Where Will We Finish?

[Jairzinho]

Can't realistically vote this side of the January window because that could have a huge impact or none whatsoever depending what (if anything) we do in it.

 

If the squad stays the same as it is now, I'd say 6th.  That's based on Chelsea, City and Arsenal definitely being above us, my suspicion that the mancs are going to improve as the season goes on (the only thing that I can see screwing them is Rojo's injury but I expect them to sign another CB in January) and the fact that I really don't see the wheels coming off Southampton's season in any major way.  Not sure I'd have them top four but I can definitely see them hanging on in fifth.  It's also a best estimate - a couple of places below that wouldn't shock me at all.

 

It's all guesswork though, the transfer window is key.

 

Same position, same five above us as well.

 

If I was to predict the top eight now -

 

Chelsea

City

Arsenal

Man United

Southampton

Liverpool

Tottenham

Everton

 

Swansea/West Ham/Newcastle probably next.

[The Golden Eel]

Same except Everton will finish above Spurs. 

[AngryOfTuebrook]

Anything between 3rd and 6th is possible. We've got too much quality to be overtaken by Spurs and Everton. I still firmly believe we'll finish above the Mancs, as they are even worse than us. Southampton will tail off, but if it gets to 12-15 pts before they do so, we'll face an uphill battle to catch them. Arsenal aren't much better than us either, so it all depends on who puts together a winning run first. Agree with Paul about Sturridge, keep him (relatively speaking) fit and we'll get 4th I think, which is what I've voted.

This is about spot on.

 

I've gone for fourth.

 

Anyone who voted "Bottom half" needs to give their heads a wobble.

[Section_31]

Can't see Southampton finishing high, there's always a minnow that gets out of the blocks quick then fades, they'll probably be facing relegation next year.

[Jairzinho]

People thought that this year.

[stringvest]

Yep.  I hope they manage to finish in the top 4.  

[Dr Nowt]

Had a dream last night in which Allardyce gloated to me that West Ham would finish above us. I said he was just a longball merchant so he called me a penny weasel and refused to discuss it any further.

 

Some people dream about winning the lottery or going somewhere fantastical.

[Grinch]

People thought that this year.

 

I've twenty quid on it.  Actually thought I was getting great odds at the time.

[Russ Atmosphere]

Had a dream last night in which Allardyce gloated to me that West Ham would finish above us. I said he was just a longball merchant so he called me a penny weasel and refused to discuss it any further.

 

Some people dream about winning the lottery or going somewhere fantastical.

 

I had an argument with Hodgson two nights ago about the colour of our kit clashing with the opposition, Real Madrid. I should have been thankful I was playing them at all given I've always been rubbish at football.

[stringvest]

Had a dream last night in which Allardyce gloated to me that West Ham would finish above us. I said he was just a longball merchant so he called me a penny weasel and refused to discuss it any further.

 

Some people dream about winning the lottery or going somewhere fantastical.

 

Give the Stilton a rest before retiring Ben

[Dr Nowt]

Give the Stilton a rest before retiring Ben

His face alone warranted a 15 certificate.

[kalasoma]

Penny weasel - is that, wait. What is that even a thing?

[BCM]

Penny weasel - is that, wait. What is that even a thing?

 

 

Distant relative of a Squesant

[Dr Nowt]

Penny weasel - is that, wait. What is that even a thing?

 

I think my subconscious brain fathomed it from Roald Dahl, The Wind In The Willows and Poundstretcher.

[AngryOfTuebrook]

Penny weasel - is that, wait. What is that even a thing?

It is now.

[Ne Moe Imya]

I still believe ... that we might make top half. 

 

Might.

[ZonkoVille77]

Sticking by my prediction of 8th but even now that's looking optimistic

[Jhinge Machha]

im starting to think 7th

im starting to believe 8th

[Dr Nowt]

Does anyone currently see 3 worse teams than us in the division?

Frightening times.

[Paco]

what are we 5 or 6 points off 4th?

 

its starting to feel a bit like we'll always be JUST or ONLY 4,5 or 6 points away which means theres always hope.

 

ah the bitter taste of hope.

[TheFridge]

I think by the new year it'll make for really grim reading regards 4th, can quite easily see us being 15 points or so off it.

 

Went for 4th at the start of the season, gone for 7th now.

[Hades]

Currently 15 points off 1st, 11 points off bottom.

 

I predict we will finish the season closer to the bottom than to the top.

[therevivalist]

Eighth for me and that looks too optimistic. Surely it couldn't have been the work of just one man we finished 2nd last season. Which leaves me with the question surrounding our manager's ability.

[TheFridge]

It looks like there will clutch of clubs in the 50-60 point zone, including us.

 

I'll take a punt at 56 points and with a record of 16-8-14.

[lamai]

I think if we can get Sturridge back we will get close to top 4.