Number 9 0 Posted July 2, 2013 What target has Hughton got for this season then?I would suggest Top Ten finish, I.e. better than last season + improved cup run.What has McNasty set?What would you set? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted July 2, 2013 [quote user="Number 9"]What target has Hughton got for this season then?I would suggest Top Ten finish, I.e. better than last season + improved cup run.What has McNasty set?What would you set?[/quote]To score more goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,558 Posted July 2, 2013 As with every season a certain amount of progress is expected, that doesn''t have to mean finishing above 11th though. A little bit of entertainment and panache would be good this season, less playing for draws when playing Fulham etc. at home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redders Right Foot 22 Posted July 2, 2013 stability moving towards improvement. without knowing how tough the league will be this season it''s hard to set a realistic goal.I would think somewhere between 14-8th isn''t out of the question though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
William Darby 0 Posted July 2, 2013 Similar finishing spot.Score more goalsA little more attacking playA nice cup run Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted July 2, 2013 I think if we add a few more signings of the calibre we think we''re getting then a top ten finish and a decent cup run aren''t unreasonable.And looking like a side that is going some way to being comfortable and established.I''m looking forward to an even better quality bench that we can call on to genuinely change games when we need to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted July 2, 2013 to achieve as many points as possible - as in the other seasons*the moot point is what would be acceptable ........ based how the players, manager and others are bonused ie the higher they finish the more they get*it is impossible to set this fictional target as there is no knowing of how the league will finish ie less points this season ''should have'' seen us finish in a lower league position than the season before. it didn''t Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted July 2, 2013 [quote user="Number 9"] I would suggest Top Ten finish, I.e. better than last season + improved cup run. What has McNasty set? What would you set? [/quote]A top 10 finish is a massive ask when you consider that the top 6 - 7 places are basically sewn up. I''m not saying it''s beyond us but every club who stayed in the league from last season will want to improve again this season and not everyone is going to do it. Finishing comfortably above the relegation zone (regardless of the position) would be nice but just staying up would be good enough for me. As others have said, a little more style, flare and attacking intent in our football would be good to see... but not at the expense of our league status. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Row D Seat 7 0 Posted July 2, 2013 I''d take 17th right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirkstall Yellow 0 Posted July 2, 2013 premier league safety. preferably before the last 4 games so that i dont wet my pants.If things look good by christmas then maybe a top 10 finish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vlad666 203 Posted July 2, 2013 Not bothered about the cups. Look at wigan for example. Much rather stay in the league and continue to improve the squad and eventually the stadium... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,765 Posted July 2, 2013 Get to the magical 40 point benchmark by February. Much more attacking intent.Johnson to score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicko 0 Posted July 2, 2013 I think it''l be a few more seasons yet before we can start thinking about anything but safety. The more stable we become the more chance we have of winning a few trophies and breaking into europe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iron_stan 0 Posted July 2, 2013 i think you have to take into account the quality of player the rest of the league can now afford, everyone has moved up a level not just city. I dont see it being much differenthowever, I will be watching the likes of everton, sunderland, stoke, fulham and newcastle very closely, swansea will also have the joy of a europa fixture list and weve all seen what happens to league form when that clubs get their priorities wrong, they all look like they could potentially have problems. I think palace and hull are doomed but cardiff probably have enough about them so that final spot could be interesting.dont think city will be quite as deep in that fight this time around. so a bit less moaning on here compared to last season lol ;) 8th to 14th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smooth 114 Posted July 2, 2013 Lot of points I agree with, safety earlier in the season is key, I think we will take the cup more seriously as our squad will be better equipped. But league is priority would rather we took the carling cup seriously as it is an earlier cup competition.Fa cup messes with the end of the season.I just want to see a few convincing 2-0 or 3-1 victories. Be amazing if we can beat the promoted clubs home and away secure points early. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted July 2, 2013 [quote user="Nicko"]I think it''l be a few more seasons yet before we can start thinking about anything but safety. The more stable we become the more chance we have of winning a few trophies and breaking into europe.[/quote]No such thingThe Championship (and league 1) are littered with clubs who by your reckoning were stable Each season starts off back at square one. It is not Grand Prix, we do not gain any advantage by how many seasons we have been in the PL.Again this aiming for safety is illogical ... all we can do is to try and pick up as many points as possible and see where that places us come the end of the season.As said, other than finishing as high as we can the rest is meaningless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
star_manic 0 Posted July 2, 2013 [quote user="vlad666"]Not bothered about the cups. Look at wigan for example. Much rather stay in the league and continue to improve the squad and eventually the stadium...[/quote]look at us for another example. Milk cup and relegated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highland Canary 76 Posted July 2, 2013 Attack, attack, attack. Shoot! Especially at Stoke Away please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
judderman 0 Posted July 2, 2013 [quote user="Highland Canary"]Attack, attack, attack. Shoot! Especially at Stoke Away please.[/quote]my, that was a godawful depressing match wasn''t it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brightside 0 Posted July 2, 2013 50 points + and safe by mid April would be fantastic. On top of that a sense that we are playing to win and not draws. Effective substitutions too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RvWs 4 year contract 0 Posted July 2, 2013 The title.If we dont that surely means that Houghton is too defensive and negative? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites