[retired_fabricodalacosta]

I'm sure Fat Sam will have other targets in mind if Ben Haim does sign for Chelsea. Shame, but got to get on with things.

[retired_katie14]

He's already in for Rozenhal and we're sniffing around Hypia (allegedly) so I think it's fair to say he's keeping his options open.

[retired_supasta331]

Do you think Taylor will be one of our first choice centre backs? I think he has done enough to warrant his place or will Sam buy 2 more and use them both as first choice defenders?

[retired_fabricodalacosta]

Taylor has done enough for me to earn a place, but perhaps Fat Sam will rotate the CB's, once he gets them in place. Guess we'll just have to see.

[retired_uxsillyxgoose]

afternoon lads.

[retired_supasta331]

24th post... you are losing your touch

[circlewalker]

Originally posted by Ackter:

I'm hoping for a cup final appearance and 8th place.
I'm predicting 1/4 final in the league cup and 11th place.

Originally posted by Big Geordie:
I'm gonna be a bit more optomistic, Ackter - mainly because Fat Sam's @rse is on the line. Quite simply he'll have to deliver, or he'll find himself out of a job next summer.

I'm gonna go for finishing 5th in the league and with a cup run that will finish at a semi-final.

Originally posted by cliff7197:
I'm optimistic with Sam and Mike in charge. 6th for me, with a cup quarter final thrown in for good measure.

Originally posted by Stu1892:
I'll be happy with a top ten finish. Looking at the league this season, with the extra Euro places, it would be nice to force that last place / Intertoto.

If Roeder could do it two seasons ago then surely fat sam with no Bramble etc could do it.

Originally posted by AndyWright182:
Has to be a top 10 finish at very worst with at least one good cup run, maybe getting to the semis of one of them. Will wait to see who he brings in before I decide any further

Originally posted by !Return of the Geordie One:

Fixtures imminent, mon an easy first game.

[circlewalker]

oops, deleted the wrong thing for ROTGO.

that should say:

Originally posted by !Return of the Geordie One:
Top ten will do me.

[retired_jsto]

I would wet myself to thinkwe could be top 5 but more likely is finnishing around the 6th / 7th mark.

Cup run wise I think we will get to two quater finals this year.

And I'm still back my horse (boom boom) of Barton to get the captains arm band.

Hopefully 2 or 3 more signings would be nice.

[retired_supasta331]

I would be suprised if Given isnt named as the new Captain. Would like to see Taylor or Butt given the nod should Shay be injured.