So what's the expectations for this season

[Viktor17]

No one wants to say it or even think it but let's be honest

If we bring in the needed striker and decent midfielder, Robins has zero excuse to not get play offs minimum

He's been backed with cash on and off the field for 2.5 years by the end of this season and King will simply ask 'why have you not achieved when you've been given all the tools asked for?'

Spot on 100%

 

[StrettoBoy]

With the squad as it stands, I think we have an 80% chance of the playoffs and a 20%
chance of automatic promotion.

These odds will improve with a few more good signings of the right quality.

 

[fernandopartridge]

Spot on 100%

I feel like the infrastructure around Robins has been built, not with a view to getting rid of him, but with partly with a view to reducing our dependency on him so he could leave with less upheaval than what might have been.

 

[Viktor17]

I feel like the infrastructure around Robins has been built, not with a view to getting rid of him, but with partly with a view to reducing our dependency on him so he could leave with less upheaval than what might have been.

Interesting point. Certainly more sustainable as it should be. Almost felt couple of years ago if robins and vivas walked out we go back to square 1, doesn't feel like that now even.

I would also hope King et al have a succession plan of sorts, certainly list of types of manager for when that time inevitably comes.

 

[Saddlebrains]

I feel like the infrastructure around Robins has been built, not with a view to getting rid of him, but with partly with a view to reducing our dependency on him so he could leave with less upheaval than what might have been.

Very good point didn't think of it that way

 

[fernandopartridge]

The thing that continues to amaze me is that at the beginning of July 2023, if you'd have told me we'd lose all of the following

O'Hare
Viveash
McFadzean
Godden
Hamer
Gyokeres

and I would feel more optimistic 12-13 months later i'd have been stunned

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

I fancy us this season. The club is stable, the fans have backed them - the squad is settled. There is zero excuse for not finishing top 6

I also fancy us to challenge the top 2

 

[wingy]

I might have a flutter this year!!

 

[Brylowes]

In what way are we stronger

We will be starting this season with a stronger more settled squad than we started last, don’t think anyone could argue otherwise.

 

[Macca1987]

I agree with a lot posted above, settled side from the last 12 months, also the new guys who have come in seem to be settling in well with the videos I have seen of pre season training, onwards and upwards for the mighty Sky Blues

 

[Hobo]

It is a tough league, but think we should be somewhere in the top 8. Can't see us being in auto's but should be competing for a top 6 finish.

If we lose a couple early in season some are going to need serious counselling on here. Also someone will be saying this is a must win game before 1st November.

Probably more confident about the predictions in paragraph 2 to be honest

 

[Deity]

Spot on 100%

Well I am happy to say it …. 4-6 is my minimum expectation if the window continues to be positive

 

[TomS91]

Fewer. (sorry)

Updated. Thank you sincerely.

 

[Hobo]

I feel like the infrastructure around Robins has been built, not with a view to getting rid of him, but with partly with a view to reducing our dependency on him so he could leave with less upheaval than what might have been.

I think it's what the club needs moving forward whether Robins is in the equation or not? These things can be the difference between landing a target or not landing a target.

You can't claim to have Premier League aspirations when you are operating like a League 2 club. If you want success you have to give your staff the environment and support to achieve it

 

[Northants Sky Blue]

We've currently got the same team that stank the place out last 10 league games plus January signing EMC and Rudoni replacing Ohare

If DK wants the Prem coin we'll see if he fronts for the min. 3 players MR needs for the vital next step.

 

[Gleneagles65]

Top.

 

[San Francisco]

We've currently got the same team that stank the place out last 10 league games plus January signing EMC and Rudoni replacing Ohare

If DK wants the Prem coin we'll see if he fronts for the min. 3 players MR needs for the vital next step.

Pretty much that and our bench consists of Allen, Lats, Dasilva, Tavares etc. Hardly an inspiring set of options if MR wants to make changes.

