[Albion] Where will we finish in the league?

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

Top 20.

 

[Albion my Albion]

On August 16, the day before the Everton match could we have another poll on the same question so voters can adjust their predictions based on any changes in the Seagulls squad?

We certainly need more polls AND poles AND people from Poland.

 

[TomandJerry]

On August 16, the day before the Everton match could we have another poll on the same question so voters can adjust their predictions based on any changes in the Seagulls squad?

We certainly need more polls AND poles AND people from Poland.

Due to high demand, the Pole will return

 

[Durlston]

This is arguably Tony Bloom's biggest gamble since he became chairman.

Crysensio Summerville would have a real statement of intent. But we'll see..........

 

[Nobby]

Looking at our opening ten fixtures it's currently hard to see us picking up that many points.
And so the pressure may start to mount on a new manager, with new players who will take time to bed in.
So I think we may well be around the relegation places before Fab gets his ideas across and we start to see some results.
10th-15th for me.

 

[Flounce]

Not a clue, we could be a surprise package, we could have Hyypia 2 leading to much angst

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

10th.

But like @Guinness Boy I’ll make a final call nearer to the first game…..

 

[Flounce]

10th.

But like @Guinness Boy I’ll make a final call nearer to the first game…..

The Villarreal game should be interesting.

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

After yesterday , 12th is achievable unless Fabian Hurzeler turns out to be another Semi Hyppia.

 

[dwayne]

I’m going with a slightly uncomfortable 15th…

Roberto, for all his faults, had a certain aura and clearly commanded respect from his charges… his tactics were rigid, yet at their best, fluid… he acted and felt like a maverick and had huge respect from his betters… which, although could be viewed with a cynical edge, felt genuine enough.

I worry about a this new era, players are coming in ever more to make names for themselves and move on… and I’m struggling to genuinely warm to Fabian … that’s not to say he’s going to fail, but I’m not convinced it’ll be plain sailing and/or fanfare stuff…

My major concern relates to his judgement from preseason of who can cut it in the PL squad. Based on the level he’s previously had success at he might be in danger of overestimating some of our younger players, whilst fundamentally underestimating the actual quality of the PL… watching it and coaching in it are clearly two separate realities and looking at the ‘quality’ we’ve faced in pre-season, well, I’m not convinced that we should be expecting Ayari et al to be ready…

He clearly likes hussle, which we all do … the problem is maintaining high energy levels week in week out, whilst delivering a system that can cope defensively… I’m a bit worried he might be opting for all bustle and expecting that to overcome top level quality… I have other serious doubts tactically too, especially with such a high press and a squad not blessed with central defensive pace… even dropping a CDM in to cover quick counters doesn’t fill me full of confidence that we’re not going to get ripped apart… Everton will be very interesting

I’m more worried about this season than any since the last CH season.

Great post.

Everton is an evil game to start with.

 

[Kosh]

Great post.

Everton is an evil game to start with.

It is, I’m sure our ‘mate’ big Sean will have been watching us with interest…

What worries me is that I suspect he’ll be rubbing his hands with glee… our new system looks a little naive to me, and if I’m thinking that - well, Dyche will be training hard with those lovely direct passes into our horrificly exposed wide defensive areas central to his plan.

Gulp.

 

[Flounce]

It is, I’m sure our ‘mate’ big Sean will have been watching us with interest…

What worries me is that I suspect he’ll be rubbing his hands with glee… our new system looks a little naive to me, and if I’m thinking that - well, Dyche will be training hard with those lovely direct passes into our horrificly exposed wide defensive areas central to his plan.

Gulp.

Fear not, Steele will keep them at bay

 

[Kosh]

Fear not, Steele will keep them at bay

To be fair, if they successfully bypass our press, it’d be game over with Zenga, Banks, Buffon and Schmeichel in net all at the same time.

 

[southstandandy]

Think this season might be one of relative transition with the inevitable highs and lows with new players adjusting and settling in, plus a new inexperienced manager at this level getting his feet under the table.

Just have a feeling we might take a step backwards to go forwards and thinking 2025/26 might be the season when things really click. Obviously I hope we do well this season but for me there are too many unknowns and even though many of the signings excite me, it may take time for them to truly establish themselves.

 

[Jackthelad]

My gut feeling with the injuries we had and some of those late season performances was would be in the relegation battle next season but with a new young manager with fresh ideas and some new faces, I've gone for mid table. But we could finish higher.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

The Villarreal game should be interesting.

Yes.

I’m still not sure whether the line-up, will be ‘the’ line-up, as players with slight knocks are less likely to be risked (see Barco and Pedro yesterday).

I think there was a degree of getting carried away yesterday, I honestly thought QPR were very poor, but you can only play what’s in front of you. I would expect Villarreal to be a much better test.

There’s lots to like about our squad, so hoping for another exciting season.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

It is, I’m sure our ‘mate’ big Sean will have been watching us with interest…

What worries me is that I suspect he’ll be rubbing his hands with glee… our new system looks a little naive to me, and if I’m thinking that - well, Dyche will be training hard with those lovely direct passes into our horrificly exposed wide defensive areas central to his plan.

Gulp.

I would agree, but fortunately there aren’t many Everton’s.

 

[The Sock of Poskett]

No idea at this point.
But it won't be dull

 

[severnside gull]

It is, I’m sure our ‘mate’ big Sean will have been watching us with interest…

What worries me is that I suspect he’ll be rubbing his hands with glee… our new system looks a little naive to me, and if I’m thinking that - well, Dyche will be training hard with those lovely direct passes into our horrificly exposed wide defensive areas central to his plan.

Gulp.

Yup. We look very exposed out wide and when we do funnel back we stay narrow leaving way too much space for opponents coming in late from deep or wide positions. Dunk’s return (and Estupinan) will be welcome but from what we’ve seen in three games so far it’s going to be nerve-wracking.

 

[Meade's Ball]

i've gone for a conservative 14th, but i think we'll find that spell in which we click, with Mitoma at full pelt and Minteh terrifying on the other wing, and Wieffer bossing things in the middle. If that spine takes shape, and has its fluttering identity around it, we might impress and surprise.