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[Albion] Would you settle for BHA to finish 14th this campaign?
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Northern_Gull
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Still early days, but that would be nice given the positive things we've seen
Weststander
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Yes.
14th and playing beautiful Potterball, in only our third PL season, would make following the Albion this season very enjoyable.
Not bothered about “Europa League aspirations” whatsoever.
14th and playing beautiful Potterball, in only our third PL season, would make following the Albion this season very enjoyable.
Not bothered about “Europa League aspirations” whatsoever.
It amuses me that we've gone from 3rd favs for the drop to 7th favourites, we've only played 2 games and won only one!
Obviously we always knew our odds just over a week ago were absolutely absurd but if we play absolute shite at home to fellow relegation possibles Southampton next week, those odds will again change dramatically.
For what its worth, I reckon we will finish quite high - somewhere between 9th and 15th I should think.
Obviously we always knew our odds just over a week ago were absolutely absurd but if we play absolute shite at home to fellow relegation possibles Southampton next week, those odds will again change dramatically.
For what its worth, I reckon we will finish quite high - somewhere between 9th and 15th I should think.
Yes I would take 14th now. That would be real progression - 2 games in is way too early to make real judgements
wigman
Well-known member
I would take anything above the bottom 3.
Undoubtedly true. We have to try and get cheap points on the board while we remain something of an unknown quantity. Just staying up with tangible signs of potential for the future would suffice. That said, I am really enjoying the fact that the team is finally playing as though it belongs in the Premier League. Last season just felt like an inferiority complex played out on grass.
HastingsSeagull
Well-known member
Yes especially if that is the table and palarse are 15th, with Newcastle down and Villa staying up.
Would be progress and a good base to build and improve from.
I'm not sure the % of teams who go down within their first 3 years but that feels like the norm. I would imagine if you last beyond that, then statistically there would be a jump in your chances to stay up the following year, compared to surviving once or twice.
Would be progress and a good base to build and improve from.
I'm not sure the % of teams who go down within their first 3 years but that feels like the norm. I would imagine if you last beyond that, then statistically there would be a jump in your chances to stay up the following year, compared to surviving once or twice.
Which begs the question, which teams wouldn't you be surprised to see drop?
EDIT - I see you've already answered that:
Blimey. Prepare to be surprised.
It would be nice just to beat Chelsea, the only team we haven't beaten yet (in the league, that is).
OzMike
Well-known member
Would settle for 14th, but if we can keep this up all season we will be top ten.
Such a joy to watch now and only 2 games in, it is like having a whole new squad.
Such a joy to watch now and only 2 games in, it is like having a whole new squad.
Yep, that is one higher than my prediction after watching the pre season games. I also think it is a very reasonable goal to achieve
Exactly, I think all the teams this year have a strong chance of staying up. Newcastle might struggle given all their recent issues. One thing for sure, if we do go down playing like we are then we can hold our heads bloody high, and I would predict an immediate return to the PL.
Yes, I've been a little worried about this. It feels like the general standard across the division is high this season and there are unlikely to be many "whipping boys". If that does turn out to be the case, then we might not see any teams cut adrift in the way we did last season and 36 points may not suffice to stay up. Very early days though. There's a whole cycle of injuries, sackings and another transfer window to go so I really shouldn't be bothering myself with stuff like this just yet.
