The goal is that way Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 With this season basically over I can’t stop thinking about how we’re going to get on next season. Johnson is probably going to be in charge ,even if we get stuffed in however many games we have left . I suspect that we could loose Flint,Bryan and Ried along with probably a few others of lesser importance at the end of the season. We’ve had mixed transfer dealings (like most teams) recently and probably been lucky to have had Kodja,Abraham and the masterstroke of sticking Bobby up front (credit to LJ). The next transfer window could be massively important to our chances of survival or play offs next season. Last year we finished on the up with the thinking that it was a particular player or two’s fault (bad attitude etc) that we had the bad spell. Can’t use that excuse this year and we’re finishing poorly. Are we a club to attract decent players at the moment? How do you think we’re going to do next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheddarReds Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 I predict @tinman85 and @Londoner will create many negative threads regarding LJ's ability as a manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Not getting the presumption we will lose Flint, Bryan and Reid. I believe at least 2 will start next season for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 16th. Misery once again. Preston and Brentford will go up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megansdad Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Think if we retain Reid and Flint we will be stronger next season even without bringing in new faces. Don't want Joe Bryan to leave but think we have cover at left back should he do so. This season we have been dogged by injury with a fully fit squad and some of our loanees having had a year of good experience we should be able to rotate more and keep energy levels high throughout the season, Vyner, Morrell, McCoulsky should all be part of the main squad, while Kelly may well become a fixture. Would love to see a fully fit Hegeler play more of a part and hope we either find better loanees or dispense with the idea. This season none have worked and one could argue have actually been detrimental. If we do not retain ket players then recruitment becomes more of an issue and I imagine we have targets in mind. Moving in the right direction and building. Plenty to look forward to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 8 hours ago, The goal is that way said: With this season basically over I can’t stop thinking about how we’re going to get on next season. Johnson is probably going to be in charge ,even if we get stuffed in however many games we have left . I suspect that we could loose Flint,Bryan and Ried along with probably a few others of lesser importance at the end of the season. We’ve had mixed transfer dealings (like most teams) recently and probably been lucky to have had Kodja,Abraham and the masterstroke of sticking Bobby up front (credit to LJ). The next transfer window could be massively important to our chances of survival or play offs next season. Last year we finished on the up with the thinking that it was a particular player or two’s fault (bad attitude etc) that we had the bad spell. Can’t use that excuse this year and we’re finishing poorly. Are we a club to attract decent players at the moment? How do you think we’re going to do next year? Can I be the first to say " No shit , Sherlock " ? It is way too early to start worrying about next season, however... You little tinker now you've got me anguished ! We'll be alright , even if we get relegated. Uncle Steve will put his fatherly arm around young Lee and assure him , all will be well. We are competitive in the Third division so it should be fun , no ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 8th. But a way more consistent output of results. Kelly plays 46 games. Eliasson finally plays one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 With West Brom, Stoke and Southampton probably coming down, its going to be a tough division next year. If Cardiff and Fulham go up with Wolves, then that still leaves Middlesbrough, Villa and Derby behind. We will do very well (as we would have done this season) to make the play-offs, but I think we’ve got a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Major Isewater said: Can I be the first to say " No shit , Sherlock " ? It is way too early to start worrying about next season, however... You little tinker now you've got me anguished ! We'll be alright , even if we get relegated. Uncle Steve will put his fatherly arm around young Lee and assure him , all will be well. We are competitive in the Third division so it should be fun , no ? Steve will give him a Bear hug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingLear Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 The only guarantee with City is...there are no guarantees. First season back at this level after winning League One at a canter, we all thought (along with many pundits) that we would mount a challenge for the top flight. Instead we narrowly avoid relegation. This season after back to back relegation battles, we all thought (along with many pundits) that another season of struggle and potentially relegation was on the cards. Instead we spend most of the season inside the top 6 and get to the semi-finals of a major cup competition. I gave up trying to predict our fortunes years ago, just sit back and (try to) enjoy the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Lets get this season done first then all enjoy another miserable World Cup. We will all be full of optimism again come August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Major Isewater said: Can I be the first to say " No shit , Sherlock " ? It is way too early to start worrying about next season, however... You little tinker now you've got me anguished ! We'll be alright , even if we get relegated. Uncle Steve will put his fatherly arm around young Lee and assure him , all will be well. We are competitive in the Third division so it should be fun , no ? Third Division? Do you already have us relegated the season after next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRed Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Next season? The Gas will be coming for us in their new stadium, with their £ multi - million signings & their......their...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider-Head23 Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Keeping key players and decent recruitment will be vital to how successful we are next season. But I see no reason why we cant improve on this year, if we can have a bit more luck on the injury front. And we must be more consistent over a full season rather than be outstanding one minute and very poor the next. Personally I don't feel we'll lose as many players as some think.. Reid may jump at the chance of a premiership move and if he does no one can blame him. You'd like to think both Reid & Bryan being local lads will give us a better chance of keeping them, although I know money and progression does speak for itself. I think although bids may come in, Flint, Pack, Brownhill, Baker will all stay. It's the transfer window so movement will happen maybe something unexpected, but hopefully we can finish this season on a high do some decent business in the summer and then go again.. hopefully a consistent challenge for the play offs. I'm gonna go for us having a better second half of the season than first next year and nicking 6th place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishRed Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 It is completely unpredictable. We could have a good summer, start well and not have a 4 month slump such as we have experienced. Or, despite this summers dealings, the current run continues and by October we are bottom 3. The only thing that is certain is that the HC and his staff must ensure that we don't have yet another lengthy dire run. It has been a feature of his, albeit short, career and it could prove to be catastrophic if not eliminated. On transfers, I can see Aden and Joe leaving for different reasons - we should get good fees for them and the re-investment will be crucial. Our recent track record on that suggests that could be a challenge. I don't see Young Bobby moving - whilst he has done very well, it has only been one season - could be a flash in the pan. Any PL club looking at him would view it as a 'punt' with the appropriate fee and wages offered. However if he has indicated he is going to allow his option year to run down that changes the dynamic from our view point. I think for any of the players that get offers one of the key questions in their mind, apart from the financial aspects, will be what are BCFC's ambitions............. A very valid question that many are now asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Something that may effect the summer is the transfer window slamming shut early, on 9th August. With the World Cup final on 15 July it really does not leave very long at all for the main business to happen this year. This season our first pre-season friendly was 8th July. The window opens on 17 May but by then most squads will already be prepping for the warm up games. So there could be a manic few weeks of pre-season shenanigans and transfers, with player moving for even more wildly inflated prices as people scramble for signatures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 54 minutes ago, BanburyRed said: Third Division? Do you already have us relegated the season after next? I wouldn't count it out ... or in . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 We won’t sign a RB, we will sign 3 below average strikers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BCFC Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 I personally think mid table around 12th, could finish a lot higher but our form at the end of the year has been poor and I think we’ll lose confidence a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 7 hours ago, CotswoldRed said: Steve will give him a Bear hug Just follow the bear that’s what I say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 8 hours ago, BanburyRed said: Third Division? Do you already have us relegated the season after next? League One - the third division out of four?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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