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I'm not one who will be calling for Buck's head if we don't get a champions league spot, but we're only 4 points off Arsenal, 5 points off Everton, and 8 points of West Brom, who I doubt will be able to hold on to fourth place for very long. We haven't been great this season, but neither has anyone else. Like carra said the other day, everyone is dropping points. We've got a nice little unbeaten streak and finally got a win. If we can string a few more together, we could move up very quickly.

Never say never

Its unrealistic, considering the quality of our squad. We have good players in the first team, but other than that there is not much quality in the side. However it is not something we should completely disregard. If we manage to stay 1-5 points away from the top 4 come January, a couple of decent signing could guide us towards champions league. The chances are improbable, but don't write anything off so soon.

I can't see us finishing anywhere near the top four without major investment in the squad in January. If that happens, I'd be willing to speculate on where we'll finish.

Having said that, we have a run of winnable games coming up, lets assess the situation after a run of wins (hopefully).

Exactly, if we are going to finish in the top four we need some investments. And the only way that investment would be effective, is if we maintain a good run of form, and remain a close distance towards our rivals.

I'm not saying we will, but if we did, imagine what that would do for us. With CL footy and a squad as thin as ours, we'd look very attractive to new players who might pick us over the Chelseas and the Uniteds and the Cities because they would have a better shot at actually playing. Imagine what kind of affect it would have on these youngsters too. Fighting back to the top of the table would make them grow up very quickly. You can't buy experience like that. They would be different players next year.

That said, we have a very thin squad. It's not likely, but it's possible.

Just out of interest, can you give me a percentage on how possible you think it is?

If we invest in a quality striker in Jan, it would certaintly up the ante.

Until its mathematically impossible it's possible. I'd be surprised though but as others have said, a few quality signings in January and who knows.