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Are we bad enough to actually go DOWN next season??

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by SteveC, Mar 21, 2024.

  1. Morley Bantam

    Morley Bantam Impact Sub

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    Ive said on a previous thread that without drastic change from top down, we are heading out of the league.
    I certainly wouldnt back against that next season or the year after. We can't just plod along as we are without there being serious consequences.
    I've seen some bleak times over the years, but can't recall as big a disconnect between the club and the fanbase as we have now.
     
  2. Hulmebantam

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    Quite simply yes, we could be bad enough to go down next season.

    I would argue that most of the players we have under contract for next season are squad players, rather than guaranteed starters. Sam Walker, Andy Cook and Alex Gilliead are the three for me that would get a game every week.

    That's a pretty weak position to be in and with a likely reduction in the playing budget I think we will be struggling.
     
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  3. Steve1970

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    Don’t take it as everyone else is as blinkered as yourself some of us can see the bigger picture to what is happening in the ivory towers if you had your way Edin would have still been here and we would probably be playing in the Northern Counties by now . It’s time to wake up and smell the coffee don’t forget these are the same people you berated when games get postponed and your already over here .
     
  4. AngryGaz

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    The potential to pull in crowds of 18k and we are talking relegation next season my fooking word how shockingly bad are we really run
     
  5. Bronco

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    As someone joked the other day I think the points we already have and those we add to it will see us safe
     
  6. Keefly Bantam

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    They weren't joking.
     
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  7. Rhino66

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    Next season is not looking good. Only saving grace is the possibility of cutting squad size and replacing with fewer much higher quality players. But even for that, really not sure where the budget comes from. Definite relegation battle on the cards next year so yes those that think otherwise do need to wake up and smell the coffee
     
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  8. SelbyFan

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  9. Onside

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    Take it however you like. Pointless exercise trying to have a conversation with someone who refuses to accept reality.
     
  10. SelbyFan

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    please rescue us Mark Lawn.
     
  11. Silverbantam

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    He sold to Rupp and Rahic !
     
  12. Storck

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    and fell out with Gibb
     
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  13. Park bantam

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    What reality the fact is no matter how many people are unhappy with the situation nobody is. The majority of fans will sill renew their season ticket
     
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  14. Bantamsteve

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  15. WilsdenBantam

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    Majority, should work in the government with that vagueness. 51% maybe?
     
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  16. Edinho1

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    As soon as all the defenders are back they will be fine heading back to mid table nothingness.
     
  17. Loyalbantam

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    So you’re a remainer then.
    Stop the boats !!!!!!!!
     
  18. Ulysses S Grant

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    There no way that either FGR or Sutton will pick up another 15 points from 8 matches. Colchester have games in hand (but it would be nice if the Cowleys took them down !) I reckon Sutton will finish on 39 and FGR on 42
     
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  19. Ulysses S Grant

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    He's spent all his dosh on a massive palace in Spain
     
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  20. bantamdave41

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    Honestly no, it's a shit show ATM and despite inevitable falls in season ticket sales, I'm really confident that relegation won't occur but as far where else we finish in the table, who knows?
     
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