Subscriber nudge+ Posted July 21, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted July 21, 2022 The usual predictions for your club just before the new season. My club: Final league position: Player of the season: Best goalscorer: Most appearances: Best new signing: Biggest flop: Biggest surprise: Manager change (yes/no): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 My club: Brentford FC Final league position: 12th Player of the season: Ivan Toney Best goalscorer: Ivan Toney Most appearances: Christian Norgaard Best new signing: Aaron Hickey Biggest flop: Don't really see that in our team tbh, but Lewis-Potter has a big level to jump up to from relegation battling Hull City. Biggest surprise: Yoane Wissa Manager change (yes/no): No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted July 21, 2022 Administrator Share Posted July 21, 2022 The usual predictions for your club just before the new season. My club: Leicester City Final league position: 7th Player of the season: James Maddison or Wesley Fofana Best goalscorer: Patson Daka Most appearances: Kasper Schmeichel Best new signing: Ha. No new signings yet! Biggest flop: Vestergaard or Amartey if they stay. Biggest surprise: That we sign someone. Manager change (yes/no): Yes - as much as I think he should stay and treat this season as new, there's some fans who will crank up the pressure on him the moment we go into a little slump, even more so if we don't have the best of starts. If we're not in top 7/8 or even close to it by perhaps when the World Cup starts, then I think his days will be numbered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ Posted July 21, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted July 21, 2022 My club: Man United Final league position: 4th Player of the season: Jadon Sancho Best goalscorer: Rashford Most appearances: DeGea Best new signing: :Lisando Martinez Biggest flop: Maguire Biggest surprise: Martial Manager change (yes/no): If you mean change currant Manager then No Edit: IF, we do get Frankie de Jong then he would be my player of the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted July 21, 2022 Administrator Share Posted July 21, 2022 6 minutes ago, CaaC (John) said: Manager change (yes/no): If you mean change currant Manager then No Which other manager would it be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ Posted July 21, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted July 21, 2022 Just now, Stan said: Which other manager would it be The way the Glazers run this club you never know, they could have Ole stored in a room under lock and key and return him if Jen Hag is a flop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 15 minutes ago, Stan said: The usual predictions for your club just before the new season. My club: Leicester City Final league position: 7th Player of the season: James Maddison or Wesley Fofana Best goalscorer: Patson Daka Most appearances: Kasper Schmeichel Best new signing: Ha. No new signings yet! Biggest flop: Vestergaard or Amartey if they stay. Biggest surprise: That we sign someone. Manager change (yes/no): Yes - as much as I think he should stay and treat this season as new, there's some fans who will crank up the pressure on him the moment we go into a little slump, even more so if we don't have the best of starts. If we're not in top 7/8 or even close to it by perhaps when the World Cup starts, then I think his days will be numbered. Surprised you've got 7th down tbh, hearing Rodgers say you need about 5/6 signings to be competitive near the top and you're yet to bring anyone in...plus your squad seems like it needs a bit of a refresh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted July 21, 2022 Administrator Share Posted July 21, 2022 22 minutes ago, CaaC (John) said: The way the Glazers run this club you never know, they could have Ole stored in a room under lock and key and return him if Jen Hag is a flop. So therefore there would be a manager change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted July 21, 2022 Administrator Share Posted July 21, 2022 18 minutes ago, Danny said: Surprised you've got 7th down tbh, hearing Rodgers say you need about 5/6 signings to be competitive near the top and you're yet to bring anyone in...plus your squad seems like it needs a bit of a refresh It's primarily based on there being no European football. As much as I've loved the seasons we've played in it, and want the club to be back in any European competition, there's a plus to having longer breaks between fixtures. A squad like ours has had a relentless schedule for nearly two years running. For me, that's been one of the biggest causes of our squad being consistently depleted with injuries. Relatively longer breaks between fixtures means better and longer recovery time. Therefore hopefully more consistent squad selections and players can get some momentum and fluidity. Rodgers has said that about 5-6 signing (a while back) but things appear to have changed in the background since then. I think the squad does need a refresh but not over one summer. I'd like to see at least 2-3 signings come in (a CB and RW) but it appears in order for that