Congrats upon almost certain promotion, I usually would prefer to see you lot bottle it again, but will congratulate you lot for making it. Now I am curious how well you feel you'll do... I know its early given that there hasn't been the transfer market yet etc. but i think you'll be around 15th position.. good luck and hope we can all be nice to each other cya
Much too soon to say fella. Massive signings and all that if we come up. Lot's to do in the Championship yet.
Anywhere above the relegation line will do me, of course I hope we finish safely a little higher, depends how quickly we strengthen and how they gel
I think that really we should be pushing the Man Utd's and Man City's for the title, but with my realistic hat on id settle for a place in one of the champions league places. Or, alternatively, dependant on how astute we are with signings, a bit of luck and a very long honeymoon period, we could be pushing for 13th/14th... Otherwise Id be delighted with finishing 17th on goal difference.
Ask us before the window closes. The owner has said money will be available so lets see what Malky does with it. But, yeah, 17th with a +1 goal difference on 18th will do me. WE have been spoilt getting wins in the Champ, so we have forgotten what's it's like to struggle. We will get reminded next season . I think Malky has the right mentality for a dogfight though.
today, at this moment in time I'd settle for survival. My view may well change a week before the new season starts.
Anything above 18th would do at this moment in time but I'll think about it once I see the 'P' next to our name... and even then not for a while Like ITIWRAN says, still a job to finish in the Championship yet. I know its 'only' a point but we've got to earn that point yet
you will not finish last, Palace or Watford will have that honour I believe unless they both make massive signings. basically for any sides bar the top 6 17th is good, any higher is a bonus, good luck for next season.
looking beyond our clubs rivalry i think its great to have 2 welsh clubs in the prem at last, and i hope we both stay up for a good few years as it adds extra spice to the season having our derbies in the top flight.
first season is all about survival and not being in the bottom 3.......It takes a season or two to find your feet and for the manager to look at his squad to assess if they are a good enough standard and who he needs to replace in the transfer window.....Premiership football is run differently to league football in that you have to have certain players that are british born in the final squad Number..... the manager has to inform his squad of players before the season starts....there is also an u23 side to consider...
Cheers Dai, Yes I'll be happy to get to 17th but would like to get to 12th, as you say it takes a season or two. As long as we miss the drop next season I'll be happy, can't wait for it to start now.
Remember that the vast majority of team that have survived the first promotion year have finished in a lower position the second year than the first. So 17th is not a good place to be historically.
