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Post by one2many on Jul 31, 2017 8:25:08 GMT
What do you think? Are you optimistic for the season or will it be similar to the last time we were at this level? Let us know your predictions.
Mine?
Not enough quality to avoid relegation but we will go down fighting. A lack of goals will do for us and there will be many 1-0 defeats.
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Post by riochforthereebok on Jul 31, 2017 11:31:14 GMT
4th bottom and last day drama 😬😬😬
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Post by thegrud1 on Jul 31, 2017 13:30:28 GMT
A scramble to mid table with 5-6 games to go
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Post by Pedro on Jul 31, 2017 16:14:43 GMT
What do you think? Are you optimistic for the season or will it be similar to the last time we were at this level? Let us know your predictions. Mine? Not enough quality to avoid relegation but we will go down fighting. A lack of goals will do for us and there will be many 1-0 defeats. That is my fear especially if we do not get a 15-20 goal striker who stays fit. Will Beevers and Wheater be able to score as many as they did in League 1? My hope is that we can stay above relegation all season and not be in a relegation battle at the end of the season. As long as we finish above the relegation zone the Team will have don well. Anything above that will be a bonus.  |
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Post by OohMac on Aug 1, 2017 9:12:38 GMT
My main concern was that last season we won so many nitty gritty games by a single goal. Often being let off due to poor finishing, decisions or gifted goals.
We struggled to break teams down even if they had ten men.
The gulf between this league and that is huge and getting wider. Strikers in the league are now £10M internationals.
I think most games may be similar, I think we can be in the matches but if these teams get a sniff then they'll take it. Preparing for a season of late goals and 1-0 defeats,
Think we may be bottom 6 but hopefully not bottom 3
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2017 14:54:41 GMT
The table will be split into 3 teams of 8 and realistically we will be in the bottom 8 fighting against relegation I would just like it to be a fight and not just roll over and except relegation. Saying that COYWM let's blood a few noses and win every now and then.
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Post by davidm on Aug 2, 2017 15:18:46 GMT
I’m not quite as negative as the majority of posters on social media where it all seems to be doom and gloom. Maybe age is numbing my thinking process.
Yes, we weren’t devastating last season but were easily good enough to finish second.
Defensively, we will not be as outstanding as last year but still should be OK.
Attack-wise, I have faith in Le Fondre to get a decent number of goals.
I worry about central midfield where we could get overrun.
Overall, though, I am positive.
I see (hope for!) a mid-table finish
Final League:-
1 Derby
2 Aston Villa
3 Sheff Utd
4 Sheff Wed
5 Middlesbro
6 Fulham
7 Leeds
8 Wolves
9 Norwich
10 Hull
11 Reading
12 Brentford
13 Nottm Forest
14 Sunderland
15 BWFC
16 Birmingham
17 Cardiff
18 Bristol City
19 Ipswich
20 Barnsley
21 Preston
22 QPR
23 Millwall
24 Burton
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Post by riochforthereebok on Aug 2, 2017 20:09:29 GMT
I'm quite surprised you have Reading so low down davidm and concerned you've got Sheff Utd above Wednesday.
Although I've polled that we'll finish just above the drop zone, seeing that imaginary table has reminded me that there's teams in there that, with a good home crowd, we might be able to turn over, the likes of Barnsley, Burton, QPR, PNE, Millwall and maybe even a few good scalps like our opener v Leeds and possibly v Derby and Boro!!!
Who knows? We might eithe collapse and be completely cap or we might just raise the bar, surprise a few and anger some fans that we f couldn't quite reach the play-offs
Bring it on and let's hope for the best
COYWM
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Post by BWFCTILIDIE on Aug 3, 2017 10:33:36 GMT
16th
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Post by westandlower on Aug 3, 2017 13:59:11 GMT
Staying free from major injuries could well be critical. Seems like ever since Allardyce left we've had a season ending injury to an important player every campaign.
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Post by greydad on Aug 3, 2017 17:50:43 GMT
I always begin a new season with optimism... there are quite a few teams that we might be capable of at least matching away from home, and if the Macron can become something of a fortress then it may well be an enjoyable season, and one which sees the team consolidate it's hard-won status in the Championship. There are a number of teams that will bring plenty of support to the Macron, and reports suggest a good take-up of season tickets..as regards match by match ticket prices I remain frustrated at the categorisation of matches, and at the pricing of the 'attractive' fixtures, £35.00 top price for fans is too expensive in my opinion. There are indeed good deals for families and youngsters, and my season ticket represents excellent value, but I know of people who can't commit weekly but who will baulk at the prices quoted for many of the fixtures they might be able to attend. I don't know how the pricing compares to the Championship in general, so it might be another case of my being out of touch with things! Anyway, roll on Sunday, COYWs!!
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Post by OohMac on Aug 4, 2017 14:37:44 GMT
Whatever your thoughts are on the standard of football in this country, not as technical as others, you have to say that it's so hard to predict and this league epitomises that more than ever.
Where do you put your pound? It's obvious that you can't just throw money at it? And in recent years Burnley and Huddesfield have defied the odds.
That's why we can take heart. On paper we're probably weaker than we went down. Holding, Clough, Davies and Spearing all gone. But what we have now may be better. Team spirit and a doggedness about us.
I would say any position from 4th to 24th is a possibility. I really mean that if we start well I can see momentum building and if we are amongst the elite at Christmas then we could be subject to a takeover/investment. After all £100m prize at the end. Stadium and fan base there. Why wouldn't investors start to give us serious thought.
That said weve seen heads drop. A bad start and it will be uphill, relentless, gruelling battle.
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Post by whitesince63 on Aug 5, 2017 10:23:27 GMT
I agree OM, a decent start would give everyone a pick up. I actually do think Parky's done well with his signings given the circumstances and if Alf does find his shooting boots and Morais can repeat what he did last year, who knows what can happen. I also agree that if we are in a decent position and the BM issue can be resolved, new investment must be a high possibility given the potential prize available. That said, a poor start and as you say, we could be in trouble. Hopefully not. Good luck today lads.
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Post by OohMac on Aug 5, 2017 10:36:56 GMT
Good luck for tomorrow, more importantly.
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Post by Trotter on Aug 12, 2017 21:50:08 GMT
I'll go for 18th place with safety secured 6 games to play.
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