So, before a ball is kicked, how will the 2024/25 season end?

[Pintor75]

Assuming we sign a decent keeper and centre back, I believe we can reach the top 6, some good players in now at this level, a half decent coach should be able to mount a challenge with these lads

 

[Bladezz]

Voted 7-12th as we don’t have anywhere near enough goals in the squad.

 

[jono_t2000]

Voted 7-12th as we don’t have anywhere near enough goals in the squad.

Who's da new avatar?

 

[Jim Mcdonald]

Think we’ll piss the league if I’m honest so we will, the players we have will run through brick walls for Wilder and even the likes of Souza are too good for this level. He’ll be the best midfielder in the league so he will, shows how poor the division is.

Once Wilder gets the players fully fit and firing by about September, there will be no side that plays with as much fire or passion as us so there won’t.

 

[BrisBlade]

We're a keeper, RB, CB and striker short of being competitive (plus replacements for any more we sell). With decent business in those positions I would be disappointed if we're not competing for play-offs. I would be happy with that after last season.

I know some are clamouring for 8+ to come in, but I think we've already got the whole midfield, one forward, and a couple of defenders who are starters. With the crop of youngsters and fringe players we've got and the need to contain costs we shouldn't be shopping for a new bench.

 

[dexter101]

Voted 7th-12th although wouldn't call that "should have done better"...

Big rebuild season, I would be happy with 7th-12th looking to continue to strengthen in the following 2 windows for the season after.

This. I think the work done so far shows promise. If we somehow got promoted again next season I could see another season in the PL of being screwed on a weekly basis like a cheap wine bottle.

I would rather take another season, if this takeover goes through we start building a squad that goes up to stay up.

 

[Torrix1889]

Top 6 and a double over the snortbeasts. Although I can see us taking 5 or 6 games to start firing..bit like Wilders first stint.

Unless of course we start the season with Grbic in the net and relying on Brewster to stay fit. O'Hare will be a cheat code for us, keep hold of Gus as well and bring in a pacey striker or two and we will be flying.

 

[GrayBlade]

It's hard to call it before a ball has been kicked, we'll all know better by September 1st. I was happily contemplating how well Illy and Sander might do for us well into August last year and then we got the mandatory kick in the nuts. Maybe this season it'll be different, msybe it'll be good news all the way next month?

 

[PeterNdlovu081]

Very difficult to make a prediction at this stage because we've offloaded so many players and there's still significant business to be done in the transfer market.

It's the biggest turnover of players in and around the first team I've ever seen in my time supporting the club.

I was impressed with the signings of O'Hare, Moore and Burrows but there are still gaping holes in the squad that need to be addressed.

 

[Varkanoid]

Automatic Promotion so we can be in the crap again and have another worse ever season.

Not going up and being safe is not the SUFC way hasnt anyone learnt this by now ?

 

[coaxingstar71]

As it stands, I think the season could be an entertaining one. We look lively up front but still fragile at the back and we definitely need a better keeper. It looks like a few of the younger players will get some experience too, which I'm comfortable with.

I'd be happy with 7th to 12th and including a few 4-4 draws.

 

[Davalon]

Why no option for administration, points deduction, and giving up our professional status?

 

[Tezzazo]

Not got a clue really but looking forward to a season of ups and downs and anything can happen. So much better than last season when I expected us to get beat every match, better than the season when we got promoted with Hecky when I was a bit shocked every time we won.

I love the championship where any team seams to be able to beat any other team, just like the promotion season with Wilder when it was only after Basham arriving that I thought we were in with a chance.

I have gone with Play off Glory - It would take a complete idiot to get us relegated, 50/50 if we make the playoffs, I love dem blades so have to go with my heart. If we end up at Wembly I will be there expecting a win at last.

So heres to some reyt egsiting ggames at Bramhall lane from a first time attentions seeking poster. Forget the puctiuation spell It all wrong mention Stegosauras being a twat and we should reinstate Pompii and ban him again.

 

[Steve Mackan]

Got to admire those 25.5%, of souls, at the moment anyway, who voted for champions/automatic promotion, in spite of it all.
Your ancestors must have been amongst those who said, hope it doesn’t delay us getting to New York, when the Titanic struck an iceberg.
I salute you.

In fairness, it’s not as ridiculous as people putting us bottom half. Parachute payments mean we are one of the “powerful” (to quote CW) clubs in league. We’ll be top 10, should be top 6, hopefully top two.

 

[ancientblade]

We're a keeper, RB, CB and striker short of being competitive (plus replacements for any more we sell). With decent business in those positions I would be disappointed if we're not competing for play-offs. I would be happy with that after last season.

I know some are clamouring for 8+ to come in, but I think we've already got the whole midfield, one forward, and a couple of defenders who are starters. With the crop of youngsters and fringe players we've got and the need to contain costs we shouldn't be shopping for a new bench.

yes get 4 more quality players in for those positions and we will be top 6 imo

 

[dublin 10 blade]

Like last time we got relegated from the Prem
I’m going to say back up within 2 seasons
I went for playoff glory ( Abart bastard time )

 

[BalticBlade]

Although I'm feeling less pessimistic that I did earlier in the summer, it is still alarming how far we are off where we need to be with just over a week to go until the start of the season.
With the size of the rebuild needed this summer it is shocking that we've only brought in five new faces so far, especially given we have sold two players in addition to all those whose contracts and loans expired in the summer.
Of the five new additions so far, I do admit three of them are quality additions and these are the main reason I hope this season won't be as dire as I originally feared.
Of the other two new signings, on is injured already and there's a possibility it could be a long-term one.
We need more quality and e need a lot more in terms of bodies adding to the squad. It's threadbare to say the least at the moment. Given our recent record with injuries this is a huge concern, a viscious cycle where a thinly-stretched squad inevitably leads to more injuries.
On Saturday Wilder said it was critical we bring in 3 or 4 more players in the coming days. Since then, nothing.
Obviously, a lot depends on what happens between now and the end of the window in terms out outgoing and incomings and the next few weeks will be crucial as to whether we are ready to challenge for promotion or stare down the barrel of another survival battle.

 

[Sky Blues]

Keep Hamer and anything is possible. He would be about the best player in this division. But don't be surprised if he leaves after the season starts.

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

2nd to 4th. So 'play offs glory'. Why not

 

[snb69]

Went 7th-12th, as I feel like we are lacking depth at a couple of key positions. May change my mind in a couple of weeks time, depending on incomings and outgoings

 

[DifferentClass]

Does anyone seriously believe we'll win a playoff in the next millennium or so?

 

[PeterNdlovu081]

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[Plymouthblade]

Who’s that thick cunt

 

[Bell4]

I’m putting aside my usual over optimistic outlook and going for 12/15th

 

[Bell4]

Who’s that thick cunt

Think it’s Frank ?

 

[hidesbehindapseudonym]

Not another trip to Wembley. Please.

 

[Proper Blade]

Not sure how anyone can make a serious prediction when, once again, we're still desperately trying to put a starting XI together days before the start of the season.

 

[BigBed]

Currently I think we will be around 10th, but theres time yet.
Get a keeper, couple of defenders and a striker that can score, and I'll edge towards 6-7th.

 

[metalblade]

Hard to make a choice when you know we will sell our best players when there is no time left to replace then. The Prince int daft can't spend his money when the window slams shut.

 

[munksyb]

I hate everything about the premier league
It’s corrupt from top to bottom

My perfect season would be to finish 3rd, and loose on penalties
11-12

We would have won a lot of games if we did that