23/24 PREDICTIONS (Expectations)

[marko69]

Mid table & THUMP Norwich twice, DVD style.

[Ricco]

I guess the manner in which they go about it matters as much as the finishing position. Give it a go, even if they're outclassed on occasion, finish top half, good stuff, staying within reach of the playoffs would be a bonus.

Bookies suggest we're more likely to go up again than back down, so I'd rather not discuss survival and I would assume McKenna isn't either, keep the momentum rolling, guaranteed 6pts against the bile and p*ss coloured team up the road helps.

[marko69]

I guess the manner in which they go about it matters as much as the finishing position. Give it a go, even if they're outclassed on occasion, finish top half, good stuff, staying within reach of the playoffs would be a bonus.

Bookies suggest we're more likely to go up again than back down, so I'd rather not discuss survival and I would assume McKenna isn't either, keep the momentum rolling, guaranteed 6pts against the bile and p*ss coloured team up the road helps.

A 5 or 6 nil pre-xmas would be decent for the xmas stocking filler.

[Bluemike]

I am fairly confident of a top Ten finish with the squad we have now, any additions could improve that, its a scenario I would take for our first season back in the championship, plus a minimum 4 point haul off the Four Fingered cast of Deliverance.

[shabba]

Have said it before but I think some are over estimating us - I feel we need 3-4 quality additions if we want to push top 8.

Striker is key now we don’t have Hirst,

[Bluemike]

But that's your opinion, others differ, I think you are underestimating us, it's all about opinions.

[number 9]

True, a lot depends on transfer activity and whether or not those additions fit into KM's system. Don't know if anyone noticed, but representatives from ORG (the US investment fund which manages funds on behalf the Arizona pension fund) were visiting last week? I bet I can guess what the main topic of the meetings were about. Don't be surprised if we are indeed able to afford significant additions to the squad, including Simms for a start. Gamechanger is so close to turning a huge profit with the initial investment in the club in such a short period of time...I can see all parties involved going for bust! Also, don't forget the addition of TV money for the Championship.

With that said if all of the pieces fall into place, I am confident we'll achieve a minimum of a top 6 finish.

If I'm wrong, it won't be the first time...but I have a fever, and the prescription is more cowbell!

[marko69]

I think everyone is missing the real reason for the thread......, screw league position ----- >> It's all about nailing those budgies and getting a DVD for Xmas.

But....., cowbell is defo required......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNB9i2lvsyw

[shabba]

Yea just my opinion and I’d gladly be wrong ad we do really well. I’m just taking it on the basis we have players who were ok ish championship players, none of them were stars in this league. If you look at the squads higher up in the league then they are pretty strong.

It’s very hard to give any sort of prediction without knowing the level players we will be signing.

Either way - Can’t wait!

[Bluemike]

That is true but sometimes it's about combinations, coaching, confidence, you name it, I just think we are gonna be pleasantly surprised, although if KM does depart, (which he won't), then I'll revise my prediction to bottom Six.

[marko69]

That is true but sometimes it's about combinations, coaching, confidence, you name it, I just think we are gonna be pleasantly surprised, although if KM does depart, (which he won't), then I'll revise my prediction to bottom Six.

WHY?? Could get Neil Warnock ------>> PREMIER LEAGUE........, and 2 DVD's

[hallamblue]

Realistically 8-10th, but MA/ McKenna would be targeting play offs . Good on em .
I can tell you I’ve REALLY held back in my prediction here. I WANT to say , “ top 6” ……

[AzzurroMark]

Call it bold (or just look at my standings in the Predictions League ) I'm sticking my neck out and saying no lower than 5th place!

[number 9]

Call it bold (or just look at my standings in the Predictions League ) I'm sticking my neck out and saying no lower than 5th place!

Yes! More cowbell!!

[marko69]

2023/24 Final placings........, (just a bit o fun)

1. Blackburn Rovers
2. Watford
3. Southampton
4. Leicester City
5. WBA
6. Sunderland
7. Middlesborough
8. Millwall
9. Ipswich Town
10. Huddersfield Town
11. Leeds United
12. Norwich City
13. Swansea City
14. Coventry City
15. Preston North End
16. Sheffield Wednesday
17. Birmingham City
18. Bristol City
19. Plymouth Argyle
20. Stoke City
21. QPR
22. Cardiff City
23. Hull City
24. Rotherham United


Daz Fergie & Posh relegated......

