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Post by Hammersmith Hardman on May 29, 2013 5:16:50 GMT -5
Scottish Premier League:
Aberdeen: 2012/2013: 8th Manager: Derek McInnes Stadium: Pittodrie Title odds: 100/1
Celtic: 2012/2013: 1st CHAMPIONS Manager: Neil Lennon Stadium: Celtic Park Title odds: 1/66
Dundee United: 2012/2013: 6th Manager: Jackie McNamara Stadium: Tannadice Title odds: 100/1
Hearts: 2012/2013: 10th Manager: Gary Locke Stadium: Tynecastle Title odds: 100/1
Hibernian: 2012/2013: 7th Manager: Pat Fenlon Stadium: Easter Road Title odds: 150/1
Inverness Caledonian Thistle 2012/2013: 4th Manager: Terry Butcher Stadium: Caledonian Stadium Title odds: 150/1
Kilmarnock: 2012/2013: 9th Manager: Kenny Shiels Stadium: Rugby Park Title odds: 250/1
Motherwell 2012/2013: 2nd Manager: Stuart McCall Stadium: Fir Park Title odds: 33/1
Partick Thistle: 2012/2013: 1st (Scottish Division 1 Champions) Manager: Alan Archibald Stadium: Firhill Stadium Title odds: 500/1
Ross County: 2012/2013: 5th Manager: Derek Adams Stadium: Victoria Park Title odds: 250/1
St. Johnstone: 2012/2013: 3rd Manager: Steve Lomas Stadium: McDiarmid Park Title odds: 150/1
St. Mirren: 2012/2013: 11th Manager: Danny Lennon Stadium: St. Mirren Park Title odds: 500/1Predictions?
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Post by OmegaGaijin on May 29, 2013 6:05:48 GMT -5
Celtic will win title.
Aberdeen will do well, got the feeling Mcinnes is building something up there. Got a feeling they will come 2nd (though I don't have anything to base that on, but its over due from a sleeping giant of a club).
Hibs will struggle without the thumb.
Dundee Utd will be mid table, Jackie will need time.
Partick will do well.
Relegation battle involving up to 5 teams.
As for my team, Hearts, I have no idea. Looks like we will be taken over by a Scandinavian consortium, but I have no idea what kind of money they have behind them, but our team is that bad now, we need a whole new squad, which wont come cheap. It might be another season of consolidation, or it could be something great. Got a feeling any new group that take over will get rid of Locke, great coach, but should not be anywhere near a managers job.
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Post by McBlake on May 30, 2013 6:20:45 GMT -5
1/66 And that's after the lowest points total to win the league last year.
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Post by Hammersmith Hardman on May 30, 2013 14:50:45 GMT -5
1/66 And that's after the lowest points total to win the league last year. Was my reaction to it too.
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Post by Himmy! on May 31, 2013 7:07:20 GMT -5
Going out on a limb and saying Celtic will win the league.
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Post by PudgieTheSheep on May 31, 2013 10:12:45 GMT -5
Glad we've signed Flood. He's better than anyone we have going out.
You never know what we're going to do. I'm begging for Europe and to push Celtic until Jan/Feb but I'd trade it all for a cup win. McInnes looks like he knows what he's doing so it SHOULD be a great season for us.
Prediction
Celtic Aberdeen Dundee Utd Motherwell St Johnstone Hibs Partick ICT St Mirren Killie Hearts County
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Post by Scott! on May 31, 2013 10:39:55 GMT -5
If we stay up I'll be quite happy, but I'm most looking forward to packed houses at firhill and the away day fun. First time I'll be doing every away game in the spl, obviously since I was only 10 last time we were in it.
Celtic won't win with comfort, they'll win but I think they'll be a fight put up with Aberdeen, Motherwell and possibly hibs.
Think st Mirren, hearts or county will go down. Hey, or us. Who knows.
