Seeing that table and remembering how absurdly strong Leeds and Burnley were makes me grateful that we’ve given ourselves a good shot of automatics this season.
Next years top 3 might be a total lockout with 3 really strong clubs (Wolves, Burnley and potentially Tottenham or West Ham) coming down and add to that the playoffs will be bigger with more games, potentially with some big sides who underperformed this season. Wouldn’t want to be down here with a Tottenham or a West Ham next season.
Seeing that table and remembering how absurdly strong Leeds and Burnley were makes me grateful that we’ve given ourselves a good shot of automatics this season.
Next years top 3 might be a total lockout with 3 really strong clubs (Wolves, Burnley and potentially Tottenham or West Ham) coming down and add to that the playoffs will be bigger with more games, potentially with some big sides who underperformed this season. Wouldn’t want to be down here with a Tottenham or a West Ham next season.
Think our current side falls in with Burnley/Sheffield United last year in terms of whole package. Similar quality coaching and players to Sheff U from last year, better coaching but a slighlty less talented side than Burnley. Leeds a step above all of us though.
The more I look at the bottom half of prem, the more optmisitc I am about us giving it a good go next year. With a few smart additions and say Boro/anyone but Ipswich coming up. No reason why we can't compete with West Ham, Leeds, Sunderland.
It’s weak for sure. Teams coming down have been nowhere near it apart from Ipswich and even they haven’t been a strong as they were last time. Add to that Sheff United and Birmingham seriously underperforming.
That's because they say City will do it and the news worthy subject is those two teams and have to play each other of which the winner will solidify 2nd place
It’s weak for sure. Teams coming down have been nowhere near it apart from Ipswich and even they haven’t been a strong as they were last time. Add to that Sheff United and Birmingham seriously underperforming.
I disagree. The 3 promoted clubs have been far stronger than usual, Ipswich have a ridiculous squad and while Lesta have had a nightmare season, so did Luton last year. Southampton have now found their feet and I expect to ultimately end up in the top 6.