Hopes & expectations for 2024/25 Season

[London Villan]

Five games in, four wins, joint top. Outplayed Arsenal, but didn't get the win despite being the better team.

No doubt Unai would say we take one game at a time. But should we be aiming for the title? Can we do it?

[PeterWithesShin]

We should be aiming for it, as should half a dozen other clubs, but we won't win it this season.

[ChicagoLion]

Much too early.

[eamonn]

Jinxed it now, kid...

Also, I think "outplayed Arsenal" is a reach. We had the better chances not taken, they controlled the game for long periods. They also defend immaculately, we do not. Still, I'll be more than happy with 2nd or 3rd.

[Sexual Ealing]

He doesn't mean it, oh mighty gods of football jinx.


Fuck's sake.

[Toronto Villa]

As long as Man City have Pep and have the immense depth of talent and experience we will be on the outside of the title race. You can see just how hard it's been for Arsenal to crack it and Liverpool only did it once in Klopp's years. If Man City get done for their charges and by some miracle get booted out of the league or just relegated it opens it all up. But as it stands, right now anyway, we are the best of a host of sides trying to secure 4th spot.

[Risso]

He doesn't mean it, oh mighty gods of football jinx.


Fuck's sake.

We just about get away with LeeB tormenting the gods, and now this.

[jon collett]

As I’ve said in the post match thread I think he still working out his starting XI and getting a balanced team.

But his game management is wonderful!

[Toronto Villa]

He doesn't mean it, oh mighty gods of football jinx.


Fuck's sake.

We just about get away with LeeB tormenting the gods, and now this.

nah, Unai's one of the God's. He balances it all out now and makes sure we don't suffer jinxes.

[cdbearsfan]

Delete or merge thread please. We already have "hopes and expectations", don't need this jinxy bollocks.

[rob_bridge]

Being honest the domestic cups will take 2nd place.

Knockout/Last 16 of Champions League and stay in the mix at or around Top4. Will be more difficult this season as Chelsea aren't as crap.

[Footy-Vill]

Well I vote keep it. Even with the T word included, I think this is an excellent thread for discussion.
I think it's a sign to where we are.
I planned to launch a similar one in October when I resume my creative thread-starting role for discussion.
I was thinking of how to phrase the contender thread for Champions League and more 24/25, was still figuring out how to word it think this dare to dream thread is just the ticket!

[Footy-Vill]

Five games in, four wins, joint top. Outplayed Arsenal, but didn't get the win despite being the better team.

No doubt Unai would say we take one game at a time. But should we be aiming for the title? Can we do it?

Super thread ! Worth discussing as expectations are to be in around top 4 and may at times be top of the league.
Ignore those who seem aghast to this thread debate because had exactly same issue with people when I created Champions League contender thread last season.

People take their time to believe.But hopefully people have learnt from last season not to be rude to those who think are a contender

And Emery said dare to dream so let us again enjoy having serious discussions on winning the league!

Up The Villa!

[Jon Crofts]

Merged. No need for a separate topic.

[ChicagoLion]

Merged. No need for a separate topic.

Well done.