games at the moment.

Anyone else worried ?

 

[portlock seagull]

Worry? We’re having the time of our lives!! It’s the weekend, have an early beer and remember the days of Ashley Neal and Mahoney-Johnson

 

[dazzer6666]

The prospect of a European tour is very much still in our hands, however watching the last few games it is very plain to see we lack depth.
We cannot cope with the injuries and lack of depth in the squad, two heavy defeats show how vulnerable we actually are.
Imagine if we started off next season with a few defeats and a European tour, it is all to easy to fall into a spiral that could spin out of control.
We have a brilliant young manager, who we all know is highly strung, very fiery that could just leave at a drop of hat if things don't go his way.

Investment is obviously needed in the squad, Milner hopefully will be a great addition to the squad, but we will sorely miss Moisés and Ali McC, they will be extremely hard to replace. Young Billy Gilmour could be Ali Macs replacement, but I think he will take another season to really stamp his authority on the squad. Connor Gallagher would be a great addition, but wages will see to that as a pipe dream.

I really hope we achieve the dream on Sunday, that would make a great weekend, and a less stressful visit to Villa Park next.

What I fear is next season imploding and overstretching ourselves.

It is never to soon to follow your dreams, and hopefully we can recruit well enough to cope, because clearly we are struggling with the amount of games at the moment.

Anyone else worried ?

….or we could trust those in charge to plan ahead and strengthen the squad in readiness…..maybe try to make a couple of early signings etc

 

[Icy Gull]

Nope, more of the same for me please

I had to roll my eyes at the commentators suggesting that we needed to change the style last night, clearly not been paying attention, which given their job is pretty pathetic.

We will push on or fail with RDZ, he will not be changing his vision of how football should be played and I’m sure TB is ready to back him more than he has backed any other manager

 

[HHGull]

If you don’t aim for the highest finish you can - what’s the point?

Also, we still have to play Man City and who knows what will happen there

 

[Lenny Rider]

Worry? We’re having the time of our lives!! It’s the weekend, have an early beer and remember the days of Ashley Neal and Mahoney-Johnson

Not forgetting Glenn Thomas

 

[Hugo Rune]

No.

Not worried at all.

We actually already have a squad to compete in 4 competitions next season (including Europe) when you add in the likes of Pedro and quality players out on loan like Adingra and Alzate. We’ve probably already got Dahoud & Milner and will have players like Lallana, Lamptey and Moder returning from injury.

We won’t be left short again.

And as for Connor Gallagher, that really is hitting the panic button with the desire for him being a direct symptom of the defeat last night.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

I'm too pissed off at SWFC to get all unnecessarily OTT neurotic about BHAFC. Wishing for them not to score 5 bloody goals or win a penalty shootout, I won't be wishing that again! Unmitigated disaster. Was it really too much to ask?!

 

[Mr Smggles]

Nope, more of the same for me please

I had to roll my eyes at the commentators suggesting that we needed to change the style last night, clearly not been paying attention, which given their job is pretty pathetic.

We will push on or fail with RDZ, he will not be changing his vision of how football should be played and I’m sure TB is ready to back him more than he has backed any other manager

Yes the suggestion that we might change our style wound me up too.

 

[Taybha]

Dunno if I'm wired wrong but I tend to worry about stuff when it happens good or bad then deal with it, example,I know I've got 2 loose tiles on the roof and they've been loose for 3 years I've been here,but I'm no way going up there until they slide off into the sunset,life's too short,if we do it brilliant,if we don't then I presume my tiles will still be there next season.

P.S what's the going rate for roof tilers per tile?

 

[Icy Gull]

We all knew and were warned that De Zerbi ball would result in goals at both ends. Sadly we have found out in three of the last six games that when it fails we end up with score lines that make it look like we have been thrashed. Surprised we have avoided more of them but it’s very clear that if we don’t have the players at the right level and on their game it can all go very pear shaped. What a bloody thrilling ride though. Last night could quite easily have been 2-2 even though we were played off the park in the first half. Not sure that De Zerbi ball works that well against aggressive and skilful long ball merchants without a much deeper squad.

 

[Brok]

Dunno if I'm wired wrong but I tend to worry about stuff when it happens good or bad then deal with it, example,I know I've got 2 loose tiles on the roof and they've been loose for 3 years I've been here,but I'm no way going up there until they slide off into the sunset,life's too short,if we do it brilliant,if we don't then I presume my tiles will still be there next season.

P.S what's the going rate for roof tilers per tile?

Can't be all that much for a five minute job, surely?

 

[The Optimist]

I was thinking back to our time in the Championship when the phrase ‘Premier League ready’ was about. I wonder if internally the club has been getting ‘Europa League ready’? My guess is yes.

 

[Hamilton]

As long as we play the U23s if it's the conference, then we should be fine.

 

[METALMICKY]

Not forgetting Glenn Thomas

Mark Farrington!

 

[Machiavelli]

Not remotely worried.
We're obviously extremely short at the moment, but that's because (in no small part because the PL failed to rearrange certain fixtures much earlier in the season) we've had an intensive fixture load when, going in to the season, it was not expected that we'd be subjected to one. We've also got nine absentees at present, many of whom are regular starters, the remainder would be on the bench -- nine is far higher than our rivals.
If we make it into Europe, Bloom, etc will recognise that we need to strengthen the depth of the squad. And if we've been paying attention, it's pretty obvious that the early transfer incomings (Pedro, Milner, Dahoud, ...) indicate that this is recognised but actioned as early as is possible.

 

[Blue3]

Don’t worry just enjoy the moment when they come

 

[zefarelly]

Why on earth would I worry about us playing the best football ever.

 

[Napper]

Bit like worrying about getting a nice bird as she may cheat on you

 

[Insel affe]

Bit like worrying about getting a nice bird as she may cheat on you

nice is not always best