Topic: Now Klopp is here, what constitutes a good 15/16 season in your view?

[Durlmints]

We're currently in 3 cups, but misfiring a bit in the league.

What would you consider a successful season this year?

5th place? League Cup? A goal for Lucas? Ibe finally becoming eligible for the cups?

Personally I would love for Liverpool to win the Europa League. I love the trophy and I love the later rounds which we never bloody reach. Winning the Europa League would be the best way back in to the Champions League in my opinion, and I would love to see some big European names at Anfield later this season. Drawing Dortmund might be a bit interesting, mind you. If we won it I genuinely wouldn't mind if we finished 10th because this club needs a trophy.

What about you?

[exiledintheUSA]

Convinced we'll win one of the cups, the Europa would be nice but have a feeling it'll be The FA Cup.  The defeat last weekend will be our last of 2015 too.

[Suareznumber7]

We need to show progress.  But what constitutes progress in the minds of everyone will be different.  Some will say progress is winning a cup or getting 4th.  I'd simply like to see the team improve each game and become more consistent in all areas of the game. 

[ArchieC]

Get the players playing with that determination and belief and the crowd to show that loyal support we know they're capable of.  That's the first step.  Even if we finish 6-8th it's all about bringing this team and the fans together again.
Then we move onto the summer transfer window next season along with a full proper pre-season with Klopp.

[tubby]

Finishing the season with a coherent playing style and obvious steps towards consolidating that the following season.  Anything else is a bonus for me.

[Kopite13]

A cup win would be great and at a push a Top 4 finish, although that would be pushing it!

I think we're a killer away from being a good team. Suarez was a killer. We've been improving the few weeks Klopp is here but we lack that 'Killer'! It was highly noticeable against Palace.

That's my 2 cents anyway!! 

Onwards!

[Bergersrightwingviews]

Pretty much what has been said above. 5th place would be perfectly acceptable. A good season for me would be as little as seeing improvement on the pitch and being able to recognise a style of play and see where we are going. I love that Klopp quote about Dortmund, that you should be able to tell it is them no matter what colour they are in.

Top 4 or a trophy would be an amazing achievement. Personally, I would kill for the Europa League. Fuck what the English think. It is respected on the continent and is a route to CL. It is a no brainer for me, go all out to win it once you reach the knockout rounds. Win that and it goes down as a great season for me.

[sambhi92]

Winning the Europa will be a great season for us. I hope he makes that the priority and not the league, we got more chance of winning that than getting top 4. Plus latter round European nights at Anfield will really show Klopp what LFC is really about.

[Coolie High]

Top 4

[bird_lfc]

Compete for the Top 4.

Winning a cup would be a huge bonus. I dunno if the current crop we've got here have got it in them though. Absolutely bottled it last year against Villa in the FA Cup, for example.

[Kopenhagen]

Win EL, or finish top 4 and nab a domestic cup = "great" season

Top 4 = "good" season

5th and out of all the cups = "par" season

[spider-neil]

Implementing an identity and style of play. Anything else is a bonus. Too often long term plans are shelved for short term results.
Top 4! Top 4! Top 4! Cups! Cups! Cups!
I'll settle looking like we know what the fuck we are doing.
If the likes of Coutinho don't want to hang around while Klopp implements his style of play then so be, at this moment in time the manager is far more important than any player we possess.

[Barneylfc∗]

1.Win a trophy and top 4
2. Win a trophy
3. Top 4

I'd only be happy with any of those 3 outcomes. Anything else can't be considered a success.

[conman]

1.Win a trophy and top 4
2. Win a trophy
3. Top 4

I'd only be happy with any of those 3 outcomes. Anything else can't be considered a success.

I agree, though considering the injuries and the lack of training time, I'd also be really happy if he lays the foundations this season, for significantly improved next season.

[gatcliffe]

We all see hope in our hearts for the future, and achieve something that gives us that hope ideally a piece of silverware.

[filopastry]

Implementing an identity and style of play. Anything else is a bonus. Too often long term plans are shelved for short term results.
Top 4! Top 4! Top 4! Cups! Cups! Cups!
I'll settle looking like we know what the fuck we are doing.
If the likes of Coutinho don't want to hang around while Klopp implements his style of play then so be, at this moment in time the manager is far more important than any player we possess.

Pretty much my view as well

[Les Willis]

I'm really hoping for a decent run in the Europa League (even winning it). I actually think that's our best chance of getting into next years CL as I'm not sure that we'll get Top 4. I could be wrong though.

[CHOPPER]

You moaning bastards shuttin the fuck up

[kennedy81]

If we're going into next season with a belief that we can challenge for the title, then it'll have been a good season.

[Keita Success]

Coming out with a 20-goal a season striker - probably Benteke
Winning a cup
6th or above

[Caffeine]

Implementing an identity and style of play. Anything else is a bonus. Too often long term plans are shelved for short term results.
Top 4! Top 4! Top 4! Cups! Cups! Cups!
I'll settle looking like we know what the fuck we are doing.
If the likes of Coutinho don't want to hang around while Klopp implements his style of play then so be, at this moment in time the manager is far more important than any player we possess.

