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Post by spuddymagoo on Aug 10, 2009 11:35:05 GMT
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Post by Bick on Aug 10, 2009 11:35:52 GMT
be happy with it tbh.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2009 11:37:32 GMT
2 out of 8 pundits in notw have us down for relegation (19th)
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Post by block30row19 on Aug 10, 2009 11:37:39 GMT
I'll take that.
EDIT: 16th that is !
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Post by knowles on Aug 10, 2009 11:37:51 GMT
16th will do me.
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Post by sneydgreenstokie1 on Aug 10, 2009 11:39:38 GMT
If we can stay up for another season then the transfer targets that seem unrealistic this year may be a little more realistic next
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Post by JoeinOz on Aug 10, 2009 11:40:08 GMT
16th would suffice.
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Post by bradscfc on Aug 10, 2009 11:40:27 GMT
I reckon 15th, safe before the last weekend, just..
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Post by Baggs on Aug 10, 2009 11:40:35 GMT
16th is plenty
Gene Hackman - nice analogy, great actor
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Post by Stokie in Geordieland on Aug 10, 2009 14:02:24 GMT
He has Burnley at 15th place...interesting!
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Post by mcscooby on Aug 10, 2009 14:18:42 GMT
I'd be delighted with 16th or 17th
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Post by lew86 on Aug 10, 2009 14:22:25 GMT
"Unarguably, they rely heavily on long throws"
ffs theres an informed pundit...
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Post by actionjackson on Aug 10, 2009 14:23:23 GMT
4-4-2 mag have us at 16th pompy,dull and burnley for the drop.well pleased if it turned out that way
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Post by bostonstokie on Aug 10, 2009 14:26:54 GMT
I'd take 16th, though be happy to spend some time in the last few weeks NOT worrying about relegation. They should all come back and do these predictions again after the end of the transfer window - so many teams (not just Stoke) not set yet with who their squad will actually be come September 1st.
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Post by lew86 on Aug 10, 2009 14:27:38 GMT
I'd much rather see Brum drop than Burnley.
And, 16h would be fine, as long as its not the nail biting, shaking in the corner episodes at the last 2 matches of the season.
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Post by stokiepo on Aug 10, 2009 14:33:16 GMT
If we can stay up for another season then the transfer targets that seem unrealistic this year may be a little more realistic next Agreed. I'd take 16th now based upon that. However, if we can get above 15th again, it will be another great year and give us even more weight in the transfer market. |
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Post by ménage-à-trois on Aug 10, 2009 14:36:55 GMT
If things don't change player wise we could well be bottom imo
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2009 14:38:04 GMT
If things don't change player wise we could well be bottom imo What below Pompey, Hull or Burnley? |
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Post by Neck End Stokie on Aug 10, 2009 16:18:07 GMT
I'd be happy with 16th, but to tell you the truth I don't really listen to the pundits as I wont be bothered where we finish as long as it is not in the bottom 3. Just establishing ourselves as a premier league club again is good enough for me. Anyway ill predict us to finish 14th.
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Post by mermaidsal on Aug 10, 2009 18:11:10 GMT
If things don't change player wise we could well be bottom imo Hmm, this isn't a Vale fan talking is it?? |
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Post by mattface on Aug 10, 2009 19:01:40 GMT
If they were a movie star they would be...
Gene Hackman Grizzled, unorthodox, but strangely watchable
We've been called alot worse!!!
16th will do me just fine
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Post by mermaidsal on Aug 10, 2009 19:55:17 GMT
Wonder which street they'd change to Tony Pulis Way?? ;D
I think that's a good fair analysis, I'm feeling bullish enough not to take 16th if it was offered now though, two or three key signings and we can match or improve on last season.
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Post by ménage-à-trois on Aug 10, 2009 19:57:56 GMT
I honestly think we were lucky last season despite our position and desperately need new players this season for us to survive. Besides the players need the morale boost just as much.
Gordonseye
Stoke City through and through ;-)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2009 20:07:14 GMT
I honestly think we were lucky last season despite our position and desperately need new players this season for us to survive. Besides the players need the morale boost just as much. Gordonseye Stoke City through and through ;-) So you can see Burnley, Hull and Pompey finishing above us then? Don't see how we were "lucky" - the league table doesn't lie. |
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Post by ménage-à-trois on Aug 10, 2009 20:27:05 GMT
I honestly think we were lucky last season despite our position and desperately need new players this season for us to survive. Besides the players need the morale boost just as much. Gordonseye Stoke City through and through ;-) So you can see Burnley, Hull and Pompey finishing above us then? Don't see how we were "lucky" - the league table doesn't lie. You can't say they'll be below us. I'm just saying any team that doesn't strengthen in the Prem is on a slippery slope. Yes the table looked good but, most of those games were only by one goal or draws The players themselves need an boost. Teams like Burnley won't just lie down. Make no mistake, they'll be fired up for this. A few new faces might, just might give us that boost and the odd surprise for some teams Anyway i hope you're right mate  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2009 20:32:18 GMT
So you can see Burnley, Hull and Pompey finishing above us then? Don't see how we were "lucky" - the league table doesn't lie. You can't say they'll be below us. I'm just saying any team that doesn't strengthen in the Prem is on a slippery slope. Yes the table looked good but, most of those games were only by one goal or draws The players themselves need an boost. Teams like Burnley won't just lie down. Make no mistake, they'll be fired up for this. A few new faces might, just might give us that boost and the odd surprise for some teams Anyway i hope you're right mate I'm hugely confident that we'll finish above those three even with the team we've got now, plus I don't believe we won't be strengthening. All teams draw a few mate - and you get the same number of points for winning by one goal as you do for four. |
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Post by ménage-à-trois on Aug 10, 2009 20:43:27 GMT
You can't say they'll be below us. I'm just saying any team that doesn't strengthen in the Prem is on a slippery slope. Yes the table looked good but, most of those games were only by one goal or draws The players themselves need an boost. Teams like Burnley won't just lie down. Make no mistake, they'll be fired up for this. A few new faces might, just might give us that boost and the odd surprise for some teams Anyway i hope you're right mate I'm hugely confident that we'll finish above those three even with the team we've got now, plus I don't believe we won't be strengthening. All teams draw a few mate - and you get the same number of points for winning by one goal as you do for four. Well lets hope so bud. I believe we will be strengthened too. "I'm hugely confident that we'll finish above those three even with the team we've got now" I bet they're hoping we keep thinking that too. |
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