On 9/14/2025 at 8:01 AM, Old Codger said:

Mr H ...........Who do you rate outside the "parachute" clubs as they are (nearly) always going to be in the frame?

I think we are the best of the rest to be honest. Coventry, Norwich, West Brom will be there or there abouts. If Wilder turns up at Sheff United there's a chance they turn themselves around with that squad.

Bit early to really make up who will be where but Southampton and Ipswich are obvious choices for the autos. Some very good squads. A whole host of clubs will challenge for the playoffs. Leicester obviously but I also expect Sheffield Utd to pick up again and with only 5 matches played there is plenty of time to make up lost ground. I think we will be there also. We have assembled a decent squad and if we can keep Hackney and Morris fit in the centre we will do well. We're probably lacking a bit in defence as I'm not really sure on Ayling despite a decent start. Hopefully Malanda will come in and just make that spot his own.

Anyway it'g going to be another crazy championship season. 

Yep, I do think if anyone finishes above Ipswich, they will gain promotion.

Sheff Utd will come good now - and I am over the moon we've already played them. They will be much much tougher now with them sacking Selles.

I think Birmingham will still be in the top 6.

Saints squad looks very good for this league too...but new manager and a lot of new players could mean it takes a little time to gel.

Their attacking options are brilliant, but we've seen on many occasions that a team of individuals don't necessarily mean a great team.

how does sheff utd recruitment look under selles for wilder? much there that will be written off or they are lacking for wilder now?

 

with the parachute payment clubs the worst thing is if they don't get it this half season they are never usually shy of sacking the manager and spending hard to turn things around, so even if southampton etc don't manage to get back on track they probs have a great 2nd chance waiting for them like the others do

Edited September 15, 2025Sep 15 by Rob

Potential top 2

Ipswich

Leicester

Southampton

Boro

 

Potential top 6

Ipswich

Leicester

Southampton

Boro

Coventry

West Brom

Norwich

Sheff United

1 minute ago, Humpty said:

Potential top 2

Ipswich

Leicester

Southampton

Boro

 

Potential top 6

Ipswich

Leicester

Southampton

Boro

Coventry

West Brom

Norwich

Sheff United

I'd add Bristol and Stoke into the potential top 6 list. Bristol seem to be refining and improving year on year and Stoke in Robins have a Manager that knows what he's doing at this level.

As usual there are at least eight teams or more in the promotion mix and we are one of them. Big new US centre back to come in. Maybe a cover for Brynn in January plus a winger with real pace.

5 minutes ago, Plastic Goat said:

As usual there are at least eight teams or more in the promotion mix and we are one of them. Big new US centre back to come in. Maybe a cover for Brynn in January plus a winger with real pace.

we have cover for Brynn we have 4 keepers on the books ffs.

 

I don't think Birmingham will finish top 2 or even in the playoffs, tbh

Nor do i.

1 hour ago, JonnyMFC said:

we have cover for Brynn we have 4 keepers on the books ffs.

 

None of whom is any good.

2 hours ago, Redcar Rioja said:

 Stoke in Robins have a Manager that knows what he's doing at this level.

...and a very good left winger 👍

2 hours ago, Denzel Zanzibar said:

I don't think Birmingham will finish top 2 or even in the playoffs, tbh

I think they may need to upgrade their manager. Last season was his first, I think, in charge and he kind of had it on easy mode. They made need a more experienced manager at this level because they probably have a top 6 squad. 

3 minutes ago, Bruce said:

I think they may need to upgrade their manager. Last season was his first, I think, in charge and he kind of had it on easy mode. They made need a more experienced manager at this level because they probably have a top 6 squad. 

Bring Rooney back in

3 hours ago, JonnyMFC said:

we have cover for Brynn we have 4 keepers on the books ffs.

 

We have Brynn, Dieng (coming back from long-term injury), McLaughlin (not played a minute for us and only joined a fortnight ago)...and who's the fourth? 

Edited September 15, 2025Sep 15 by RiseAgainst