17 May 2018 00:01:27
Wasn't a fan of the football that Big Sam had us playing, but in fairness he got us to 8th. Which considering the appalling season we had, was an over achievement. He's £6m wealthier so I won't feel to sorry for him. Pleased to see Walsh depart, was very unimpressed with him, we paid over the odds for some average players presumably on his say so.

Brands sounds good, know little about him, but hoping he can bring something new to the club. As for the new manager, Silva doesn't fill me with any excitement, in my opinion a risk. Some decent names out there, just need to get the right man. Who will hopefully promote some decent attacking football, with an organised and solid defence. Otherwise I fear we will be having the same discussions in 12 months time.

1.) 17 May 2018
17 May 2018 07:20:31
Alastair, my thoughts exactly with the addition that many Clubs paid over the odds for players last two Windows and no doubt will do so this Window. Everton also suffered from the over hyped wealth of the incoming of a majority share holder. It does look like this time, Mr Moshri has had his ducks in a row for many weeks if not months. I am not versed on many foreign Managers so for me the only one I am comfortable with is Mr Benitez, the guy is knowledgeable, experienced and has won trophies, he is also still held in high esteem by that lot across the Park and realistically we cannot argue with that.

2.) 17 May 2018
17 May 2018 09:56:01
brands has wealth of contacts in south america too am looking forward to seeing who we bring in over the summer - the next neymar? the next messi? who knows.

3.) 18 May 2018
18 May 2018 16:35:42
I don't think 8th is an over achievement. I think its a place short of what BS should have secured. Especially considering between us, Burnley and Leicester, it seemed we were all trying our worst to secure 7th. No one wan6ed it it seemed until the last few games where Burnley pulled away. But they went 10 games without a win! Gave us every chance to catch em.

The void of last year we finished 7th but in a bubble a long way back from 6th and a long way clear of 8th.
That buffer is still there hence why we should be a bit disappointed not to claw 7th.

Arsenal and Chelsea both had appealing seasons and if we had been on it as we all hoped, surely they were both there for the taking? Oh well it is what it is.

Next season the league will be tougher at the top. Can't expect Chelsea to flop again. I wouldn't be surprised if Arsenal get a boost too.

I also think the bottom will be a little more competitive too. All 3 promoted clubs survived and are all financially in ok shape and have it in their hands to push on again.

Wolves look very good. Cardiff will struggle as I suspect Villa or Fulham too, I'd bet on 2 of 3 going back down.
Probably a blessing to miss Europa this summer what with all the work the club's has to do.