Things to look forward to next season

[avfcpg]

Actually looking forward to Villa games rather than cowering behind the sofa hoping we scrape a draw and stay up.

[Brend'Watkins]

A goal from a corner would be nice too.

[ozzjim]

Looking at the table in February and thinking what are the run ins like of the teams going for European qualification thinking we can catch them, without any looking at the relegation zone.

Seeing Wigan relegated and emu sacked.

[Lee]

I'd be happy with a mid-table position next year (around 9th-12th), playing some decent football and blooding the kids in a controlled manner, rather than a desperation one.

A good run in one of the cups too. After the car crash season last season, that would suffice and build onwards from that.

Oh, and most important, business as usual finishing above Shitbion.

[Hookeysmith]

Hope - the mearest of belief that we can beat anyone
Players played in their rightful positions
The best out of potentially some key players for us (Ireland /Makoun / Gabby / N'Zogbia / Albrighton) to name a few
Darren Bent being the first player for ages to break 20+ league goals
Some ambition
Some pride back
Players playing without any fear
An energised support
The media realising what was wrong can be put right
No more lame excuses
The thought of being able to watch the villa again and not a facsimilie of the dog shit


No guarantee of any success just the knowledge that the big black cloud that was TSM has been removed

[midnite]

Well put Hookey

[Hillbilly]

The healthy return of the Captain.

[omariqy]

Jean Makoun in midfield

[Toronto Villa]

A thread on optimism started by Risso. The good times must be back!!

Seriously though, I am massively looking forward to the arrival of Lambert and his principles being laid down at the club. I really hope that not only does he do well, but akin to Moyes, he's here for a good length of time. We need sustained growth, continuity and success and I really hope Lambert is the man to bring that to us.

[OzVilla]

Not surrendering before matches have even kicked off and then hearing our Manager being interviewed sounding grateful that we kept the score down.

The progression of the kids under a progressive Manager.

Being involved in exciting matches again.

Regaining some respect for the Board after some recent PR disasters.

Scoring goals and winning more matches.

All things considered, it's not much to ask for really...................

[villa `cross the mersey]

Meeting up with Risso and Blandy at Wigan

[Virgil Caine]

1. The fixture list coming out- don't know why but I have always looked forward to that.
2. Going to Villa Park and seeing the North Stand big screen back- I miss it like an old friend.
3. Supping a few beers pre match and post match with my mate JW now fully recovered from the same illness as Stan.
4. Most of all, having the company of my boy,through thick and thin, good or bad, proud that since he was 3 ( he's now 13) his love of this great team has never wavered.

It's going to be a good one.

[BegbieAV]

Not being last on MOTD every week!!

[Neil Hawkes]

Coming on here and not having to wade through pages of how we're doomed forever.

Not a f**king hope in hell!

So on an optimistic thread, you've come on to moan about fans moaning.  Not entirely sure how that works, but whatever floats your boat.

It was meant to be tongue in cheek.

[Chris Harte]

I'm just looking forward to enjoying games at Villa Park again.

Last season was the worst ever season, for me. And I include relegation in 1987 in that.