17 Aug 2016 19:40:36
Eds001 can I ask please what you think we can achieve this season in terms of league position? Also who are you expecting big things from in terms of players?

Thanks in advance.

{Ed001's Note - I expect there to be a major scrap for the top 6 places, I also expect (hope?) for us to be top four, with some kind of title challenge.

I think Grujic will be the one, from the new boys, and Coutinho, that stand out.}

1.) 17 Aug 2016
17 Aug 2016 20:00:05
Personally I think there's 3 main contenders this season and after that at the end of the season there will be a 6-10 pt gap.

Man city
Chelsea
Liverpool

Not in that order as I think it's too close to call, Utd will falter they have a non existent midfield and time will show that and I don't think Spurs have enough backup on the subs/ reserves end of things to push like they did last season. As for Arsnel they don't have the depth so I'm very fearful for them to even manage top 4.

My surprise tip for the 4th spot this season would be West Ham.

Just my personal view I'm sure many will disagree.

{Ed001's Note - West Ham? They are in disarray, they will be this season's Chelsea and struggle badly.}

2.) 17 Aug 2016
17 Aug 2016 20:07:14
United will do well not in a pretty fashion but they will pick up points.

3.) 17 Aug 2016
17 Aug 2016 20:30:17
Still think people re writing off Spurs too early. I can't see a better trio in the league than Eriksen, Alli and Lamela. Except maybe Mane, Coutinho and Firmino of course ;)

4.) 17 Aug 2016
17 Aug 2016 20:37:32
I think Man City are going to struggle too.
I don't see why they're everyone's favourite.
I think it's going to be similar to last year.
There'll be loads of shocks.
It's whoever is involved in the least will win.
None of the top teams can defend.

5.) 17 Aug 2016
17 Aug 2016 20:38:42
My surprise team would be Everton . But I do think we can challenge for the leauge if are players can turn up each weak and play like they can.

6.) 17 Aug 2016
17 Aug 2016 20:47:22
Ed001 thanks very much, at last someone who agrees with me regarding Grujic. I've said on numerous occasions that Grujic has it all in his locker to really stand out and have been told he's either too young or he needs time to adapt or he won't get enough game time. Personally I think he will get plenty of game time to prove himself and I think he has the talent and the youthfull confidence, almost arrogant in his self belief to really stand out.

{Ed001's Note - he has to get game time or he will lose his work permit. Having spoken to a few people about him recently, he has been highlighted as a top talent that we are lucky to have. So I am trusting in their opinions, as much as my own.}

7.) 17 Aug 2016
17 Aug 2016 20:56:44
Haha Utd have a non existent midfield? They've just spent 100m on Pogba. Plus they have Mhkytarian, Mata, Schneiderlen, Lingaard, Herrera, with Carrick to come back too. They will be challenging no doubt for me. I think it's between them and City with ourselves, Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs scrapping for 3rd and 4th.

I rate Billic as a manager so I think they may do okay again. The squad needs improving however.

8.) 17 Aug 2016
17 Aug 2016 20:59:03
Yeah Grujic looks quality.
I was sat right in line with his header against Barcelona.
Awesome goal.

9.) 17 Aug 2016
17 Aug 2016 21:15:35
Can't see us making a decent title challenge without a decent left back, our defence looks shaky and other teams will always think they can nick something from us down that flank, and half the time they will.
I can see us making top 4 though.

10.) 17 Aug 2016
17 Aug 2016 21:35:43
One horse race this year, no challengers only champions! 😎.

11.) 17 Aug 2016
17 Aug 2016 22:29:27
Whats so bad at the hammers edd1?Bilic looks like he knows what he's doing . I know its a bit off topic.

{Ed001's Note - their best winger playing right back, even though he bought a right back, costing them badly. The desperate need for full backs but instead buying attacking midfielders (sounds familiar!) and no striker arriving. Bilic got away with it last season, now he has to sort out a player revolt.}

12.) 17 Aug 2016
17 Aug 2016 22:45:32
Antonio is good but not better than payet for them.

They started like we did on the weekend last season, all these new players but not ryhtem. Wont be ling before there sussed out.

Bought a lot of good players no great ones to elevate them like payet did.

Fancy mouthing off about a 25 mil striker and then loaning one.

They have bought all similar players. They needed to be buying one or two great players.

{Ed001's Note - Payet is not a winger, he plays best centrally.}

13.) 17 Aug 2016
17 Aug 2016 22:49:07
Thanks for the quick response better than the AA. lol.

{Ed001's Note - hahaha you are welcome, just don't ask me to fix your car!}

14.) 18 Aug 2016
18 Aug 2016 02:48:03
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned Leicester, they're certainly not my pick even for top six. I'm curious as to how people think they're season will go.

15.) 18 Aug 2016
18 Aug 2016 04:09:12
Ed001

I wasn't aware there's issues within West ham like you mentioned hence why I mentioned them. going on their performance last year and in fairness having a decent coach in Bilic so I suppose I'll withdraw that one and maybe just maybe throw Everton in there instead on the back of what Koeman has done elsewhere in the past, he seems to really get the best from very average players. But as for Leicester I really can't see them finishing any higher than 6th at the very most and having a battle with Everton Spurs and Westhampnett for the respective positions.

I really do think though it's too early for Manchester city to get things totally right this season but they will be there or there aboutshould as will Chelsea and Liverpool in my opinion, but and this isn't my heart talking, but I really think our squad has immense sept in 99% of the pitch this season and between that and concentrating and commuting I think we could surprise a lot of teams this season.

OK some day we gave away 3 soft goals against arsenal but it's the 1st game of the season and some have not gelled yet for example wijnaldum playing in a position he is not used to but the potential is there and if klopp can make it all click the sky's the limit this season.


Jeez I think I'm sounding like Ron now

Pmsl.

{Ed001's Note - is Bilic a decent coach? There is little evidence of that prior to joining West Ham. Same with Koeman, what he did with Southampton was completely out of character for him. Both are very similar to LVG's past. Both had success based on what was given to them by others, using a set up and system not of their creation. Koeman will need time to implement his way on the club, but he is not the important man there anyway, Steve Walsh is the one who will make the difference. Bilic I am totally unconvinced by, his management is bizarre and it always seems to go to pieces after initial success.}

16.) 18 Aug 2016
18 Aug 2016 04:25:46
I get yours points ed001 so can I ask, if you had to pick potential winner of the league this season going on potential within squads management etc between all clubs mentioned, who would you say has the best chance if taking the title this year, I know you said it will be tight for the top 6 places but out of them all who do you think can go all the way?
I know it's very early days but would be nice to get your opinion and I won't ask you to wear undies if your pick comes out on top.

Promise

😂😂.

{Ed001's Note - probably City, though it is still too early to pick as there is a lot of transfer business to be done.}

17.) 18 Aug 2016
18 Aug 2016 04:36:29
So a mf of pogba hererra schneiderlin carrick and felliani is non existent, what next de gea is an average keeper not fit to lace the great mignolet's boots. I suppose the greatest mf the world has ever seen grujic or is it henderson will show us how average and over rated pogba is.

18.) 18 Aug 2016
18 Aug 2016 20:21:27
Bilic might not be a top manager but he's certainly a top pundit.