The Night-Owl Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 (edited) 6 hours ago, Animal said: Nope, I think we will just scrape the playoffs because I just can't see us recruiting players in the areas we need to improve. At the very most we need 4 or 5 players. Upto 4 quality first teamers and we would have a great shout for top 2. Even if we don't bring in anyone else but hold onto all of our best players, we would still have a decent chance I believe because stability and experience will be our advantage. We don't need many players, other teams are throwing money at it but have to make lots of changes and replace players and managers, and gel as a team. Not all of those teams will be as strong as they may look on paper. Edited July 8, 2017 by Mr. Wednesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRADDO Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Personally, I think we'll make playoffs again. Top two is a tall order and although I love the guy, I don't think Carlos is bold enough to truly go for it as we saw in playoff semi's. Boro and Villa for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Love Sturrock Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I desperately want to be wrong because he's one of the most honourable men in football, but Carlos will never get us promoted. I came to that conclusion after the 2-0 away to Derby last October, and I've seen nothing to change my mind since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earlsfieldowl Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 (edited) Yes but not with CC at the helm. We have enough talent in the squad - but it won't happen all the time the team plays the majority of games at 60-70% of its potential. Edited July 8, 2017 by Earlsfieldowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernOwl Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I know I'm in the minority here but I genuinely believe that last season was a bigger achievement than Carlos' first year in charge. The first season was all well and good but we were an unknown quantity, going under the radar and teams largely played into our hands. When we played the top teams we got found out and it showed how far we still had to go to turn ourselves into automatic contenders. Last season wasn't pretty at times but for me it was a transitional year as we moved from outsiders and underdogs to one of the leagues top teams. That is not an easy transition to make and to get results when teams know your style and set up to stifle you is not something that is easy to achieve. We weren't the only side who found this tough, even Newcastle with arguably the championships best ever side lost their fair share to teams sitting deep and frustrating them. For me to achieve more points and a better league position despite those added challenges (not forgetting long injuries to key players) shows we are on the right track. I know people want success and want it now and think that chucking a few quid at it guarantees promotion but unfortunately its not usually that simple. Stability and gradual improvement gives you the greatest chance of success. I do think that people will be surprised at how well we do this year. I think a year's experience of having the pressure of being expected to win and to have teams setting up to stop you from playing will really help our players this time around. I know Carlos isn't perfect at times and our low risk approach can be frustrating at times. But ultimately we aren't far away and with another 3 or 4 quality additions and a bit of luck I think we will be right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chow Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Sort of agree but tbf we only need two more players. A centre half and a winger with pace. Pushing obviously 4-5 players. But crying out for pace outwide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest everydays_wednesday Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 On 05/07/2017 at 09:03, HirstWhoScoredIt said: We'll be up by Xmas. Which one :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the third man Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 wouldn't like to say at this time, it depends whether last seasons CC turns up this season, if he does then I don't think we will make the top 6. however as he is the manager I would like to wit until the end of September to decide what chance we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mansfield_owl03 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 (edited) dithering about with transfers again means slow start ,we badly need defenders unless this is addressed it will be play offs at best again Edited July 8, 2017 by mansfield_owl03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARMYARMY2010 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 20 minutes ago, mansfield_owl03 said: dithering about with transfers again means slow start ,we badly need defenders unless this is addressed it will be play offs at best again What exactly does "dithering about with transfers again" mean ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Night-Owl Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 2 minutes ago, BARMYARMY2010 said: What exactly does "dithering about with transfers again" mean ? Not throwing millions around like other teams, that need more players than us, even though we have picked up a top flight level player up on a free... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vid80 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 A few quality defenders and we will be sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Horse Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 I think we'll do it. Top two. Very settled squad who all know each other now and how to play to each other's strengths. No major upheaval means we have the same blueprint as Brighton did last year. Can see us being disciplined, very focused and extremely hard to beat. I can't see us losing many at all. Unlock the embarrassment of striking riches we have up front and we'll be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimisticowl Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 There isn't a Newcastle or a Brighton in this years Championship, however there are a few Huddersfields including us, this is a good season to sneak into an automatic place without having a super points tally. I fancy us completing a few doubles and being a fortress at home, I'm far more confident of us finishing above all three side relegated from the premiership, it's us and Reading in either order for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owl999 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 22 hours ago, I Love Sturrock said: I desperately want to be wrong because he's one of the most honourable men in football, but Carlos will never get us promoted. I came to that conclusion after the 2-0 away to Derby last October, and I've seen nothing to change my mind since. Completely agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prendo's boots Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 If we improve points wise as we did last year we'll be near anyway...ive no reason to doubt that will happen...a few less injuries too to key players to give a more settled look to the side and we'll be in with a definate shout...a c/back and one other defender and we're pretty much there for me...Boyd will make a hell of a difference for us breaking forward!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 We could do it, but I suspect we'd need to bore our way to the Premier League. It ain't pretty, but it's effective, and with a years experience of playing that way, we might be better at it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrosbyKitchens Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 (edited) Yes, we will go up and CC will be in charge. We finished 4th last year, played crap and had horrible injuries. sorry to be positive and all that. Edited July 10, 2017 by CrosbyKitchens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrosbyKitchens Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 10 hours ago, raljex said: A game where we battered them and missed chance after chance seems a strange one to base your theory on. And they should have had a man sent off and a penalty awarded to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 5 hours ago, gurujuan said: We could do it, but I suspect we'd need to bore our way to the Premier League. It ain't pretty, but it's effective, and with a years experience of playing that way, we might be better at it Why do we "need to bore our way" there? With exciting forwards like FF, Hooper, Fletcher, Rhodes, Boyd and Wallace. With exciting and creative midfielders like Bannan and Abdi. With overlapping fullbacks like Hunt, Pudil and Reach. Carlos might well see solid and boring as the best way to get us up, but with our squad he has a very viable option to try to get us up playing swashbuckling football. Personally I think we are a far better side when we play on the front foot. I'm convinced we have what it takes to be this season's Newcastle, but only if we are allowed to play with elan and freedom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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