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Sometimes I enjoy watching old clips from the 1980s and 1990s, and I sometimes notice away supporters celebrating in the home sections. Was this a common occurrence, and didn’t it lead to trouble? When did it stop?
Ok, let's forget all the doom and gloom for a while. Of course I think it's sad that we've lost players like Morsy, Woolfenden, Chaplin, Broadhead, and more. Players who have been a big part of the incredible journey we've been on in recent years. But a little rhyme and reason is also important. Some players wanted to leave. Not much you can do about that, it happens at every club. Four games have been played and we've lost one. On paper we have a fantastic squad and my feeling is that when all the pieces of the puzzle fall into place we will fly high. Of course there are no guarantees that McKenna will succeed in building a new TEAM, but I'm certainly not ready to write off the season on September 2nd. COYB!
To some extent I think we as football fans have a bit of a bad memory. Even during our incredible 2023-2024 season there were some really scrappy games, but you tend to forget that because we had such a fantastic season. Far from all the games were as entertaining as Southampton at home. We also have to get better at dealing with the fact that we are now the team that everyone wants to beat and that is not underestimated by any opponent.
I wouldn't rate it as a bad transfer window, not with players like Cajuste and Akpom in, but we definitely need a few more quality players. There are also a couple of question marks, without claiming they are truths: Are we holding on to our primary transfer targets for too long, instead of moving on? Do we have a good enough scouting network? Tough week for Ashton awaits.
If one or two promoted teams survives this season (preferably Sunderland and Burnley), that is only good for us if we go back up. But it´s a long season. Everton always finds a way to survive.
Dont know about that, first game of the season and a punped up home teqm. Just wished we would calm down and show our ability. Need players like Cajuste, Broadhead and Hutchinson (i know he is "unavailable") on the pitch.
We have a strong squad, indeed. However I do feel we need a few more quality additions, especially if Hutchinson and Broadhead leaves. We also have a few injury worries.
Started following Town around that time, and he was my first favourite player. He was so fast and technically decent as well. Maybe lacked a bit on the clinical side compared to Ian Wright for example, otherwise he would have reached the very top. One of those players I believe were better off at Town than at a bigger club.
This one really excites me. If this is the level of players we are going for, I can appreciate that transfers has been taking a while and, if we get the targets, we could be in for a ride this season. Hope we get him!
Yeah, but it's been done to death in dozen of threads, both last summer and now again. If you get yourself beat up over every rumor/speculation, we are all going to have a long summer. If hMcKenna goes, the club will recruit a new manager. I doubt he will go, especially to Brentford. I was more worried last summer with Brighton etc. calling.
I feel great, thank you. I can't and won't lose any sleep because of other clubs changing managers and some doomsday speculation that Brentford could be interested in our manager.
I'm a bit torn. I really like Broadhead, and when he has played this season, he hasn't looked out of place at Premier League level. He's so silky in his first touch and also has a good shot in his locker. The problem is that he rarely gets extended time on the pitch, either due to injuries or because McKenna simply doesn't see him as the best option. That automatically makes him somewhat of a luxury player. I hope he stays, but if a really good offer comes in, I can understand if the club considers it.
What are your feelings towards next season, who do you expect to be "up there"? Obviously Southampton and Sheffield United for me. Questions marks over Leicester and their financial situation. Wrexham and Birmingham seems in a good financial position, would you consider them dark horses? Coventry, West Brom and Boro had disappointing seasons, but could be outsiders for me.
A few players in the lineup were Emmanuel, Quaner, Kenlock. Paul Lambert was the manager. Even if this season didn´t go as I had hoped, I still appreciate were we´ve come from, what state the club was in a few years ago. It´s weird, but I´m already excited by next season.
Strange options, if you cut out the money from going up/parachute money...well, then we are damned if we do and damned if we don´t...The owners investment will only go so far. But if the choice was only between those two options, it would be a yoyo-club for me. However I agree with the poster above, the long term ambition should be to be an established Premier League club. I feel our journey to the PL was maybe a little too fast, but if we play our cards right and keep the right players for next season we could do it again and come back better and stronger next time (first of all we need improvement in our transfer policy). Weird as it sounds I have enjoyed the Premier League experience, at least up until Southampton at home. Obviously losing many games is never nice, but as a whole I think our club is in a better shape for this season in the PL.
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