Try actually reading my posts instead of hysterical overreaction?
I think promotion is extremely likely this season.
I'm just contemplating what MIGHT happen if isn't achieved.
I have no clue why people were writing off the chances this preseason.
The squad was IMPROVED from last season by the addition of Duffy and no one of note had left.
This was the squad which won enough points to gain automatic promotion in most years.
If you trusted the manager to minimise the...
The quality of the incoming players will, by definition, not be as strong as the players who have left for the Premier League.
Time for the new players to bed in and gel + the increased quality of the Championship...
I would be stunned by anything beyond mid table security and a decent start...
Without Dunk, Stephens, Knocky and possibly Kayal, March and Stockdale too, Brighton are very very unlikely to be challenging for promotion next season.
If you think this season is tough, just wait until 17/18.
Not only will Villa be completely up to speed under Bruce, but most these teams will be looking to get promoted: Norwich, Derby, Sheffield Weds and Leeds. Plus the three relegated clubs, which looks likelly to include the 15/16 Premier...