HarryBosch Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 I think we can make the playoffs with 2 more decent signings and luck with injuries. Quote
24hoursfromtulsehill Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 I don't share this optimism. 13th is as good as it will get - and it will still be a massive achievement. - Quote
pukka Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) I don't share this optimism. 13th is as good as it will get - and it will still be a massive achievement. - ^^This. I genuinely believe we have a better first XI than most who will be in the bottom half. The squad is thinner than Posh spice though and as soon as anyone loses form, gets injured, is sold or suspended - we are in trouble. Edited August 13, 2012 by pukka Quote
slystallone Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 I need another option on the poll. One between narrowly avoid relegation and comfortable mid table.......lower mid table in other words. I'm thinking 14th is about right, ties in with PD's year on year progression and takes into account the fact that we look to have a very good starting X1 but lack strength in depth. ....and I'd be pretty satisfied with that too. Quote
HarryBosch Posted August 13, 2012 Author Posted August 13, 2012 Humour me & Consider 14th comfortable Quote
Gaz_Oafc Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 If we kept the first XI fit and they played every game we'd finish top half! We wont do. We've probably got one of the weakest set of substitutes in the league. No match winners or game changers. 16th Quote
Keepingthe Faith Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 My eldest son always takes the piss out of me about my 'New season reset button'. Every year for as long as I can remember I think this is the year we will win promotion. I'm not going to change now. Promotion via the play-offs! Quote
steveoafc Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 As others have said, keep the first eleven fit and we could be pleasantly surprised ( maybe top ten )........but that is very unrealistic and when injuries/suspensions kick in then our lack of depth will hamper us. I'm going into the season in a positive frame of mind though. Quote
GlossopLatic Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 I'm expecting to see some more new faces between now and the end of August and if we bring in 2 new signings we will finish about 14th. Aslong as we get started on the new stand that the most important thing for this season as far as I'm concerned. Quote
Wozzer Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 1st half performance top 4. 2nd half performance bottom 4. Quote
philliggi Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 Bottom of the top lot would do me fine. 12th Quote
Latics_Fanatic Posted August 14, 2012 Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) Relegated. Said it. Well, there's always one... .. or two apparently.. Edited August 14, 2012 by Latics_Fanatic Quote
spadam Posted August 14, 2012 Posted August 14, 2012 About 16th best to have low expectations then you can't be disappointed. Quote
Midsblue Posted August 15, 2012 Posted August 15, 2012 I'm the eternal optimist and predict top 10 every season. I'd be amazed if we match or better last season unless we add at least 2 more players but even then additions with proven ability rather than potential. We've only improved at LB and RM from last season and currently weaker at CD, RB, LW and up front. Shuffle the pack with Byrne at CD and Brown at RB and it could improve a little. We're relying too much on potential and avoiding injury that worries me. We've never been blessed with key players remaining fit all season and if the same applies this season then the heart of midfield could be ripped apart with nobody decent ready to step in. Up front and on the left is a major concern. Reliable service proved to be effective on Monday with Croft so we need to replicate on the left flank. We need a proven striker though. Slew may have been PDs #1 target and shows potential and promise. We over rely on key players, which is our ever repeating downfall, so young Jordan needs another to deliver the goals when he's misfiring or to provide a plan B. A VERY big season for Smith, Taylor and our youth players and I really, really want two or three to prove PD right, answer the doubters and set the league talking. Quote
oafcmad09 Posted August 15, 2012 Posted August 15, 2012 If we avoid injury we can finish 6/7. However, we have little on the bench to cover for any injuries therefore another mid-table finish is likely. Quote
rudemedic Posted August 15, 2012 Posted August 15, 2012 If we avoid injury we can finish 6/7. However, we have little on the bench to cover for any injuries therefore another mid-table finish is likely. If Furman and Wes can play over 35 games together in the upcoming season we might surprise a few. If they play the 20 or so games together they did last season we are probably going to struggle Quote
Worksop_Blue Posted August 16, 2012 Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) Theres no way in gods earth our best starting 11 is going to play all season together and we're gonna finish top 10. There's a reason its a squad game. People will get injured, suspended, dips in form, tiredness etc and to be honest even on Monday with nobody out injured we had little on the bench and alot of people are worrying about Cliff and Tarks, half of our first team defense! Im not a pessimist I'm a realist we'll do well to finish where we did last season. Im sure every club in the league could say they'll do well with their first 11. Lets hope we get afew more bodies in that will actually strength the team. Edited August 16, 2012 by Worksop_Blue Quote
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