Supposing

[Y1]

that we keep our team intact (selling Arbeloa, without losing Xabi or Mascher) with Johnson already confirmed, what is our chance this year?

*Given that Man U has lost Ronaldo, Tevez (with Scholes, Giggs and Neville getting old), and not get anyone else good (Owen does not count). Chelsea and Arsenal as it is* Citeh I think will not challenge either.

I would think we looking good for a tilt at the title, don't you think?

 

[Terrier]

Until the window is closed and 'all cards' are revealed, it's a moot question.

However, I would be very confident in our success if the transfer window closed today.

Remove Xabi + Masha and I believe we would be dented (as a team) almost as much as a Scumless Ronaldo + Tevez.

 

[Y1]

Just indulge in your fantasy that the window closes today. That is what we are suppose to discuss. I would be happy as it is now.

 

[Squiggles]

Anyone would be if the window shut today, but the reality is United and Chelsea will strengthen even further, and it's impossible to say what will happen to Xabi and Masher, making it very difficult to dismiss a future we're all anxious about.

Purely on strength of squads I think Liverpool and Chelsea are pretty equal with United a bit behind.

 

[Y1]

I am not so sure that Man U is a bit behind compared with Chelsea, Gunners and us. The top 3 would be pretty even at this stage.

 

[Terrier]

Make no mistake about this: Scum would be fucking hapless if they closed up the window today.

Did no one watch how toothless they looked when Ronaldo was out over the last few seasons?

Scraping by on 1-0's is not a safe recipe for success.

I would stick my kneck out and say they would be fighting for third if their squad remained as is.

 

[phantomjoy]

ok then let me throw a spanner in the works. lets suppose scum get huntellar as has been reported in the press today.
ronaldo +tevez out. cunt + huntelaar in. what would be your views then?

 

[Y1]

Would like to agree but somehow they pull a rabbit like Makeda! I would be extremely happy if the window close now with the team they are having.

 

[Y1]

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ok then let me throw a spanner in the works. lets suppose scum get huntellar as has been reported in the press today.
ronaldo +tevez out. cunt + huntelaar in. what would be your views then?
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owen plus huntelar? meh. not bothered.

 

[doctor_mac]

If they signed Huntelaar and Ribery I'd stick my neck out and say the scum were nailed on favourites. Just Huntelaar and I'm not so worried.

 

[leftpeg]

As somebody said on here the other day, if the window closed now, we'd win the league.

 

[Frogfish]

Early doors.

As it is we would have a great chance if SG & FT could remain fit for the majority not the minority of the season. Depending on who C, MU and Arse buy we should still be in with a big shout.

I think Masher will stay after all he said (personally I think it's his agent agitating for a move) but Arbeloa & Xabi will move on. Meaning we would still need another MF, a LW and a back up striker for a perfect squad.