Next season predictions?

Next seasons going to be a season of transition. If we get the right players in and they gel quickly over pre season we'll challenge for the league and maybe win a trophy or two but I won't be too disheartened if it took a while for the new team to start playing with that Guardiola flair
 
Eaglechief said:
Just hoping for a top 4 spot, but most importantly, a return of entertaining football with a team that looks organised and believes in what it is doing!

Can hardly remember a game this season that I've enjoyed watching at the Etihad.

Pellegrini's management has taken away all the passion and excitement I use to get from watching City.

I really want Pep to bring back that exciting feeling and high expectations before going to a game again.
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What I don't understand about this, is that we're the league's top scorers again. How is it possible that we all feel as though the football hasn't been entertaining (unless you support our rivals) ?
 
Wreckless Alec said:
What I don't understand about this, is that we're the league's top scorers again. How is it possible that we all feel as though the football hasn't been entertaining (unless you support our rivals) ?
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Do you honestly feel this season has been good compared to say 11/12 or 13/14 re entertainment and excitement? Apart from the first 5 games, I can't think of any game that I've truly enjoyed watching (relieved that we won the games yes, but not actually enjoyed watching them).
 
Eaglechief said:
Do you honestly feel this season has been good compared to say 11/12 or 13/14 re entertainment and excitement? Apart from the first 5 games, I can't think of any game that I've truly enjoyed watching (relieved that we won the games yes, but not actually enjoyed watching them).
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No, I don't feel that this season has been good in comparison to other seasons. We've scored more goals than every other team in the PL yet it still doesn't appear to have been "entertaining". That's the paradox I can't get my head around.

As far as I can rationalise it, I think there has been a shift in thinking that the PL can be won by pragmatism rather than attacking football hence Leicester's success. Trouble is, if every team plays like that (and we are the biggest suckers for falling into the counter-attacking trap), the league will die a death.
 
Wreckless Alec said:
No, I don't feel that this season has been good in comparison to other seasons. We've scored more goals than every other team in the PL yet it still doesn't appear to have been "entertaining". That's the paradox I can't get my head around.

As far as I can rationalise it, I think there has been a shift in thinking that the PL can be won by pragmatism rather than attacking football hence Leicester's success. Trouble is, if every team plays like that (and we are the biggest suckers for falling into the counter-attacking trap), the league will die a death.
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Yes I agree with your comment, this is why I was emphasizing the "entertainment" angle so much, it is after all why we pay to watch our team play, for entertainment and excitement of the game itself, not just the results.

This I hope, is what Pep will bring back to our team next season.
 
A very difficult start, massive media pressure on Pep, then a steady improvement and by the Jan/Feb really flying.

I would be happy with top 4 and a good FA Cup Run, if we fail to qualify forthe UCL, I hope he uses the Europa to bring on the kids.
 
Chippy_boy said:
Absolutely. He's not coming here to show himself to be no better than Mancini or Pellegrini, is he.
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Nope, he will get the tools, and those that don't come because of no CL for a season, if that happens will rue the day.
I hope next season sees city as a whole step up, become a tough proposition on and off the pitch. Fed up of bring ridiculed!
 
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