Summer window

This simple.

If Winks was that good, would he be dropping out of the PL at his age?

Ladies and gents I present to you Barry Bannan…

 

Ekwahdinho is ****ing class man.

 

I love the squad and I love the approach. I’m excited for this season and think we will be better than last season.

I am very optimistic and automatics promotion should of course be the aim.

The caveat here is that there is optimism and expectation. I think it’s right for us to aim and be confident in our chances of getting promoted. My fear is that it might stretch into expectation with some sections of our fan base. And that’s when things get messy.

We could very easily have a good productive season, be better than last year and still miss out on the playoffs.

 

I think we’ll be in the top 8 but where in that 8 is anyone’s guess wouldn’t be shocked 3 or 4 could still win it on the final day

 

Agree with what you’re saying here. But the one thing that leaves me thinking it might have legs, is that he’s currently without a club. We might have decided he’s an option for us but he’s second or third choice (for example after Amad).

So he may have asked if he can train and do pre season with us to keep fit. To which we may have agreed because it’s in our interest.

 

Barry Bannan the GOAT

 

A lot of our players liking his posts too, again could be nout but matete has liked it and don’t think they have played together before?

 

Gash
Overrated
Ageing
Twat?

For me it’s a 9 into 6 league so we have a 66% chance of playoffs

 

Dear me, Moyes by name .....

Who's saying we're going to walk the league

Why shouldn't people be looking forward to the season, it's what football supporters do.

Do you think we're making no more signings.

If you think we'll be around the top six, and possibly automatics, how could people be disappointed after eight weeks ...

... that doesn't make sense.

 

I definitely don’t see us as title contenders, I can’t see past Leicester to be honest.

2nd to 6th is between 8 or 9. I absolutely feel we are one of the best balanced in that group.

I feel this linked ‘experienced CM’ is vital, as is, as we all know, another striker.

Get those 2 filled right and yeah, I’d say massive shot at automatic.

 

Yep, I'm just asking is there a reason he is liking aloud of Sunderland related stuff.

 

Experienced CM won’t get a game anyway

That’s the big one for me, I think we’re decent all over the pitch but I’d love to bring in a decent 6 to sit in front of the defence, pick the ball up and dictate the game from midfield.

 

The club have been quick in the market, addressed the height and power balance within the squad, they have also improved the communication with the supporters and reconnected with the fanbase. All positive brilliant moves by the owners, but we still have some absolute fannies that nit pick at everything. Honestly its as though some people cant wait for a signing not to work out, strange mentality by some people.
Never been so excited for the new season in years, KLD is to thank for that

 

I wouldn't write either of them off just yet, although I do agree neither is as good as they have been made out they maybe in the same mould as Shelvey, who actually looked a different level in the championship but when he stepped up to the premier league he was just off the pace, so players with time on the ball can be quality however at premier league level the amount of time you have reduces considerably and some players just aren't at that standard

 

Absolutely massive role. Shame Evans is made of chop suey as he’s exactly what’s needed and he’s here but he’s in a bucket.

This player doesn’t need to be flash, doesn’t need to be a headline signing. Needs to be smart.

 

He is a very very talented lad. Thought very highly of at City by all accounts. I dont see him being loaned out, but if he were he would be an absolute superstar here I think. But he would be alongside Amad, not in place of

 

I think most of our fans...certainly most on here....have the awareness and intelligence to know that this league,this season is going to be ultra-competitive. I think it will be as exciting as any,including the PL. I think our squad.....not yet complete.....has as much chance of competing in the top 6 as any other. I'm sure we'll be a step up from last year,bearing in mind our young,inexperienced players and the constant,long term injuries.
It will be up and down,we know that,but we have nothing to fear from anyone, and we'll see where our great attacking football takes us.
I think our home form is key....we have to improve and make the SoL a fortress,finding ways to break down defensive,spoiling tactics which we know we will face. If we can do that,and our play on the break away from home continues,we will be there or thereabouts.

 

We will win games at home with a striker. Home form bombed out when we lost Roscoe and Simms.

Teams sit deep against us and a number 9 can stretch the game. We didn’t have that.

When teams tried to play us on the road we terrorised them. We cannot underestimate how much getting the forward roles wrong again would undermine the brilliant recruitment and potentially kill the season.

I know the club must see this so serene for now.

 

I bet Burnley have first dibbs of City youngsters.

 

We played without fear last season and lacked in experience and height, the lads have an extra years experience and with the new signings all looking like absolute units we will cause big problems this season. Leicester, Leeds and Southampton will probably all play on the front foot and try and go for it. They will get a shock when Clarke, Roberts and hopefully Stewart start charging at them at will. Mowbray encourages them to attack as well it must be great for players like Roberts and Clarke to be told to run at the fullbacks and basically enjoy yourselves, it was clear as day they played with a smile on their faces last season and what a difference it makes !