Dean Coneys boots 1,400 Posted August 15, 2017 On what we have seen so far I say...14th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highland Canary 76 Posted August 15, 2017 I thought we''d finish just the right side of the line but if the defence isn''t fixed will be back in tier three again. 20th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 274 Posted August 15, 2017 not seen enough to change my earlier prediction of anywhere between 3rd and 10th.The defence & formation will bed in and as many were wisely counselling before the season started, and even Todd Cantwell was saying yesterday, patience is needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,658 Posted August 15, 2017 Impossible to say based on two games with a complete new structure, philosophy and starting eleven but between 4th and 8th i think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 274 Posted August 15, 2017 ps.Good to have the real optimistic highland back.Even if 20th doesnt quite see us back in tier 3 as suggested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairy Canary 699 Posted August 15, 2017 Long season and I don''t think a slow start is that unexpected. Like to think we will improve. Going for 9th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smooth 114 Posted August 15, 2017 With mass changes, limited striking options and a highly competitive league I have always felt mid table was where we will be.This season I don''t really have any expectations, unlike last season. For me it have always felt 12-15th anything above is a bonus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tumbleweed 106 Posted August 15, 2017 I reckon 6th to 8th based on Saturday. There are a lot of positives, but I think the system Farke is trying will be difficult to bed down in the hurly burly of the Championship and will take some time. We have the weapons to do very well and should score goals, but the slows-slow-quick tempo is going to need some discipline and tactical shrewdness. On Saturday it was obvious that Sunderland were deep and compact, ideal territory for Wildschutt and Husband to get down the flanks, but we tried to play nice touch and go stuff through the middle which got nowhere. Galloway had a torrid time for them, but we failed to exploit it well enough. Wilschutt''s end product is highly variable and Husband doesn''t have the pace for the typical wing back role.Farke and co will learn but we could be a bit too far adrift before it settles down for a serious top 2/3 push. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Birdseye 0 Posted August 15, 2017 If I am being really optimistic 18 reality relegation certainties I am afraid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Budapest Canary 152 Posted August 15, 2017 Since I haven''t a clue, 10th feels the safest. After the first two games I''d say slightly below than above. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rogue Baboon 0 Posted August 15, 2017 Too early to say, but would say between 8th-12th based on how we are trying to play.It was far too easy to read and defend against, and we are still vulnerable at the back. If Farke shows he can adapt then it may be a different story. If he is too stubborn to change tactics then, like last season, can see it being a long season with a disappointing end.What I would say is how we played Sunday may be more suited to away from home where teams will try and attack, hence leaving space. At home teams will sit in and try and hit on the break more often than not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 5,161 Posted August 15, 2017 Two league games in, it''s far too early to decide how the season will go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Apples 1,320 Posted August 15, 2017 Bottom, after going into administration, selling the stadium and fulfilling fixtures at Norwich United''s ground.I know that may be a little optimistic for some of our fans.Apples Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clint 221 Posted August 15, 2017 6th, just. I think we''ll have a slow start and pick it up as season progresses. I think we need to get a win tomorrow though and we need to get Wes, Nelson and Pinto in the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted August 15, 2017 Too early to say but I''m expecting or hoping that we make a late push for the play offs after the management and squad have had time to settle. 6th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highland Canary 76 Posted August 15, 2017 ZLF - I did say just the right side of the line, i.e. narrowly avoiding relegation, but I accept that I am somewhat less confident now. Certainly, we were more impressive at Fulham than on Sunday. The brutal reality of course is that without new equity we are totally uncompetitive in the championship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,531 Posted August 15, 2017 18th on the available evidence so far. Promotion will be three out of Cardiff, Wolves, Forest and the binners. While Brentford, Barnsley and Burton will be relegated. But with a third of the season being played over the next couple of days I fully expect my thoughts to change by Thursday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crafty Canary 495 Posted August 15, 2017 8th -12th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,756 Posted August 15, 2017 25th. We''re that bad!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzar 1,702 Posted August 15, 2017 Still hopeful of top 6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted August 15, 2017 Hard to judge at this early stage, but anything other than making the play-offs is a massive failure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,297 Posted August 15, 2017 14th, there will be a last minute departure no doubt and a couple more in before the end of August.Just can''t see us having the strength in depth, we''ve lost Pritchard, if Wes and Maddison get injured or Oliviera just can''t see this squad scoring as many as we did last season.Tomorrow is a pressure game in my opinion, lose that and it''s a terrible start, do we have strong players to bounce back, we''ll not from what we''ve seen in previous seasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted August 15, 2017 Had us 6th in the NCFSC Prediction Competition and I''ve seen nothing to change it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yorkshire Canary 118 Posted August 15, 2017 Far too early to say. A lot of fancied sides have got off to a mixed start and we are one of them. Sunderland result and performance was very poor but things can change pretty quickly both for good and bad. We will have a very clear idea as to the direction of travel after 10 games. I do not think we will be below 12th and still hope for top 6 time will tell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 936 Posted August 15, 2017 From what I''ve seen so far, I haven''t changed my mind from what I posted in a similar thread a few weeks ago.Mid table, no better, no worse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 936 Posted August 15, 2017 Seeing as how we are 18/1 to win the league outright, and 12/1 to win the play-offs, then I can only assume that those who are totally confident of success have lumped on every £ they can spare. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
city4eva 209 Posted August 15, 2017 Funny how so many say its far to early to say and then go on to do just that!12th to 16th for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Essjayess 307 Posted August 15, 2017 Will reserve prediction for when the transfer window closes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites