Its sad that now the expectations have lowered to 3rd meaning success, used to be 1st was the target now we are just like Arsene's Arsenal of the last decade. Cant even compete at the top level any more.How the mighty have fallen. People saying we will struggle to make top 4 without any signings, which I agree with.
Can you imagine the riot we would have had on these boards 10 years ago if we even suggested that. The Glazers have done a great job sinking us.
What about if we sign Messi?With Maguire and Fernandes my prediction is 2nd and the league cup.
His legs are gone.What about if we sign Messi?
This is where we should have finished, for the past 6 seasons, based on our average team performance rating for each game.
13/14: 6th
14/15: 4th
15/16: 10th
16/17: 4th/5th
17/18: 3rd
18/19: 11th/12th
We are starting this season with the same manager as last season. The end of last season was atrocious. We haven't done anything to rectify the main problems of our team. Because of this, I think it will be our worst season since Ferguson retired. 8th or worse.
On the basis do you reach this conclusion?I reckon 3rd. Possibly 2nd if Liverpool have a blip.
What about if we sign Messi?
Well if we sign Messi we’ll definitely finish 2nd you know the place we finished just 2 seasons ago.. Or maybe the tiresome doom and gloom moaners are right we may still get relagated..His legs are gone.
And we did. The intent is quite clear.This Summer was a real opportunity for the club to make a statement of intent
We have signed Wan Bissaka. The main problem in our team was not having a right back and it now looks like we have the best one in the league (I know their is a lot more issues but to say we haven’t addressed any is wrong)This is where we should have finished, for the past 6 seasons, based on our average team performance rating for each game.
13/14: 6th
14/15: 4th
15/16: 10th
16/17: 4th/5th
17/18: 3rd
18/19: 11th/12th
We are starting this season with the same manager as last season. The end of last season was atrocious. We haven't done anything to rectify the main problems of our team. Because of this, I think it will be our worst season since Ferguson retired. 8th or worse.
How dare you be optimistic about our season. Dont you know we are supposed to keep our expectations as low as possible so that we won't be disappointed???I'm actually confident that we will do well this season and I'm looking forward to seeing if the youngsters can make an impression.
It would be nice to bring in one or two more however I think signings we have made plus the academy lads will have a positive impact on our league position.
I'm weirdly excited for this season for the first time in a few years.
I don't know man, but a clear identity from the manager, the staff to the players does wonders for confidence. I believe in the team again. And maybe some of the youngsters are going to step up seriously. Yes, I am looking at you guys, McTominay, Tuanzebe, Greenwood... I thought Gomes wouldn't make it given the lack of chances but maybe he will turn things around. And a focused Pogba is going to be very interesting.How dare you be optimistic about our season. Dont you know we are supposed to keep our expectations as low as possible so that we won't be disappointed???
Bet you are really fun at parties......We are significantly weaker than last season at the start of this one.
Arguably our best player last season has left (Herrera).
Our goalkeeper finished last season with a major loss of form and confidence and still hasn’t resolved his contract talks.
Our stuttering central defense has not been strengthened.
We are still hoping, praying, waiting for the likes of Sanchez, Martial and Rashford to produce a consistent run of goal scoring form.
We still have the Paul Pogba circus at the centre of our team.
The only glimmer of hope lies with our young players, maybe Chong, Greenwood, Garner or Gomes emerge as real players this season. Or maybe James and Wan Bissaka deliver something special.
We won’t even be close to top 4 and Ole will be under pressure from the start and will be sacked in early 2020.
Yup, a big "feck you" to the fans.And we did. The intent is quite clear.
That's why I think we'll sneak in top 4, but not only. I really hope having a full pre season, Ole would be able to get his message across and replicate the form of the beginning of the year.We have signed Wan Bissaka. The main problem in our team was not having a right back and it now looks like we have the best one in the league (I know their is a lot more issues but to say we haven’t addressed any is wrong)
I understand what you’re saying but Ole will have had a full pre-season to get across what he wants from these players.
He came in last year at one of the lowest points in recent history and turned it completely around which of course we tailed off towards the end of the season. But with a full pre-season I’m excited to see how we get on.
I’m optimistic about the new season if we sign a couple more players, especially if we get Maguire I believe he will transform our defence I rate him that highly, as will Wan-Bissaka.
I think our season depends on 2 quality signings coming in, if we can get them in then anything can happen.
Seen a lot of positives in pre-season from the lads (I know it’s only pre-season please don’t try and lecture me) but you can see signs of how he wants us to play.
4th at the very minimum, Chelsea won’t be the same without Hazard, and Arsenal are Arsenal.
This is not me defending the parasites which are the glazers and Woodward we know what they’re all about. Like I said it depends on two quality signings for me.
Still thinking we'll sign someone before the window closes but Ole has not been backed either way. Atleast if it goes sour the fans won't blame the manager this time. Pressure is on our owners and Woodward now. Think more and more fans are opening their eyes to the real problems at the club.Yup, a big "feck you" to the fans.
My exact same feeling unfortunatelyThis is where we should have finished, for the past 6 seasons, based on our average team performance rating for each game.
13/14: 6th
14/15: 4th
15/16: 10th
16/17: 4th/5th
17/18: 3rd
18/19: 11th/12th
We are starting this season with the same manager as last season. The end of last season was atrocious. We haven't done anything to rectify the main problems of our team. Because of this, I think it will be our worst season since Ferguson retired. 8th or worse.
My post was more about not trimming the squad by selling pointless players than necessarily buying new ones. I hoped but never seriously expected for 4-6 new players.Still thinking we'll sign someone before the window closes but Ole has not been backed either way. Atleast if it goes sour the fans won't blame the manager this time. Pressure is on our owners and Woodward now. Think more and more fans are opening their eyes to the real problems at the club.
