sperm_john Posted 17 July, 2009 Share Posted 17 July, 2009 automatic promotion ....im a dreamer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egreog Posted 17 July, 2009 Share Posted 17 July, 2009 This has got to be a stabilising season to remain in League 1.........it will take time to rebuild and I wouldn't be surprised if still in relegation places at christmas, and maybe around half way by end of season...........I just think the current crop of players are pretty weak and disjointed and fans need to have a good deal of patience for the upturn to start to show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 17 July, 2009 Share Posted 17 July, 2009 Swiss - slow steady methodical reliable successful For us I would imagine Organised, professional and analytical to ensure that mistakes are learnt from and lessons learnt, resulting in slow gradual improvement in efficiency and accuracy that will eventually lead to quality and relaibility that comes at a price but that everyone aspires to and wants to have. Sort of like moving from the Sinclair Watch of Rupert's era through to IMHO a nice sporty classy Tag rather than a flashy egotistical Rolex clone However knowing the Swiss as management, they will have their plans and the employees will have theirs, expect some crunching when the emergency loan fees to cover injuries come in above budget. So IMHO a slow start, a few false starts but a noticeable improvement during the season. Will we be fast enough to do anything this year? probably not, but I think we will become good enough to enjoy the ride and the excitement and to be bouncing around at the edge of the mix. This season, quiet confidence in professionalism and processes versus last season's pure hope that the rabbit would come out of the hat bought at Oxfam But next season, oh yes as reliable as a proper Swiss Watch - not the cheaper ones that need batteires replacing, more like the ones that only stop working perfectly when you don't move for three days - this will so work Oh and other prediction We'll find a new DMG to moan about everyweek - that's been going on since the John Sydenham days. We'll have fights on here, pros and anti's and the you know who's will still be muppets/trolls or just acting their mental age - but that's why we love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintstr1 Posted 17 July, 2009 Share Posted 17 July, 2009 Do not under estimate the Pardew factor , A couple of new signings and a good start to the season will see us chaseing at least a play off spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 17 July, 2009 Share Posted 17 July, 2009 Unless Liebher opens his cheque book fast, this could well be yet another false hope/dawn - he needs to spend about half his wealth (1.3 billion) to make us a decent side imo if he has ambition he will do this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 17 July, 2009 Share Posted 17 July, 2009 Unless Liebher opens his cheque book fast, this could well be yet another false hope/dawn - he needs to spend about half his wealth (1.3 billion) to make us a decent side imo if he has ambition he will do this Will you join us back on earth if he spends 1.3 billion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsacar saint Posted 17 July, 2009 Share Posted 17 July, 2009 Top 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigShadow Posted 17 July, 2009 Share Posted 17 July, 2009 If we can get within 10-15 points of play-offs by mid-January, I think Mr Liebhers chequebook might well open for that concerted promotion push. Too early to say if this is acheivable though. I disagree that a good start is vital, we know we need several new faces and we could well be looking at the end of August before we have assembled a squad that Pardew is happy with. (So don't go getting all upset if we lose or draw most of our first few games). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 17 July, 2009 Share Posted 17 July, 2009 Bottom half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 17 July, 2009 Share Posted 17 July, 2009 It would be nice to spend a season just once where the term 'relegation dogfight' wasn't used. I know it is a long shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintDonkey Posted 17 July, 2009 Share Posted 17 July, 2009 Unless Liebher opens his cheque book fast, this could well be yet another false hope/dawn - he needs to spend about half his wealth (1.3 billion) to make us a decent side imo if he has ambition he will do this 1.3 billion for a decent side? You could get sixteen and a half Ronaldos for that! And to actually answer the question heart says play offs, head says lower mid table Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 17 July, 2009 Share Posted 17 July, 2009 1.3 billion for a decent side? You could get sixteen and a half Ronaldos for that! And to actually answer the question heart says play offs, head says lower mid table 1.3 billion is nothing. Trust me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintdownunder Posted 17 July, 2009 Share Posted 17 July, 2009 With a few players.... 8th but we could sneak into the play offs +1 A good midfielder to feed our strikers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 17 July, 2009 Share Posted 17 July, 2009 Will you join us back on earth if he spends 1.3 billion? Yes Billy I will. Do you remember sport billy? - he was cool, perhaps you're named after him? ask your parents if unsure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_hill Posted 17 July, 2009 Share Posted 17 July, 2009 1.3 billion is nothing. Trust me You're right. You couldn't even get a decent meal in a restaurant with that these days. Back in the real world, I think a lot depends on our strike force. If Rasiak and Saga get motivated and commit for the season, we will bang in a lot more goals. Then, we just need to strengthen in the midfield and at the back. Do we still have the option to buy De Seijs? I call lower mid table this year unless we make some very rapid signings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints Warrior Posted 17 July, 2009 Share Posted 17 July, 2009 8th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintSparky Posted 17 July, 2009 Share Posted 17 July, 2009 The long term future of the club is far more important than the result of this single season. Survival in this division and the creation of the foundations of a sustainable rebuild of our club must be the primary aims of this season. The current squad needs a rebuild, it is likely to take some time. Anyone with expectation of finishing higher than mid-table is adding pressure where is it not needed as part of this process. We all need to have patience. Mid-table would be a very satisfactory result this season. Anything higher than that would be a wonderful bonus, while hoping for this it should not be expected by anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 17 July, 2009 Share Posted 17 July, 2009 1st Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stud mark of doom Posted 17 July, 2009 Share Posted 17 July, 2009 It will look a lot worse than it actually is for most of the season. Knocking off the full 10 points up front is big distortion - it's a much better reflection if you knock 1 off after 4 games, 2 off after 8 etc. If AP makes some good signings, which I am sure he will, I could easily see us keeping pace with the leaders on this more realistic basis. We should make the play offs with a bit of modest investment. I doubt a 61 year old billionaire will want to spend too long in league 1. Even the top two is not out of the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Si Posted 17 July, 2009 Share Posted 17 July, 2009 I agree. Making the top 2 isnt out of the question. The -10 points isnt that much. If we get off to a flyer and make 3-4 really good signings, I think we'll be there or thereabouts. Definitely the play-offs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 18 July, 2009 Share Posted 18 July, 2009 Just miss the playoffs I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 18 July, 2009 Share Posted 18 July, 2009 1.3 billion is nothing. Trust me You must go back..........they're looking for you, that padded cell wasn't that bad....now was it?? You must be one on the Dumbest/Controversial/divisive/antagonistic/youngest posters on here...take your pick!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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