What does success look like for Emery?

[dave.woodhall]

He's not here to piss about. If he didn't think he had a good chance of top six next season he wouldn't have joined.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Top 10 this season. Right now we're 2 points off tenth. Hardly asking too much especially as I expect both Fulham and Brighton to fall down the table. I expect what we'll see at the end of the season and pretty much thereafter is a league table that reflects the money in the PL.

Next season should be closing the gap between those above us, not necessarily on position but on points. A cup win of any description, ideally you know what followed by the long awaited return of European football.

[Risso]

Top 10 this season. Right now we're 2 points off tenth. Hardly asking too much especially as I expect both Fulham and Brighton to fall down the table. I expect what we'll see at the end of the season and pretty much thereafter is a league table that reflects the money in the PL.

Next season should be closing the gap between those above us, not necessarily on position but on points. A cup win of any description, ideally you know what followed by the long awaited return of European football.

Yes this season feels different in that everything is really bunched up. A couple of wins and you go shooting up the table, whereas a few defeats and you're sucked into the relegation spots. There's not the obvious whipping boys like Norwich either.

[Drummond]

This:Top 10. And a deep run in the cups.
Next: Top 8 and a Cup
After: Champions League places and Europe
Beyond: Everything

[boozey182]

I think I said last year when Gerrard took over that Top 10 was a realistic target for this season and anything lower than 13th would be disappointing. I think the same applies here, but I am much more confident that Emery can achieve this. (You can get around 7/2 on us finishing top half at the moment...)

It's really hard to assess how good our squad is at the moment. Was Sunday the outlier or a better reflection of our quality than what we'd seen previously? I fully expect Emery to get most of the squad playing better, which will hopefully result in much better results this season which we can build on year-on-year. I'd like a proper assault on the top 6/8 next year. As Dave said - he's not here to mess around.

But I must insist that he wins the FA Cup for us quite soon.

[Brazilian Villain]

Top 10 this season. Right now we're 2 points off tenth. Hardly asking too much especially as I expect both Fulham and Brighton to fall down the table. I expect what we'll see at the end of the season and pretty much thereafter is a league table that reflects the money in the PL.

Next season should be closing the gap between those above us, not necessarily on position but on points. A cup win of any description, ideally you know what followed by the long awaited return of European football.

Yes this season feels different in that everything is really bunched up. A couple of wins and you go shooting up the table, whereas a few defeats and you're sucked into the relegation spots. There's not the obvious whipping boys like Norwich either.

Rudy and Risso talking a lot of sense here, as is their wont.

[Chris Smith]

Top 10 this year. After that it’s got to be one of continuous improvement and a credible change of winning cups and European qualification.  I’d also like to see some of our promising youngsters given the opportunity to show if they’re up to it or not.

[Toronto Villa]

He’s going to get a shed load of money to make us a top 6 side. No reason why that cannot be achieved next season. This season top 8 is very achievable. Looking at the table today, Newcastle will be in the hunt for it and you have to think Liverpool will and West Ham. And don’t write off Leicester. But that has to be the goal and build from there. A cup run and win would be our best path to a successful season immediately so would be great to see that happen.

[chrisw1]

This season top 10 - due to our shit start.
Next season 6-8
The following season (assuming he's well backed) 5-6

Chuck in some decent cup runs.

[TopDeck113]

I said at the start of the season that the current squad should be at least top 10 and with a bit of luck outside bet for the last European place. Our start probably means that the latter of these is gone, but 10th is still within our grasp.

There are also the two domestic cups to play for and either of those would be a mark of intent.

Going forward, we need to be regularly challenging 6th - 8th. If we're doing that after the last decade, I'll be delighted.

[simboy]

This season? A decent mid table finish, 10th would be good. Run in both cups if we can get past Man U. Competing with teams above us, teams worrying about coming to Villa Park. A structure that suits the playing staff, bringing young talent through.

A bit of a clear out.

Next season be in the mix for Europe is a must. Make it about Aston Villa, not about the personalities there.

[Paul.S]

I’d say 10th - 12th with a decent cup run. It all depends on who he brings in during January and if they adapt well. We are a season behind where we could’ve been because again we’ve had to appoint another manager. I get a feeling though that we’ve got this one right. I’m not saying top 6 but I think he’ll stabilise us, introduce something called coaching and have us well drilled. Next season I really believe we’ll develop into a top half team.

[dicedlam]

Top 10 this season. Right now we're 2 points off tenth. Hardly asking too much especially as I expect both Fulham and Brighton to fall down the table. I expect what we'll see at the end of the season and pretty much thereafter is a league table that reflects the money in the PL.

Next season should be closing the gap between those above us, not necessarily on position but on points. A cup win of any description, ideally you know what followed by the long awaited return of European football.

Yes this season feels different in that everything is really bunched up. A couple of wins and you go shooting up the table, whereas a few defeats and you're sucked into the relegation spots. There's not the obvious whipping boys like Norwich either.

Agree.

The likes of Fulham, Bournemouth and to a lesser degree Nottingham Forest have shown they are not looking to emulate clubs like Norwich.
I think there will be a few surprises for relegation this season and by us acting now, along the pedigree of the manager, I am sure we won't be anywhere near the relegation zone.

So success for Unai for me is, if he is able to keep us out of trouble, along with installing the style and ethos of how he wants us to play going forward, I would be very happy with that for this season.

However, next season, with good investment, I would expect him to be challenging for a place in Europe, along with having a couple of good cup runs.

[hilts_coolerking]

Top 10 would be nice this season but really I want to see a consistent approach and style emerge.  January and summer windows will help that.  Next couple of seasons maybe top 8-10.  Then Europe after that hopefully.

[trinityoap]

Here we go again. More bloody optimism. (I include myself in this).