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Post by chrisparker on May 24, 2016 20:58:10 GMT
Personally, I'd gladly take 9th again because next season the league will probably be strongest than it has veer been since we got promoted. You'll have the likes of Citeh, United, Arsenal & Chelsea massively improving, you'll have the likes of Leicester, West Ham & Southampton bringing in new players as well, Spurs will be up their & I'm assuming so will Liverpool & Everton (especially after Martinez's departure) & I also get the feeling that clubs like Swansea & Palace will significantly improve. If we manage to finish 9th again, it'll be a huge achievement.
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Post by PotteringThrough on May 24, 2016 21:00:42 GMT
9th and a cup final
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2016 21:02:24 GMT
This. And break the Emirates/Old Trafford hoodoo..... |
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Post by Squeekster on May 24, 2016 21:03:41 GMT
Definatfucking Lee!
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Post by sheikhmomo on May 24, 2016 21:04:35 GMT
If Arnie leaves, I think 9th would be the absolute maximum we could hope for.
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Post by PotterLog on May 24, 2016 21:05:29 GMT
Of course, in a heartbeat. One or two tiny historical pockets of exceptional over-achievement aside, the last few seasons is as consistently good as we have ever been in our entire existence.
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2016 21:06:33 GMT
Definitely take 9th and hopefully a cup final aswell
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Post by outspaced on May 24, 2016 21:10:07 GMT
Early days yet but this is another one of those sensible posts with sensible replies where I can't help thinking that....'the numpteys are only just around the corner'
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Post by The Drunken Communist on May 24, 2016 21:12:35 GMT
I'll go for the 'boring bastard' answer & just take each game as it comes. I wunna get too excited when we win (Unless we win a lot & are ten points clear at the top come February) and I wunna get too pissed off when we lose (Unless we lose alot & are ten points adrift come February)
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Post by chuffedstokie on May 24, 2016 21:17:08 GMT
Take your hand off at that, a trip down the smoke as well would cap it. Get something out of the first six this time around and strap in for the ride again. (cheeky eighth).  |
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Post by StokieNath on May 24, 2016 21:24:52 GMT
Anything above 14th I'll be satisfied, anything above 10th I'll be ecstatic, your right when saying that it could be the toughest PL season yet. A good cup run aswell please that's all, 100% every game. Anything below 15th I'll be a little disappointed.
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Post by kidcrewbob on May 24, 2016 21:25:19 GMT
I'd take it of course but would I be truly happy with it ? A lot would depend on how we'd achieved that position I guess - how many dropped home points, defeats to teams we *should* be beating, goals scored and conceded....another shit start / shit end would be disappointing ........all hypothetical though and as stated above, probably gonna be the toughest test yet.........
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on May 24, 2016 21:28:26 GMT
Yes please without question
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Post by vantheman on May 24, 2016 21:29:23 GMT
And the season after etc ?
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2016 21:33:23 GMT
Yes please without question Would you take 17th? |
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Post by Mint Berry Barks on May 24, 2016 21:47:57 GMT
Not meaning to offend anyone here like, but we kind of get this "toughest season ever", "X and Y will improve loads this summer" and "P and Q will invest and challenge us" lark every summer. It never really works out like that.
We'll have 2 or 3 teams from that list under perform massively, a few "big" clubs underperform by their standards and most of the clubs below us this season staying where they are.
We need to continue being consistent because that leads to growth. I'd be happy with 9th but as long as we've shown improvement over last season.
Anything above that is obviously great.
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Post by The Drunken Communist on May 24, 2016 22:01:51 GMT
Not meaning to offend anyone here like, but we kind of get this "toughest season ever", "X and Y will improve loads this summer" and "P and Q will invest and challenge us" lark every summer. It never really works out like that. We'll have 2 or 3 teams from that list under perform massively, a few "big" clubs underperform by their standards and most of the clubs below us this season staying where they are. We need to continue being consistent because that leads to growth. I'd be happy with 9th but as long as we've shown improvement over last season. Anything above that is obviously great. What if "2 or 3 teams from that list" don't under perform? Or what if a few big clubs don't under perform? What if some of the clubs 'below us' have great seasons? Do we take any of this into account or do we just say "We didn't finish 9th therefore we had a shit season"? |
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Post by Squeekster on May 24, 2016 22:02:00 GMT
Yes please without question Would you take 17th? Every day of the week mate! Lets be at the party and not outside across the street wishing we were! |
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Post by swampySCFC on May 24, 2016 22:02:58 GMT
Yes with a positive GD
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Post by malisastokie on May 24, 2016 22:04:48 GMT
In all reality 9 th from where we were at Christmas was under achievement, however Chelsea will keep frog us, Liverpool under Klopp will only get stronger which means the likes of West Ham , Southhampton and Leciester we need to chase.
