Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 5 hours ago, Flagon said: When we get to the Premier League how many of our current first eleven and even bench will be regular starters? We now have a very different side to the League One promotion side and yet there would have been some fans thinking we were going to storm the Championship when we first got promoted with or without many additions. I'm not one for writing a season off already. Anything can happen. I think we have a really decent side capable of playing some excellent football at times. However, the key is "at times". The consistency is not there for a match let alone a season. Key to our future success is getting rid of these dead runs and establishing a side that can consistently grind out results match to match. It may not mean promotion still but I believe we would become a more attractive proposition to players if they could see we are a side that regularly finsihes top half and that they could be that player to make the difference. Currently though I think we will only be seen as work in progress and as such we are in the position of being stuck with getting the right players that also see that vision. This is fine to a degree because we can do it, but unfortunately for us supporters it's likely to take longer. I'm not really seeing a shift in language from the club to suggest we are not still a work in progress and the results show that too. Flint already said he saw a better chance with Boro than staying with us. It can't really be argued against. So as fans I do think we need to be realistic. Some of the criticism from game to game goes way overboard when you look at where we really are. But we do have every right to be vocal and keep that pressure on the club that we want results - consistently. Now that we have the right infrastructure in place in terms of stadium and we have started turning in some good profit we really need to be looking to reinvest in the squad while it is there. We are one of only a handful of clubs to have not been in the Premier League now in the Championship. It never gets easier, it always gets more expensive though. We do seem to have question marks over recruitment though. You can never expect every player to sign to be perfect but we have had a large amount not go well at all over these last couple of windows. I think we've gone a bit more cautious this window but we cannot lose sight of ambition. So we now go to QPR who are seemingly an utter shambles but all the clichés are coming out about them being the dangerous wounded animal. In the back of our minds we actually can believe it though. This mindset has to change. If Boro were playing them tonight they would probably be saying the same, but it would just be lip service, I very much doubt they would believe it would be a dangerous game for them. I really don't think though we are that far off though. Let's keep our realities in check though however tonight's result pans out though. In a couple of seasons time we may very well have another set of eleven to argue over. "When".....what a card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 5 hours ago, Flagon said: When we get to the Premier League how many of our current first eleven and even bench will be regular starters? We now have a very different side to the League One promotion side and yet there would have been some fans thinking we were going to storm the Championship when we first got promoted with or without many additions. I'm not one for writing a season off already. Anything can happen. I think we have a really decent side capable of playing some excellent football at times. However, the key is "at times". The consistency is not there for a match let alone a season. Key to our future success is getting rid of these dead runs and establishing a side that can consistently grind out results match to match. It may not mean promotion still but I believe we would become a more attractive proposition to players if they could see we are a side that regularly finsihes top half and that they could be that player to make the difference. Currently though I think we will only be seen as work in progress and as such we are in the position of being stuck with getting the right players that also see that vision. This is fine to a degree because we can do it, but unfortunately for us supporters it's likely to take longer. I'm not really seeing a shift in language from the club to suggest we are not still a work in progress and the results show that too. Flint already said he saw a better chance with Boro than staying with us. It can't really be argued against. So as fans I do think we need to be realistic. Some of the criticism from game to game goes way overboard when you look at where we really are. But we do have every right to be vocal and keep that pressure on the club that we want results - consistently. Now that we have the right infrastructure in place in terms of stadium and we have started turning in some good profit we really need to be looking to reinvest in the squad while it is there. We are one of only a handful of clubs to have not been in the Premier League now in the Championship. It never gets easier, it always gets more expensive though. We do seem to have question marks over recruitment though. You can never expect every player to sign to be perfect but we have had a large amount not go well at all over these last couple of windows. I think we've gone a bit more cautious this window but we cannot lose sight of ambition. So we now go to QPR who are seemingly an utter shambles but all the clichés are coming out about them being the dangerous wounded animal. In the back of our minds we actually can believe it though. This mindset has to change. If Boro were playing them tonight they would probably be saying the same, but it would just be lip service, I very much doubt they would believe it would be a dangerous game for them. I really don't think though we are that far off though. Let's keep our realities in check though however tonight's result pans out though. In a couple of seasons time we may very well have another set of eleven to argue over. Good post. In short, to answer, only Frank Fielding. No-one else is clear Prem quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderMB Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Given that La Liga teams will be playing in America from next season, the Premier League we aspire to get into could be vastly different to what we have now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warwickshire Red Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Thread title should probably read (imho) : “If, in the very unlikely event based on SL’s current strategy, we reach the Premier League” Or just I dreamt I dwelt in Premier League’s marbled halls... Seriously, in answer to question - can’t see any I’m afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 1 hour ago, AppyDAZE said: Mars 4-4 Bristol City 21st October , year 21 something... Manager , Lee Johnson: "Mars is a bloody difficult place to go on a Tuesday night, always has been "No, I'd have taken a point before the game, bit disappointed we were 4-0 up, but can't be too disappointed, if you like. Uranus will provide stiff opposition next week. Always keep it tight at the back. Went there last season and the place is a shite hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said: Uranus will provide stiff opposition next week. Always keep it tight at the back. Went there last season and the place is a hole. Looking forward to playing in the Milky Way....................its a snack you CAN eat between goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 7 minutes ago, oldstandrobin said: Looking forward to playing in the Milky Way....................its a snack you CAN eat between goals That belongs to a different Topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 7 hours ago, Flagon said: When we get to the Premier League ... That's as far as I got Flagon, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red panda Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 35 minutes ago, oldstandrobin said: Looking forward to playing in the Milky Way....................its a snack you CAN eat between goals I need more than a frigging snack between our goals* * At present, hoping it will all change tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 5 minutes ago, red panda said: I need more than a frigging snack between our goals* * At present, hoping it will all change tonight If you eat between every City goal tonight you are going to be one fat bastard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red panda Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 1 minute ago, ... said: If you eat between every City goal tonight you are going to be one fat bastard. Na, the nearest refreshment booth to my seat is closed, so I'll burn it off walking to the one that's open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 1 minute ago, red panda said: Na, the nearest refreshment booth to my seat is closed, so I'll burn it off walking to the one that's open Yeh, but have you ever eaten seven burgers before tonight? If you think its easy, then you are mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 7 hours ago, Unan said: SC's team > LJ's team I don't know why but I almost feel as though this team is akin to the final team under Derek McInnes… truly bang average players on over-inflated wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 3 hours ago, Red-Robbo said: When we get the Premier League... Every day would be the first day of Spring, Every heart would have a new song to sing, And we'd sing of the joy every morning would bring... or fans will moan about the quality of the squad, not challenging a the correct end of the league and/or the manager being out of his depth and needing support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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