How optimistic are we about this season?

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How optimistic are we about this season?

  1. 10 - More optimistic than I've been in a long time

    4 vote(s)
    3.1%

  2. 9 - Very, very optimistic

    1 vote(s)
    0.8%

  3. 8 - Very optimistic

    12 vote(s)
    9.4%

  4. 7 - Optimistic

    40 vote(s)
    31.3%

  5. 6 - Hopeful

    52 vote(s)
    40.6%

  6. 5 - Middling, neither optimistic nor pessimistic

    12 vote(s)
    9.4%

  7. 4 - I'm not optimistic

    5 vote(s)
    3.9%

  8. 3 - Not at all optimistic

    2 vote(s)
    1.6%

  9. 2 - Pessimistic

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  10. 1 - Very pessimistic

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. wolvestyke

    wolvestyke Well-Known Member

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    Just read an article in the Norwich evening paper indicating levels of optimism amongst fans of all 24 Championship clubs: https://www.pinkun.com/norwich-city/survey-claims-city-fans-fourth-most-optimistic-1-6817133

    Barnsley Town (!) are apparently 16th most optimistic on a score of 6.17. This isn't scientific as I don't know the descriptors used for each score from 10-1 but I thought it'd be interesting to see whether the BBS is more or less optimistic than this suggests........
     
    wolvestyke, Sep 1, 2020
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  2. Christchurchtyke

    Christchurchtyke Active Member

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    I'd like to be optimistic but two factors stop me

    1. Who will score enough goals to keep us safe?
    2. Concerned about the ease in which Newcastle tore through the right hand side of our defence.
     
    Christchurchtyke, Sep 1, 2020
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    Baka Well-Known Member

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    I'm pessimistic about our chances of finishing above Norwidge United.
     
    Baka, Sep 1, 2020
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    Durkar Red Well-Known Member

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    I agree if Newcastle got through so easy we’ve no chance against Liverpool Man City and Chelsea
     
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    Luckily we wont be playing pemier league players every week
     
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    Tyke_67 Well-Known Member

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    Won't be playing against Premier league players every week
     
    Tyke_67, Sep 1, 2020
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    Redstone Well-Known Member

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    Honestly I haven't thought about it much I'll just be happy when we can actually go and watch in person.
     
    Redstone, Sep 1, 2020
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    As Gerhard said - the next few weeks will shape the season.
    He seems to be optimistic that the right players will be brought in.
    So on that basis - I’m also optimistic about the season.
    We don’t need many - I think 4.
    And if we get them right - 8th to 5th in the league.
     
    Young Nudger, Sep 1, 2020
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    Middling.

    I think generally we will be more difficult to beat that last season, but still with some games like Stoke away setting us back, given we're still an inexperienced side.

    Up front, there's still likely to be spells of frustration where we either don't take our chances or don't create clear cut chances, but hope that the forwards can have the enough in form spells that will see us to 50+ points.
     
    leythtyke, Sep 1, 2020
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  10. higgybaby

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    Was very optimistic last season, so I'm going with quietly confident this time. Cant see us being in a relegation battle but ultimately who knows. I think the fact we've a decent start could stand us in good stead
     
    higgybaby, Sep 1, 2020
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    I'm optimistic before the start of every season, have been since I started watching Barnsley and this campaign is no different.
     
    JLWBigLil, Sep 1, 2020
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    I'm optimistic, but then again last season I made a public song and dance about us making the playoffs :rolleyes:
     
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    La Dent de Crolles Well-Known Member

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    :D:D:D:D
     
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    Without a more clinical finishing force up top I think we’ll look tidy but toothless

    Bottom 6 without a fox in the box

    Maybe Paddy S will fully blossom this season

    Chaplin and Woodrow aren’t consistent enough
     
    Gegenpresser, Sep 1, 2020
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    Wheres 63/65 points get you
     
    shed131, Sep 1, 2020
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    I’m optimistic we won’t go down in fact I’d say anywhere in bottom third outside the relegation places .
     
    Marlon, Sep 1, 2020
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    Always hopeful, more quality needed tho. Woodrow finding the goals again is my main concern.
     
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    Based on the current squad and budget anywhere from about 14th to 19th as a guess, which I'd be happy with.
    On the other hand, I can't imagine BFC going through a season smoothly and predictably, so who knows.
     
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    That's the same Newcastle who lost 5-1 to Boro today.
     
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    21st on merit will be progress.
     
    DannyWilsonLovechild, Sep 1, 2020
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