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With only a couple of games left analyse your team's performance this season and your targets for the summer.
What was your minimum requirement going into the season?
Top 6 and good cup runs.
Has your team made progress this season?
Very hard to say. We'll finish a league position higher than last season, so on that note, yes. I'm disappointed we've finished behind Everton again when we've spent far more money but Everton have had far greater consistency over the last five years. I think we've improved as the season has gone on but have suffered set backs a lot of times. Not having anyone but Suarez up front for half the season was always going to be difficult but our defending has let us down. As I've said before, I feel more confident at the end of this season than at the end of last season - we're looking more of a team and we have a good solid base for the future.
The cups were a bit of a disaster so I'm definitely expecting us to do better next season in them, especially with no Europa League.
Who has been your best player?
Suarez.
Who has been your most improved player?
Henderson or Downing. In the latter case it wasn't really hard to do so.
Which player has disappointed you the most?
Reina or Skrtel. Both had ridiculous drops in form to the point where I wouldn't mind selling them both.
Who has been your signing of the season (summer and January)?
Coutinho without a doubt. Smallish fee, young, great on the ball and has an unbelievable eye for a pass. I think Sturridge was a really good buy but can see this kid being a Mata or Oscar type player for us.
And your biggest flop buy?
Has to be Borini really. It's harsh as he's been injured but I'm just not sure he was worth £12 million.
Assaidi is another shout - played about 4 times. Not sure what went wrong there.
What is the main area you need to strengthen in the summer and what players would you like to sign (realistically)?
Defence.
We need 2 centre backs and a full back and a keeper.
I'd like us to sign Lescott; City don't play him and he's a good quality Premier League defender.
A midfielder would also be nice but can't think of any we could realistically buy.
What has been your favourite match of your season?
Not many stand outs this year. Will have to say the 6-0 thrashing of Newcastle. Everything seemed to go right and annoy Kimmy.
What is your minimum requirement for next season?
A realistic challenge for top 5 and at least semi finals of one of the domestic cups.
Keep Suarez and get a few good quality defenders in and I think that's possible. Anything less wouldn't be good enough quite frankly.
Finally, grade your season.
C
Can do much better but positive signs there for a manager's first season in charge.
What was your minimum requirement going into the season?
Top 6 and good cup runs.
Has your team made progress this season?
Very hard to say. We'll finish a league position higher than last season, so on that note, yes. I'm disappointed we've finished behind Everton again when we've spent far more money but Everton have had far greater consistency over the last five years. I think we've improved as the season has gone on but have suffered set backs a lot of times. Not having anyone but Suarez up front for half the season was always going to be difficult but our defending has let us down. As I've said before, I feel more confident at the end of this season than at the end of last season - we're looking more of a team and we have a good solid base for the future.
The cups were a bit of a disaster so I'm definitely expecting us to do better next season in them, especially with no Europa League.
Who has been your best player?
Suarez.
Who has been your most improved player?
Henderson or Downing. In the latter case it wasn't really hard to do so.
Which player has disappointed you the most?
Reina or Skrtel. Both had ridiculous drops in form to the point where I wouldn't mind selling them both.
Who has been your signing of the season (summer and January)?
Coutinho without a doubt. Smallish fee, young, great on the ball and has an unbelievable eye for a pass. I think Sturridge was a really good buy but can see this kid being a Mata or Oscar type player for us.
And your biggest flop buy?
Has to be Borini really. It's harsh as he's been injured but I'm just not sure he was worth £12 million.
Assaidi is another shout - played about 4 times. Not sure what went wrong there.
What is the main area you need to strengthen in the summer and what players would you like to sign (realistically)?
Defence.
We need 2 centre backs and a full back and a keeper.
I'd like us to sign Lescott; City don't play him and he's a good quality Premier League defender.
A midfielder would also be nice but can't think of any we could realistically buy.
What has been your favourite match of your season?
Not many stand outs this year. Will have to say the 6-0 thrashing of Newcastle. Everything seemed to go right and annoy Kimmy.
What is your minimum requirement for next season?
A realistic challenge for top 5 and at least semi finals of one of the domestic cups.
Keep Suarez and get a few good quality defenders in and I think that's possible. Anything less wouldn't be good enough quite frankly.
Finally, grade your season.
C
Can do much better but positive signs there for a manager's first season in charge.
