DaveInSA Posted Sunday at 08:12 Share Posted Sunday at 08:12 This is a fun post. I was predicting 15-18th this season. Based on a massively risky transfer strategy, a shambolic football set up, losing key experienced professionals and an unproven manager. The bizarre thing is, that literally 12 months ago this was all in place. I stand by this prediction. Manning won’t be fired until well Xmas. And the new guy if it’s the right one, will have just enough time to save the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted Sunday at 08:20 Share Posted Sunday at 08:20 My prediction was the same as yours. I could see it coming. Too many summer signings, no apparent plan of how to use them ( chase a no.10 for 8 months, over pay for him, then play him out of position). A dull boring manager that saved himself from the sack last season by going against all his own principles. Just watch the tippy tippy, sideways, backwards passing next week to beat Oxford 1-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted Sunday at 08:42 Share Posted Sunday at 08:42 15th and anyone can review the recruitment critical posts I was making weeks ago It looks even worse so far as I did not envisage such a dramatic drop off defensively Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shauntaylor85 Posted Sunday at 08:44 Share Posted Sunday at 08:44 31 minutes ago, DaveInSA said: This is a fun post. I was predicting 15-18th this season. Based on a massively risky transfer strategy, a shambolic football set up, losing key experienced professionals and an unproven manager. The bizarre thing is, that literally 12 months ago this was all in place. I stand by this prediction. Manning won’t be fired until well Xmas. And the new guy if it’s the right one, will have just enough time to save the season. Way it is going expect a relegation battle. No leadership from top to bottom. Shambles all around. Can he release a book? ‘How not to run a football club’ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted Sunday at 08:50 Share Posted Sunday at 08:50 Honestly for the way we played in the first 3 games I thought we could match last seasons finish or slightly improve it…so top 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNQ Posted Sunday at 08:57 Share Posted Sunday at 08:57 26 minutes ago, Sir Geoff said: Just watch the tippy tippy, sideways, backwards passing next week to beat Oxford 1-0 We’ll need to score two or probably three to beat Oxford SG.. No way we’ll be able to keep a clean sheet especially so as Oxford will be well up for this one. Hope Max has flushed the memory of that first goal yesterday as well, can’t afford any doubts creeping into his game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted Sunday at 09:05 Share Posted Sunday at 09:05 8 minutes ago, Kodjias Wrist said: Honestly for the way we played in the first 3 games I thought we could match last seasons finish or slightly improve it…so top 10. Top six for me. It’s a shame that nearly all on OTIB have already jumped to negative conclusions after a couple of disappointing results and OK LM is young but there are some posters that seem to have knocked him below the belt which is a bit poor. it’s still early days but 9 or 10 points out of the next four matches and maybe a draw with it we will all be back on track. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STFreeloader Posted Sunday at 09:08 Share Posted Sunday at 09:08 16th-ish. No faith at all in the manager or the people that hire him. With the season underway, I think it’s possible a relegation battle is on the cards. The ownership have gone all in on Manning. Sacking him early would be another sign of their failure, and it could be too late by the time they do pull the trigger 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Musicworks Posted Sunday at 09:11 Share Posted Sunday at 09:11 I already revised my pre-season prediction (8th-12th) down a couple of places but impossible to predict now as I believe (and hope) it will be a different manager by the end of October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted Sunday at 09:18 Share Posted Sunday at 09:18 I’d just take avoiding relegation. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted Sunday at 09:20 Share Posted Sunday at 09:20 16th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted Sunday at 09:24 Share Posted Sunday at 09:24 Some tough games coming up and the way we are playing if there is no or little improvement Manning could be gone by the start of November. This would give someone new the time to assess the squad ready for the opening of the transfer window Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted Sunday at 09:56 Share Posted Sunday at 09:56 Said bottom third due to having no leaders on or off the pitch when we needed to dig in during a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted Sunday at 10:01 Share Posted Sunday at 10:01 Given the backing we should be top 10. Realistically it’s going to be 12-15th, possibly 16th. I am 80% confident Manning won’t be here next summer. Hopefully much sooner however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted Sunday at 10:10 Share Posted Sunday at 10:10 1 hour ago, DaveInSA said: And the new guy if it’s the right one, will have just enough time to save the season. By the save the season do you mean... *Pull us into a play-off tilt. *Pull us up to midtable security. *Top half. *Avoid a relegation scrap. *Keep us up verbatim? Shouldn't even be thinking of 4 and 5, but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted Sunday at 10:23 Share Posted Sunday at 10:23 2 hours ago, DaveInSA said: This is a fun post. I was predicting 15-18th this season. Based on a massively risky transfer strategy, a shambolic football set up, losing key experienced professionals and an unproven manager. The bizarre thing is, that literally 12 months ago this was all in place. I stand by this prediction. Manning won’t be fired until well Xmas. And the new guy if it’s the right one, will have just enough time to save the season. 14th. Based on absolutely nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Swan and Cemetery Posted Sunday at 10:55 Share Posted Sunday at 10:55 (edited) 1 hour ago, City oz said: Top six for me. It’s a shame that nearly all on OTIB have already jumped to negative conclusions after a couple of disappointing results and OK LM is young but there are some posters that seem to have knocked him below the belt which is a bit poor. it’s still early days but 9 or 10 points out of the next four matches and maybe a draw with it we will all be back on track. Not just the results though, performances as well. If we win all our remaining games we’ll have a great season, people are calling out that the signs are much more negative than positive currently. Doesn’t mean it can’t be turned around, but would be good to see some more signs of progress given we’re 40+ games into his tenure. Maybe something will click and we’ll be off to the races, but that’s very much ‘if, but, maybe’, whereas some dreadful performances are real. Edited Sunday at 11:02 by The Swan and Cemetery 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted Sunday at 11:01 Share Posted Sunday at 11:01 I predicted 10th pre the first game and that was of course prior to McNally, Earthy, Twine plus the McGuane in TGH out. Anything below 11th would constitute failure and I double down on that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveInSA Posted Monday at 12:51 Author Share Posted Monday at 12:51 On 15/09/2024 at 11:10, Mr Popodopolous said: By the save the season do you mean... *Pull us into a play-off tilt. *Pull us up to midtable security. *Top half. *Avoid a relegation scrap. *Keep us up verbatim? Shouldn't even be thinking of 4 and 5, but... I’m thinking “get us to my prediction of 15-18” I believe it’s that bad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted Monday at 12:55 Share Posted Monday at 12:55 On 15/09/2024 at 10:05, City oz said: Top six for me. It’s a shame that nearly all on OTIB have already jumped to negative conclusions after a couple of disappointing results and OK LM is young but there are some posters that seem to have knocked him below the belt which is a bit poor. it’s still early days but 9 or 10 points out of the next four matches and maybe a draw with it we will all be back on track. The drugs are strong down under. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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