Season expectations 2017-18

[cdbearsfan]

Yes. Even so, through. He's hardly a World-beater. Get some exciting players in.

What do you expect? This is the 2nd Division. He's created more than any other winger last season.

We have Elmo, Adomah and Green with Amavi and Bacuna who can play there and we're allegedly in for another wide player on loan.

How does that "laughable" collection stand up against Boro with their circus act, Fulham, Wednesday at so? Very well I'd say for this league.

They finished above us and Fulham and Wednesday both scored more goals. Haven't followed events too closely with them but have they got significantly weaker? We definitely haven't got any stronger as an attacking force.

Stop Kodjia, stop Villa. If Kodjia doesn't play, the best we can hope for is a draw.

Our subs bench yesterday had one striker, no wingers, no creative midfielders. No strength in depth whatsoever.

[aj2k77]

Bottom line is that for every squad we compare ourselves to and say we have a better collection of players in any position the truth is we desperately struggle to create and score goals. So whatever the other squads have we are either massively over rating some of our players or massively under utilizing them.

I would say it's a mixture of both. We aren't as good as we think we are and aren't set up as well as we could be.

[cdbearsfan]

Bottom line is that for every squad we compare ourselves to and say we have a better collection of players in any position the truth is we desperately struggle to create and score goals. So whatever the other squads have we are either massively over rating some of our players or massively under utilizing them.

I would say it's a mixture of both. We aren't as good as Ads thinks we are and aren't set up as well as we could be.

FTFY.

(I jest)

[olaftab]

Bottom line is that for every squad we compare ourselves to and say we have a better collection of players in any position the truth is we desperately struggle to create and score goals. So whatever the other squads have we are either massively over rating some of our players or massively under utilizing them.

I would say it's a mixture of both. We aren't as good as Ads thinks we are and aren't set up as well as we could be.

Yes agreed. There is no need for Comical Ali level of optimism.

[Ads]

You are awar that teams can improve aren't you? That includes us.

If you honestly think the two sides you mentioned have better squads then fair enough, we will leave it there.

[Ads]

Bottom line is that for every squad we compare ourselves to and say we have a better collection of players in any position the truth is we desperately struggle to create and score goals. So whatever the other squads have we are either massively over rating some of our players or massively under utilizing them.

I would say it's a mixture of both. We aren't as good as Ads thinks we are and aren't set up as well as we could be.

Yes agreed. There is no need for Comical Ali level of optimism.

Excuse me?

[AV5nobs]

Bottom line is that for every squad we compare ourselves to and say we have a better collection of players in any position the truth is we desperately struggle to create and score goals. So whatever the other squads have we are either massively over rating some of our players or massively under utilizing them.

I would say it's a mixture of both. We aren't as good as Ads thinks we are and aren't set up as well as we could be.

Yes agreed. There is
 no need for Comical Ali level of optimism.

It's safe and conventional to be a negative Nelly.

[olaftab]

Aha well season starts next week. I hope we win every match we play.

[cdbearsfan]

You are awar that teams can improve aren't you? That includes us.

If you honestly think the two sides you mentioned have better squads then fair enough, we will leave it there.

Genuinely, was there anyone on our bench yesterday who excites you? If not, that suggests a lack of strength in depth, doesn't it? If they do excite you, you must be easily pleased.

[aj2k77]

The bench was 3 defenders, barn door Bjarnason, Bacuna who is cack of all trades and Hogan who can't get in the side ahead of Gabby because of the way we play.

Not the best.

[Chris Smith]

You are awar that teams can improve aren't you? That includes us.

If you honestly think the two sides you mentioned have better squads then fair enough, we will leave it there.

Genuinely, was there anyone on our bench yesterday who excites you? If not, that suggests a lack of strength in depth, doesn't it? If they do excite you, you must be easily pleased.

This is not an 'exciting' league. Once the season starts it is pretty unremitting with two games most weeks so I t is competence and consistency that earns promotion. Of course, over the length of a season there will be times when it is better than that but the ability to grind out results by making fewer mistakes then your opponents is what is required. Everything has to be geared to that and it seems clear by the signings this summer that is what Bruce is doing.

[Chris Smith]

The bench was 3 defenders, barn door Bjarnason, Bacuna who is cack of all trades and Hogan who can't get in the side ahead of Gabby because of the way we play.

Not the best.

Kodjia and Adomah missing and another month of the transfer window left suggests it is far too early to be making those sorts of call.

[Sexual Ealing]

You are awar that teams can improve aren't you? That includes us.

If you honestly think the two sides you mentioned have better squads then fair enough, we will leave it there.

Genuinely, was there anyone on our bench yesterday who excites you? If not, that suggests a lack of strength in depth, doesn't it? If they do excite you, you must be easily pleased.

This is not an 'exciting' league. Once the season starts it is pretty unremitting with two games most weeks so I t is competence and consistency that earns promotion. Of course, over the length of a season there will be times when it is better than that but the ability to grind out results by making fewer mistakes then your opponents is what is required. Everything has to be geared to that and it seems clear by the signings this summer that is what Bruce is doing.

Great. Any chance of a goal?

[cdbearsfan]

The bench was 3 defenders, barn door Bjarnason, Bacuna who is cack of all trades and Hogan who can't get in the side ahead of Gabby because of the way we play.

Not the best.

Kodjia and Adomah missing and another month of the transfer window left suggests it is far too early to be making those sorts of call.

Not really. The debate at hand is whether or not we have a strong squad. If we had a strong squad, we would be able to cope with a couple of absences and still have options of the bench that frighten the opposition.

[AV5nobs]

I bet having a pint with some of you is a barrel of laughs.