SockMonster
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I think its a tougher division than last year. I think all three relegated clubs are gonna challenge plus Bolton, Watford and I'm hoping us. That would be my top six in no particular order.
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Bladders
Twats everywhere
Bolton and Forest will be knocking on the playoff doors as well.
kevtherev
Well-known member
Ok, here goes some bold predictions as usual.
Start with the three relegated sides.
Q.P.R - This seasons Wolves. Lots of billy big bollocks players, who think they are to good for this league and will struggle. Won't go down, but won't go up auto either. Play offs at best.
Reading - Good manager, solid bunch of championship players, must be top 4.
Wigan - Been in the Prem a long time, this could be a bit of a culture shock to start with. Might leave it to late to get top 6.
Last seasons play off sides,
Watford - Caught a lot of teams by surprise last season, teams will be better prepaired for them this time around.
Brighton - Only lost Bridge of any real note, sure to go very close if OG hits the ground running.
Leicester - Amazed Pearson is still there tbh. They have under achieved last few seasons. Manager sure to get the sack at some stage, in time for them to make play offs, who knows?
Best off the rest....
Bolton and Forest both came with a wet sail last season and will be top six this year, if not better in one of their cases. Charlton, Birmingham and Ipswich to also be in the mix.
1.Forest,
2.Brighton,
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3.Reading,
4.Bolton,
5.Ipswich
6.Q.P.R.
All in all, I reckon it's going to be tighter than a ducks arse again,,,,,,Millwall, Burnley and Yeovil to be relegated.
Start with the three relegated sides.
Q.P.R - This seasons Wolves. Lots of billy big bollocks players, who think they are to good for this league and will struggle. Won't go down, but won't go up auto either. Play offs at best.
Reading - Good manager, solid bunch of championship players, must be top 4.
Wigan - Been in the Prem a long time, this could be a bit of a culture shock to start with. Might leave it to late to get top 6.
Last seasons play off sides,
Watford - Caught a lot of teams by surprise last season, teams will be better prepaired for them this time around.
Brighton - Only lost Bridge of any real note, sure to go very close if OG hits the ground running.
Leicester - Amazed Pearson is still there tbh. They have under achieved last few seasons. Manager sure to get the sack at some stage, in time for them to make play offs, who knows?
Best off the rest....
Bolton and Forest both came with a wet sail last season and will be top six this year, if not better in one of their cases. Charlton, Birmingham and Ipswich to also be in the mix.
1.Forest,
2.Brighton,
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3.Reading,
4.Bolton,
5.Ipswich
6.Q.P.R.
All in all, I reckon it's going to be tighter than a ducks arse again,,,,,,Millwall, Burnley and Yeovil to be relegated.
TheMajor
BHA>CPFC
No mention of Leeds ? Decent manager and law of averages say they have to do something soon.
warmleyseagull
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Wigan and Reading favourites. One of these likely to be in top two,
No promo team going to feature.
Of the rest, Udinese reserves will probably find one or two gem players by accident, Bolton finished strongly.
Will be one side with big improvement, suggest Charlton. V impressed in the 0-0 at Amex.
See no reason why Albion should be in top 6, bit of luck could do better.
No promo team going to feature.
Of the rest, Udinese reserves will probably find one or two gem players by accident, Bolton finished strongly.
Will be one side with big improvement, suggest Charlton. V impressed in the 0-0 at Amex.
See no reason why Albion should be in top 6, bit of luck could do better.
ole ole ole vicente
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- Aug 6, 2012
- 28
Always competitive league. I think qpr, Bolton, Ipswich, Bournemouth, Leicester and bha. Top 2 finish.
patchamalbion
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think the main challengers will be Reading, Qpr, Forest and Watford.
SussexHoop
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- Dec 7, 2003
- 887
A lot of those have already gone and I expect possibly another 4 to be gone very soon, possibly this week. I don't think those left other than possibly Hoilett think they're too good for this division. We're here for a reason ... they were shit last season. My prediction for this season ... I haven't got a clue. The sooner we get to 50 points the better.
brightonmark1234
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ipswich might surprise a few
brightonmark1234
Well-known member
we could finish top 6 depending on who else we bring in and if we get a decent left back and a creative midfielder and maybe another winger and another forward .
brightonmark1234
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i think we will have another good season
Now we have Dave back I agree.
Bolton va va
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- Nov 20, 2012
- 374
Wigan might start well, but when their fixtures pile up ( Europe) Owen Coyle's lack of interest in players' fitness should harm them, & once they start sliding , Coyle isn't capable of stopping the slide.
Bolton ??...Holden crocked again, Mark Davies out till December, N'Gog not back from injury yet, Lee & Beckford hardly played yet, & no pre-season wins, we're not exactly hitting the ground running, but with the excellent Freedman & a gradual return of players we should get stronger as the season progresses.
Reading & Watford are main challengers for me.
Ninja Elephant
Doctor Elephant
- Feb 16, 2009
- 18,855
I reckon 16 clubs fancy a go at getting in the top 6.
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Bevendean Hillbilly
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Wigan, Watford Leeds top 3. QPR and us in the top 6 one of Blackburn or Forest to make up the POs.
Paris
Well-known member
I share your thoughts regarding Wigan and Coyle. Do you get the feeling Coyle's brief success at Burnley was a flash in the pan?
As Kev the Rev mentioned earlier on the subject of QPR, they may well struggle. If Redknapp does a bunk they will probably end up with McClaren at the helm.
Oh and SussexHoop - you might need a few more points on the board than 50 if last seasons Championship was anything to go by
