And Its Smith Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Here is what the bookies currently say the final league table will look like. Initially I was surprised to see us bottom 3 but when you look at that league it really looks like there could be no really weak teams this season. I could find an argument for about 18 teams to be top 10. Should be a very close season with fine margins deciding a lot. I would also say there aren’t currently any squads that I think could completely dominate so the other quality of the league might well be down. 1. Norwich 2. Watford 3. Middlesbrough 4. Sheffield Utd 5. West Brom 6. Burnley 7. Swansea 8. Cardiff 9. Huddersfield 10. Stoke 11. Coventry 12. Sunderland 13. Blackburn 14. Hull 15. Millwall 16. Luton 17. QPR 18. Blackpool 19. Wigan 20. Preston 21. Reading 22. Bristol City 23. Birmingham 24. Rotherham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 I guess they have to start these early predictions but there’s so much that can change, even after the season has started teams can gain or lose vital players during those August weeks. However I think that’s way too low for us, I’d have a very early prediction of maybe even 10 places higher. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Cardiff in 8th? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattWSM Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Midred said: Cardiff in 8th? yes, Flint has gone to Stoke-on-Trent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 There must come a time/year/season when Norwich don't go straight back up. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 4 minutes ago, Bristol Oil Services said: There must come a time/year/season when Norwich don't go straight back up. I think this will be it. I don’t think they look a particular worry at the moment. Think the teams this coming season are pretty closely matched. More so than in previous seasons. No outstanding Clubs, no relegation certs. Very much a lottery. Strong start to the Season with that momentum and the auto places could be anyones imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 17 minutes ago, Bristol Oil Services said: There must come a time/year/season when Norwich don't go straight back up. Or Rotherham don't go straight back down. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted June 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 28 minutes ago, Midred said: Cardiff in 8th? I’m assuming that’s based on the Bale rumours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 How are Reading above us? A cert to go down IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReds Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Last season they had Cardiff as 5th, Barnsley 11th, Reading 12th, Luton 18th and Huddersfield 22nd. 3 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReds Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Selred said: How are Reading above us? A cert to go down IMO. Reading look like they will struggle massively, still more players to leave and they have already lost a few of their better ones. Maybe they will surprise, but they don't look like they are in a very healthy position as it currently stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 33 minutes ago, MattWSM said: yes, Flint has gone to Stoke-on-Trent Yes I notice they're 2 places below in 10th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 11 minutes ago, TheReds said: Reading look like they will struggle massively, still more players to leave and they have already lost a few of their better ones. Maybe they will surprise, but they don't look like they are in a very healthy position as it currently stands. And signed a really poor keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIPLEY RED Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 TBH I hope we are closer to mid table but i think we were poor last season and I haven't seen too much to suggest this season will be any better. We haven't had to fight off bids from our better payers yet but I'm sure we will and I'm not sure we are in a place footballing wise or financially to replace any that do go with decent signings. Lower league and journey men is where i think we will be shopping and that doesn't mean anything other than a relegation fight. Really hope I'm wrong but I am not full of confidence - that probably means will win the play offs if my predictions are anything to go by. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, CHIPLEY RED said: TBH I hope we are closer to mid table but i think we were poor last season and I haven't seen too much to suggest this season will be any better. We haven't had to fight off bids from our better payers yet but I'm sure we will and I'm not sure we are in a place footballing wise or financially to replace any that do go with decent signings. Lower league and journey men is where i think we will be shopping and that doesn't mean anything other than a relegation fight. Really hope I'm wrong but I am not full of confidence - that probably means will win the play offs if my predictions are anything to go by. That is an incredibly pessimistic view if you don't mind me saying. We have signed what looks like 3 fantastic players that are more than ready for the upcoming season, Semenyo's injury could prove a blessing as he is unlikely to be sold now and will only miss the first month of the season. Massengo is probably off and we may struggle to keep Alex Scott but I don't see it getting any worse than that. Some of the dead weight is already gone reducing the pressure to sell. Scott (if we keep him), Benarous, Idehen, Bell, Conway et al will all be better for the experience they gained last season. We looked a much, much better side for the last month or so of last season. Actually, whilst writing this I have decided we are likely to win the league with over 100 points (or we might finish 7-10th which is what I actually think) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cardy Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Nige needs to pin that on the training room wall whilst at the same time encouraging every player’s friends and family to lump it on us nice & early. Fill your boots lads. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 My opinion is, if we have a solid defence next season we will finish top half for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 2 hours ago, And Its Smith said: I’m assuming that’s based on the Bale rumours The league isn't decided by December! Eh @Shaun Taylor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 3 hours ago, Midred said: Cardiff in 8th? They did sign O’Dowda mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 I think the argument of several teams that could finish top ten is bang on. For me, this is a very open and even league. I think there is one real basket case currently in Birmingham and one semi basket case in Reading. At the top it’s only Norwich and WBA who stick out for me. Semenyo missing early doors is a blow, but I retain huge confidence that we both have the ability and mentality to do something good this season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 7 minutes ago, RedorDead BCFC said: They did sign O’Dowda mind. No idea why they need Bale then. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 The odds that stick out for me are Caerdydd, Swansea, Hull, Wigan, too high Huddersfield, QPR, Preston too low Bristol City way too low How they can have Cardiff 8th and us 22nd is a total mystery 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryans Left Peg Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Call me a pessimist but I think they’re right to have us bottom third. Hopeful we’ll survive though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Corner Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Just now, Bryans Left Peg said: Call me a pessimist but I think they’re right to have us bottom third. Hopeful we’ll survive though. pessimist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 3 hours ago, Selred said: How are Reading above us? A cert to go down IMO. Cos they were in the Premier League once. Or even twice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Bristol Oil Services said: Cos they were in the Premier League once. Or even twice So were Bolton Wanderers?..........and Bradford City and Sheffield Wednesday.......need i go on? Ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Glad they don’t rate us, we”ll be a great bet on their handicap betting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBB Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 15 minutes ago, harrys said: Glad they don’t rate us, we”ll be a great bet on their handicap betting I seen that off-mustard, baby shit coloured “H” had posted and thought “oh no, oh no, no, no!” So relived when the “H” stood for harrys. Carry on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 7 hours ago, Silvio Dante said: I think the argument of several teams that could finish top ten is bang on. For me, this is a very open and even league. I think there is one real basket case currently in Birmingham and one semi basket case in Reading. At the top it’s only Norwich and WBA who stick out for me. Semenyo missing early doors is a blow, but I retain huge confidence that we both have the ability and mentality to do something good this season. They may be the team that comes on strong in the second half of the season after they sack Bruce at Christmas I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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