Where is acceptable to finish?

[johnny from donny]

think we will finish  12th but my real wish would be to be safe by march so we can plan for next season and have deals in place early

[oldham_villa]

10-14th I would say, if we keep clean sheets and bag more we should do quite well

[olaftab]

I won't be gutted if we miss out on a Champion's League place this season

[olaftab]

think we will finish  12th but my real wish would be to be safe by march so we can plan for next season and have deals in place early

We have  got players in now for the next 3 season. If they develop and come up to expectation we will not need to worry about "deals" being in place early. It's not compulsory to always buy new players.

[sidcowans10]

For PL's first season, avoiding relegation and showing continued improvement throughout the season.

Next season - top half

After that - competing for a European place

This!! We must be patient and see that we have, for the first time in a few years overhauled the squad

[The Man With A Stick]

Agree 100%, I just hope our less patient fans don't get on the new lads backs after one or two games.  You know what some of them are like.

[Chipsticks]

For PL's first season, avoiding relegation and showing continued improvement throughout the season.

Next season - top half

After that - competing for a European place

This pretty much sums up my thoughts as well.

[Eigentor]

If we manage to accumulate 42-45 pts, that will be acceptable. I expect the majority of our points will be won after Christmas.

[Irish villain]

At least we have a manager who is intent on changing the club and looks like he has the backing of the fans in doing so.

Agreed, we might sail close to the trap door in the process though.

[PeterWithesShin]

15th. Even in a season of big transition like this I don't think Aston Villa should ever be one of the 5 worst sides in the division.
In an ideal world injuries will be kind to us for the rest of the season, 2 or 3 of the new signings will hit the ground running and a fair few players already here will step up to the plate and we'll be pushing for top 10.

At the same time if we struggle early on I won't reaching for the razors or giving Lambert stick. Unless he does or says something that fully warrants it and I can't see him doing that in all honesty.

[Tom_Mc9?]

As long as we don't go down, I don't think it really matters. As long as there are signs of improvement and progression, that'll do me.

[JJ-AV]

I have no idea, because I have no idea how good half our team is.

It could be good, it could be terrible. Probably somewhere inbetween.

[johnny from donny]

aftab 235, i realise buying players isn't compulsory, but i do think that trading  will take place in the summer window to refresh the squad. Surely we are looking to continually improve or why have we just employed Henke?   

[Woofles The Wonder Dog]

12th - 15th would do me, then see where that launches us to. I'm prepared to wait.

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

Anywhere from 17th upwards, so long as we play to win games. I don't mind losing so much if we've tried to win. For example, rather win one and lose two playing to win than striving to get those three draws under TSM.

I think it's about how we do it this season, not where we finish (obviously not in the bottom three though!).