I agree with this.

[the good half]

Implementing an identity and style of play. Anything else is a bonus.

I am old enough to realistically want this. This'll do for me.

[Giono]

Successful season to me?

- clear progress at developing a style of play
- serious improvement of several players
- integration of 2 younger players into the regular lineup
- scoring multiple goals consistently in matches
- being contenders for 4th in the final month of the season
- going far in the Europa and FA Cup

Basically: clear signs of progress

A great season would be actually winning a cup or finishing 4th.

[Gods_Left_Boot]

Good:
Creating a clear identity and style of play
Being in the hunt for PL places and domestic trophies

Successful:
Tangible progress in results and performances
Creating a clear identity and style of play
Top 4
Winning a trophy

[killer-heels]

This season is all about Klopp implementing his style of play, method and belief.

Not fussed with what else happens. Would like for us to give it a real good go in the cups though.

As for league, not really bothered. Top 8 maybe.

[McSquared]

An improvement in all parts of the pitch game by game. Results and trophies will be a natural byproduct

[Markus_12]

I want to see progress. Cups and league position are great, but I want to see progress that suggests we can sustain success over the long term more then I'd like to see us progress through a knockout competition.

I want to see progress in our defending as a unit. I want to see progress in our balance as a team, and with our link-up play. I want to see progress that gives belief to our players, our fans, and everyone else with any involvement in our beloved club.

[El Denzel Pepito]

As for league, not really bothered. Top 8 maybe.

Don't quite get a lot of the grief you've got in another I've seen, but just to clarify: do you think us finishing in the top 8 is a good season? Top 8 is where we are as a squad, so surely that would be an average, disappointing for some, season. Or is that just where you think we'll finish?

Personally, I think we'll fail to make the top 4, but if we do it'll definitely be a good season. Win a cup whilst finishing 5th/6th, not too bad at all. Finish outside of the top 6 without a cup and it'll be a very average season. Although, I fully understand it's a bit of a transition period so just any sort of progress is key.

[perky_01]

Successful season to me?

- clear progress at developing a style of play
- serious improvement of several players
- integration of 2 younger players into the regular lineup
- scoring multiple goals consistently in matches
- being contenders for 4th in the final month of the season
- going far in the Europa and FA Cup

Basically: clear signs of progress

A great season would be actually winning a cup or finishing 4th.

This. Hard to add anything else.

My expectations long term rely on progress in the development of the side in terms of our tactical approach to games, as well as the mental belief to ultimately win games. Bringing in a few young players would also please me greatly, something which Klopp has already done and will continue to do so.

[hansen6]

If we're in the mix for top 4 I'll be happy.

[invader_gir]

top four or a cup final + we get rid of Joe Allen and Origi in the summer.

[killer-heels]

Don't quite get a lot of the grief you've got in another I've seen, but just to clarify: do you think us finishing in the top 8 is a good season? Top 8 is where we are as a squad, so surely that would be an average, disappointing for some, season. Or is that just where you think we'll finish?

Personally, I think we'll fail to make the top 4, but if we do it'll definitely be a good season. Win a cup whilst finishing 5th/6th, not too bad at all. Finish outside of the top 6 without a cup and it'll be a very average season. Although, I fully understand it's a bit of a transition period so just any sort of progress is key.

A good season with this squad would be top 6 OR a trophy. However i am not really fussed about what happens this season because its all about Klopp looking to lay the groundwork for future success. But if we dont win anything and we finish outside the top 6 then i dont want to say its not a good season because at this moment i am not expecting much anyway.

[ShayGuevara]

I'll still be disapointed if we don't finish top 4. A cup final expected also.

Considering the change of manager 5th and win a cup wouldn't be too bad but we really should be finishing top 4 with the side (and now manager) we have.

[kcbworth]

The end of the LFC supporters vs LFC civil war

[ShayGuevara]

Successful season to me?

- clear progress at developing a style of play
- serious improvement of several players
- integration of 2 younger players into the regular lineup
- scoring multiple goals consistently in matches
- being contenders for 4th in the final month of the season
- going far in the Europa and FA Cup

Basically: clear signs of progress

A great season would be actually winning a cup or finishing 4th.

Good post, agree with this.

[McrRed]

Klopp saying, looking back, how bad a start it was and that he was beginning to get worried and now he can't believe how much he enjoys his love affair with Liverpool Football Club.

[Nick110581]

Win the Europa.

[fiveways]

with the injuries we currently have - just a change in mindset will do me for this season - then after the summer with some new arrivals (including hopefully an unflappable goalie who can actually catch a fuckin ball) and the extra coaching time and pre-season, we can start proper next August - Norbert at his first press conference said "Please give us time"

[Andy @ Allerton!]

Top 6 or 7, decent cup run.

I'd be delighted with that.

Over the moon if we achieve more than that.

Delirious if we win a pot.

[Smellytrabs]

ScreenSport Super Cup victory.