Notts County & Wrexham double promotions.

[shabba]

2023/24 Final placings........, (just a bit o fun)

1. Blackburn Rovers
2. Watford
3. Southampton
4. Leicester City
5. WBA
6. Sunderland
7. Middlesborough
8. Millwall
9. Ipswich Town
10. Huddersfield Town
11. Leeds United
12. Norwich City
13. Swansea City
14. Coventry City
15. Preston North End
16. Sheffield Wednesday
17. Birmingham City
18. Bristol City
19. Plymouth Argyle
20. Stoke City
21. QPR
22. Cardiff City
23. Hull City
24. Rotherham United


Daz Fergie & Posh relegated......

Notts County & Wrexham double promotions.

This needs to be a thread ! Ideally where everyone purely posts their predicted standings and no other comments. Then it’s pinned and locked.

[Mauswara]

Realistically 8-10th, but MA/ McKenna would be targeting play offs . Good on em .
I can tell you I’ve REALLY held back in my prediction here. I WANT to say , “ top 6” …… :lol:

Pretty much my thoughts, top half with perhaps a sniff of the play-offs. Anything better would be lovely.

[marko69]

This needs to be a thread ! Ideally where everyone purely posts their predicted standings and no other comments. Then it’s pinned and locked.

Stuck

[number 9]

It’s still a bit early to predict the whole league standings, but I think Leeds & Leicester will be top 6. Southampton has flattered to deceive and probably should have been relegated a few years ago. Blackburn have proven they don’t have the gall to achieve automatic and I don’t see that changing. Watford have been inconsistent, but maybe a few shrewd signings could put them in the mix. Millwall don’t score enough goals for automatic, but I do see Sunderland rising to the challenge. WBA will be in the mix, and us. Norwich are falling like a brick in water, and I see them falling even lower.

We’ll see as they say.

[JohnnyB]

Manager-wise we have the real deal. And McK and his team will want as high as possible and certainly top 6.

The question is whether the current squad who bossed L1 are up to that project. MCK will bring in 3 or 4 (Simms and Ray-Sayki currently look likely) but the big question is whether the stars of 22-23 - Walton, Woolfy, Clarke, Cam, Morsy, Masso, Burns, Chappers - can do it at a higher level. Personally I'm very confident that for Davies and Broadhead the transition will be effortless.

If the likes of Burns and Woolfy don't measure up, I expect replacements in quick.

Final position: 5th and a flood of rumours regarding McK whenever there's a vacancy anywhere.

[marko69]

It’s still a bit early to predict the whole league standings, but I think Leeds & Leicester will be top 6. Southampton has flattered to deceive and probably should have been relegated a few years ago. Blackburn have proven they don’t have the gall to achieve automatic and I don’t see that changing. Watford have been inconsistent, but maybe a few shrewd signings could put them in the mix. Millwall don’t score enough goals for automatic, but I do see Sunderland rising to the challenge. WBA will be in the mix, and us. Norwich are falling like a brick in water, and I see them falling even lower.

We’ll see as they say.

Tomasson will have a much better 2nd season as Rovers boss......, His magic worked at Malmo will start to show through @ Ewood Park. Decent early price @ 8/1.

Bookies have Norwich @ 4/1. There must be some decent transfer dealings going on in No'Fuc.

[Charnwood]

I think McKenna’s style of play will better suit the Championship than it did against some of our League One opponents. I see us as very similar to Sunderland and will be somewhere above the halfway line pushing to sneak into the payoffs as the season ends.

Assuming Leicester will want to keep George Hirst I think he’ll definitely need replacing and we’ll also need Luongo to maintain his partnership with Sam Morsy as that was a critical factor to our strong finish last season. If that partnership isn’t as effective it’s another area where we may need strengthening.

If all goes to plan I hope to see us finish the season in the range 6th-10th.

Whatever happens I’m so pleased with being out of League One and think the new playing surface will also help McKenna get the squad playing exactly the style of play that he wants to see and will be a pleasure to watch.

I just hope when the fixtures come out on Thursday morning they fall kindly so I can get to a few games assuming of course I can get a ticket having lost touch with most of my previous contacts.