Looking forward to it!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2013 17:39:58 GMT -5
As a Celtic fan I hope not only us but Motherwell, St. Johnstone and Hibs all do well in Europe. Lets hope we can push the boat out a little more and get some success from most of our teams in the European front.
I also agree with Pudgie in that McInnes looks like he knows what hes doing, hes got rid of a lot of dead wood and is looking to replace them with his own team. Watching the Ferguson years and seeing what Aberdeen achieved in the 80's shows you that they should be up there competing. A long time ago but theres nothing wrong with a bit of belief, thats what makes you watch and support football!
As for us, obviously winning the treble and reaching the last 8 would be progressing from this season but personally if we done something similar I would be very happy. It was one of the most memorable seasons for years. An amazing European adventure, which I not only attended all the home games but also went to the Nou Camp, was phenomenal, and also winning a domestic double was a fantastic achievement.
Looking forward to next month though for the first qualifier and Brentford away pre-season!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2013 12:41:25 GMT -5
Im going to see Celtic vs Liverpool in Dublin on August 10th.loads of us going...gonna be a great day no matter the result.
I think Hibs will continue to get stronger under Fenlon and I agree that Aberdeen on paper should mount some kinda challenge.
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Post by McBlake on Jun 13, 2013 8:12:24 GMT -5
Wonder if Hearts will even make it to the start of the season
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Post by Hammersmith Hardman on Jun 13, 2013 13:42:33 GMT -5
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Post by OmegaGaijin on Jun 19, 2013 5:06:58 GMT -5
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Post by Scott! on Jun 19, 2013 6:53:35 GMT -5
First game of the season at firhill against Dundee united, yes!
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Post by PudgieTheSheep on Jun 19, 2013 13:49:00 GMT -5
You'll get to show Jackie how he missed out on raising the league flag.
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Post by Scott! on Jun 19, 2013 13:56:03 GMT -5
You'll get to show Jackie how he missed out on raising the league flag. Should be a fun day, who you got?
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Post by PudgieTheSheep on Jun 20, 2013 5:28:19 GMT -5
Killie at home. If we're not top of the league come 6pm on the 3rd then there's something wrong!
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Post by Scott! on Jun 20, 2013 11:36:13 GMT -5
Killie at home. If we're not top of the league come 6pm on the 3rd then there's something wrong! Really think your gonna be challenging this season, Mcinnes seems to know what he's doing. See you on November 2nd, looking forward to the trip.
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Post by PudgieTheSheep on Jun 20, 2013 14:02:36 GMT -5
Killie at home. If we're not top of the league come 6pm on the 3rd then there's something wrong! Really think your gonna be challenging this season, Mcinnes seems to know what he's doing. See you on November 2nd, looking forward to the trip. I really hope we can. It's been so long since we've had a really great season and the team's really shaping up well. It usually does, but it's all down to how Del gets them playing. You got any idea where your bus is heading when it's up or are you usually just in time for the game? Looks like Hearts could quash any worries you have about going right back down. I don't think you're going to though. I can see you sneaking into the top 6!
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Post by McBlake on Jun 24, 2013 12:13:35 GMT -5
Derek McInnes undoes all his good work by signing Gregg Wylde
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Post by Scott! on Jun 24, 2013 14:06:49 GMT -5
Really think your gonna be challenging this season, Mcinnes seems to know what he's doing. See you on November 2nd, looking forward to the trip. I really hope we can. It's been so long since we've had a really great season and the team's really shaping up well. It usually does, but it's all down to how Del gets them playing. You got any idea where your bus is heading when it's up or are you usually just in time for the game? Looks like Hearts could quash any worries you have about going right back down. I don't think you're going to though. I can see you sneaking into the top 6! Well we'll probably get in at game time then straight back down after. We may stay at my uncles overnight so we'll see what happens. I'm just glad we managed to keep Stevie Lawless, well for now. If they put in another bid we may lose him. I don't have top 6 hopes, anything bar 12th will do.
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