deletebeepbeepbeep
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In anywhere other than Defence, which is new for us. A few injuries and we'll be playing like we did last night and will concede a lot.
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[Albion] Top 4?
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In anywhere other than Defence, which is new for us. A few injuries and we'll be playing like we did last night and will concede a lot.
Icy Gull
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Not a chance imo 
Gonna be fun though with a few depressing thumpings thrown in. The PL now know how we play and some will make us come unstuck. In Europe however we could be dynamite. Top 8 will do for me in the PL
It won’t happen but I think RDZ needs a plan B once it becomes clear that a team has us sussed on the day
Gonna be fun though with a few depressing thumpings thrown in. The PL now know how we play and some will make us come unstuck. In Europe however we could be dynamite. Top 8 will do for me in the PL
It won’t happen but I think RDZ needs a plan B once it becomes clear that a team has us sussed on the day
HangletonGull
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I’m saying it now been convinced since the season ended we will be top 4 this season feel free to bump this but I’ve linked in at 6/1
The Fits
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As @Easy 10 has said Spurs, Chelsea and Liverpool won't be as bad as they were. For Chelsea it would almost be impossible. Liverpool will be right up there- if they sign Lavia that new midfield is crazy and they have the best front line (in terms of depth) possibly in world football. Villa have made the best signings this summer for my money. Arsenal look MUCH stronger.
United will be much better with Onana and Mount.
The only ones you could possibly see struggle are a Kaneless Spurs.
As it stands we undoubtedly look chaotic at the back, and did at times at the end of last season, when that happens Steele looks much more vulnerable and it does look like teams could blow us away in those spells. Feels like a lot is resting on Igor who seems to define chaos in all the videos I've seen. I would feel a lot more confident if we had another cool head at the back, bit of pace.
I'd be delighted with top ten if there feels like progress overall and we show up well in all the cups. But the drain of the schedule shouldn't be underestimated. On a huge positive, the forward line looks like being one of, if not the most, exciting in the league. And we have RDZ who is a genius.
United will be much better with Onana and Mount.
The only ones you could possibly see struggle are a Kaneless Spurs.
As it stands we undoubtedly look chaotic at the back, and did at times at the end of last season, when that happens Steele looks much more vulnerable and it does look like teams could blow us away in those spells. Feels like a lot is resting on Igor who seems to define chaos in all the videos I've seen. I would feel a lot more confident if we had another cool head at the back, bit of pace.
I'd be delighted with top ten if there feels like progress overall and we show up well in all the cups. But the drain of the schedule shouldn't be underestimated. On a huge positive, the forward line looks like being one of, if not the most, exciting in the league. And we have RDZ who is a genius.
Something I have noticed in the two friendlies is we have spent way less time fannying about at the back, and the ball is hoofed much sooner to nippy attackers. That was especially the case last night.
Hotchilidog
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I think we are in the top 8 mix for sure. The rest will come down to small margins. If we ever keep a clean sheet I expect us to win the game, I see us scoring pretty much every match now. The real question is can the defence step up to aid the attack.
Nitram
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I think Spurs have every chance of being rubbish again. Chelsea will be better organised but I’m not sure a threat. Man City, Arsenal, Newcastle seem solid for a run at the top three, Liverpool, Man Utd for fourth.
Losing Caicedo would be a huge blow to us, however gaining Pedro and Adingra fills me with optimism.
Top six again.
Losing Caicedo would be a huge blow to us, however gaining Pedro and Adingra fills me with optimism.
Top six again.
The Grockle
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No chance of top 4 IMO. I think Newcastle gatecrashing the party last year will prove to be a one off and it will be the tradition big 6 who make up the champions league places.
I think the race for 5th and 6th will be hugely competitive and it will be too much for us, villa and newcastle to make it.
7th to 12th place for us and a final appearance in one of the cups and I will be over the moon
I think the race for 5th and 6th will be hugely competitive and it will be too much for us, villa and newcastle to make it.
