I see many predicting we will not fare as well as the past two seasons..
I wonder why?
I guess people think that some player exits are key?
Who is definitately going/gone?
Freddie? Many didnt like him and we have Benda and Hamer who are both said to be fine keepers so that shouldnt be an issue
In defence Guehi has gone to Chelsea,I doubt he will be back but again we have Lati, Brandon Cooper to fill the gap,rumours abound of Connor Roberts leaving but he is now injured so whilst we may have Naughton we may be a little short at RB/right WB
Midfield we have lost Houorihane...again another player whi failed to impress, we have added Walsh, Byers has returned and noe hopefully fit and Oli Cooper is waiting in the wings
In attack yes we have lost our "talisman" in Ayew but we have brought in Piroe,Kyle Joseph we have Cullen and Whittaker as well as Jamal Lowe so maybe we are stronger in depth there too this season
Hopefully Cooper will have learnt from his mistakes last season as he entersonly his 3rd season in senior managment and maybe we can imporve again....6th first season , losing semi-finalists, 4th last season losing finalists,maybe we could get automatic....who knows?
With the addition of the new frowards hopefully we will see the attacking football everyone keeps on about whilst still getting results....