Good thread this one, plenty of well balanced thoughts and idiocy kept to a minimum.
I agree with a lot of whats been said, there is a point I would like to add though.
A gentleman guest on 5 live a couple of weeks back suggested that we have actually over-achieved for the last two years, and it got me thinking that perhaps he is spot on. In turn this is obviously testament to the fantastic job Jol and his staff did with the squad available, but I never felt far away from a defensive mishap or failure to achieve a clean sheet. We could attack with the best of them, but looked far from water tight at the back.
I was at the city game in midweek and was astonished at how organised the new setup has managed to get the team working. City never looked like scoring - we were too solid, and with a makeshift lineup and 10 men!
With additions in the summer and hopefully some coming in January, this squad can go places. Next year who knows what we can achieve. This year, we're a bit like leeds in having a deficit to make up.
Also is there anyone else who thinks Arsenal in the semis of the CC is the best draw? If we play like we did against City and have some players return from injury I think we'll make the final. Luck will play its part in the final, however over 2 legs in the semis, the best team should come out on top. I think it will be us.
Merry Christmas to all.
I agree with a lot of whats been said, there is a point I would like to add though.
A gentleman guest on 5 live a couple of weeks back suggested that we have actually over-achieved for the last two years, and it got me thinking that perhaps he is spot on. In turn this is obviously testament to the fantastic job Jol and his staff did with the squad available, but I never felt far away from a defensive mishap or failure to achieve a clean sheet. We could attack with the best of them, but looked far from water tight at the back.
I was at the city game in midweek and was astonished at how organised the new setup has managed to get the team working. City never looked like scoring - we were too solid, and with a makeshift lineup and 10 men!
With additions in the summer and hopefully some coming in January, this squad can go places. Next year who knows what we can achieve. This year, we're a bit like leeds in having a deficit to make up.
Also is there anyone else who thinks Arsenal in the semis of the CC is the best draw? If we play like we did against City and have some players return from injury I think we'll make the final. Luck will play its part in the final, however over 2 legs in the semis, the best team should come out on top. I think it will be us.
Merry Christmas to all.
