PaulW Posted 28 October 2019 Posted 28 October 2019 1 hour ago, Finnegan said: Sigh. If competing with Man City doesn't involve being within a couple of points of them, I don't know what does. Despite your patronising sigh.
Finnegan Posted 28 October 2019 Posted 28 October 2019 8 minutes ago, PaulW said: If competing with Man City doesn't involve being within a couple of points of them, I don't know what does. Despite your patronising sigh. We've played ten games. I got tutted at before the season for having "unrealistic expectations" because I said we'd be in a race for 4th. Foxestalk insisted top six would be a minor miracle and that we didn't have the squad to challenge the mighty Arsenal and United. The same Foxestalk that spent most of last year laughing at Spurs for thinking they're in a title race with City and Liverpool. Now you want to start claiming we are because we've had a bright start and walloped a couple of relegation fodder teams who had 10 men for most the match? Look, I'm still optimistic about our prospects of the champions league, I think we've got a great squad, a great manager and I'm really proud we're trending in the right direction. I'd love to be proved wrong and for us to be still in touching distance come April but we've got a very, very difficult next two games to navigate first. Let's keep our feet ever so slightly on the ground eh?
majaco Posted 28 October 2019 Posted 28 October 2019 We are third. We are competing at the top. Every game is a new target., I have supported Leicester for decades. I realised long a go we would never win the top flight! Now, I never sing that.
CosbehFox Posted 28 October 2019 Posted 28 October 2019 31 minutes ago, Finnegan said: Let's keep our feet ever so slightly on the ground eh? Weird thing is that if we can sustain decent home form against the poorer sides, we have a real chance now. If we can sustain the form until December, we have scenario where an average second half may put us in the top six. That's mad and a comment on the rest of the division more than anything else.
Mark 'expert' Lawrenson Posted 28 October 2019 Posted 28 October 2019 Qualifying for Europe at the moment, if we’re still top 4 at Christmas then reassess.
Clever Fox Posted 28 October 2019 Posted 28 October 2019 Players are not stupid, they know they are in a good place with a good squad and going in the right direction. The last thing they need is us fans putting them under unnecessary pressure. We know well that everything in life can change so quickly. Just enjoy the ride as there will be good and bad things happen along the way and see where it takes us. With good luck, come Easter we might just be dreaming again.
FoxFossil Posted 28 October 2019 Posted 28 October 2019 23 hours ago, Trav Le Bleu said: Management need to dish out Free Tee shirts - the most motivating thing in the Universe!
egg_fried_rice Posted 28 October 2019 Posted 28 October 2019 Top 6 is definitely doable, and 3rd or 4th is not beyond us either. Anything less than Europe and we should be disappointed with our season. I'd bloody love a domestic cup too.
Finnegan Posted 28 October 2019 Posted 28 October 2019 1 hour ago, Cardiff_Fox said: Weird thing is that if we can sustain decent home form against the poorer sides, we have a real chance now. If we can sustain the form until December, we have scenario where an average second half may put us in the top six. That's mad and a comment on the rest of the division more than anything else. Just for clarity, when you say "we have a chance", which target are you talking about mate? Genuinely asking as not sure, not being facetious.
PaulW Posted 28 October 2019 Posted 28 October 2019 2 hours ago, Finnegan said: We've played ten games. I got tutted at before the season for having "unrealistic expectations" because I said we'd be in a race for 4th. Foxestalk insisted top six would be a minor miracle and that we didn't have the squad to challenge the mighty Arsenal and United. The same Foxestalk that spent most of last year laughing at Spurs for thinking they're in a title race with City and Liverpool. Now you want to start claiming we are because we've had a bright start and walloped a couple of relegation fodder teams who had 10 men for most the match? Look, I'm still optimistic about our prospects of the champions league, I think we've got a great squad, a great manager and I'm really proud we're trending in the right direction. I'd love to be proved wrong and for us to be still in touching distance come April but we've got a very, very difficult next two games to navigate first. Let's keep our feet ever so slightly on the ground eh? Sigh
Muzzy_Larsson Posted 28 October 2019 Posted 28 October 2019 Given the start and other so called traditional top 6 clubs looking anything but convincing I think anything less than 6th would be a disappointment, unless there is a horrific spate of injuries or anything like that. I think privately, without shouting it from the rooftops, Rodgers will believe fourth, or at least challenging for it is achievable this season with a bit of luck.
