The Success of a Sports Team
 

I dont think so, I think a succesful team is consistent over the years

Depends on the sport.

Teams can get lucky in soccer and NCAA B-Ball and shit because they only have to play one game against the teams.

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thing is only one team can win a championship in any given sport so i don't consider that a fair basis for success since calling 29 teams or whatever unsuccessfull on the basis of not winning a championship seems a bit harsh. personally, if it's a team that i'm cheering for, i ask that they put out an entertaining product that on any given night <I>could</I> win. i'd also add in stability as an important factor for me as well and agree with stima with being consistent over time.
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Largely dynasty.

Depends also on the make up of the team. If say a team buys in a series of players and spends considerable more than anyone else in their league, and buys themselves a Championship, then they won't be considered as good as a team that has built and traded their way into contention.

It depends on the club. For example for Man Utd, a good season would be winning the premiership and having a good champions league campaign. For Charlton a successful season would be to achieve a good top ten place and challenge for Europe. For Norwich a successful season would be to stay up and solidify their staus as a Premiership team

I agree with legendkiller, it really depends on who the team is to determine whether their season is a success or not.

Quick question. How would you rate the sucess of the Atlanta Braves?

13 straight division titles or whatever doesn't impress me because they've only won 1 World Series. Alot of seasons they've had the best team too. I remember one of the times they played the Yankess in the series, they clearly had a better team but Torre badly outmanaged Cox.