As other have said, until we see who comes & goes its a bit difficult to judge. Certainly the teams above us will spend more than us, so you'd think improving on league position was a big ask. The ****e will continue to spend, so they will be hoping to push above us. Can't see any of the other teams really kicking on past us, but there is always 1 or 2 surprise packages - they could push us for seventh.
8th & not knocked out of any cups by teams lower than us in the league will be acceptable. Europe (realistically EL) via any route (CC, FA Cup final, 7th+) will be a good season. There are a number of other achievements on top (without winning silverware) of which would make it a very good season
A trophy or 4th would obviously be an excellent season. Personally can't see fourth due to the financial gap. You can't be sure of anything in a cup competition (draw, injury, luck) but equally nobody else will enjoy seeing our name coming out of the hat...
8th & not knocked out of any cups by teams lower than us in the league will be acceptable. Europe (realistically EL) via any route (CC, FA Cup final, 7th+) will be a good season. There are a number of other achievements on top (without winning silverware) of which would make it a very good season
- Top 5 (higher than any 1 of the current top5)
- Trip to Wembley (FA semi or CC Final)
- Eye catching football
- Plenty of minutes for youth players
A trophy or 4th would obviously be an excellent season. Personally can't see fourth due to the financial gap. You can't be sure of anything in a cup competition (draw, injury, luck) but equally nobody else will enjoy seeing our name coming out of the hat...
