brad blit Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Its hard not to feel excited about the new season after our second half form and 3 months off with nothing to do but speculate who will sign/leave and whether Alan Curbishley is around.... Squad wise I agree with most that a GK, centre back and striker is needed for the season, but thats not to say we wont loan someone when window ends - the base of the squad is good now and much more balanced than before. So actually looking forward to watching City play with entertaining attacking football is first, positionally I think we may start slower than some expect with about 4-5 potentially being thrust into starting lineup, and really become a force after Jan window and make that push into top 6. Nah **** it, we'll do an Arsenal/Juventus and go all year unbeaten! COYR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve39 Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 To get to my seat in the dolman every game before kick off.will settle for a top 6 position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtonphil Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Four FourTwo have said that we will finish 3rd behind Preston and Sheff Utd. I would take that providing we win at Wembley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAZ MICHAELS Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Defensively, I think (hope) we will be ok. We tightenend up a lot towards the end of last season and in theory we've strengthened with Little and Ayling. And with our firepower (assuming they all stay of course), I would expect us to be in and around the play offs. Of course, if we get stuffed on Saturday, I reserve the right to change my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 In all the years I've been associated with this club, I've never ever thought we were good enough for promotion. This is the first time ever that I've felt we should do it this season. Quiet a weak league compared to previous seasons. I agree with the OP in if we strengthen in a couple areas, we should be able to do it. I'm going out their...up as Champions. There...I said it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixtyseconds Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Man City of the West. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Man City of the West. don't start........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry2157. Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I think we're a Nosworthy & Moore away from the top 2!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixtyseconds Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 don't start........... Gunslingers like Freeman are not found cheap down the Ironmould lane. Bucks = Bangs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 My expectations are to be disappointed. They invariably are. I can't stand all this over the top optimism, it is unnerving and no good will come of it, mark my words. We will have a mediocre start, a bit of a run around November/December to give us hope and then slide to mid-table obscurity accompanied by a massive bitch-fest on otib which sees record numbers of forumites banned. Then, when Barr slip the completion date for the new stand.................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 My expectations are to be disappointed. They invariably are. I can't stand all this over the top optimism, it is unnerving and no good will come of it, mark my words. We will have a mediocre start, a bit of a run around November/December to give us hope and then slide to mid-table obscurity accompanied by a massive bitch-fest on otib which sees record numbers of forumites banned. Then, when Barr slip the completion date for the new stand.................... Blimey mate steady on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
real_bristol Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 We're more than capable of automatic but Id be happy with the playoffs even if we didn't win them. Realistically I think we'll be top 10 which is still progress. The good thing about us is if we get a run together the club, team and fans unite and push us on. Trouble is the opposite happens on a bad run. Avoid a bad run and I think we're in with a shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Blimey mate steady on! a few need this 08457 90 90 90 http://www.samaritans.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 a few need this 08457 90 90 90 http://www.samaritans.org/ Can't get through, too busy dealing with the 8 million Rovers fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Can't get through, too busy dealing with the 8 million Rovers fans. nice come back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I think we've got to be realistic about the fact that expectations are high for a reason. We finished the season in form, invested heavily and I'd argue it is the club, rather than the fans, who have set the expectation to be a promotion push. It's a tough league to get out of for sure and I don't want to say that we should expect to be in the automatic promotion places but, based around what we've spent, the squad we have, the form we have and what the board, manager and players have said, I think we have to see anything outside of the top six as a disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 What I expect is play-offs and that's where I think we will be roughly in all honesty. Think we probably aren't tight enough defensively to win it outright and still very unsure on Fielding. I think we have some great defenders but I am not certain we are a good enough unit yet, whether a new keeper would improve that remains to be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Junior GO Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Be very happy with top ten plus a decent third round cup game away to man u would be good! 40-50 points by xmas and kick on from there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Food vouchers. Courtesy of my Personal Account Manager who I'm sure will be getting back to me shortly. I think I have the least realistic expectations of all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Food vouchers. Courtesy of my Personal Account Manager who I'm sure will be getting back to me shortly. I think I have the least realistic expectations of all of you. Reasonable. I'm looking forward to my free "Bring a Friend" ticket too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Ok, so expectations seem pretty fair and realistic. Despite having spent a fair bit I think quite a lot of money and room on the wage bill has been held back to strengthen throughout the season when the inevitable injuries/suspensions come. If we are there or thereabouts come Xmas I'd like to see us strengthen significantly in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Top six for me. Strong team and good signings. Hopefully the defence will be working. This season I Think the mf will score more than last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Still think we're a little bit short of a team that is going to be automatically promoted, but I fully expect us to be challenging at the right end and if I had to name a place I would go for 5th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcherryberry Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Given the budget the manager has I fully expect promotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Given the budget the manager has I fully expect promotion. I'd hazard a guess that's also Mr Lansdown's view! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Rollason Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Like others have said, and Steve c has talked about, we need a keeper and CB. top 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I would expect a competitive season where we have a chance of promotion come the business end. I wouldn't be surprised if we were around sixth or seventh come the beginning of April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe bryans right foot Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I will say top 8 for now centre half is a position which needs to be sorted if we can get a Caulker or a Shaun Taylor leader type anything may be possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Casual Connoisseur Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I think we will win the league by march, can see us scoring over 100 goals and over 90 points, then again we might just squeeze a spot in the top 6. A lot will have to,do with how the manager instils confidence and belief in defence and having a plan b and c, should things not go as they should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Play offs minimum. Anything else would be a failure in my opinion.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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