A striker , Second string keeper, Central defender and midfield acquisition we should give those 3 a run for their money.
7th or 8 th for me because at times this year we were very good.
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Post by Davef on May 24, 2016 22:18:13 GMT
In all reality 9 th from where we were at Christmas was under achievement, however Chelsea will keep frog us, Liverpool under Klopp will only get stronger which means the likes of West Ham , Southhampton and Leciester we need to chase. A striker , Second string keeper, Central defender and midfield acquisition we should give those 3 a run for their money. 7th or 8 th for me because at times this year we were very good. We were 11th on Boxing Day. |
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Post by OldStokie on May 24, 2016 22:40:26 GMT
Yes... most definitely. A nice cup run wouldn't go amiss with a top half finish. In fact, if we keep away from that bloody gravity alligator then I'll be a happy chappy.
OS.
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Post by eastyorksexile on May 24, 2016 22:46:53 GMT
yes absolutely, realism first......
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Post by Pugsley on May 24, 2016 22:55:47 GMT
The PL may be better next season (it can't get much worse) but I expect Stoke to be much better. A fair run on the injuries front and some good signings should see us challenging the likes of West Ham, Everton and Southampton for a Euro spot.
There will be some right shit in the league as well - the 3 coming up, Watford, Palace, WBA, Sunderland and Bournemouth. For us to be in the relegation shake up would take mismanagement on an unprecedented scale.
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Post by kustokie on May 25, 2016 2:56:35 GMT
The PL may be better next season (it can't get much worse) but I expect Stoke to be much better. A fair run on the injuries front and some good signings should see us challenging the likes of West Ham, Everton and Southampton for a Euro spot. There will be some right shit in the league as well - the 3 coming up, Watford, Palace, WBA, Sunderland and Bournemouth. For us to be in the relegation shake up would take mismanagement on an unprecedented scale. I don't recall us doing too well against that "right shit" last season. Just saying.  |
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2016 3:03:32 GMT
In all reality 9 th from where we were at Christmas was under achievement, however Chelsea will keep frog us, Liverpool under Klopp will only get stronger which means the likes of West Ham , Southhampton and Leciester we need to chase. A striker , Second string keeper, Central defender and midfield acquisition we should give those 3 a run for their money. 7th or 8 th for me because at times this year we were very good. We were 11th on Boxing Day. He's had his pants well and truly pulled down there  |
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Post by auntiegeorge on May 25, 2016 3:25:21 GMT
It depends on how it will "feel" to finish 9th next year. This season it was a slight disappointment because we were playing with all guns blazing in October, November & December. With some big clubs in disarray and others routinely underperforming I thought Europe was genuinely within our sights. It was the most open season for a while and I wish we could have taken full advantage. I am glad we finished on a high though and in 9th.
Next season will be different, probably dominated by six clubs. Sparky will have his work cut out and he knows it.
I will be happy with 9th this time next year.
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Post by homer32 on May 25, 2016 5:08:27 GMT
Yes please and a cup final please, love to go back to Wembley.
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Post by Davef on May 25, 2016 5:57:45 GMT
The PL may be better next season (it can't get much worse) but I expect Stoke to be much better. A fair run on the injuries front and some good signings should see us challenging the likes of West Ham, Everton and Southampton for a Euro spot. There will be some right shit in the league as well - the 3 coming up, Watford, Palace, WBA, Sunderland and Bournemouth. For us to be in the relegation shake up would take mismanagement on an unprecedented scale. I don't recall us doing too well against that "right shit" last season. Just saying. Finished above all of them though didn't we? |
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Post by scfcmacca on May 25, 2016 5:58:46 GMT
9th
+ goal difference
At least one young player to break through
And a cup final
Is that too much to ask for?
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