wellbeaten-the-owl Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Hard to predict a decent haul with our shallow squad facing 4 games in the opening 10 days. We're not ready for that. Baring injury no reason with shallow squad can't manage for first few weeks of season. If we had massive strength in depth and won opening games would you want side chopped and changed each game? Main thing is getting takeover sorted then things will happen but no point signing benchwarmers if better players will come in late in august Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWednesdayBoys Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Brighton LOSEDerby DRAWMilwall WINMiddlesborough DRAWForest LOSE 5 Points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Baring injury no reason with shallow squad can't manage for first few weeks of season. If we had MASSIVE strength in depth and won opening games would you want side chopped and changed each game? Main thing is getting takeover sorted then things will happen but no point signing benchwarmers if better players will come in late in august So with a squad of 20; potentially minus Buxton, Lavery, Westwood (all knee), Lee & Semedo (both groin). Hutch has his ongoing knee issue and Zayatte's just back after 6-8 months out and needed an injection pre-season. No probs? That squad can cope with 4 games in 10 days? We still have friendlies yet to be played. Our situation might ease slightly - or worsen. Lavery played against Donny have already injured his knee against Bury, pre-Slovenia. Lee played with a tight groin at Donny also. We're risking players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Toni Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 4 points, a win against Millwall and a draw against one of the others, maybe Boro. Still a better start than the season before and hopefully more to look forward to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHNHARKES Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 I’d say realistic not negativeEXACTLY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookiebear Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Anyone who thinks we won't beat Millwall and Boro needs their head read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookiebear Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 4 wins and 1 defeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Adam Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 8 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Depeche Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I just hope we register at least one win in those five games. The sooner the better. Anything but a repeat of last years dismal showing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Double figures!.nailed on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LittonOwl Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 It's traditionally an exciting time with fans looking forward to the new season with hope and optimism. Either on the back of a promotion, or following a strong finish to the season. Bolstered by potentially exciting new signings, we hope to start the campaign with a bang, believing, this could be our year. That's how it should be for football fans, sadly none of those things apply to us. We are in total limbo, with our current owners not prepared to invest, and potential new owners still far enough away from a deal, that they too, won't invest So with no new players, on the back of a dismal end to the season, and seemingly, the sole ambition of hanging in there until help arrives, why would we be enthusiastic? Precisely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookiebear Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 It's traditionally an exciting time with fans looking forward to the new season with hope and optimism. Either on the back of a promotion, or following a strong finish to the season. Bolstered by potentially exciting new signings, we hope to start the campaign with a bang, believing, this could be our year. That's how it should be for football fans, sadly none of those things apply to us. We are in total limbo, with our current owners not prepared to invest, and potential new owners still far enough away from a deal, that they too, won't invest So with no new players, on the back of a dismal end to the season, and seemingly, the sole ambition of hanging in there until help arrives, why would we be enthusiastic? Dunno, maybe because the season is longer than 5 games.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamb1253 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 4 points - a victory vs Millwall, and a draw at Middlesbrough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookiebear Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 4 points - a victory vs Millwall, and a draw at Middlesbrough Four defeats and a draw with Millwall with the current squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookiebear Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 6 points would be a fantastic return as we speak now. I suspect two is more realistic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnOwl55 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 What points return would everyone realistically be happy with? Brighton 1 point Derby 1 point Milwall 3 points Middlesborough 1 point Forest 1 point 7 would be a great return imo with the depth of the squad id take 5 at present... Unbeaten in the first 5 would be a minor miracle. However, fancy us at Brighton with their new set up and first day of the season (3pts). Have nothing to lose against Derby and could just come through with the momentum from a Brighton win ( 3pts). Then let's make it three on the bounce with a win over Milwall ( 3pts) - and top of the table. A Yorkshire draw v Middlesborough ( 1pt) and defeat against Forest (0pts). Return 10pts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesteel Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Last time fans were this negative we whacked burnley 4 -1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrexhamowl Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Going to be identical to the last 2 seasons, w*nk start then get going around xmas. Feel sorry for Gray cos it will be him who will get the blame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stocksyuto Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 brighton-draw derby-loss millwall win boro draw forest loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalthamOwl Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 4 points at the very most for me. Beat Millwall and draw with Boro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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