to happen, players need to be sold. Those players I'd look to get rid of first are Vestergaard, Bertrand, Soyuncu, Amartey, Choudhury. Players that don't really make an impact and ones that we could get off the wage-bill and get relatively good fees for. It's frustrating we're heading towards end of July with no-one new though - I think we've missed out on some good players as a result. Ironically, I think next summer will be chaotic for us. Quite a few players either nearing end of their contracts or end of their careers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rucksackfranzose Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 My club: Saarbrücken Final league position: 2nd - 5th Player of the season: Manuel Zeitz Best goalscorer: Adriano Grimaldi Most appearances: Daniel Batz Best new signing: Depends on how you define best, if only active contribution on pitch is considered probably Richard Neudecker. If you also evaluate soft components, like adding experience, off pitch influence on the squad's attitude, mentoring younger players, and identification with the club and their fans it might actually be our returned home grown player Mike Frantz, although he's not the youngest any more. Biggest flop: Optimistic enough, to dare the prognosis there will be no such thing. Biggest surprise: Mike Frantz still having the legs for a reasonable pitch time in 3.Liga although he's becoming 36 in October. Manager change (yes/no): Pretty sure no is the answer, unless something unforeseen happens to Koschinat's state of health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Coma+ Posted July 21, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted July 21, 2022 11 minutes ago, Rucksackfranzose said: My club: Saarbrücken Final league position: 2nd - 5th Player of the season: Manuel Zeitz Best goalscorer: Adriano Grimaldi Most appearances: Daniel Batz Best new signing: Depends on how you define best, if only active contribution on pitch is considered probably Richard Neudecker. If you also evaluate soft components, like adding experience, off pitch influence on the squad's attitude, mentoring younger players, and identification with the club and their fans it might actually be our returned home grown player Mike Frantz, although he's not the youngest any more. Biggest flop: Optimistic enough, to dare the prognosis there will be no such thing. Biggest surprise: Mike Frantz still having the legs for a reasonable pitch time in 3.Liga although he's becoming 36 in October. Manager change (yes/no): Pretty sure no is the answer, unless something unforeseen happens to Koschinat's state of health. I didn't know Frantz went back. Nice addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy Posted July 21, 2022 Moderator Share Posted July 21, 2022 My club: Fortuna Düsseldorf Final league position: 2nd Player of the season: Ao Tanaka Best goalscorer: Rouwen Hennings Most appearances: André Hoffmann Best new signing: Jordy de Wijs Biggest flop: Maybe Ginczek? Biggest surprise: Ao Tanaka Manager change (yes/no): Please god, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 My club: Rangers Final league position: 1st Player of the season: Lawrence Best goal scorer: Colak Most appearances: Goldson Best new signing: Lawrence Biggest flop: Celtic Biggest surprise: Sands Manager change (yes/no): No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted July 21, 2022 Author Subscriber Share Posted July 21, 2022 My club: Werder Bremen Final league position: 14th Player of the season: Friedl Best goalscorer: Füllkrug Most appearances: Friedl Best new signing: Stage Biggest flop: Pavlenka Biggest surprise: Gruev Manager change (yes/no): no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Blue Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 My club: Manchester City FC Final league position: 1st Player of the season: Haaland Best goalscorer: Haaland Most appearances: Ederson Best new signing: Haaland Biggest flop: Zinc for Arsenal Biggest surprise: Alvarez Manager change (yes/no): No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 My club: Leeds United Final league position: 17th Player of the season: I think Joe Gelhardt will have a breakout season next year, really looks the real deal but also fancy Rasmus Kristenssen to be solid for us. Best goalscorer: Bamford, if he stays fit. That is a big if though. Most appearances: Illan Meslier. Got to be a 'keeper hasn't it and he's only getting better. Best new signing: Luis Sinisterra. Looked a great player for Feyenoord last season so hopefully we've uncovered another gem. Biggest flop: Junior Firpo/Dan James. Firpo is horrendous, picks up easy bookings because he can't tackle and get's caught out of position. Definite weakness in our team. James is frustrating because his end product often disappoints, however, ill give him the benefit of another season mind given he had to play out of position a lot last season. Biggest surprise: Marc Roca. Can't say I know much about him but I like what I've seen so far and am hoping once he hits the groove, he really makes our midfield tick without Phillips. Could be a key player. Manager change (yes/no) I'm going to be optimistic and say