West Oxon U’s
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I agree.
But they still didn’t achieve anything success wise.
And now you see their player of the year Naismith join Bristol City, 3rd favourites for relegation.
The voice of common sense.This is a very strange measure of 'success'.
Success can mean something different to every club. Staying up, making the top half, making the playoffs, automatically promoted, qualifying for one of Europe's minor campaigns, winning a cup or simply making the third round of the FA Cup. It doesn't have to be promotion or nothing to be deemed successful. 2016-17 was a successful season for us - easy-on-the-eye football, fifth round of the FA Cup. EFL Trophy final, 8th place (our highest position since 1999) and beating Swindon twice. We didn't win anything but I'd still call it successful.
When we were in the top flight from 1985 to 1988, were we a failure because we didn't win the Division 1 title? It was a mere 46 points difference in 1986 between our 18th place finish Liverpool finishing top. Fine margins ... No - it was a success because we stayed up.
For this season and even in the context of strong competition from the usual suspects, I do expect us to be aiming for more than the playoffs. The mood music from the club is positive and talk of increased budgets and good signings suggests we are aiming for more. I still think League 1 is hot this year so getting into the top two will be tricky so playoffs wouldn't be too disappointing. I want to avoid them altogether if we can.
Of the two ways of avoiding the play-offs, I would say that finishing outside of the top 6 is more likely.This is a very strange measure of 'success'.
Success can mean something different to every club. Staying up, making the top half, making the playoffs, automatically promoted, qualifying for one of Europe's minor campaigns, winning a cup or simply making the third round of the FA Cup. It doesn't have to be promotion or nothing to be deemed successful. 2016-17 was a successful season for us - easy-on-the-eye football, fifth round of the FA Cup. EFL Trophy final, 8th place (our highest position since 1999) and beating Swindon twice. We didn't win anything but I'd still call it successful.
When we were in the top flight from 1985 to 1988, were we a failure because we didn't win the Division 1 title? It was a mere 46 points difference in 1986 between our 18th place finish Liverpool finishing top. Fine margins ... No - it was a success because we stayed up.
For this season and even in the context of strong competition from the usual suspects, I do expect us to be aiming for more than the playoffs. The mood music from the club is positive and talk of increased budgets and good signings suggests we are aiming for more. I still think League 1 is hot this year so getting into the top two will be tricky so playoffs wouldn't be too disappointing. I want to avoid them altogether if we can.
For our club, success next season will be getting the new ground approval.
Well he never really got Lincoln going in the time he was there and I don’t suppose that their fans are too upset at his departure.
I hope he does well at Blackpool but suspect that he will face a tough few months.
Can’t see him lasting a season.
Will they come in for KR again..?He should’ve never left us. Downhill for him since he did & whilst we had a good few years I feel like he would’ve built something special under tiger
Thought Robinson was still here?Will they come in for KR again..?
£1M in compo should do it….Thought Robinson was still here?
Manager swap deal???Will they come in for KR again..?
Manager swap deal???
He should’ve never left us. Downhill for him since he did & whilst we had a good few years I feel like he would’ve built something special under tiger
Appleton left in June 2017 when the club was up for sale and it was clear he wouldn't be getting a promotion winning budget that season.He should’ve never left us. Downhill for him since he did & whilst we had a good few years I feel like he would’ve built something special under tiger
Appleton left in June 2017 when the club was up for sale and it was clear he wouldn't be getting a promotion winning budget that season.
Tiger didn't complete his takeover until Feb 2018 at which point we had Clotet in charge.