EdwardPhelan1 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Hi, premier league neutral here. Just genuinely interested to know what everyone thinks about Everton's chances this year and the general ambition of the club. I admire Everton as a well run club who seem to punch above their weight. I mean no disrespect by that and I'm sure many of you will agree your place at the top table is at odds with the money and resources at your disposal. So assuming you're going to go all out to nab a Champions League spot, is that as good a season as you can have? Is 4th the very best finish, or could you get a higher spot? And do you have anymore hidden gems up your sleeves. Coleman, Stones etc. Who's next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 To be honest, I don't know how to answer at the moment. We have played some exceptional stuff and in the same game made some absolute howlers. Depending on which Everton turn up we could be in for 4th and a decent cup run, or mid-table and out of everything by Christmas! Gems... Dunno to be honest. Oviedo being back will be a huge boost, Im hoping Galloway gets some game time, same with McAleny (when not on loan) and Long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 this year our ambition is a trophy (for me at least). Europa, League, or FA cup would be nice. I would take that over 4th. Win Europa we get champs league, win FA or League cup and we get Europa again. So for me top half of the table and qualify for Europe again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardPhelan1 Posted September 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Cheers. I must admit I watched the Chelsea game and couldn't work out what was going on. Partly I think Chelsea are ridiculous this season, but also, Everton seemed to be awesome one minute but toilet the next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 To say we punch above our weight is quite derogatory in my opinion. Money does not defy a club and man utd will be an example of this by the end of the season. Arsenal got fourth last year and didn't do well against any of the so called top four sides. I believe that if we can win most of our games against all else, we will hit top four quite easily. Then the money divide will start to become an insignificance. You might say that we could achieve something really special by going through the back door. I honestly think this is our strongest possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 The only two teams that are streets ahead of us (and the rest of the league) are City and Chelsea. Those behind are similar. We all have strengths and we all have weaknesses and I think the teams that take the most points in those matches (us, Utd, Liverpool, Spurs, Arsenal) will probably finish in 3rd and 4th. Its difficult to say exactly how our season is going to pan out this season just yet given how erratic our form has been (even within the same game), but I would be disappointed if we werent at least in the hunt for the CL places with half a dozen games to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 After reading baily's comments I can't help but feel worried about our supporters expectations this season. I feel we will struggle in the league due to our concentration in other competitions. I really hope Bobby doesn't start getting stick off supporters who get caught up with unreal expectations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 After reading baily's comments I can't help but feel worried about our supporters expectations this season. I feel we will struggle in the league due to our concentration in other competitions. I really hope Bobby doesn't start getting stick off supporters who get caught up with unreal expectations. If I'm honest Brett if the players go out there and give it there all and can only finish 17th then so be it and I wouldnt give them a hard time for it. We have a good squad, good depth and we can match any team on our day. We should have beaten Arsenal at a canter and the Chelsea game could have been a far different story. Its a good point about other competitions but we have shown in the past that it isn't a hindrance. We rotated last season and we will do again this season. I think the main issue we will have to overcome is injuries. If more of our key players get knocks or season ending injuries then we will struggle to overcome that but there is a lot of potential within the squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) To be honest, I don't know how to answer at the moment. We have played some exceptional stuff and in the same game made some absolute howlers. Depending on which Everton turn up we could be in for 4th and a decent cup run, or mid-table and out of everything by Christmas! Gems... Dunno to be honest. Oviedo being back will be a huge boost, Im hoping Galloway gets some game time, same with McAleny (when not on loan) and Long. Let's be honest they won't make it here Edited September 15, 2014 by MiguelCotto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Let's be honest they won't make it here How can you say that about Galloway when we haven't seen anything of him?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 How can you say that about Galloway when we haven't seen anything of him?! Was just going to ask the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) Was Meant to bold Long and McAleny. Edited September 15, 2014 by MiguelCotto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 After reading baily's comments I can't help but feel worried about our supporters expectations this season. I feel we will struggle in the league due to our concentration in other competitions. I really hope Bobby doesn't start getting stick off supporters who get caught up with unreal expectations. After reading baily's comments I can't help but feel worried about our supporters expectations this season. I feel we will struggle in the league due to our concentration in other competitions. I really hope Bobby doesn't start getting stick off supporters who get caught up with unreal expectations. Anything below 6th place will be shite for me. Only way that can be made up is via a cup win. We should be knocking on 4th place. It's not about being unrealistic, it's about maintaining at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 How can you say that about Galloway when we haven't seen anything of him?! He's seen 15 mins of them and decided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John Burns Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Everton's ambitions as a club are this season: 1. Remain in the Premier League. 2. Get as high up the table as possible. 3. Get a plan secured for the new stadium at Walton Hall Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toffee_in_LA Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 I'd take 7th place so long as it came with a cup win (whether it is Europa, the FA or even the League Cup which we have never won before). Otherwise, we need to do everything we can to at least finish 5th again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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