Author Topic: OFFICIAL CHAMPIONSHIP THREAD (Read 1327234 times)

Black Country Pride · « **Reply #1125 on:** May 25, 2015, 03:19:48 PM »

2-0 Norwich

Cracking goal Redmond

lewisant · « **Reply #1126 on:** May 25, 2015, 03:21:12 PM »

Quote from: Black Country Pride on May 25, 2015, 03:19:48 PM

2-0 Norwich Cracking goal Redmond

Amazing play in the build up from Norwich, pure football!

Black Country Pride · « **Reply #1127 on:** May 25, 2015, 04:24:13 PM »

On comes Dozza

crazedwbafan18 · « **Reply #1128 on:** May 25, 2015, 04:42:30 PM »

Even though i lived in Norwich for 6 months, and was driving back from Norfolk this morning after the Big Weekend, i don't feel any great affinity for the club. They'll make a good go of it and stay up i reckon, but i wanted Boro' to go up for a change, shame they have been woeful!

AlbionFan · « **Reply #1129 on:** May 25, 2015, 07:26:41 PM »

Not sure if there is a Rob Kelly thread already, if so perhaps the Mods can move this message to it.

It appears that Rob Kelly has been appointed Assistant Manger to Uwe Rosler at Leeds United.

The Black Pearl · « **Reply #1130 on:** May 25, 2015, 09:10:34 PM »

Getting out of the Championship will be a nightmare next season, so many strong sides!

Adder · « **Reply #1131 on:** May 25, 2015, 10:20:49 PM »

It will certainly be very competitive again - can't see there being a stand-out side there though...possibly Hull but there could be a few comings and goings there. How will Burnley do without Ings and probably Trippier ? Can't see QPR making it ...again comings and goings.

WBArgo · « **Reply #1132 on:** May 25, 2015, 11:46:18 PM »

Quote from: The Black Pearl on May 25, 2015, 09:10:34 PM

Getting out of the Championship will be a nightmare next season, so many strong sides!

It's just a crazy league...from the three that went down, only Norwich returned and Fulham nearly got relegated. After signing McCormack (who actually did quite well for them) they surprisingly struggled.
Then there was Wigan who looked excellent under Rosler last year and went out in the play-offs, who got relegated to league one!

I'm sure there will be a few shocks, possibly MK Dons could be up there, at least one of the relegated teams will be then you can bet the likes of Boro, Derby et al will all be near the play-offs.

tuamigos · « **Reply #1133 on:** May 26, 2015, 06:35:41 AM »

See McClaren and Nigel Clough both sacked from their respective clubs.
I can see McClaren turning up in the Prem quite early next season. Maybe a replacement for Sam?

WBASPE77 · « **Reply #1134 on:** May 26, 2015, 05:18:33 PM »

I think Bristol City may surprise a few for the forthcoming season. Could really be any of about ten clubs that could go up. If Burnley lose Ings I think it will be tough for them to come straight back up. I reckon Hull might be the favorites to go straight back up out of three.

Black Country Pride · « **Reply #1135 on:** May 26, 2015, 05:32:00 PM »

The Championship is always so hard to predict and is in truth far more exciting than the prem. I fear the Dingles will be in with a decent shout next season

Adder · « **Reply #1136 on:** May 26, 2015, 07:08:38 PM »

Quote from: WBASPE77 on May 26, 2015, 05:18:33 PM

I think Bristol City may surprise a few for the forthcoming season. Could really be any of about ten clubs that could go up. If Burnley lose Ings I think it will be tough for them to come straight back up. I reckon Hull might be the favorites to go straight back up out of three.

Could be right about Bristol City - they have ambitious owners these days...not billionaires but seem prepared to invest.

Nathan · « **Reply #1137 on:** May 26, 2015, 08:35:05 PM »

I'm surprised to see Brentford installed as bookies favourites for the title next season I must admit. It really is impossible to call. You could easily make a case for over half of the teams in the league to get promoted! Yet again, I can see the Championship being the most closely fought, entertaining and competitive of all four divisions. It's a sign of the toughness of that league that the Blues are 3rd favourites to go down!

