the_mighty_bosh Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 (edited) My first poll so it may need altering from the Mods... Sorted! Obviously we all want us to do it, but when predicting league positions for next year would you put Latics amongst the top 2 or top 6? Edited April 30, 2008 by sheridans_world Removed Multiple Choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedOwl Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I don't think this can be a simple yes or no question. With the current squad, No. With a few additions, right tactics and an injury free season, Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hometownclub Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Its got to be a YES as its a YES every year. But this time a definate YES injuries permitting. A full season from Hughes, Gregan might make the difference. Very difficult to just say a straight yes or no with so many other contributing factors to consider. Players In/Out, and if we have another season for injuries like this one then a definate no. I agree Greganator alot depends on keeping the likes of Hughes and Gregan fit for the biggest part of the season and on that basis I've said no as I'm not convinced we can keep those two (especially Hughes) fit for long enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 No at the moment. Depends on additions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Not quite as easy as that. It is unreasonable to EXPECT promotion. Of course I WANT and HOPE for promotion, but what I EXPECT is a sustained and realistic promotion challenge. If pushed, then I suppose I EXPECT top 6. If you EXPECT promotion, and then we finish 3rd and are cruelly beaten on penalties in the play-off final, would any of you claim that constitutes failure and we should sack the manager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy_Fent Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Not quite as easy as that. It is unreasonable to EXPECT promotion. Of course I WANT and HOPE for promotion, but what I EXPECT is a sustained and realistic promotion challenge. If pushed, then I suppose I EXPECT top 6. If you EXPECT promotion, and then we finish 3rd and are cruelly beaten on penalties in the play-off final, would any of you claim that constitutes failure and we should sack the manager? thats exactly the point, even if we assembled a sqaud made up of some of the best players across the world I still wouldn't EXPECT promotion. If you do then you've got a very big chance of being dissapointed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigfinLatic Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 thats exactly the point, even if we assembled a sqaud made up of some of the best players across the world I still wouldn't EXPECT promotion. If you do then you've got a very big chance of being dissapointed Err... if our starting Line up looked like this: Casillas Zannetti Nesta Puyol Alves Ronaldo Fabregas Kaka Messi Torres Eto'o Subs: Ronaldinho, Cech, Gerrard, Terry, Rooney Then I think I might EXPECT promotion from League 1! ... as we wont, then I guess I'll just accept a decent season around the top 6 - any more is a bonus... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I believe we will get promoted, although I don’t expect it. That’s nature of being a football fan for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetramfixer Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 i personally don't EXPECT to get promoted... i WANT to get promoted though.. like other posters, i think with the right balance, limited injuries and hitting the ground running for a change, we'll hopefully be in the mix come this time next season... season ticket done and dusted this afters too.... roll on august! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpTheLatics Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I don't think anyone can say what they want etc until we see pre-season take shape. Sadly, it's quite obvious that the owners expect, but more importantly, demand promotion next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy_Fent Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I believe we will get promoted, although I don’t expect it. That’s nature of being a football fan for me. like when I get asked by mates 'do you think you'll win?' Most times I'll respond with 'We can win, but wheather we do or not is another question' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesbitt1988 Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 like when I get asked by mates 'do you think you'll win?' Most times I'll respond with 'We can win, but wheather we do or not is another question' nah we wont do league 1 til we fold !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookers87 Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I'm quite looking forward to losing the first game of the season...always seems to be those teams that end up promoted!! ps. no stats to back this up just seems to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hometownclub Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 (edited) I'm quite looking forward to losing the first game of the season...always seems to be those teams that end up promoted!! ps. no stats to back this up just seems to happen. If we do lose our first game of the season then we can prepare ourselves for the knee jerk reaction and call for Shez's head from some on here. Edited April 30, 2008 by Hometownclub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sheridans_world Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Similar to others, I dont expect it. I want it! I believe we can get promoted! No doubt we will play Southampton/Leicester at their place the first game of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outoftheblue Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I expect Promotion and at least one Cup (Preferably the FA), plus a major ex-prem signing to show the TTA mean business. * Sits back and awaits whoosh replies from certain quarters * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I expect Promotion and at least one Cup (Preferably the FA), plus a major ex-prem signing to show the TTA mean business. * Sits back and awaits whoosh replies from certain quarters * Have no problem with this. We've been so close to grabbing the Machester Senior Cup in the last few years then next season we should make a push for it. That should finally be the definitive answer to Corp Jones and his bleatings about lack of ambition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outoftheblue Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Have no problem with this. We've been so close to grabbing the Machester Senior Cup in the last few years then next season we should make a push for it. That should finally be the definitive answer to Corp Jones and his bleatings about lack of ambition. I'll book the open-top bus in anticipation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Ronnie Moore Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I don't "expect" because anything can happen, but I'm extremely optimistic and I hope we get the big teams early with Hughes and Davies fully fit firing on all cylinders! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 No, because again strength in depth will cost us and we've already lost one player. Ask me again in July though, I await this summers dealings with interest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I expect Promotion and at least one Cup (Preferably the FA), plus a major ex-prem signing to show the TTA mean business. * Sits back and awaits whoosh replies from certain quarters * Call yourself a fan? Go and watch Man Utd if that's what you expect. *I aim to please* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outoftheblue Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Call yourself a fan? Go and watch Man Utd if that's what you expect. *I aim to please* LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookers87 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 If we do lose our first game of the season then we can prepare ourselves for the knee jerk reaction and call for Shez's head from some on here. True. Wonder if the swans were doing the same re: Martinez this season, after our somewhat fortunate win. Hopefully some will remember that Swansea didn't hit top spot properly until November, and look at them. It's a marathon (snickers -for the youngsters) not a sprint after all and there aren't many marathon winners that sprint off the line and still end up first. 3 or 4 signings added to what we've got, a decent physio in place and a bit of luck and we could be challenging whoever else is in the division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sausageroll Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 (edited) I'm quite looking forward to losing the first game of the season...always seems to be those teams that end up promoted!! ps. no stats to back this up just seems to happen. Not really, at least not for champions anyway.......but playing us seems a good way to do it 08 Swans L (at BP) 07 Scunny L 06 Southend L 05 Luton W (Latics 2-1) 04 Plymouth D 03 Wigwam W 02 Brighton D 01 Millwall W 00 Preston W (1-0 at BP) 99 Fulham W 98 Watford W Edited April 30, 2008 by sausageroll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hometownclub Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I notice still no place for Thompson.....and surely Wellens should be in there. I thought that, and no sign of Guy Branston either (still its all about opinions as they say). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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