Fixture list announced

[Fred Crump]

I’ve been in denial until today as theoretically I liked the idea of going up. But when you are confronted with the harsh reality of the fixtures, god, it’s going to be a miserable grind to pick up enough points to survive. I have to confess I rather enjoyed the second division.

[Drummond]

2 midweek games. Pah.

[Duncan Shaw]

Bizarre, first and last games of season at new stadiums 🏟

Not for me, been to see Depeche Mode and the Foo Fighters at West Ham's ground and the rugby world cup!!

[cdbearsfan]

Can't see us dropping any points tbh.

[dave.woodhall]

Can't see us dropping any points tbh.

We might struggle to beat Wolves away.

[AlexAlexCropley]

I’ve been in denial until today as theoretically I liked the idea of going up. But when you are confronted with the harsh reality of the fixtures, god, it’s going to be a miserable grind to pick up enough points to survive. I have to confess I rather enjoyed the second division.

That's the spirit!

[ktvillan]

I’ve been in denial until today as theoretically I liked the idea of going up. But when you are confronted with the harsh reality of the fixtures, god, it’s going to be a miserable grind to pick up enough points to survive. I have to confess I rather enjoyed the second division.

Look on the bright side Fred, if it's as difficult as you think the worst that can happen will be we'll end up back there, and you can enjoy it again. 

First five home games are Bournemouth, Everton, West Ham, Burnley and Brighton.  I reckon we need to pick up a fair few points from those and we'll be ok.

[London Villan]

When you look at the names we have to play then it's doesn't seem that bad at all. Bournemouth, Palace, Burnley, West Ham, Norwich, Brighton... hardly the big boys of world football...

[Ads]

I think it's a good start. I'm not over awed or intimidated by it and I dont know why anybody would be.

We've been here before for generations on end. We need to improve the quality of the squad and it's going to be hard work, but I have more confidence in us off the pitch to get it right recruitment wise, than I have had in a while.

[VILLA MOLE]

I’ve been in denial until today as theoretically I liked the idea of going up. But when you are confronted with the harsh reality of the fixtures, god, it’s going to be a miserable grind to pick up enough points to survive. I have to confess I rather enjoyed the second division.

That's the spirit!

fuck it lets have a go , which we will with Deano in charge !!

[Small Rodent]

Hope I can get to the August Palace game. Football in the sun...

[Nev]

Hope I can get to the August Palace game. Football in the sun...

I'd set off now if I were you......

[Drummond]

Games against Chelsea and Norwich live on Amazon in December.

[lovejoy]

I think this is the issue with the top flight. There are 12 matches which are free hits and anything we get is a bonus. Whereas in the Championship every match was winnable.

Different mindset.

We need to scoop up points early in the winnable matches or we'll struggle.

[London Villan]

I'm more optimistic about this Premier League season than any one since 2009/10... just the 10 years of purgatory then.