packoman Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 I reckon this squad could get top 10 next year, with some good signings we could be pushing for Europe. But I'd be happy just avoiding a relegation fight again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 14, 2013 Moderator Share Posted May 14, 2013 Right now we're 3pts off this season's top half. I know it's a bit of a freak of a season but it surely shows that top half next season is hardly a stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) Strengthen the squad (all over. Defence and midfield key, aswell as good replacements for Bent and Given), Keep Benteke, Lowton and Westwood: If we do this I think we'll finish 7th, and establish ourselves as the new Everton (who I expect to be bottom half with a late push towards relegation next season, unfortunately, i like them). Strengthen squad generally but lose Benteke: Lower Midtable. Just. Dont strengthen well enough + lose Benteke: Relegated. Dont strengthen well enough + keep Benteke: Won't happen. He'll be off no matter what if he see's us doing nothing. Edited May 14, 2013 by HalfTimePost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 It does very much depend on the in and outs during the transfer window. The first target for me is to not spend any time in the bottom 6 during 2014 and to be safe during if not before April. I would be happy with a higher league place than we end up with this season and with progress being our aim for the next 4 seasons and yes it does sound a lot like the 5 year plan we once had folks. So somewhere around 10/11th and possibly a cup run that ends better than our LCSF defeat this season would be the aim. As things now stand I think we might do that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 I think I'd be considering the season a failure if we don't end in the top half. We can ship out highly paid non used players like, Bent, Dunner, Given, Ireland, Hutton ... and replace them with players who can be useful. This team will benefit hugely from this seasons experiences and get better next term. They are young and they will improve. I think we may do very well indeed in a volatile and unpredictable league next term. I can see an Everton decline. The top 6 will be set in Stone though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Right now we're 3pts off this season's top half. I know it's a bit of a freak of a season but it surely shows that top half next season is hardly a stretch. Yes fr Liverpool are 7th. Theres not much for us to make up beyond them. So I think we should at least be going for 8th spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) Gunna push the boat out and guess: United City Chelsea Arsenal Spurs Liverpool Swansea Villa Newcastle Fulham West Brom West Ham Norwich Southampton Everton Stoke Sunderland Cardiff Hull Watford Edited May 14, 2013 by HalfTimePost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 14, 2013 Moderator Share Posted May 14, 2013 I see Southampton under Pochettino struggling big time next season. They showed glimpses of collapsing towards the end of this season. They could easily go down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Chelsea for the title next year. West ham will also struggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 I see Southampton under Pochettino struggling big time next season. They showed glimpses of collapsing towards the end of this season. They could easily go down. Didn't they just ease off a little. They beat some of the bigger sides at home. Guess it depends on who they sign. I think Hull and whoever wins the playoff will struggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 14, 2013 Moderator Share Posted May 14, 2013 I see Southampton under Pochettino struggling big time next season. They showed glimpses of collapsing towards the end of this season. They could easily go down. Didn't they just ease off a little. They beat some of the bigger sides at home. Guess it depends on who they sign. I think Hull and whoever wins the playoff will struggle.Nah, he used Adkins' momentum. Next season he must generate his own. They're newly promoted. I think their 2nd season will be very tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 OT but I also hope Stoke go down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 14, 2013 Moderator Share Posted May 14, 2013 OT but I also hope Stoke go down.Can't see it. This season's scare will re-focus them. They showed they've enough about them when push came to shove. They've a big summer ahead though, no doubt. On that though, I'd break the bank to bring in Shawcross - but then I've said that for the past few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 I could see us finishing 7th next season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 I could see us finishing 7th next season! 7th is about as high as we're going for the next 3-4 years sadly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Champions League and The League Cup Benteke to get 28 goals in all competitions Or midtable, whatever im cool with that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8pints Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I predict next season we will never win 1-0 but will score five or more in at least eight games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I'd take mid table mediocrity right now over another season of always flirting with relegation. 11th I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 It all depends on what we and the other teams do in the transfer window. This squad will probably end up somewhere around 15th if we keep Benteke, with a few new defenders and a solid midfielder we might be midtable. Our attacking has improved during the season but our defending is just as woeful as it's been all season, that has to be rectified. Most midtable teams have conceded 45-55 goals, we have conceded 67... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oaks Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Considering how close the bottom half is and the baggies bubbles burst anywhere between 8th and relegation is possible. The the right investment the way the team has finished (remember we never had any dead rubbers like some teams) I'm hopeful of a higher finish than lower with some exciting football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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