Not a chance with Shelton. The dude gets scared when he gets to the box and always looks to pass first. Lampard will be in the top three.
(Bold) Predictions For NYCFC In 2016
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I wouldn't count out Shelton so quickly. The skill set is there and he's got loads of potential. Obviously his finishing needs work, but I wouldn't be surprised if PV improves his game and we find ourselves seeing Shelton bag 5 goals by the end of the season.
When Lampard is left off the list so that Shelton can be included, that there is a problem with logic and reality. Shelton may very well turn a corner and become a finisher, but Lampard has always been the quintessential finisher and, per my point, will be part of the top five that
LionNYC posted.
I see a dude with incredible physical qualities and very little in the skill department :/ Would love to be proven wrong, but I don't know that "first touch" and "figuring out what you're gonna do with the ball before you get it" are things that you can learn at that age.
5 goals isn't unattainable though!
The eastern conference playoff line will probably be 49 points again. It's been that for a couple of years now. That means approximately 1.45 PPG. We need to beat the teams we should be beating to get here: Chicago, Colorado, Philadelphia, Salt Lake, Orlando.
Agreed, and we will need 4 to 5 more wins. That will be harder than it sounds, I think, but is certainly doable.
My bold prediction is Jefferson Mena turns into one of the top 5 centerbacks in MLS. Last year we saw someone that was supremely talented in 1 on 1 situations but tactically out of sorts many times. I think a combination of PV, continuity with the team, and hopefully an established partner firm up a solid CB partnership. We can't keep switching.
To go off that prediction, I think our back line that starts day 1 will also start the end of the season, barring injury.
To go off that prediction, I think our back line that starts day 1 will also start the end of the season, barring injury.
Now that's the boldest prediction yet!
And the upside of his speed also is the ability to create goals through fouls, PK's and DK's drawn, etc, along with the accompanying yellow and red cards. We saw glimpses of that last season with his limited time, drawing cards and kicks on acceleration.
His showing in PR shouldn't raise anyone hopes. How do you miss from there?
Yeah, that was bad. Can't ever assume it's a gimme. I hope PV will help and he can be a useful player, but we shall see.
Given that Lampard was tied for 5th in goals THIS SEASON, I think it's safe to assume that he will be on the list next season.
My prediction, in order: Villa, Lampard, Poku, Mullins, McNamara
My prediction, in order: Villa, Lampard, Poku, Mullins, McNamara
I predict that
Midas Mulligan will go on an epic rant after every loss
Midas Mulligan will go on an epic rant after every loss
I think you're looking for the "Can't Miss" Predictions thread.I predict that
For that matter, what's the over/under onI predict that
Midas Mulligan rants in 2016? Assumptions:- Full calendar year.
- Each rant post counts as a separate rant.
- 3 bonus rant points are granted every time someone sets Midas to ignore.
If people ignore me, why are they even here? If you're not interested in harshly stated opinions that have been proven almost universally inerrant, you should find a new hobby or a message board without an unimpeachable, obstinate asshole.For that matter, what's the over/under on
I'm taking the over on anything short of 2,000.
- Full calendar year.
- Each rant post counts as a separate rant.
- 3 bonus rant points are granted every time someone sets Midas to ignore.
I predict we will have players and coaches do obviously stupid things to incite such a reaction. And hey, I haven't ranted about a loss in a long time, even during the season. I gave up about when I figured out that Kreis had.I predict that
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