Dark Munster

I don't think anyone believes that. But the chances of success are greater when the manager takes it seriously (as opposed to a scumbag who didn't). Possibly. But 165% of not very much is still not that much. Of course winning the EL (and hence qualifying for the CL) is a different kettle of fish. But for us that's about as likely as finishing 4th, I reckon.

Yes, but why keep on repeating it?

Have to agree. AL, for example, gets a lot of stick from fans, but at least he gave us a number of good years, helping us rise from the depths. Mind you, I doubt CC has many regrets. He may be sitting on the bench, but his bank account is getting fatter and fatter.

Maybe Pearson Jr. is worth a punt? Could possibly be as good as Pulis Jr.

Agreed with most here (with one notable exception). And if crap like P***y, Wigan, Hull and Villa can get to the FA Cup final then surely we can too.

58 points, according to Redslo. Still a very good haul, especially considering how shit the 2 teams teams were without him.

Charlie Austin certainly tops the list. Shame Newcastle didn't go down, although even if they had, getting any of those 4 would be very unlikely.

I reckon Walcott will score a hat trick in 2 minutes and 57 seconds.

Like.

I have my doubts. It would obviously make us stronger, but injuries/suspensions are unpredictable, so I think we'd still lack the depth to overtake any of the big four.

Dick Advocaat is available.

And don't forget Hull this season.

Me too. He's as honest as the day is long.

Fair point.

He was a moneyball for Hull.

Or a CL club from outside the PL. Ditto Morgan.

Paraphrase.

At least that's going to make the old dear on the mobility scooter happy.

Ok, bar one. But this one is graceful and beautiful.

Great thread! Mods, can you sticky it?

Be careful RB, or you'll get one of CB Fry's trademark "That happened years ago, get over it" retorts.

You forgot to call him Gashton. What's her name, Alps?

Good point from one of the comments: The irony of it all is that teams are so desperate to chase the 4th CL spot, they might end up costing the league that 4th CL spot because of their lack of commitment to the Europa League. Currently England is 2nd in the UEFA co-efficient. However, based on the last 4 seasons Germany will leap frog them next season (unless English teams drastically outperform German teams). That would put England in 3rd, with Serie A only needing a 4 point swing to overtake England, demoting the EPL to just 3 CL places - bearing in mind Serie A still has 3 teams in Europe earning them coefficient points while England has none, and this seasons swing currently stands at +5 in Serie A's favour. So, if English, German & Italian teams have similar seasons next year, England will lose it's 4th place to Italy and the lack of commitment to the Europa League will be a big part of that.