San Francisco
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3 players, 2 of which have never played a game at this level? Interesting.
We don’t have a lot more that’s the point. We need at least 3-4 quality signings to have a proper go at top 6.
So what's the expectations for this season (8 Viewers)
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3 players, 2 of which have never played a game at this level? Interesting.
We don’t have a lot more that’s the point. We need at least 3-4 quality signings to have a proper go at top 6.
Cally Fedora
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For the season play offs would be exceptional. This is the Championship. The biggest dogfight there is. Throw in parachute payments and getting top 6 is like pushing water uphill. But I think we’ve recruited well and have big players settled in. I’m hoping for a good run at top 6. For me Robins should never be under pressure - frankly I’m amazed he’s not been poached.
Perennial Lurker
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No we don't , ridiculous comment
We finished 8th last season and have improved since then
COVKIDSNEVERQUIT
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derbyskyblue
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Top 6 perhaps even autos.
Mind you ive always been an eternal optimist.
Mind you ive always been an eternal optimist.
blunted
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You joke, but there are people on here who act as if that should happen.
blunted
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Think the Championship will be as difficult to be promoted from as in previous years. Lot of the mid table teams from last year have improved and the three relegated teams have the money.
We need some luck, not too many serious injuries and no last minute loss of any of our top players.
The defence has had a year together and need to cut out the mistakes.
If King demands we try to win the cups, that may hinder us.
I hope for top 6 and feel that is achievable
We need some luck, not too many serious injuries and no last minute loss of any of our top players.
The defence has had a year together and need to cut out the mistakes.
If King demands we try to win the cups, that may hinder us.
I hope for top 6 and feel that is achievable
COVKIDSNEVERQUIT
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I'd be happy if we Finnish 4th
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Gleneagles65
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At this stage I wouldn’t swap our squad for any of the competition. A few more clever additions and I believe City will be Champions.
Skyblue Bangkok
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Top 6 , have no interest in the cup competitions.
FergieTheFinisher
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Top 6 should be realistic. If we start well and concede less sloppy goals it would be nice to think we could be in the fight for autos. But it will be a big ask.
Gleneagles65
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Mental strength is key for gaining promotion from this league. I genuinely think we have it now.
long way home
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If the season started tomorrow with the squad as we know it now easy top 10, outside chances of top 6. O just want our signings to make an impact and for us to get a good start.
San Francisco
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After finishing 5th the season before?
And yes we do, or we're only a couple injuries away from what you called "flatlining".
EMC and Raphael have never played at this level. Get a grip and realise they're probably not going to tear the league apart.
Yorkshire SB
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We are stronger so you’d hope we can make top 6.
That said bookies have us joint 6th favs, and the teams in and around us are similar.
Realistically I could see anywhere from 3rd-9th.
That said bookies have us joint 6th favs, and the teams in and around us are similar.
Realistically I could see anywhere from 3rd-9th.
Perennial Lurker
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I'll willingly have a bet with you that EMC does ?
Sky Blue Harry H
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That would be an interesting one to try and settle!
Measuring whether we finished in the top 6 - fair enough.
Measuring 'he tore the league apart' 'No, he didn't' would need some interesting arbitration !!
WestEndAgro
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let's come back to this after we've been dicked 5-0 at Stoke.
Northeast sky blue
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Are we actually stronger though, we've signed Binks, who was here last season, Rudoni to replace O'Hare, some kid from Australia and EMC, at the moment we have a fully fit squad, so we probably are, just
Sick Boy
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If we fail to make the top 6 this upcoming season and then are midtable around the Christmas the following season, he’d be under a lot of pressure from King.
He absolutely should be under pressure if we’re actually looking to get promoted.
Sky Blue Harry H
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And we have Sakamoto available - so it feels stronger as a result (plus I suspect our forward depth will feel stronger by the end of the window)
Perennial Lurker
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A lot blame the defence for the end of season collapse but it was as much the lack of depth in forward areas that was exposed once Sakamoto got injured that cost us
ccfcchris
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But they might.
Sick Boy
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I'd say we are ever so slightly stronger but desperately need at least another striker. We'd be screwed with a long-term injury to Simms.
TomRad85
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I've never been an optimist about this club which tells me something about the people who still stink the place out with negativity. This is an exciting time, you are allowed to enjoy it.
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Brighton Sky Blue
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Good prediction for the opening fixture
LastChance
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Don't like to be pedantic but we were 9th last season
shmmeee
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Much stronger than last season as it stands.
Started last year with no O’Hare, no Torp, Saka, Wright and Simms not yet found their groove, then Hamer fucked off and wasn’t replaced, no clear number one.
This year the vast majority should be ready to go from day one, with maybe one or two that need integrating as the season starts. If we can take the form we had when Saka was fit right from the start we’ll be laughing.
Started last year with no O’Hare, no Torp, Saka, Wright and Simms not yet found their groove, then Hamer fucked off and wasn’t replaced, no clear number one.
This year the vast majority should be ready to go from day one, with maybe one or two that need integrating as the season starts. If we can take the form we had when Saka was fit right from the start we’ll be laughing.
Brighton Sky Blue
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We’re starting the day in the top 10, unacceptable to drop outside of it.