AVFCforever1991 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I said at the start of the season 9th, and i'll stick by it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I think at the start of the season I said between 12th-14th and I think that's still the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonst83 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 First and foremost ensuring we stay in this league is paramount. Anything beyond that and I'd be utterly delighted. January is key for us as I expect the teams around us to invest in January. We need about 3 solid players of quality to help us with PL's rotation style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForfarVillan Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 10th-12th and I'm happy with that as the rebuild begins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 9th-13th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillakevBromsgrove Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 12th on 48 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.I.C.O. Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Yes, yes but based solely on what you know now and what you foresee happening, make a prediction based solely on what you know now and what you foresee happening,make a prediction Eh? That doesnt make sense. I've predicted we will struggle to survive if the squad stays as it is. 17th. I've predicted we will finish top half if Lambert is backed by Lerner in January. 10th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Don't care where we end up as long as it's not 18-20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raver50032 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Difficult to see, the future is... January window, save us it can... 12th - nothing more, nothing less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaCas Posted December 20, 2012 Author Share Posted December 20, 2012 Eh? That doesnt make sense. I've predicted we will struggle to survive if the squad stays as it is. 17th. I've predicted we will finish top half if Lambert is backed by Lerner in January. 10th. Makes sense to me - give a prediction of where you think we will finish at the end of the season. My prediction of 11th is based on what I've seen so far and also on the fact that I think Lambert will be allowed to buy two or three in the window. If by the close of the window we have signed no-one then I might decide later to revise my prediction down, if we sign Messi, Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic (as squad players obviously) i might decide to revise my prediction up. My guess of 11th is based on what I think will happen as we sit here today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddywhack Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I'll go for 12th. It's usually around Christmas time the table starts taking shape, but it seems anything's possible for us at the moment, I wouldn't be totally surprised with anything between 7th and relegation. I'd take 17th to win the cup though to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 if we sell him without replacing him it'll make absolutely no difference to anything given that he's not been playing, and when he has he's not been doing much. At some stage bar injury, Benteke will need resting. If we sell Bent and don't replace him, who is going to play the loan frontman role Lambert prefers? Gabby? Didn't step up last season when Bent was injured. Weimann? Not really a target man. Bent hasn't been doing much due to how the team has been presently set up and also being stripped of the captaincy while Bowery being preferred on the bench hasn't helped either. Judging on how we've played all season, and the form we have hit in regards to being unbeaten, I think it is very strange to predict relegation based on Bent (of all players) leaving. Based on the season so far it seems that Lambert has already replaced Bent, as our main striker or attacking target, with Benteke - albeit a striker who plays very differently, but a replacement nonetheless based on how Lambert sets us out to play. I agree we still need to bring more talent into the squad, but any chance of relegation will clearly have nothing to do with Darren Bent. As stated above Bar an unfortunate injury Benteke will need resting. Gabby is not prolific enough and Weimann isn't a target man. There would be too much reliance on Benteke and if his purple patch stops? I still feel we also need to strengthen in other areas hence my comment on bringing in the right players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddywhack Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I reckon if we don't replace the other players who aren't playing as well, we'll get relegated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaCas Posted December 20, 2012 Author Share Posted December 20, 2012 A lot depends on how the transfer window pans out of course, but given what you've seen so far where do you think we will finish this season? It might be interesting to come back and look at our predictions as the season progresses Try to plump for a single position rather than "somewhere between x and y" For myself I'm hoping for better but predicting an 11th place finish 8th - Daweii, Claret75 9th - AVFCforever1991 10th - 11th - VillaCas, Maqroll, 8Pints, Philospher, MMFy, Rodders, BraveHeartVillian, Chappy 12th - Adz.Villa, DieHardVillian, Mantis, VillaKevBromsgrove, Raver50032 13th - KJParton, Lexicon, TrentVilla, Brumerican, Ghost 14th - Samjp26, PB, Stevo985 15th - Jimzk5, Woody1000 16th - Jim, SNE 17th - ---------------------------------------------------------- 18th - 19th - 20th - PieFace Where people have given a range as a prediction, I've taken a middle position, erring on the side of optimism - if anyone is unhappy let me know True to form, a few people like to remain mysterious and enigmatic with their predictions but i will add them if they are able to be a little more specific 11th - 13th is where the smart money is at the moment!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Yes, yes but based solely on what you know now and what you foresee happening, make a prediction based solely on what you know now and what you foresee happening,make a prediction You've asked me the same question several times and I've given you the same answer. For me it depends on what happens in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaCas Posted December 20, 2012 Author Share Posted December 20, 2012 At some stage bar injury, Benteke will need resting. If we sell Bent and don't replace him, who is going to play the loan frontman role Lambert prefers? Gabby? Didn't step up last season when Bent was injured. Weimann? Not really a target man. There would be too much reliance on Benteke and if his purple patch stops? I still feel we also need to strengthen in other areas hence my comment on bringing in the right players. I think we are over reliant on Benteke and I do think that Bent should and will go. It would be nice to keep him but the money and wages could be better spent elsewhere I feel. It will be interesting to see what PL does about that in the window. He has a few options - buy another striker good enough to play alongside Benteke (or "in the hole") - buy a second string striker to sit on the bench (don't think he will do this) - spend money elsewhere and work with Gabby, Weimann and Bowery (plus whatever he brings in eg attacking MF-Ashley Young type player Of these I beleive it will be the last option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaCas Posted December 20, 2012 Author Share Posted December 20, 2012 You've asked me the same question several times and I've given you the same answer. For me it depends on what happens in January. Of course it depends but we are all HAVING A GUESS Whatever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayls Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 14th - 38 points. Gonna be an interesting rest of season for the bottom 6 I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I know it's only been the last two games but we seem to have found our scoring touch, with the back line looking very solid and Vlarr to come back, things are definitely on the up with some good signings and nice looking fixtures in Jan we could do well, 9/2 for a top half finish is good value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 At some stage bar injury, Benteke will need resting. If we sell Bent and don't replace him, who is going to play the loan frontman role Lambert prefers? Gabby? Didn't step up last season when Bent was injured. Weimann? Not really a target man. Bent hasn't been doing much due to how the team has been presently set up and also being stripped of the captaincy while Bowery being preferred on the bench hasn't helped either. As stated above Bar an unfortunate injury Benteke will need resting. Gabby is not prolific enough and Weimann isn't a target man. There would be too much reliance on Benteke and if his purple patch stops? I still feel we also need to strengthen in other areas hence my comment on bringing in the right players. Two words, Jordan & Bowery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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