Post by Creepy Crawley on May 26, 2024 10:36:37 GMT
What do you lot reckon for League 1 next season, , another high flying adventure and a trip to Wembley or would you be happy mid table, or happy just not to get relegated.
On the assumption we keep the management and team together, I'm going for an 8th place finish.
If the team breaks up and Scott leaves, I reckon 16th place finish.
I’d be happy if we stayed up. I think it’s going to a long and challenging season. There’s some big teams with big budgets, but I’m not really sure what WAGMI are going to do in terms of budget. They say they want to get us into the Prem or Championship one day, but the type of players we’ve signed say otherwise although Scott has made it work. I mean WAGMI’s strategy worked last season, who’s to say it can’t work again if we sign a bunch of randoms again.
I expect it to be more of a slog than this season, and I reckon a highly respectable 15th place. However, I think it would be a realistic goal to try and beat Crawley's best position ever: can we go higher than 10th place?
Win the league outright by Easter undefeated no goals conceeded.
But I may have to settle for staying up and really hope for no repeat of Hartlepool i.e. stay up without a last minute scrap. Along the way a few glorious wins overcomming the so regarded bigger teams like Brum, Bolton et. all.
All the above massively depends on keeping SL, most of the existing squad and some additions. Attract a Championship player or two and I will be more confident. As long as we give 100% on and off the pitch and survive I will try not to moan and complain else really, what was Wembley all about? What is reassuring is that even if we are relegated we will still be a league club. Thats a huge difference from playing in league 2.
We lost 18 times in league 2. We, somehow, need to improve on that as I cannot see us winning the same amount as we did this term.
We need some strengthening across the defensive areas to survive.
Jim Baker
I may be unpopular saying this but apart from the GK, if I were SL I would make an entire new back 4 my priority. We need a defence that can handle L1 opposition regularly.
We lost 18 times in league 2. We, somehow, need to improve on that as I cannot see us winning the same amount as we did this term.
We need some strengthening across the defensive areas to survive.
Jim Baker
I may be unpopular saying this but apart from the GK, if I were SL I would make an entire new back 4 my priority. We need a defence that can handle L1 opposition regularly.
Could literally not care less what position that is as long as it’s not one of the relegation places.
We can then work to consolidate further or even progress higher up the league the year after that.
I actually believe our passing football style of play gives us a head start in L1, just enough to maybe surprise a few clubs next season.
Survival in the league is what’s it’s all about at the start of our journey there.
We definitely need to strengthen though, but at the same time there isn’t a single player in that first 11 we put out at Wembley last week that I wouldn’t have in L1.
Could literally not care less what position that is as long as it’s not one of the relegation places.
We can then work to consolidate further or even progress higher up the league the year after that.
I actually believe our passing football style of play gives us a head start in L1, just enough to maybe surprise a few clubs next season.
Survival in the league is what’s it’s all about at the start of our journey there.
We definitely need to strengthen though, but at the same time there isn’t a single player in that first 11 we put out at Wembley last week that I wouldn’t have in L1.
We just need additions not replacements.
Apart from Campbell getting us in the soup, I think no-one put a foot wrong at Wembley.
Could literally not care less what position that is as long as it’s not one of the relegation places.
We can then work to consolidate further or even progress higher up the league the year after that.
I actually believe our passing football style of play gives us a head start in L1, just enough to maybe surprise a few clubs next season.
Survival in the league is what’s it’s all about at the start of our journey there.
We definitely need to strengthen though, but at the same time there isn’t a single player in that first 11 we put out at Wembley last week that I wouldn’t have in L1.
We just need additions not replacements.
Apart from Campbell getting us in the soup, I think no-one put a foot wrong at Wembley.
The overwhelming relief that man must have felt when VAR confirmed no penalty must have easily been as much as his joy at the team winning the actual match as well!
He’s a great little player though, one of my favourites.
We lost 18 times in league 2. We, somehow, need to improve on that as I cannot see us winning the same amount as we did this term.
We need some strengthening across the defensive areas to survive.
Jim Baker
I may be unpopular saying this but apart from the GK, if I were SL I would make an entire new back 4 my priority. We need a defence that can handle L1 opposition regularly.
I agree George and Jim, the defence definitely needs strengthening. We only have two defenders signed up at moment, plus one or two we are negotiating with so I am sure this is area Scott will be concentrating on.
Position wise I am going to go for 18th. Even smaller sides like Burton, Shrewsbury and Cambridge could cause us problems, but I am hoping we will be okay with a few signings. The quality and experience of the first couple will show how serious Wagmi are this year.
I’d be happy if we stayed up. I think it’s going to a long and challenging season. There’s some big teams with big budgets, but I’m not really sure what WAGMI are going to do in terms of budget. They say they want to get us into the Prem or Championship one day, but the type of players we’ve signed say otherwise although Scott has made it work. I mean WAGMI’s strategy worked last season, who’s to say it can’t work again if we sign a bunch of randoms again.
The first couple of signings will show how serious Wagmi are. One issue with progress is the size of our ground, the smallest in the league. If we start getting regular attendances of over 5000, Wagmi will also need to look at increasing the capacity which will cost too. However at the moment they just need to support Scott and try and build a squad that can compete and stay at this level.
I’d be happy if we stayed up. I think it’s going to a long and challenging season. There’s some big teams with big budgets, but I’m not really sure what WAGMI are going to do in terms of budget. They say they want to get us into the Prem or Championship one day, but the type of players we’ve signed say otherwise although Scott has made it work. I mean WAGMI’s strategy worked last season, who’s to say it can’t work again if we sign a bunch of randoms again.
The first couple of signings will show how serious Wagmi are. One issue with progress is the size of our ground, the smallest in the league. If we start getting regular attendances of over 5000, Wagmi will also need to look at increasing the capacity which will cost too. However at the moment they just need to support Scott and try and build a squad that can compete and stay at this level.
players coming here will look at the area. No problem here compared to many Northern slums. Housing costs more that might put some off. A key consideration though must be the training facilities. Weve stepped up here and long may we continue to invest here. I agree get one big signing and others will follow. If WAGMI pull off a Championship player coming I really think others will sit up and take note.
As for ground expantion. We dont own it so cant see how that would work. It would be a huge gamble investing here. If in time we outgrow our capacity then maybe our relationship on the coast will expand and see us share the Amex. That though is a long way off.
Sharing the Amex is a BIG NO from me. We are a CRAWLEY club NOT from Brighton. I would rather watch in a packed out stadium, than go there. Would NEVER agree to this as an option!