Ohjimmyjimmy Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 Yes, I know there is a Predictions forum but I’m not talking about trebles that never come in… There has been a bit of chat lately about a 3rd place finish this season as being a “delusion” so what do you think is realistic for this season? What would be measurable progress for this squad and JimmyT? Of course pre-season games and cup ties against lower league opposition aren’t a fair reflection on how we’ll fare in the SPL over the course of a season but might give a little insight to weaknesses in the squad. Top 6 and a European spot is a must for JimmyT this season and surely minimum expectation - but I I reckon 4th place is where we may end up and if I’m honest would be something I’d settle for now given last season. Cup runs - not sure we’ll be as successful as last season so maybe QF or semi in either. Sounds overly pessimistic but I can’t say I’m filled with the usual pre-season hopes and optimism. Even 4th seems like a decent stretch. Maybe that mood will change with any squad strengthening that happens before the window shuts but I’ve been wrong before with signings that look good on paper. How do we think we’ll do this season? Link to comment
Jocky Balboa Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 Unless we're in relegation trouble, Thelin gets two seasons from me. That said, the fact of the matter is Hearts almost inherited 3rd place by default last season. They really aren't that good and I don't think they'll be much better this season. If the new manager gets some real backing in this window and the next, who knows what might happen? Realistically though, I'd take 4th in the league and at least 1 cup run (i.e. going as far as we can, only accepting a loss to one of the arse cheeks and, at a stretch, Hearts or Hibs). Link to comment
Footballs coming Rome Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 Reserve judgment until after the window is finished. Current squad top 6. 1 Link to comment
slippers Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 2 minutes ago, Footballs coming Rome said: Reserve judgment until after the window is finished. Current squad top 6. this Link to comment
JumboJET Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 Dirty Den (Nilsen) to get at least three red cards in the league. Link to comment
Simply Red Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 Top 6 (4th-6th) LC final loss Leighton Clarkson to Lazio this time next year £££££££ Link to comment
Tord31 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 I'll go for 5th in League. League Cup Final Scottish Cup Semi. Back in Europe. Thelin must be top five to retain my 100% backing. Cant really sack him for being bottom 6 but that would be horrendous with our Budget, and a smart manager should be doing far better than that. Link to comment
1903Fitba Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 3rd and a cup Not even had a drink. That’s 100% what I believe. Link to comment
Roberto Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 3 minutes ago, 1903Fitba said: 3rd and a cup Not even had a drink. That’s 100% what I believe. You must have info on the 4 or 5 players we need to complete that accomplishment... Cause without it I hate to dampen the spirits but it's 5th. Now I view that as progress, absolutely... but based on present team and set up, it's 5th place. We simply aren't good enough. I mean come on to fuck. 'A cup'... we haven't won a cup in 10 years. Says it all. Will I change my opinion if we invest the Miovski money wisely... of course. Link to comment
RedRichard Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 3rd is on if we get the 3/4/5 quality in we need. Hearts to dip due to Euro games. We need to get points on the board before Dec 31st, instead of playing catch up in Spring. Link to comment
Tord31 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 Just now, RedRichard said: 3rd is on if we get the 3/4/5 quality in we need. Hearts to dip due to Euro games. We need to get points on the board before Dec 31st, instead of playing catch up in Spring. Hearts will have learned from two years ago (and us last year). They'll rotate the team a lot more and probably do ok on those Sunday games Link to comment
1903Fitba Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 7 minutes ago, Roberto said: You must have info on the 4 or 5 players we need to complete that accomplishment... Cause without it I hate to dampen the spirits but it's 5th. Now I view that as progress, absolutely... but based on present team and set up, it's 5th place. We simply aren't good enough. I mean come on to fuck. 'A cup'... we haven't won a cup in 10 years. Says it all. Will I change my opinion if we invest the Miovski money wisely... of course. SPL isn’t that good. I think we’ll scrape out 3rd. Europe will take its toll on the others. Link to comment
RedRichard Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 8 minutes ago, Tord31 said: Hearts will have learned from two years ago (and us last year). They'll rotate the team a lot more and probably do ok on those Sunday games mibbe ayes, mibbe nae Link to comment
anderson72 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 4th in the league Two semi finals in both cups. Link to comment
Roberto Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 10 minutes ago, 1903Fitba said: SPL isn’t that good. I think we’ll scrape out 3rd. Europe will take its toll on the others. SPL isn't good... erm yeah I know. I base my opinion on having eyes. We aren't good either so unless again, you have private privy to information on signings before 1st September thennnnnnn its 5th place. Progress. Link to comment
Ten Caat Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 Current squad....4th-6th Maybe a cup semi. With the addition of a winger, an attacking midfielder and maybe a better right back.....3rd should be possible. BUT.....if/when we lose Miovski (I'm guessing fairly late on in the transfer window)....there's no guarantee any replacement will be close to being as good as him or have a similar goals return. Indeed we might not even manage to replace him at all before the window shuts. In that instance, I'd review our chances of finishing top 6 as being small. Probably 8th/9th. If we did get a replacement in, I doubt he'd be as good, certainly initially. So maybe 6th. Link to comment
NEM Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 Keeping Bojan and as @Zeussays - winning the lot 😎 1 Link to comment
RDS Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 53 minutes ago, anderson72 said: 4th in the league Two semi finals in both cups. 3rd in league and Cup semis. Only one semi in each though as two in each Cup would be some feat Link to comment
Hoofball Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 Top six and a run in one of the cups which ends in the usual failure Link to comment
Dandys1983 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 Anything less than top 6 is a failure, but will be a season of change and patience from us fans, though I do think with the right signings and a bit of luck with injuries and suspensions we might do better than I'm thinking currently. I expect alot of bad performance but also alot of very good ones too. One thing of note everyone going on about all these players Hearts are signing, I don't think Naismith is any better a manager than Barry Robson they got a bit of luck along the way and the rest of the league were shite tbh, I think this year it's going to be a bit more competitive, I also don't think Ross County will do as bad as everyone thinks, St Johnstone are my faves for relegation currently, but if new owner gets rid of Levein early on then that might change, Don't think Dundee will do as well either. Link to comment
Auld Contrarian Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 I reckon we'll definitely win our 1st three competitive games, and go into the last League Cup group game needing a draw to win the group, with a win almost guaranteeing a seeding for the next round. I'm sure of it, but let's see. Beyond that I don't know. Link to comment
TouzaniLeers Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 If Thelin is properly backed before window shuts then 3rd is entirely achievable. Cups will take care of themselves. Naihair is a baldy spastic with all the charisma of a lobotomised patient and look where he took Hearts. Get some form of consistency and I think it’s an easy league to crack. Need a fucking squad to do so though. Link to comment
Broken_Glass Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 Shite freak league last year. We'll be fourth minimum without doing much. A couple of key signings and 3rd is achievable. In JT I trust. Link to comment
RUL Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 My guess is Bojan will be sold and we will sign 2 or 3 more players of questionable quality, coming somewhere between 5th and 8th. If we keep Bojan I’ll go 3rd. Link to comment
Dynamo Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 Our squad is weak so it depends how well coached we are. Top 6 at this stage but with some good signings we should be looking to secure 3rd. Link to comment
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