Quote Originally Posted by Jeff Mansfield View Post
We'd all be happy if we just survive in 17th place by 1 point or 1 goal difference.

But we've got to be more positive than that. We aren't some upstart little club from the backwoods of Wales - which is what they will think of us - come to dine at the rich man's table and watch all these big clubs and players showing us how to play the game while they slaughter us.

We've got to assert ourselves and be as tough and strong as we have been this season. The club and manager are making all the right noises about how we're going to play and the transfer policy. We need players who will fight as hard as the current squad, not spoilt brats after a pay day.

We can do better than 17th.
If Burnley can get to 7th then any of the 14 teams below can do so.

All 14 clubs will strengthen their squads.

Some teams (such as mini-league 1) will be more attractive than others to sign for due to history, wages offered & location.

Mini-league 1: Everton, Newcastle, West Ham, (Villa)

Mini-league 2: Leicester, Burnley, Bournemouth, Southampton, Wolves, (Fulham)

Mini-league 3: Crystal Palace, Watford, Brighton, Huddersfield, Cardiff, (Middlesboro)

Getting anything from the top 6 teams will be a huge bonus.

Getting points against ML1 teams will be a bonus.

The majority of our points will come against ML2 & ML3 teams so as I see it (if Villa are not promoted) then we will be vying for the best position we can out of 11 teams.

We have as good a chance as many of finishing in 10th ... so I would not be 'happy' with 17th.