7th to 12th place for us and a final appearance in one of the cups and I will be over the moon
Garry Nelson's Left Foot
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Not that I want to encourage rampant optimism and excessive dreaming but has anyone pointed out that fifth place should be enough to qualify for the champions league this season?
severnside gull
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Defence will always concede “excess” goals - it goes with the style of play.
I will be very happy to make top ten. Europe is a distraction from the league - an enjoyable one but I suspect at a cost
I will be very happy to make top ten. Europe is a distraction from the league - an enjoyable one but I suspect at a cost
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As would winning the Europa, we've got 2 routes in! It's happening!
HastingsSeagull
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I think will be a tougher league this year than last. Chelsea don’t have Europe so will improve slightly. Villa will be around us both. Liverpool will shift ahead.
The biggest thing though will be although we’ll be a little better, we’ll have Euro distraction. I think 7th/8th and doing well in at least 2 of the 3 cups. Another good season and even stronger base to continue improving. If we get CL it’s more likely we won the Euro Cup than we got top 4
The biggest thing though will be although we’ll be a little better, we’ll have Euro distraction. I think 7th/8th and doing well in at least 2 of the 3 cups. Another good season and even stronger base to continue improving. If we get CL it’s more likely we won the Euro Cup than we got top 4
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I think we are about to get even better than we were last season.
While we were all in raptures over Ferguson and Mitoma last season, was the chance on anyone's radar, that another pair might replace them in the starting eleven in our first league game? Pedro and Adingra have made that a possibility.
'I think we are building a very strong team with many players in every position of the pitch.' - RDZ after last night's game.
Kanban - the Japanese art of continuous improvement.
While we were all in raptures over Ferguson and Mitoma last season, was the chance on anyone's radar, that another pair might replace them in the starting eleven in our first league game? Pedro and Adingra have made that a possibility.
'I think we are building a very strong team with many players in every position of the pitch.' - RDZ after last night's game.
Kanban - the Japanese art of continuous improvement.
el punal
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Yes, it is exciting. I’m not sure about top four though. Last season was phenomenal helped by the fact that of the the so called top six teams Chelsea, Spurs, Liverpool and Man Utd were well below their perceived best. All of them will have addressed that issue and strengthened accordingly. Then so have we. I suppose it’s a question of how quickly we can adapt to the rigours of European competition and the expectation of being a Premier League force to be reckoned with. A watershed moment for all concerned with our wonderful club.
Sod it, we’ll end up as champions!
We've got 3 weeks of saying:-
"Top 4?" and for it to be a genuine conversation piece (irrespective of its validity)
7 days saying:-
"Play like that and it's certain relegation".
Then a seriously long 8 months pontificating over every single result with:-
"If x beats y, we should still make Top 10".
It seems rude not to live the dream, when the dream is so short.
"Top 4?" and for it to be a genuine conversation piece (irrespective of its validity)
7 days saying:-
"Play like that and it's certain relegation".
Then a seriously long 8 months pontificating over every single result with:-
"If x beats y, we should still make Top 10".
It seems rude not to live the dream, when the dream is so short.
dejavuatbtn
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I can’t believe that the bigger clubs won’t rumble our play better this coming season and make it more difficult for us. I think we’ll get a good run in Europe but I’ll be happy to qualify for Europe again this season.
Gabbafella
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Aiming for it and achieving it are very different. I can see us finishing top half but maybe a little off last season due to Europe.
The extra squad depth can only be a good thing but losing Mac and Caicedo in the same window certainly wouldn't be ideal. Hoping Moises stays but I think we'll cope either way.
Very excited to see what the new additions can bring, Pedro, Adingra and Dahoud all look amazing.
The extra squad depth can only be a good thing but losing Mac and Caicedo in the same window certainly wouldn't be ideal. Hoping Moises stays but I think we'll cope either way.
Very excited to see what the new additions can bring, Pedro, Adingra and Dahoud all look amazing.
RandyWanger
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I think we have improved, but I also think Villa will be better than last season. The jury is out on Chelsea and Spurs or if West Ham can make the top 10. It's going to be competitive.
I can't believe you think RDZ is going to sit on the laurels of last season's style of play.
Ask me again in late March/early April!