Hopes & expectations for 2024/25 Season

[Monty]

I think if Watkins and Duran had been paired up together more often these objectives may have been achieved by now, but that's a little discussed option.

It does irks me that people aren't wanting to discuss that more especially on a thread I specifically created for discussion.
It can tally up here too I guess as a hope and expectation

I know what you mean mate. I keep trying to get a proper discussion underway about Bible John in a WhatsApp group I'm part of and nobody's interested. They reckon it's not relevant to the topic of 'Justin's surprise birthday party'. They don't know what I'm planning.

Add Justin to the group, he's something of an expert. He's listened to three podcasts on the issue.

Justin, if he were a real person, is a Bible John sceptic. He thinks - if he could indeed think - it was all to do with George Soros.

Ha! That's ridiculous. As if George Soros is a real person. Justin's a fucking idiot, the imaginary twat.

I hate Justin and I'm glad he's dead.

[cdbearsfan]

"Justin's Surprise Party" > Group info > Change group name > "Justin's Surprise Wake"

[Monty]

"Justin's Surprise Party" > Group info > Change group name > "Justin's Surprise Wake"

Original name still applies IMO.

[Sexual Ealing]

Are we going to get into Bible John or not?

[adrenachrome]

Are we going to get into Bible John or not?

You may if you must, but I would advise use of a robust prophylactic, if rumours are true.

[cdbearsfan]

Bible John is Bruno Fernandes. Prove me wrong.

[purpletrousers]

I’m laughing aloud. Thank you chaps.

[SaddVillan]

I've compared the fixtures we've played so far this season to last season and looked at those games where the results were different.

Substituting the three promoted clubs for those that were relegated, these are the games where we got different results

West Ham A           +2
Arsenal H                -3
Man U H                  +1
Ipswich A                -2
Bournemouth H      -2

So 4 points worse off compared to the same fixtures last season.

[Demitri_C]

I've compared the fixtures we've played so far this season to last season and looked at those games where the results were different.

Substituting the three promoted clubs for those that were relegated, these are the games where we got different results

West Ham A           +2
Arsenal H                -3
Man U H                  +1
Ipswich A                -2
Bournemouth H      -2

So 4 points worse off compared to the same fixtures last season.

Thanks and i would argue fixtures have been easier. Dont think we have scored as many either

For me tough ask for top 4 again i think mainly because we leak too many goals

[SoccerHQ]

I've compared the fixtures we've played so far this season to last season and looked at those games where the results were different.

Substituting the three promoted clubs for those that were relegated, these are the games where we got different results

West Ham A           +2
Arsenal H                -3
Man U H                  +1
Ipswich A                -2
Bournemouth H      -2

So 4 points worse off compared to the same fixtures last season.

Look at our results from Jan-May. We actually weren't very good aside from winning three straight in Feb/March so we should be stronger in the second half of the season with the squad we now have.

[Ads]

Top 4 again
Last 8 Champions League
League Cup or FA Cup win

[Demitri_C]

That would be a unbelievable season for us

[Villan82]

When we were knocked out of the League cup by Man Utd and Everton the past two seasons I strongly defended Emery on the basis it was all about the league.

It's funny, now that we have 'done the top 4 thing' I sort of want us to go for the league cup. It's the one cup competition where the whole thing is really done and dusted over basically a handful of games and you still have a couple of months to concentrate on the league after the final. Some silverware is overdue

[Rory]

When we were knocked out of the League cup by Man Utd and Everton the past two seasons I strongly defended Emery on the basis it was all about the league.

It's funny, now that we have 'done the top 4 thing' I sort of want us to go for the league cup. It's the one cup competition where the whole thing is really done and dusted over basically a handful of games and you still have a couple of months to concentrate on the league after the final. Some silverware is overdue

I know it may be different for some older posters, and I do think continued CL qualification is important for the growth of the club, but if offered, I'd absolutely take Europa League next season and a League Cup over Champions League qualification and no trophy.

I started properly following us during the '96-'97 season, when I was 7 years old. I'm now 35 and I haven't seen us win anything.

Consistent European qualification is a big deal, and the Bayern game was amazing, but for a club of our size, I think we have a trophy-shaped monkey on our back. So for next season alone, I'd be delighted to accept a League Cup win in exchange for being able to hear a bit of knock-off Handel before a few matches.

CL qualification boosts our income and profile massively, makes us more competitive, more attractive to transfer targets, more likely to win trophies in future etc. I know. But, personally, I just want one under our belt and in our trophy room sooner rather than later.

[Dante Lavelli]

Completely agree Rory.