villalad21 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 1 minute ago, Mjvilla said: Hopefully, we will treat them like lambs to the slaughter. No fans in the ground is especially devestating to the promoted clubs. I think it could be a comfortable win if we play close to our best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 28 minutes ago, villalad21 said: No fans in the ground is especially devestating to the promoted clubs. I think it could be a comfortable win if we play close to our best. I'm trying mate but for the life me I can't see any meat reference in that post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Watch how we have gone from challenging to the title to relegation thread if we get a negative result against fulham 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughable Chimp Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 (edited) In all serious, I think we're amassing quite a squad here. Unlike last season, the players we've been linked with are statistically good(aside from Callum Wilson) and have played in the top 5 leagues, hence their higher prices. Its very early days, but I think I'm confident in putting my neck out and saying that Emi, Traore and Watkins will be quality for us. Whereas last season, I could barely have said that for any of our new signings. Add Barkley/Cyprien and a quality CB into the mix, and I think there's no reason that we can't finish top half. In fact, I'm putting money on the fact that we will if we sign the 2 above.(Rashica would be nice, but I think there's more pressing concerns) Edited September 26, 2020 by Laughable Chimp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjvilla Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, Laughable Chimp said: In all serious, I think we're amassing quite a squad here. Unlike last season, the players we've been linked with are statistically good(aside from Callum Wilson) and have played in the top 5 leagues, hence their higher prices. Its very early days, but I think I'm confident in putting my neck out and saying that Emi, Traore and Watkins will be quality for us. Whereas last season, I could barely have said that for any of our new signings. Add Barkley/Cyprien and a quality CB into the mix, and I think there's no reason that we can't finish top half. In fact, I'm putting money on the fact that we will if we sign the 2 above.(Rashica would be nice, but I think there's more pressing concerns) And this always had to be the plan, for me. Last summer was always going to be quantity over quality. And surviving by any means necessary. This summer was about adding quality. It certainly seems like we are playing out our plan perfectly. I like the direction we are heading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robby b Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 (edited) . Edited September 26, 2020 by robby b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robby b Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Just now, robby b said: I just noticed we're the only team in the Premier League that hasn't conceded a goal yet this season. We really are in the title chase ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 Fun fact: We are the only club who is yet to concede a goal. You need a strong defence to push for the title. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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thunderball Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Just watching Steel City Moaners vs Man-Bun Utd and both look ordinary. They have threat but are not creating any clear chances and certainly lack any forward threat. Leeds may have peaked on the opening weekend against Liverpool. Sheffield look a shadow of last season. I appreciate it’s their Yorkshire Derby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderball Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 17 minutes ago, thunderball said: Just watching Steel City Moaners vs Man-Bun Utd and both look ordinary. They have threat but are not creating any clear chances and certainly lack any forward threat. Leeds may have peaked on the opening weekend against Liverpool. Sheffield look a shadow of last season. I appreciate it’s their Yorkshire Derby Spoke too soon, Bamford, third game in a row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepal_villan Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 25 minutes ago, thunderball said: Spoke too soon, Bamford, third game in a row. But generally neither side looked better than us. If you add Burnley, Fulham, WBA and Newcastle to the mix there are plenty of teams we should be able to surpass. Cracking the top 12 will be the challenging part. Everton, Leicester, Wolves, BHA - all quality sides and Southampton and CP are likely to be decent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-R Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 On 26/09/2020 at 11:39, Laughable Chimp said: In all serious, I think we're amassing quite a squad here. Unlike last season, the players we've been linked with are statistically good(aside from Callum Wilson) and have played in the top 5 leagues, hence their higher prices. Its very early days, but I think I'm confident in putting my neck out and saying that Emi, Traore and Watkins will be quality for us. Whereas last season, I could barely have said that for any of our new signings. Add Barkley/Cyprien and a quality CB into the mix, and I think there's no reason that we can't finish top half. In fact, I'm putting money on the fact that we will if we sign the 2 above.(Rashica would be nice, but I think there's more pressing concerns) I think your right, do think were trying to raise the profile of the club, just that it's difficult when been out the top scene for a while. We have a Coach who somehow has to make a name for himself. I'm confident Dean can do it if he gets the right players in the right positions. We have to give it time, we have to have good season then watch next season when much better players want to join. Remember we are competing with much more recently succesfull clubs, some players just wait and wait to see if one pops up with an offer they cant refuse. End of the window if nothing pops up for these players they either choose there next options or stay at the club they are with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderball Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 1 hour ago, nepal_villan said: But generally neither side looked better than us. If you add Burnley, Fulham, WBA and Newcastle to the mix there are plenty of teams we should be able to surpass. Cracking the top 12 will be the challenging part. Everton, Leicester, Wolves, BHA - all quality sides and Southampton and CP are likely to be decent. We will know if we will have a decent season by the end of October. If we are undefeated we could be onto something.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieranavfc Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 City putting the pressure on us here, 1-0 up against Leicester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 We are now above Citeh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, kieranavfc said: City putting the pressure on us here, 1-0 up against Leicester Not for too long, they're losing 2-5 now. - At home too! Shakey start to the season for City. Edited September 27, 2020 by AvfcRigo82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieranavfc Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 We got out of jail there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 (edited) There's an old adage Strikers win matches and defenders win championships. Peps team has a poor defence. With belief you can get at this team. The only problem with City being defensively poor is Luiz. Under Pep and learning from Fernandinho would make bringing Luiz back very attractive to them. Edited September 27, 2020 by Sulberto21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enda Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 West Ham three goals up. Bad old result for us, you’d imagine. Wolves shocking today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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