The gap is closing...

[phuzion]

My latest blog post:

http://www.phuzion.co.uk/?p=75

Having just watched Khaldoons video on the MCFC website. I got to thinking how far we have come in such a relatively short period of time. Then up popped a utd fan at work to say how we would never win the league under Roberto and that we are far too negative, and that they are going to be better next year. Well, I have news for you, the stats suggest otherwise!

Take a look at this table I’ve done for the last 3 seasons:

Only a fool would not see that we are indeed closing the gap, and closing it fast. In our 3rd season under the new owners, we have taken a 40 point season deficit to Utd and turned that into a possible 6 at the end of this year. Mix into that equation, our champions league qualification and an FA cup, and you have a mentally stronger city team who have now got a taste of success. The final ingredient in this little concoction would be the sprinkling of two, possibly three world class players, and you are left with a team which I am totally confident will push the other title contenders right to the end next year, if not better!

So stick up your banners, poke fun at our ‘tactics’ and most importantly, keep quaking in your little boots; because the noisy neighbours are about to turn up the volume!

 

[Didsbury Dave]

been saying all season, in terms of squad quality we've overtaken them already

 

[citehzen]

The stats show not only that we are closing the gap, but that the whole league is closing the gap. the days of ninety point seasons are done imo.

 

[Dr Mick]

Go back a bit further (say 06/07 when they finnished with 89 and us on 42) and the picture becomes even more stark.

 

[kippaxblue76]

The gap has closed considerably but IMO they will spend pretty big this summer to replace EVDS, Scholes, Giggs etc, this could make them better than this season if the new players bed in quickly, interesting times ahead.