no. I believe we'll be ok and improve on last season, therefore despite being favourite to be sacked next, Marsch will stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted July 21, 2022 Administrator Share Posted July 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Lucas said: Player of the season: Raphinha Best goalscorer: Raphinha Eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 11 minutes ago, Stan said: Eh? Oh, I thought it meant as in last season, fair enough. I'll edit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 @Lucas think you’ll be in a relegation battle this season? Big ask to replace Raphinha and Phillips in one season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted July 21, 2022 Administrator Share Posted July 21, 2022 36 minutes ago, Lucas said: Oh, I thought it meant as in last season, fair enough. I'll edit. It was odd cos all the other answers were looking ahead to next season 6 minutes ago, Danny said: @Lucas think you’ll be in a relegation battle this season? Big ask to replace Raphinha and Phillips in one season Sinisterra looks a very good buy to replace Raphinha though. It's the safety and security of Phillips in DM which is where I think they'll miss the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ Posted July 21, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted July 21, 2022 My club: Bayern Munich Final league position: 1st Player of the season: Sadio Mane Best goalscorer: Sadio Mane Most appearances: Joshua Kimmich Best new signing: Mattijs de Ligt Biggest flop: Marcel Sabitzer Biggest surprise: Ryan Gravenberch Manager change (yes/no): No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Danny said: @Lucas think you’ll be in a relegation battle this season? Big ask to replace Raphinha and Phillips in one season We may well do, but I don't think we'll drop, nor do I think we'd leave it as late as we did to survive last season. My main concern is goals in the team mind, I do think we look short. Obviously we will miss those two massively, especially Raphinha's attacking numbers. Not sure Phillips would have been the same player for us under Marsch's system. Bit of an unknown quantity now with a lot of players unproven in the league we have brought in. Going to be interesting to see how they adapt. I don't expect them all to work out. But we had some horrendous luck last season with injuries, surely won't happen again. Lots of pressure on Bamford for goals though, bit worried until we get this other striker in. We can't rely on his fitness. Hopefully we'll be ok mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted July 21, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted July 21, 2022 My club: Everton Final league position: 15th Player of the season: Anthony Gordon Best goalscorer: Dominic Calvert-Lewin Most appearances: Jordan Pickford Best new signing: James Tarkowski (our only signing currently) Biggest flop: Whoever Farhad Moshiri agrees to loan to the club in January as a favour to an agent he's mates with in a position in the squad we don't need to fill. Biggest surprise: Dele Alli Manager change (yes/no): I hope not but the way this transfer window has gone we'll be dangerously close to the bottom three at some point this season and the manager will be the latest to pay the price for years of awful decision making at board level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 My club: Liverpool Final league position: Somewhere in the top 4 probably Player of the season: Mohammed Salah Best goalscorer: Mohammed Salah Most appearances: Virgil Van Dijk or Andy Robertson probably Best new signing: Darwin Nunez hopefully Biggest flop: Idk but I'll say Naby Keita - I think it's a make or break season for him and I just don't think he'll stay healthy enough Biggest surprise: Curtis Jones or Harvey Elliot Manager change (yes/no): No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Stan said: Sinisterra looks a very good buy to replace Raphinha though. It's the safety and security of Phillips in DM which is where I think they'll miss the most. 18 minutes ago, Lucas said: We may well do, but I don't think we'll drop, nor do I think we'd leave it as late as we did to survive last season. My main concern is goals in the team mind, I do think we look short. Obviously we will miss those two massively, especially Raphinha's attacking numbers. Not sure Phillips would have been the same player for us under Marsch's system. Bit of an unknown quantity now with a lot of players unproven in the league we have brought in. Going to be interesting to see how they adapt. I don't expect them all to work out. But we had some horrendous luck last season with injuries, surely won't happen again. Lots of pressure on Bamford for goals though, bit worried until we get this other striker in. We can't rely on his fitness. Hopefully we'll be ok mind. Some good buys but must be difficult to have to replace two very important players and hope the replacements hit the ground running. Outside of Raphinha and Phillips you didn’t really have a lot of quality in the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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