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I agree. The tragedy is that the expectations of many United fans are so low. I don't know whether that is because we want to insulate ourselves from the prospect of disappointment or whether it's because we want to be pleasantly surprised if we turn out to be successful. Pretty sad state of affairs to be honest.The absolute minimum we should achieve, given the financial resources at our disposal, is top 3.
Based on what I've seen from Solskjaer and the reports regarding our transfer strategy this summer, top 6 is probably a more realistic expectation.
I also expect the gap between 4th and 7th to narrow significantly (14 points last season), as Leicester/Everton/Wolves try to break into the top 6.
Top half finish.
Exactly my answer was very serious. Pains me to say it. Even if we keep Pogba and Lukaku, they don’t want to be here. We were so poor last season for final 3 months and I can’t see us starting well with the first two fixtures. I may not be a barrel of fun and positivity but personally I’m at my lowest ebb in 30 plus years supporting. I think 6th will be the best we achieve unless some miraculous signings over the next 7 weeks.It's funny because it's true. Honestly cant see us getting top 6 next season. I think we will finish between 6-10th
That'll do us more harm than good, if he's out of depth by Christmas (which I expect he will be) then get rid. I see us having a Chelsea esque 2015/16 season anyways.Try to get Ole past Christmas.
I assume this is a joke, as it is extremely unrealistic.The Title!
That is a VERY low expectation.Just avoid the call to Big Sam
I totally accept the idea that Manchester United is now a 'project' and undergoing a major rebuild and that the rebuild could take years. However, anyone who has ever managed a project before will tell you that projects have objectives, timelines, milestones and outcomes measures. A 'project' is not some vague, meaningless concept that is wide open to interpretation.
To be honest I get why people are reluctant to set expectations, because they are unwilling to put too much pressure on Ole, but are we seriously saying that we are willing to see United invest upwards of £150m in the transfer market in this window without a reasonable expectation of return? Really?
So here's the rub, set out below are a series of possible outcome options for the end of the forthcoming season. The question is: of these options (or any others that you can think of) what would you say is the absolute minimum that you would accept? What are your absolute bottom line?
Option 1: Champions League qualification
For this option, no matter how we get there, we must be in a Champions League spot at the end of the season. Performances and points tally are far less important than final placing. Even if we finish with a record low total for fourth spot, as long as we finish fourth that is all that matters.
Option 2: Champions League qualification and significantly improved performances
For this option, we need to finish in a Champions League spot and deliver genuinely improved performance on the pitch. We cannot just scrape through, because other teams around us are underperforming.
Option 3: Better performances and reduce the gap to eventual Premier League winners to no more than 20 points
For this option, our improved overall performances narrow the gap to the eventual Premier League winners to no more than 20 points. A 20 point gap would represent a 10 point improvement compared to last season.
Option 4: Significantly improved performances and a pot if we don't make Champions League
For this option we accept that we might not make Champions League, but performances will be much better (even if results don't always match them) and we will bag a pot either domestically or in Europe.
Option 5: A 'free swing' for Ole (same position and the same points)
For this option, we basically accept that this is going to be a season of experimentation, testing culture change and re-establishing the United philosophy. As such, there are no expectations whatsoever for Ole to deliver anything.
Why not?, DdG hasn't said he has signed his contract yet has he? There may be a position available there if you're good enough!!Get a new structure off the field. I would not go into football goals right now.