Championship and below 2015/16

[Marshy77]

We (Bradford) have just had it confirmed that our most exciting winger will be out for most of the season with an ACL injury. Lost Andrew Davies who has been fantastic for us if he only does manage half a season due to injuries and red cards. Managed to (so far) keep hold of Hanson upfront and got rid of some of the deadwood but haven't brought any experience or well known experienced players in. We are a GK short and a decent CB short plus we need cover now for Morais.

I middle table finish look likely this season which doesn't really move us on, was hoping for a play off push but can't see it unless we sign someone decent within the next 2 weeks.

 

[Crazyface]

I saw us (Macc Town) play last night and very pretty it was too. No goals in three games and we wouldn't have scored last night even if we'd have played all night. A big striker is TOP PRIORITY !!!!

 

[richart]

So just out of interest, where's the right balance then? Not 4 or 5, but possibly 3 or 4?

Talking about the most recent academy players being thrown in. We already have two regulars from a few years back, so could be putting in two more.:ears:

 

[richart]

We (Bradford) have just had it confirmed that our most exciting winger will be out for most of the season with an ACL injury. Lost Andrew Davies who has been fantastic for us if he only does manage half a season due to injuries and red cards. Managed to (so far) keep hold of Hanson upfront and got rid of some of the deadwood but haven't brought any experience or well known experienced players in. We are a GK short and a decent CB short plus we need cover now for Morais.

I middle table finish look likely this season which doesn't really move us on, was hoping for a play off push but can't see it unless we sign someone decent within the next 2 weeks.

Cup run ?

 

[Marshy77]

Cup run ?

Yes would be nice but I doubt it, can't do that again We don't seem to have benefited financially from it for some reason, think the chairmen and take it and sat firmly on it because it's not going on players. We've sold 18000 season tickets this year aswell, our highest since we were in the premiership but none of that seems to filter down to the player budget - granted they were only £149 each but it's still 7/8000 more than we normally sell.

 

[Beezerk]

A new manager who I've never heard of and numerous signings none of which on the face of it seem to be blockbuster. So much for our new chairman aiming for the Premiership

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Seems we are selling decent players again and no idea where the quality will come from. Another tough season and flirtation with relegation for a while

 

[Marshy77]

Can I just ask - if you go on your clubs message board or similar message boards on a scale of 1 - 10, 10 being negative to the point of ripping your season ticket up and kicking the cat, how negative or positive are your fellow supporters of the upcoming season? Just been on ours, granted we've lost a decent defender but got rid of 3 or 4 players that needed to go and signed only 4 players but fans are practically suicidal at the moment!!!

 

[Beezerk]

Same on Owlstalk and other Wednesday sites, always the pessimist

 

[Billythefish]

You're all playing for 2nd place.....there's that arrogance again :rofl:

No chance Bazza, not with Morgan selling anyone, Kmac is gonna be gone I reckon Henry also. Bloody fire sale down there at the minute, I reckon we gonna be bottom half if he don't sort some incomings...

 

[Billythefish]

Can I just ask - if you go on your clubs message board or similar message boards on a scale of 1 - 10, 10 being negative to the point of ripping your season ticket up and kicking the cat, how negative or positive are your fellow supporters of the upcoming season? Just been on ours, granted we've lost a decent defender but got rid of 3 or 4 players that needed to go and signed only 4 players but fans are practically suicidal at the moment!!!

We seem to be buying no one, had our most creative players head turned by fulham.

The Molineux Mix forum is in meltdown with people falling out with each other

 

[richart]

We are about a 5, which is surprising considering the players we have lost and the ones we have brought in. We are anticipating spending a few bob on a decent striker though, which would make a huge difference to the team.

After we lose the first game of the season it will be back to 10.

 

[louise_a]

Can I just ask - if you go on your clubs message board or similar message boards on a scale of 1 - 10, 10 being negative to the point of ripping your season ticket up and kicking the cat, how negative or positive are your fellow supporters of the upcoming season? Just been on ours, granted we've lost a decent defender but got rid of 3 or 4 players that needed to go and signed only 4 players but fans are practically suicidal at the moment!!!

at least 11 on the Blackpool forums. Just as last year we have hardly any players, most below league one standard, and any half decent ones we have been after all turn down the pathetic wage offers we make. Our only hope is that the owners accept the Supporters trust buyout off, probably wont help the on field performances this season but it would remove the toxic atmosphere around the club.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

We seem to be buying no one, had our most creative players head turned by fulham.

He must be very easily led or gullable. We're going nowhere and he'd be better off with the Gold Army

 

[Hobbit]

As Karanka has said, we're playing good football but aren't taking our chances. We battered so many teams last season but scraped wins/draws, or the Leeds game when we camped in their half and lost. Hit top spot several times last season but weren't good enough in front of goal to stay there. Unless we get a proven goal scorer we'll struggle again.

C'mon Boro!

 

[Billythefish]

He must be very easily led or gullable. We're going nowhere and he'd be better off with the Gold Army

Down to money at the end of the day, shouldn't be surprised as he did the same thing when he left sheff ute for us

 

[ColchesterFC]

at least 11 on the Blackpool forums. Just as last year we have hardly any players, most below league one standard, and any half decent ones we have been after all turn down the pathetic wage offers we make. Our only hope is that the owners accept the Supporters trust buyout off, probably wont help the on field performances this season but it would remove the toxic atmosphere around the club.

Any chance your lot could hold off on sorting out any problems until 9th August at the earliest please? I would be very much obliged if they let me enjoy the opening day of the season for a change.

 

[Mastercracker]

Can I just ask - if you go on your clubs message board or similar message boards on a scale of 1 - 10, 10 being negative to the point of ripping your season ticket up and kicking the cat, how negative or positive are your fellow supporters of the upcoming season? Just been on ours, granted we've lost a decent defender but got rid of 3 or 4 players that needed to go and signed only 4 players but fans are practically suicidal at the moment!!!

Ours always hovers between 7 and 10. Despite our fan owner lobbing in £35m in 6 years according to the last set of accounts there's always some that aren't happy and always want more.

"[insert ex premier league club in receipt of parachute payments of circa £16m a year here] can afford to spend £5m on xyz player, why cant we, same old Town no ambition!" is a common spouting from the many muppets.

 

[richart]

As Karanka has said, we're playing good football but aren't taking our chances. We battered so many teams last season but scraped wins/draws, or the Leeds game when we camped in their half and lost. Hit top spot several times last season but weren't good enough in front of goal to stay there. Unless we get a proven goal scorer we'll struggle again.

C'mon Boro!

You had Bamford last season. Do you expect to get a better striker ?

 

[Hobbit]

You had Bamford last season. Do you expect to get a better striker ?

He missed a hatful of chances, and was never my favourite. I think a decent chances to goals ratio would have seen us promoted. I've not seen a better Boro side, tee to green, for years, but lousy putters.