Realistic Expectations

[Toronto Villa]

So I kicked this off on May 28th and everything that has happened since has led me to cement my views of where we can finish this season. Still think it will be solid mid table. 9th is very doable at the moment given the inactivity of many of the clubs who will be competing against in that mini league.

How about everyone else?

[clash city rocker]

I turned out for Woofferton FC Juniors a few times but the fact that I was absolutely gash as a player meant that my opportunities were somewhat limited and I defected to the eggball lot in the end.

Was Mr Lucas a teacher? Dim and distant memories...

I don't think he was. He didn’t have a tweed jacket with elbow patches or an Admiral tracksuit.  He was Mike Lucas and his sons, David and Stephen.  Lovely family.  Carted me everywhere.

Blimey..  remember Woorferton when I played for  bewdley town

[passport1]

Survival plain and simple.

[Rotterdam]

I genuinely think 10th is do-able, I have had a couple of JD and cokes mind.

[Tayls_7]

Survival plain and simple.

I'm with you Passport. I understand the optimism but limiting expectations will make exceding them more enjoyable, and ultimately, we must stabilise and remain in this league we belong to.

[hilts_coolerking]

I'm looking for survival, whether that's by one or two places.  We've had a massive overhaul.  Some of our signings will come off, some won't. 

[Nelly]

As incredibly exciting as this transfer window has been, I would be so happy with survival. I remember when we went down how apparent the lack of speed and quality was in the Championship. I worry we may have become accustomed to that, but only time will tell. On the other hand, on paper our squad is starting to look competitive for mid-table, so I can sort of see why people may predict that. Whatever happens, we should relish and thoroughly enjoy this season.

[gpbarr]

Survival plain and simple.

I'm with you Passport. I understand the optimism but limiting expectations will make exceding them more enjoyable, and ultimately, we must stabilise and remain in this league we belong to.

Totally agree. Survival is a must - anything beyond that year 1 is a terrific bonus. 

[villa `cross the mersey]

Survival with games to spare will  be a relief - I'd be over the moon with anything above 14th place
Plus beating Newton Heath at Villa Park
Obviously points against Liverpool and Everton will be appreciated
 

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I can see us finishing the season right below Wolves. 2nd it is.

[PictAV]

I've supported the Villa since 1970. First game? Chesterfield away. 2-3. Never, since 1981 have I felt so excited by whatever follows in a season. I'm so f**in' excited that I've even joined the H&V forum, FFS.

Look... We've never experienced such an investment in the future before. It's left me delirious (ok... not helped by two strokes and a few whiskeys). I'll leave the debates about the qualities of players to younger souls. Me? Expectations? I've been through the worst and lived in depression for years as a result, but now?

Through this management, JG and the team, we've never had a better opportunity. It's different but as unique since the days of the treasured George Ramsay (the first super manager in UK footballing history) and dear Ron Saunders. I have no idea what will happen. I don't expect to be in either the top six nor the bottom three. If we do the latter, I hope the management will reward fans as the management of Brechin City did in their 2017-18 season, with free beer, for no wins and a -70 g.d.).

Whatever happens, there's now hope and faith into both the team and support and, FFS, we've got players who really want to play for us. Thank God the last thirteen plus years are over. First, last or somewhere in the middle? WTF. It's just good to be a Villa fan with an expectation of at least half a chance of something for a change. Anyway, "We don't care..." and "When I was young", etc.... Villa. Always. In any circumstance.

[villa `cross the mersey]

Welcome on board PictAV

[cdbearsfan]

I've supported the Villa since 1970. First game? Chesterfield away. 2-3. Never, since 1981 have I felt so excited by whatever follows in a season. I'm so f**in' excited that I've even joined the H&V forum, FFS.

Look... We've never experienced such an investment in the future before. It's left me delirious (ok... not helped by two strokes and a few whiskeys). I'll leave the debates about the qualities of players to younger souls. Me? Expectations? I've been through the worst and lived in depression for years as a result, but now?

Through this management, JG and the team, we've never had a better opportunity. It's different but as unique since the days of the treasured George Ramsay (the first super manager in UK footballing history) and dear Ron Saunders. I have no idea what will happen. I don't expect to be in either the top six nor the bottom three. If we do the latter, I hope the management will reward fans as the management of Brechin City did in their 2017-18 season, with free beer, for no wins and a -70 g.d.).

Whatever happens, there's now hope and faith into both the team and support and, FFS, we've got players who really want to play for us. Thank God the last thirteen plus years are over. First, last or somewhere in the middle? WTF. It's just good to be a Villa fan with an expectation of at least half a chance of something for a change. Anyway, "We don't care..." and "When I was young", etc.... Villa. Always. In any circumstance.

Welcome, 👍🏿

[dave.woodhall]

I've supported the Villa since 1970. First game? Chesterfield away. 2-3. Never, since 1981 have I felt so excited by whatever follows in a season. I'm so f**in' excited that I've even joined the H&V forum, FFS.

Look... We've never experienced such an investment in the future before. It's left me delirious (ok... not helped by two strokes and a few whiskeys). I'll leave the debates about the qualities of players to younger souls. Me? Expectations? I've been through the worst and lived in depression for years as a result, but now?

Through this management, JG and the team, we've never had a better opportunity. It's different but as unique since the days of the treasured George Ramsay (the first super manager in UK footballing history) and dear Ron Saunders. I have no idea what will happen. I don't expect to be in either the top six nor the bottom three. If we do the latter, I hope the management will reward fans as the management of Brechin City did in their 2017-18 season, with free beer, for no wins and a -70 g.d.).

Whatever happens, there's now hope and faith into both the team and support and, FFS, we've got players who really want to play for us. Thank God the last thirteen plus years are over. First, last or somewhere in the middle? WTF. It's just good to be a Villa fan with an expectation of at least half a chance of something for a change. Anyway, "We don't care..." and "When I was young", etc.... Villa. Always. In any circumstance.

Harrumph.

[four fornicholl]

UP THE FUCKING VILLA