Pre-season stuff

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I will be interested to see Sparkey's thoughts and tips for the season ahead. May even follow him with some cash!
 
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Re betting on City. Just don't bother.

We have no chance of the title at 66/1. I think those odds are fair though there's others in my opinion should be longer. In particular Derby QPR Swansea Portsmouth Sheffield Weds.

Along with the likes of Preston Bristol City we should be looking to outpoint them as realistically that's who we are competing with at the bottom end of the table.

7/2 for relegation I don't think is fair. I'd say double that to 7/1 is more realistic.

I expect us to be around 16th in May. Luck with injuries and we can get to a similar position to last season.
 
Hilts24 said:
Re betting on City. Just don't bother.

We have no chance of the title at 66/1. I think those odds are fair though there's others in my opinion should be longer. In particular Derby QPR Swansea Portsmouth Sheffield Weds.

Along with the likes of Preston Bristol City we should be looking to outpoint them as realistically that's who we are competing with at the bottom end of the table.

7/2 for relegation I don't think is fair. I'd say double that to 7/1 is more realistic.

I expect us to be around 16th in May. Luck with injuries and we can get to a similar position to last season.
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Subject to 1 or 2 more reasonable signings Robertson and another striker proven in this division, I think we will be better than last season with the play offs not beyond our reach.

While Kanga still to be assessed he has to be better than Ugbo (who isnt?) and Deadhead. Plus Willock and El Ghasi are significant upgrades on Bowler and even Grant who's goal rate was disappointing.
 
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Hilts24 said:
Re betting on City. Just don't bother.

We have no chance of the title at 66/1. I think those odds are fair though there's others in my opinion should be longer. In particular Derby QPR Swansea Portsmouth
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It’s guesswork at this stage.

Anyway reading on Twitter Robertsons’ medical is booked for tomorrow and all being well will be a Bluebird on Wednesday.

As for the supposed central defender incoming, it may arguably signal McGuinness’ departure? Goutas is nailed on a starting place, he hasn’t brought in Chambers to be a squad player so maybe McGuiness’ non participation yesterday may have been a convenient slight injury.
 
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Subject to 1 or 2 more reasonable signings Robertson and another striker proven in this division, I think we will be better than last season with the play offs not beyond our reach.

While Kanga still to be assessed he has to be better than Ugbo (who isnt?) and Deadhead. Plus Willock and El Ghasi are significant upgrades on Bowler and even Grant who's goal rate was disappointing.
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That's 4 signings to go straight in the side and be quality and a success.

That's a big ask. But yes 4 quality players and Kanga being good makes a difference. That's just about half the side.

Your also relying on Willock being injury free which is asking a lot.

Kanga looked miles away yesterday in his brief cameo.

I just hope the football is better and more entertaining. Success this season would be decent football and comfortable mid table.

I think we are a long way from troubling the top 6.
 
Clearly El Ghasi is 4 weeks away from the action. Kanga has been with us a week so naturally looks rusty. Yes Willock has been injury prone but effective when fit.

However we start the season with a fit Ramsey and O'Dowda, Tanner is starting to make good on his promise and I expect Turnbull to start showing his value.

The defence remains solid with options and while Collins is out for 6 to 8 weeks, O'Dowda can play there and we have Bagan and Giles as back up.

Rubin needs to up his game but we have a wealth of other good young players who will have their opportunities.

if Robertson signs and we get another striker we are definitely much stronger than last season and will push upwards.

Isaak will be a miss but I hope he can get fit and be pushing for a place come November.
 
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