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This is the best season for years and years! Still 90% chance of top5 and realistic CL qualification. Chance of a European trophy. Best manager in forever.
Sure - a bit of a stumble currently, but look at the players missing.
A couple of years ago we were mid table championship. Enjoy the ride.
villa-ru-
I agree with most of that, but yesterday was fucking tragic. That's the fourth time this season they have conceded three or more goals in the second half. Such a soft touch.
I don't want them to just make the numbers up in the CL, like Newcastle, and gain very little from it. It's a lot to expect a squad to go from ECL to CL in one season. Logically it would make more sense to cut our teeth in the EL first, but I understand the financial benefits of the CL coverage cash, especially with PSR having such an impact this season.
LeChef
I've been trying to practice 'it's only a game' mantra this season, because it is, but it's becoming increasingly difficult. There was little to get excited about in the early 2000's O'Leary/Deadly Doug years compared to now. It's the hope that kills ya