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Offline Clark W Griswold

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Re: 22/23 season expectations.
« Reply #105 on: July 28, 2022, 09:03:24 AM »
We won't finish as low as 17th and i would expect some improvement on last seasons 14th but if we don't bring anyone else in i still think it could end up being a bit 'meh'. I hope we strengthen further or that i'm proved wrong if we don't.

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Re: 22/23 season expectations.
« Reply #106 on: July 28, 2022, 09:13:30 AM »
When did the transfer window close on the 28th July and when did captains become undroppable?

McGinn was undroppable anyway

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Re: 22/23 season expectations.
« Reply #107 on: July 28, 2022, 11:15:55 AM »
Don't expect to use the train for the first home game.
Yes, I bought my train tickets last week from Manchester to Witton as only me travelling as my 2 sons are on holiday and the fuel costs are now astronomical ! Had to book National Express last night, first coach back doesn't get back in Manchester till 7.55 pm and then got to go via tram to Bury to get my car before I get home. Grrh !!

P.S I support any worker's right to withdraw their labour - but just not on a Villa home game day when I'm going.

Online London Villan

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Re: 22/23 season expectations.
« Reply #108 on: July 28, 2022, 11:23:16 AM »
Our minimum start point should be challenging for Europe and a serious attempt to win either cup. This year is the first year we have the squad in place to do that following what's gone on in the last five years.

To improve on that will need a few hundred million more spent on the squad.

Offline john2710

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Re: 22/23 season expectations.
« Reply #109 on: July 28, 2022, 01:56:05 PM »
It's key that we get the season off to a good start, that sets up the rest of the season. No more half-arsed performances like Watford, Newcastle, Brentford away last season. We need to be on the front foot from the off. I'm confident Gerrard will have them ready.

This season, with the gap for the world cup could throw some surprises. If everything falls into place, we get a bit of luck & avoid injuries, 7th is a possibility. Likewise with the cup draws, if they're favourable.

Man City, Chelsea & Liverpool are out of reach.
Spurs, Arsenal & Man Utd are where we need to be. I think Utd are catchable.
Currently we're in the next group, West Ham, Wolves, Leicester, Brighton & Newcastle. The target has to be the top of this group.
« Last Edit: July 28, 2022, 02:40:06 PM by john2710 »

Offline caster troy

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Re: 22/23 season expectations.
« Reply #110 on: July 28, 2022, 02:15:47 PM »
Assuming last years top 6 are still going to be out of reach, and the target is European football, we are probably going to have to finish top of the 'mid table league' that includes West Ham, Newcastle, Leicester, Brighton, Wolves, Palace. On paper that doesn't look impossible but it will be a tough ask particularly with West Ham and Newcastle strengthening. Gerrard has to get all the big calls right, particularly around the balance in the forward line up. Watkins + Ings up front with Buendia and Bailey on the bench just isn't going to cut it. If he can get them involved I can see us finishing 7th or 8th and doing much better in the cups.

The absolute must for me this season is improving our home form. 5 draws and 8 defeats last season was horrific. I'm hoping we can get to 9 or 10 wins this time around.

Offline Flin5tone

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Re: 22/23 season expectations.
« Reply #111 on: July 28, 2022, 02:57:17 PM »
Our best bet for European football would be going all out for the League Cup.

With the squad we have it's good enough to get 17th-9th  I think we are too easy to play against and very predictable. I don't think the signings we have made make us any more a threat going forward . Goals win games and unfortunately we won't score many


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Re: 22/23 season expectations.
« Reply #112 on: July 28, 2022, 03:24:44 PM »
Our best bet for European football would be going all out for the League Cup.

With the squad we have it's good enough to get 17th-9th  I think we are too easy to play against and very predictable. I don't think the signings we have made make us any more a threat going forward . Goals win games and unfortunately we won't score many



So, 9th - 17th. Talk about hedging your bet s.😉

Offline tony scott

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Re: 22/23 season expectations.
« Reply #113 on: July 30, 2022, 01:59:35 PM »
I think we will improve slightly finish between 9th 11th

Online Brazilian Villain

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Re: 22/23 season expectations.
« Reply #114 on: July 30, 2022, 02:25:42 PM »
I dont think most people outside of Villa are expecting us to pull up many trees.

https://www.football365.com/news/predicting-positions-other-14-premier-league-clubs

My 1 year old son could write a better article than that.

Any article that includes the phrase ‘the other 14 Premier League clubs' in its headline can f*ck right off!

Online eamonn

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Re: 22/23 season expectations.
« Reply #115 on: July 30, 2022, 04:01:46 PM »
I think we will improve slightly finish between 9th 11th

But that's boring!

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Re: 22/23 season expectations.
« Reply #116 on: July 30, 2022, 05:20:18 PM »
Ambition 6th plus Cup

Expectation (minimum requirement) 11th

Offline manic-road

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Re: 22/23 season expectations.
« Reply #117 on: July 31, 2022, 09:17:08 AM »
Unless we get a better midfield and a striker who can finish better than Watkins I expect us to finish somewhere between 9th and 14th.

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Re: 22/23 season expectations.
« Reply #118 on: July 31, 2022, 09:34:20 AM »
Don't expect to use the train for the first home game.
Yes, I bought my train tickets last week from Manchester to Witton as only me travelling as my 2 sons are on holiday and the fuel costs are now astronomical ! Had to book National Express last night, first coach back doesn't get back in Manchester till 7.55 pm and then got to go via tram to Bury to get my car before I get home. Grrh !!

P.S I support any worker's right to withdraw their labour - but just not on a Villa home game day when I'm going.

My lad lives in Bury, so there’s at least 2 Villa boys up there amongst the manc supporters

Offline clash city rocker

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Re: 22/23 season expectations.
« Reply #119 on: July 31, 2022, 09:45:01 AM »
Expect 10th...hope for 7th

 


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