LiamTheBaggie · « **Reply #1138 on:** May 26, 2015, 10:03:41 PM »

Surprised by Brentford being favourites.

I'm expecting them to drop without Warburton. Quite a shame how its ended for him really - granted the owners have been willing to back him but Warburton has put in place the foundations for their current success.

He'll be highly sought after I imagine but I'm unsure on whether he will be a success elsewhere - he had the ability to lay the foundations at Brentford under Rosler, allowing himself to take advantage when he got the job permanently. Whether he gets the time to build at his new club with the pressure of the results business we're in remains to be seen.

I was reading a great article the other day on his influence in academy football - he was the architect of the next gen series which ended up including some of the powerweights of European football. He was an academy coach throughout his time at Watford and ended up signing many of his products when he finally moved to Brentford.

I know we looked at him to replace Dan Ashworth but it was quite a good job we didn't in the end - he said he was arguing with Uwe Rosler every day

Adder · « **Reply #1139 on:** May 26, 2015, 10:19:33 PM »

I think Warburton's a pretty switched on bloke and he's also a positive personality who is likely to well liked by his players. Will be interesting to watch his progress and see where he ends up...Fulham ? Sheff Utd ? Cardiff ?

BobTaylor · « **Reply #1140 on:** May 26, 2015, 10:20:06 PM »

Watford 5 managers in a year and promotion,madness.

The Black Pearl · « **Reply #1141 on:** May 26, 2015, 10:24:50 PM »

Quote from: Black Country Pride on May 26, 2015, 05:32:00 PM

The Championship is always so hard to predict and is in truth far more exciting than the prem. I fear the Dingles will be in with a decent shout next season

I think the Dingles will be mid table at best, just look at the sides in with a good shout, Fulham, Hull, Burnley, Ipswich, Middlesbrough, Derby, Forest, Brentford, Cardiff. All of those will be in with a good shout plus a few more.

BB74 · « **Reply #1142 on:** May 26, 2015, 10:26:46 PM »

Quote from: BobTaylor on May 26, 2015, 10:20:06 PM

Watford 5 managers in a year and promotion,madness.

And who says stability brings success.

LiamTheBaggie · « **Reply #1143 on:** May 27, 2015, 01:47:47 PM »

Quote from: Adder on May 26, 2015, 10:19:33 PM

I think Warburton's a pretty switched on bloke and he's also a positive personality who is likely to well liked by his players. Will be interesting to watch his progress and see where he ends up...Fulham ? Sheff Utd ? Cardiff ?

He's turned Sheffield United down apparently.

He would have been mental to take that job.

A club having to cut their budgets (again) because they are now entering their 5th season in league one.

Warburton can afford to hang around and wait for an attractive proposition to appear.

Adder · « **Reply #1144 on:** May 27, 2015, 11:12:35 PM »

I guess the sacking season starts pretty early in the Championship ....wasn't it 3 days for Huddersfield last year ?

WBAinDEVON · « **Reply #1145 on:** June 01, 2015, 08:35:46 AM »

Paul Clement Derbys new manager

tuamigos · « **Reply #1146 on:** June 01, 2015, 11:13:47 AM »

Quote from: WBAinDEVON on June 01, 2015, 08:35:46 AM

Paul Clement Derbys new manager

Yep, they're just breaking him in before we have him.

Mister AT · « **Reply #1147 on:** June 01, 2015, 11:22:41 AM »

Quote from: WBAinDEVON on June 01, 2015, 08:35:46 AM

Paul Clement Derbys new manager

I will be keeping an eye on Derby under Clement, be interesting to see how he finds club management.

TheJacko2000 · « **Reply #1148 on:** June 01, 2015, 01:50:00 PM »

Steve Clarke mk2 or something more? Time will tell I suppose.

Albionic · « **Reply #1149 on:** June 01, 2015, 04:22:22 PM »

Leeds will be worth a punt for promo next season IMO.
Hull will do a cardiff and achieve naff all.