If you cared to read past something that was half as hyperbolic as your pearl clutching, you'd see that I'd offered lots of counterpoints - we've improved the squad, we have a pre-season with Carrick, we have a good recruitment dept who have earned our faith.
But you ignored them while using buzzwords like macro and 'your own analysis'
EDIT: where did I say it should be banned?? You've got upset at something you've made up in your own head. Seems that you're keen to be the only one allowed to be opinionated.
I didn't suggest you said it I was being hyperbolic given the rest of your statement.
So you entire counter point is 'The squad is better' - based on what?!
Carrick has a pre season - Great but the players you claim that will come in to make the difference haven't been part of it (including Akpom).
And we've got a good recruitment department - I'll agree with you that we've been good at spotting potential the past 18 months.
Remember this thread is not about finishing in the top half, I think everyone agrees that should happen. The thread is to say we will have a poor season compared to Carrick's and the super fans expectations based on what the macro was showing back in June when I started the thread.
You can't even acknowledge I've been 'correct' so far with what has happened. Has Chuba signed?
Has anyone senior that has improved last year's team signed? The season starts a week on Saturday