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35 points after 23 games, what’s the realistic target after 46? 19:53 - Dec 28 with 596 views

We sacked off the first few games, like a few other teams.
The squad took a while to take shape and get settled, so is more than 70 points what we should think is a reasonable amount to expect?
Is anything in the 60’s a disappointment?
Is 75+ something we should really be aiming for?
A few of the fancied teams didn’t get going on the early part of the season, but against that, a few of the teams that weren’t expected to do well did.
Now I don’t know what my name is or where I come from.

35 points after 23 games, what’s the realistic target after 46? on 20:04 - Dec 28 with 521 views

JamesB1979

Well as we’ve played 1 less home game, and you’d thing with the changes over the summer we should improve over time, I think just over 70 is realistic.

35 points after 23 games, what’s the realistic target after 46? on 20:07 - Dec 28 with 515 views

bosh67

I think if we get anywhere near 70 points this season it would have been a massive step in the right direction. I'm going to say we'll get 65+ and be in the top 10. Although there are a few posters on here who would then say sack everyone and sell the club for parts, a top 10 finish would be major progress for us to build upon.

We've had our arses kicked by Boro and Coventry so far so anyone who thinks we may be ready for a play off place could be dreaming a bit. That said, we are a better outfit this year than we have been for 3-4 years and certainly shouldn't be afraid of anyone really below the top 2.

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35 points after 23 games, what’s the realistic target after 46? on 20:12 - Dec 28 with 474 views

turnsey

Our best totals since relegation are 68 and 66 with Warburton, I believe. 56 last season. I'm worried we're only a Burrell injury away from having Frey up front from a long stretch and have only one reliable left-back.

A slight dropoff to mid-60s might be good for top half and an overall improvement on last season. Anything more than that and I will be pleased. Cannot bear to think of playoffs unless we are still in and around them in ~March.

35 points after 23 games, what’s the realistic target after 46? on 22:58 - Dec 28 with 200 views

Myke

It’s really difficult to call. You often see relegation threatened clubs (ourselves included) pick up a disproportionate amount of points in the last 10 games or so. Likewise teams that are comfortably in the play offs (like Sunderland last year and us under Rednapp) often drop a disproportionate amount of points in the same period. Overall, despite individual setbacks, we are in a far better place than I expected us to be.. If we get to 70 and finish a couple of places/points outside the play-offs I would consider that a very successful season (as long as we win the cup as well of course).

35 points after 23 games, what’s the realistic target after 46? on 23:01 - Dec 28 with 194 views

LongsufferingR

35 points after 23 games, what’s the realistic target after 46? on 20:12 - Dec 28 by turnsey

Agree re Burrell but if Kolli remains out of the picture, I wonder if Bennie could step up. We've never really seen him as a number 9 in his few appearances so far.

35 points after 23 games, what’s the realistic target after 46? on 23:10 - Dec 28 with 159 views

loftus77

104 - I've been drinking.

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