18 Jul 2022 14:37:47
I really fear for the rest of the League this year - I think we are going to hand out a few embarrassing tankings this season.
Last season was close (I predicted that at the start of the season but was a tad worried when we went 7 down) and it was amazing how the goal difference in our favour really helped with our psyche when it was close. I really think that "extra point" the goal difference gave us was crucial at times - we need that again as it's all psycholgical games too - not just the football that wins titles.
Feel free to dissagree but my top 5 goal scoring predictions for the League only is -
Gia (or is it Chaos now? ) - 25
Kyogo - 24
Jota- 20
Turnbull (or is it Torro Verde now? ) - 15.
Depending on game time we might see Abada sneak in there. and O'Riley is my "wild Card.
That should be enugh to get us to our second CL qualification next season.
My only concern is Starfelt - will he ever score?
One down - nine to go.
18 Jul 2022 15:33:04
Injuries will play a big part as Jota and Kyogo will be targeted by the cloggers. If Jota GG and Jota have an injury free campaign they will run riot. Maeda and Hatate will also score a good few. I don't know what our top goals scored record (Buzz? ) is but I expect it to be beaten this season. Mooey is what we need in midfield with his experience in the game compared to a project. A risk free signing from Ange as if it doesn't work out we move on if it does extended contract. I can't wait to find out who the Centre Half that will be coming in is Ed do you reckon it will be a loan deal with option to buy?
18 Jul 2022 15:58:43
There or there abouts Stubbsie.
I can see, being available for the appropriate number of games;-
* Giorgious - 25+
* Kyogo - 25+
* Jota - 15+
* Abada - 15+
Given we scored 92 goals last season in the league, I feel we'll break a ton this season.
I'm going to steer clear of CL chat until I see the draw - too many variables.
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18 Jul 2022 16:22:07
The boy Mooy could make all the difference if he signs but the midfield especially in the champions league worries me.
I read Ice Man’s quote from Ange and that didn’t make me feel any better:
‘When we are playing our football and moving the ball around, we do not need to rely on that side of the game’
(Thanks for the warning to look away Barry) .
How does that work when playing top quality opposition and you can’t get hold of the ball in midfield to move it around to play our football?
The league will be decided on head to heads against them and as I’ve said they bullied us in every game. Game was done at half time in 3-0 game but they had best of second half. Backs to the wall to win 2-1 when Vicars scores at the Bronx. Kicked off the park in semi-final permitted by the man in black. Lucky to hold on to 1-1 at Parkhead in last game.
The middle of the park needs strengthened.
18 Jul 2022 16:22:41
It's the defence that worries me. I agree with Stubbsie I'm also concerned with Starfelt as he is the weak link in the team. Do we need Mooy? I think a CB is should be our top priority, if we don't bring a CB in the it won't be as good a window as everyone thinks it's been.
18 Jul 2022 17:20:36
When CCV and Starfelt played together in the league we never lost a game! A CB will be coming in and Julien will be away.
18 Jul 2022 17:35:44
I'd be hoping for a CB also.
Should Julien leave it only leaves us withh Welsh to cover either CCV or Starfelt and that won't do.
Still plenty of time.
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19 Jul 2022 08:50:23
A couple of weeks ago everyone was saying probably one of best windows, we secured Jota and CCV and now they ate saying maybe not so good. Are some looking across the city and thinking they have strengthened more than us. The CB named is a tidy player and will improve under Ange. I still can't believe some still question Starfelt, he was excellent the tail end of the season. Mooy will be a good signing, he is quality, has experience, doesn't lose the ball and wins tackles. What else do people want.
19 Jul 2022 15:02:15
Starfelt does a lot of cleatences and should have been MMOTM
A few times.
I think he the fall guy if you watch him his headers etc. Yes he has a blooter in him as I said in an earlier post.
But I think he has vastly improved.