[number 9]

Thank god MM is not the manager cuz we’d be stuck in mid table for eternity. KM will get us promoted to the Prem eventually. It may take a couple years, but the kids will be alright.

[The Odious Mr Rossi]

Thank god MM is not the manager cuz we’d be stuck in mid table for eternity. KM will get us promoted to the Prem eventually. It may take a couple years, but the kids will be alright.

God knows I did not like the tactics employed by MM, However, let's be absolutely fair and correct about this, if MM had the same financial backing from ME that KM has had from GC, he would without question have secured promotion to the Prem.

[number 9]

Thank god MM is not the manager cuz we’d be stuck in mid table for eternity. KM will get us promoted to the Prem eventually. It may take a couple years, but the kids will be alright.

God knows I did not like the tactics employed by MM, However, let's be absolutely fair and correct about this, if MM had the same financial backing from ME that KM has had from GC, he would without question have secured promotion to the Prem.

I'm not sure I agree with that, but fair dos.

[Blue Wilf]

MM may have got us promoted but it would only have been of we bored other teams into submission... I certainly don't think it would have been anything like definite but opinions vary!

I will come off the fence re next season now - top 4, with play-off against Boro (McKenna V Carrick) which we will win to set up wembley final against Leicester. We will win it 2-0 (a brace from Chaplin). McKenna will be offered the Man Utd job as they falter and turn it down until he feels he has finished the job at Ipswich - and given his age, that job will come back again for him). We will beat Norwich at home and draw away. The bus driving the open top parade will take 3 hours to do the mile journey from PR to the Cornhill and Harry Clark will be totally pissed before he even boards. We will be FA cup quarter finalists and be written off after a disastrous Carabou moose sh*t box cup exit at the hands of Wrexham only to resurrect our season as stated above!

Its gonna be a roller coaster ride so enjoy!

Am working on the lottery numbers now so will advise in due course... COYB's!

[valleyroad]

MM got both Wolves and Sunderland into Premiership.
Not the slightest doubt he would have done the same with Town with proper backing.
Keeping them in the Championship with the funding from ME was as good as promotion !!

On predictions for next season I see no reason why Town should not be aiming for top 6. The club is in a good place, has momentum, top young manager and with good singings are well capable of aiming for top 6.

[Bluemike]

MM may have got us promoted but it would only have been of we bored other teams into submission... I certainly don't think it would have been anything like definite but opinions vary!

I will come off the fence re next season now - top 4, with play-off against Boro (McKenna V Carrick) which we will win to set up wembley final against Leicester. We will win it 2-0 (a brace from Chaplin). McKenna will be offered the Man Utd job as they falter and turn it down until he feels he has finished the job at Ipswich - and given his age, that job will come back again for him). We will beat Norwich at home and draw away. The bus driving the open top parade will take 3 hours to do the mile journey from PR to the Cornhill and Harry Clark will be totally pissed before he even boards. We will be FA cup quarter finalists and be written off after a disastrous Carabou moose sh*t box cup exit at the hands of Wrexham only to resurrect our season as stated above!

Its gonna be a roller coaster ride so enjoy!

Am working on the lottery numbers now so will advise in due course... COYB's!

Disappointing season of underachievement then

[number 9]

MM got both Wolves and Sunderland into Premiership.
Not the slightest doubt he would have done the same with Town with proper backing.
Keeping them in the Championship with the funding from ME was as good as promotion !!

On predictions for next season I see no reason why Town should not be aiming for top 6. The club is in a good place, has momentum, top young manager and with good singings are well capable of aiming for top 6.

Ok Valley, I won’t beat a dead horse. You obviously have some kind of affection for MM? I loved Mick until he disparaged the whole ITFC fanbase and he has continued to post snarky comments about us since we were in League One. In my opinion, he didn’t do enough for us to justify his his attitude & comments about my club! Yeah he got Wolves promoted, so what. He had investment & good players much like KM has now. But, he failed to make us a viable contender for promotion and he’s failed at every other club he’s managed since. He’s a dinosaur…admit it please?? As much as I hate Roy Keane, MM arguably ostracized RI’s best player…because of his own stubbornness. It’s not about Mick McCarthy it’s about players winning for their supporters. He’s failed that in so many ways, and in my opinion he’s an average manager.

[Ohiotractorboy]

Top ten and a serious push for the playoffs for me!