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kingdowieonthewall Sussex, ex-Cronx. 30 Jul 22 11.51am
mid table again, but hopefully never looking over shoulder at bottom half. Give a few big teams a bloody nose & another good FA cup run would be nice (final this time?) Kids,tired of being bothered by your pesky parents? Then leave home, get a job & pay your own bills, while you still know everything.
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mid table again, but hopefully never looking over shoulder at bottom half.
Give a few big teams a bloody nose & another good FA cup run would be nice (final this time?)

Kids,tired of being bothered by your pesky parents?
Then leave home, get a job & pay your own bills, while you still know everything.

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Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 30 Jul 22 11.58am
how much stronger our squad has got , I look for positives then see how this all fits in with the bigger picture , you look for negatives and find reason not tobe positive 1. I do not subscribe to the view that our squad is significantly stronger than last season. 2. I certainly do not go out of my way to find reasons not to be positive. I merely form a judgement and whilst I have been less than optimistic about our prospects in recent seasons, my view was not formulated in the manner you have suggested.
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South coast - west of Brighton. 30 Jul 22 11.58am

how much stronger our squad has got , I look for positives then see how this all fits in with the bigger picture , you look for negatives and find reason not tobe positive

1. I do not subscribe to the view that our squad is significantly stronger than last season.

2. I certainly do not go out of my way to find reasons not to be positive. I merely form a judgement and whilst I have been less than optimistic about our prospects in recent seasons, my view was not formulated in the manner you have suggested.

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doombear Too far from Selhurst Park 30 Jul 22 12.22pm
Originally posted by Willo 1. I do not subscribe to the view that our squad is significantly stronger than last season. 2. I certainly do not go out of my way to find reasons not to be positive. I merely form a judgement and whilst I have been less than optimistic about our prospects in recent seasons, my view was not formulated in the manner you have suggested. As at today, I would agree with you. Goalkeeping aside, we've strengthened our defence with Richards and I think Doucoure will prove to be an upgrade on Kouyate. On the minus side, we've lost Gallagher's significant contribution from last season. However, There are still more than four weeks of the window left and we may well see more comings AND goings. It will be interesting to see what our views are come 2nd September by which date we will know our squad for this season and will have played five games, including the two toughest away games you can get.
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Too far from Selhurst Park 30 Jul 22 12.22pm

Originally posted by Willo

1. I do not subscribe to the view that our squad is significantly stronger than last season.

As at today, I would agree with you. Goalkeeping aside, we've strengthened our defence with Richards and I think Doucoure will prove to be an upgrade on Kouyate. On the minus side, we've lost Gallagher's significant contribution from last season.

However,

There are still more than four weeks of the window left and we may well see more comings AND goings. It will be interesting to see what our views are come 2nd September by which date we will know our squad for this season and will have played five games, including the two toughest away games you can get.

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southnorwoodhill 30 Jul 22 12.41pm
I, as I am sure as everyone else is, am very curious to see what Vieira's first starting 11 will be. Given the injury to Olise, and the departure of Gallagher, I think he will start pretty much as he left off. Depending on what happens in the remaining transfer window of course.
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I, as I am sure as everyone else is, am very curious to see what Vieira's first starting 11 will be. Given the injury to Olise, and the departure of Gallagher, I think he will start pretty much as he left off. Depending on what happens in the remaining transfer window of course.

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sydtheeagle England 30 Jul 22 8.22pm
For me, we are better than last season. Not a massive improvement, but a definite improvement. Gallagher is gone (though it could be argued that's been the case since March). Eze's return (to full fitness) goes a long way to mitigating that loss. He's more or less a new signing compared to his role last season. Olise, Guehi, Mitchell, and Edouard should all have improved now they have a year of PL experience under their belts. Even if the improvement is marginal, it still ought to be an improvement. Doucoure should be a significant upgrade over Kouyate (and Kouyate was no slouch). Johnstone should be a significant upgrade over Butland, even in a reserve role. Mateta is a much better player than he was twelve months ago. Collectively, the team is surely better for having a year of Vieira's tactics and coaching behind them. They're now in a position to execute, not just learn. There's still a month before the window closes so if more is needed, further help may yet arrive. Furthermore, no one around us is significantly stronger than they were last year (possibly excepting Saudi Arabia). Aims/grades for me: A - 55 points B - 50 points C - 45 points D - 40 points E - 37 points or minimum required to stay up F - relegation Any of those grades, add a + for a Cup Semi-Final or better. Edited by sydtheeagle (30 Jul 2022 8.23pm) Sydenham by birth. Selhurst by the Grace of God.
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England 30 Jul 22 8.22pm

For me, we are better than last season. Not a massive improvement, but a definite improvement.

Gallagher is gone (though it could be argued that's been the case since March). Eze's return (to full fitness) goes a long way to mitigating that loss. He's more or less a new signing compared to his role last season.

Olise, Guehi, Mitchell, and Edouard should all have improved now they have a year of PL experience under their belts. Even if the improvement is marginal, it still ought to be an improvement.

Doucoure should be a significant upgrade over Kouyate (and Kouyate was no slouch).

Johnstone should be a significant upgrade over Butland, even in a reserve role.

Mateta is a much better player than he was twelve months ago.

Collectively, the team is surely better for having a year of Vieira's tactics and coaching behind them. They're now in a position to execute, not just learn.

There's still a month before the window closes so if more is needed, further help may yet arrive.

Furthermore, no one around us is significantly stronger than they were last year (possibly excepting Saudi Arabia).

Aims/grades for me:

A - 55 points
B - 50 points
C - 45 points
D - 40 points
E - 37 points or minimum required to stay up
F - relegation

Any of those grades, add a + for a Cup Semi-Final or better.

Edited by sydtheeagle (30 Jul 2022 8.23pm)

Sydenham by birth. Selhurst by the Grace of God.

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Elpis In a pub 31 Jul 22 6.55am
Originally posted by sydtheeagle For me, we are better than last season. Not a massive improvement, but a definite improvement. Gallagher is gone (though it could be argued that's been the case since March). Eze's return (to full fitness) goes a long way to mitigating that loss. He's more or less a new signing compared to his role last season. Olise, Guehi, Mitchell, and Edouard should all have improved now they have a year of PL experience under their belts. Even if the improvement is marginal, it still ought to be an improvement. Doucoure should be a significant upgrade over Kouyate (and Kouyate was no slouch). Johnstone should be a significant upgrade over Butland, even in a reserve role. Mateta is a much better player than he was twelve months ago. Collectively, the team is surely better for having a year of Vieira's tactics and coaching behind them. They're now in a position to execute, not just learn. There's still a month before the window closes so if more is needed, further help may yet arrive. Furthermore, no one around us is significantly stronger than they were last year (possibly excepting Saudi Arabia). Aims/grades for me: A - 55 points B - 50 points C - 45 points D - 40 points E - 37 points or minimum required to stay up F - relegation Any of those grades, add a + for a Cup Semi-Final or better. Edited by sydtheeagle (30 Jul 2022 8.23pm) Good post Syd , Im looking for an A** grade this season ,maybe 60 pts + . Be good to be at least challenging for a European spot
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Elpis

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Originally posted by sydtheeagle