 

[stgeorge1966]

Hopefully a strong start and keep the momentum going for the season. Hopefully Play Offs but still strong sides in this league.

Leeds, Sheff Utd, Burnley, WBA, Luton and Middlesbrough strong. My fancy this year is Norwich for unknown reason !! Also fancy Bristol City to have a strong season.

I think with 3 or 4 players we can definitely hit the top 6

 

[Perennial Lurker]

We've currently got the same team that stank the place out last 10 league games plus January signing EMC and Rudoni replacing Ohare

If DK wants the Prem coin we'll see if he fronts for the min. 3 players MR needs for the vital next step.

There were contributing factors as to why we're so poor at the tail end of the season

 

[bigfatronssba]

I feel like the infrastructure around Robins has been built, not with a view to getting rid of him, but with partly with a view to reducing our dependency on him so he could leave with less upheaval than what might have been.

We saw that with Luton. A club can reach a stage where it’s so well run that a manager leaving is no big deal.

 

[Perennial Lurker]

Pretty much that and our bench consists of Allen, Lats, Dasilva, Tavares etc. Hardly an inspiring set of options if MR wants to make changes.

Eh? So you've chosen to omit Torp, EMC and Rodriguez?
One of the main reasons we flatlined last season was once Sakamoto got injured we only had MvE and Tavares as viable options . This season we have a lot more

 

[Covcraig@bury]

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[ccfcchris]

“There are known knowns, things we know that we know; and there are known unknowns, things that we know we don't know. But there are also unknown unknowns, things we do not know we don't know.”​

Top 6

 

[Trueskyblue20]

Eh? So you've chosen to omit Torp, EMC and Rodriguez?
One of the main reasons we flatlined last season was once Sakamoto got injured we only had MvE and Tavares as viable options . This season we have a lot more

This.

We found a system that worked for us and then because of Sakamoto’s injury, we were fucked as we only had our only real RB to play on the wing. Not to mention the knock on effect it had to our defence.

This year we have the additional squad depth of EMC, Rodrigues and even Rudoni who will cover.


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[Sky Blue Goblin]

I say bugger it and go to win it. Weirder things have happened

 

[SkyBlueMatt]

I hope that we're in the hunt for the Play Offs, I think we'll finish between 5-9.

 

[LastChance]

Can't see us getting into the autos but should be good enough to get into the play-offs with the depth we should have by the start of season
It will be tough going though, according to my calculations we'll have to finish above 18 other clubs. Can you check my workings please, Rachel?

 

[Chris1987]

I think that currently we are pretty nailed for top 6. Vik and Hamer going and then it's game on for autos. As a gambling man 16/1 currently to finish top and 11/2 for promotion are decent bets based on the previous assumptions

 

[Tommo1993]

Think below top 6 would be certain failure this time around.

But I’m gonna say 21st just in case.

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

Top 6 is a minimum but top 2 is realistic if we get can get a bit more quality cover into a few more positions.

 

[clint van damme]

We've currently got the same team that stank the place out last 10 league games plus January signing EMC and Rudoni replacing Ohare

If DK wants the Prem coin we'll see if he fronts for the min. 3 players MR needs for the vital next step.

And Saka back, but apart from that I agree.

 

[Old Warwickshire lad]

Let’s get real. Half the clubs in the league will be expecting play offs.
Half a dozen clubs will be expecting automatic promotion.
We are in the mix,it ain’t gona be easy!
Hope for a good start, don’t panic when we hit a bad run of results and see where we are at Easter.
Then it’s all of us stick together for the push for home.

 

[clint van damme]

don’t panic when we hit a bad run of results

Hah! You've been on here long enough, this place will be in meltdown!

 

[no_loyalty]

Bigger squad depth than the last two seasons required including a top keeper, if so I expect us to finish top 6. We need to get off to a good start this season, and forget about the cup competitions.

 

[Old Warwickshire lad]

Hah! You've been on here long enough, this place will be in meltdown!

Yea think I just forgot where I was for a minute.