Happy Fox Posted 28 October 2019 Posted 28 October 2019 16 hours ago, Dan LCFC said: Top 4 for me. I am convinced we're better than Arsenal and Tottenham. That said I wanted a draw from Liverpool v Spurs. Liverpool drop some points and you start wondering what if. Realistically Liverpool and Man City will both hit about 100 each but they won't do it forever. Any sign of a slip and you never know. Liverpool play Manchester City on the 10th November and we play both Liverpool and Manchester City during December period every chance they drop points. I know title is unrealistic goal but let’s try and see, obviously game by game. I don’t think Europa league football will keep our Better players tbh, that’s why Champions League football is a must.
Dan Posted 28 October 2019 Posted 28 October 2019 I don't actually think we will catch Liverpool or Man City. I have quite literally said I think both will get around 100 points again and one of them will win it.
Dan Posted 28 October 2019 Posted 28 October 2019 19 minutes ago, Happy Fox said: Liverpool play Manchester City on the 10th November and we play both Liverpool and Manchester City during December period every chance they drop points. I know title is unrealistic goal but let’s try and see, obviously game by game. I don’t think Europa league football will keep our Better players tbh, that’s why Champions League football is a must. That's my point, just take it as it comes. What if they did actually drop some points? Do think we've got a tough November to be honest. Neither away game is easy and Arsenal, while I think we'll win, isn't exactly a stroll either.
Deeg67 Posted 28 October 2019 Posted 28 October 2019 As long as we qualify for Europe I don't think the season will go down as a disappointment. But it would still be disappointing if we don't make a serious push at CL, given how unique the opportunity being presented this season is. Apart from MC and Liverpool there's no one clearly better than us, and we've already got 8 points on Tottenham and 5 on Arsenal, who would represent our greatest threats for a CL spot on paper (and that's if you give one to Chelsea, which IMO is far from a given).
HighPeakFox Posted 28 October 2019 Posted 28 October 2019 Much as @Finnegan is (sort of) right about remaining grounded, I'm not here to do that, that's for the rest of my life. While it's unlikely, it's not impossible, and this combination of players and management looks special. So I'll dream while I can, normality can be so drab.
CollinsLCFC Posted 28 October 2019 Posted 28 October 2019 Anything above last Season would be an improvement, but inishing in the top 6 should be the target. Whilst it is easy to get carried away thinking about top 4, there is a long way to go and a couple of results not going our way could easily change everything. I can't see Spurs poor form continuing (Although I hope I am wrong). Utd will probably splash the cash in the Summer. I also imagine if they sack Ole and they will go on another new manager bounce winning run. It is very exciting times though!
Guest Cujek Posted 28 October 2019 Posted 28 October 2019 40 points. Top Six Top Four Win League. Cup semi Finals Cup Finals Win Cups.
FoxFossil Posted 28 October 2019 Posted 28 October 2019 1 hour ago, Cujek said: 40 points. Top Six Top Four Win League. Cup semi Finals Cup Finals Win Cups. 40 points by Christmas please Santa.
Happy Fox Posted 28 October 2019 Posted 28 October 2019 3 hours ago, Dan LCFC said: That's my point, just take it as it comes. What if they did actually drop some points? Do think we've got a tough November to be honest. Neither away game is easy and Arsenal, while I think we'll win, isn't exactly a stroll either. Palace away are our bogey team, but Brighton we haven’t done too badly in recent years. I am not fearful of any opposition tbh, and I don’t think the players are tbh. Yes you could make the case that at Old Trafford the occasion got to the players. But I think Rodgers has us on the right track
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