Oh, Cam. So pessimistic. How can you even talk about going down?

We are on the verge of greatness. New manager, new players, new style of play, looking up instead of down.

All will be hunky dory Cam.

Watch an episode or two of When Eagles Dare later and sleep tight tonight, you'll feel better in the morning.

Hope that's reassured you.

Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled.

In a word
Excitement

Way too early to say. None of us know who the new manager is yet or who will start the first game of the season. Right now relegation looks a certainty but a lot is going to change before then. Lots to look forward to hopefully.

I worry big time about who will come in and am scared about the drop and will it stop at the Championship. We have had a good run and I hope and believe it will continue but it depends on who we buy and who will be the manager and how many changes will there be in the current squad especially given that there will be changes and different ways of setting up.

Enjoying getting up later and not having someone who knows better than me (apart from the missus of course).

Relegation, regroup, return.

my expectations are that for next season we have a new progressive manager who will aim to evolve our style of football, we cut loose dead wood that doesn't fit the evolving style, and make a few intelligent signings which improve our first team. I'm less worried about league position (as long as it's above bottom 3) and more interested in us trying to play with an intention of what competitive sport and football should be, to put a bit of excitement and pride back in the team and fans.

In a word: Terrified

I think that the starting point is we are definitely going to be relegated based on no manager and no new players and then work upwards from there as things progress. Hopefully by seasons start we will be feeling a bit happier than we currently are.

So many big decisions needing to be made.

I think a Right Back, Centre back, and Right footed winger are the three most important signings

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

The changes and the appointment of a new manager are key to where we may be at the end of next season. Already the way forward is being decided before a new manager has been appointed. The awarding of an extended contract to Benteke worries me for the reasons that the new manager may have a different playing style that goes more down the middle rather that rely on the old fashioned type striker that Benteke is and who is probably not suited for the modern games due to his lack of pace and anticipation. The wholesale changes being forced upon us mean that at best we must be considered as the 4th team coming up from the championship and thereby we will be at serious risk of relegation. There clearly is not going to be much cash around to splash on new proven PL players and with the Americans making no secret of the fact they want out it not looking very attractive prospect for any future manager let alone one who has a proven track record.