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Realistic expectations for season 13/14

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by Mr. Slippyfist, May 27, 2013.

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  1. gasrex

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    The league (obviously), ideally with someone (Not Hearts, obviously)putting up a half decent challenge. The Cup, and I wouldn't be adverse to a spot of Hun skelping on the way to that , and group stages of the CL, and having Real Madrid in our group please as I've never seen us play them. Can't quite make up my mind whether I want us to come 3rd in our group and go into the EL and have a bit of a run in that, or qualify only to face defeat in the last 16.
     
    gasrex, May 28, 2013
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  2. oh bhoy

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    i would like to see the overall performance of the team improve, a lot of the matches this season have been dire ,yes we won the double this year but we should have done that in style and we also went out of the champions league with a whimper against juve after some great showings in the group stages, which shows the current squad can play better when they want
     
    oh bhoy, May 28, 2013
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  3. northeast67

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    To win every spl game at home, and to go unbeating away from home in the spl.. Domestic treble and last 16 or better.. Oof
     
    northeast67, May 28, 2013
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  4. Sonny7

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    Domestic treble, last 4 CL, easy!
     
    Sonny7, May 28, 2013
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  5. Biggie Smalls

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    Domestically we should aim for the treble. We won't get a better chance than now and the next 9/10 years to win trebles so I'd like us to win as many as possible in that time frame. Also though not as important as the treble I'd like us to be a bit more consistent in the league. Not bothered now that the league is over but some of those games where dreadful and I'd like us to play the exciting football we were capable of more often.

    In Europe we need to aim for the group stages of the CL first and foremost. A run further than that is a bonus. Failing that we should at least get to the second knockout round of the Europa league (this will also depend on what teams we draw in the competition).

    In terms of transfers I would like us to get a proper left winger. One with pace, tricks and a great ball into the box. Another striker. One who can link play up and score headers, in the mould of Jan vennegoor of hesselink. A new centre back who us dominant in the air and has pace and a left back who can give izzy some competition. Apart from that we should try and tie up the likes of hooper, wanyama, stokes and Ledley.
     
    Biggie Smalls, May 28, 2013
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  6. ynwa1987

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    Izzaguirre and Kayal to regain the form they had in their first season with us.

    More if a hope than an expectation but to keep Wanyama , Hooper ect.

    As with most people a couple of good signing that will improve the first team.

    If we manage this the rest will fall in place. :celt_2:
     
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  7. Bhoyyo

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    The minimum for me is winning the league and qualifying for Europe, be that CL or EL.

    I would be delighted with the league and a cup, and group stage CL.

    I would be * elated if we did the treble and got the group stage.

    And the best I think we can hope for, what would be an immaculate season for us, would be domestic treble + last 16 CL/last 4 EL
     
    Bhoyyo, May 28, 2013
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  8. MikeyM

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    I'd be happy with a domestic double and getting past the Europa League group stages. However, I think we're very much capable of a domestic treble. Champions League group stages would be a bonus, and getting to the last 16 or further would be incredible
     
    MikeyM, May 28, 2013
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  9. moravcik1888

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    moravcik1888, May 28, 2013
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  10. Bhoyyo

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    The Champion's League final is in Lisbon next season. Could be a sign?
     
    Bhoyyo, May 28, 2013
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  11. GodBlessJinky

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    Domestic treble.
    CL Group stages then finish atleast 3rd to ensure european football after xmas.
    Over 90 point mark in the league and unbeaten at home in league all season.
    Come out at the end financially better off than the start of the season.
     
    GodBlessJinky, May 28, 2013
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  12. Markybhoy

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    Champions League Group Stage
    SPL Champions
    Win one of the domestic cups


    If we do that then I'll be more than happy.
     
    Markybhoy, May 28, 2013
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  13. TimFloyd Gold Member

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    I would be more than satisfied with that :50:
     
    TimFloyd, May 28, 2013
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    Damo, May 28, 2013
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  15. Glasgow_Bhoy88

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    Group Stages of the CL, come third and lift the EL,SC and SPL treble.
     
    Glasgow_Bhoy88, May 28, 2013
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  16. Bonobhoy

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    I would like: The Treble and CL group stages....knocked into Europa league and make it to semi's (or win) :50:
     
    Bonobhoy, May 28, 2013
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  17. Cathairbhoy

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    Minimum Expectations- League + 1 cup , CL Group

    What I'm hoping for - Treble, Last 16 / Last 4 of EL
     
    Cathairbhoy, May 28, 2013
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  18. Markybhoy

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    I would also like Coatbridgebhoy to log on after we win a game and tell us how delighted he was with how we played. There's more chance of us winning the Europa League though so I'll hope for that instead. :icon_mrgreen:
     
    Markybhoy, May 28, 2013
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  19. callumrae1967

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    This is the REALISTIC thread, lets not get carried away:smiley-laughing002:
     
    callumrae1967, May 28, 2013
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  20. Mr. Slippyfist

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    Cheeky :smiley-laughing002:
     
    Mr. Slippyfist, May 28, 2013
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