James Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Genuine question as I haven't really got much a clue on how well these teams have actually played, but who are going to be our rivals for the league title this season. Obviously there is Boro, but we beat them last season, and they've played worse teams to date. Cardiff look good. Good talented young players with a good manager, plus added Chopra goals. Sheffield United and West Brom will be around and about. But can any of these teams really challenge us? I think we'll walk this league if the boardroom don't cause fuckups amongst our current playing squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Boro, despite their easy start of fixtures. Along with us they have players of reasonable premiership quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I doubt we'll walk it because Boro and Cardiff are doing the same as us at the momemt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 This is all rather premature, James. But then, we all knew that about you already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonarmy Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Based on the little I've seen and know, I think it's going to be a 5 team race, with the teams you just named. Cardiff and West Brom will worry me the most. Strangely, I am sure Boro will finish in the top 3, and equally sure they won't win it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 This is all rather premature, James. But then, we all knew that about you already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Miles too early to even think about it. We might not have another three or four of these players by the end of next week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 There are 5 good sides in the league. Us, Boro, West Brom, Cardiff, Coventry. There are at least 5 others who could challenge if they have a good season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Libertine Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 they might just be trying to make this league mean something but the official line from the "experts" seems to have about 5-10 teams in the race. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Let's see what the situation is on September 2nd. I remember talk of a top 6 challenge this time last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binnsy Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I almost backed Boro to win the league before the season started and still think they're the team to beat, bit like us in that they could lose some good players sold before the window shuts. They have players used to the CCC and are good at this level such as Adam Johnson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Was it The Times who said we'd finish 20th? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 if we had a bloody manager and a board that gave a shit we would cruise to promotion IMO. However we don't and our biggest rival is probably ourselves. The WBA, Boro, Cardiff and Sheff Utd. Before today's game I would have included Palace into that because of neil warnock but clearly they are not one of the better teams in the league. It's still way too early though to start predicting anything but the signs are encouraging that as I thought the hogwash about this being a tough league was exactly that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 it was only a matter of time days before this thread would be created. :facepalm: :facepalm: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Was it The Times who said we'd finish 20th? Surely not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Was it The Times who said we'd finish 20th? Surely not? Aye, George Caulkin truly hates us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Was it The Times who said we'd finish 20th? Surely not? Aye, George Caulkin truly hates us. Wasn't him making the predictions Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gggg Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 There are 5 good sides in the league. Us, Boro, West Brom, Cardiff, Coventry. There are at least 5 others who could challenge if they have a good season. Coventry will be nowhere near having sold their best players, they always have a great start and end up nearly getting relegated anyway. Add Preston and Sheff Utd to that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alan Shearer 9 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Better question would be how many points do we need for safety? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Was it The Times who said we'd finish 20th? Surely not? Aye, George Caulkin truly hates us. Wasn't him making the predictions How do you know? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordstrom Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Was it The Times who said we'd finish 20th? Surely not? I'm pretty sure this is the link to the said article http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/football_league/article6736633.ece?token=null&offset=0&page=1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Thanks Nordstrom, there you go haters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Better question would be how many points do we need for safety? Last season the third bottom team went down with 46 points. The next team up had 51 points. http://www.soccerbot.com/fa/tables/uk1div09.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Was it The Times who said we'd finish 20th? Surely not? I'm pretty sure this is the link to the said article http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/football_league/article6736633.ece?token=null&offset=0&page=1 Newcastle United They will be the biggest draw in the Championship but that also makes them the biggest scalp. Add to that they are the biggest mess, with the most to lose, and the immediate future looks rather less bright than their horrendous new away kit. So much for the good news. After the 6-1 hammering by Leyton Orient, the exit of Obafemi Martins is likely to trigger more departures, so whoever takes over as manager at St James’ Park — Alan Shearer, Kevin Keegan or Mike Ashley — will have his work cut out to sort a team shape by teatime this Saturday. Unless the club are sold into sensible hands soon, they could even get relegated. Prediction: 20 Best bit of comedy writing since Nixon/Kezman last drafted up an article, tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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