Championship 2018-2019

[Smirker]

If I was the Dr, I'd release pics of the kit and stadium renders. We need some good news, even if it is pics of the new kit or stadium plans.

[aj2k77]

And announce we've sponsored the training ground for 100 years for £200m.

[Smirker]

And announce we've sponsored the training ground for 100 years for £200m.

That would be great.

[sirlordbaltimore]

And announce we've sponsored the training ground for 100 years for £200m.

 

I see no reason why we couldn't be walking out at the Recon Stadium next season under a 50m five year naming deal

[FranzBiberkopf]

Xia/Wyness need toncome out early and show some leadership. Don't let Bruce go on holiday (Lord knows hes earned it) without a clear steer on his intentions for next season.

We cannot drag this out. If we're going to make a change; make it quickly. Round and Wyness should have been planning for months about what the steps are should we not go up.

Most of the squad won't be missed if they move on. If the experienced pros couldn't get us up this time,  they're even less likely to do something time.

Time for bravery thia summer alright. My fear is that the decision makers are too conservative and ingrained with the status quo to look outside the Moyes/Allardyce/Pardew status quo.

[Mister E]

Millwall, Boro, Derby, Stoke, Brentford, Bristol City; possibly one or both of the Sheffield teams; maybe Leeds ….
there are plenty of contenders for promotion.
Which is why decisions need to be made early and, as Brian said above, perfect preparation for the next season needs to be in place.

[walsall villain]

If I was the Dr, I'd release pics of the kit and stadium renders. We need some good news, even if it is pics of the new kit or stadium plans.

The stadium plans depend on us getting promoted, not the time to think about that is it?

[Smirker]

If I was the Dr, I'd release pics of the kit and stadium renders. We need some good news, even if it is pics of the new kit or stadium plans.

The stadium plans depend on us getting promoted, not the time to think about that is it?

I know but the fans want to see the plans.

Could change the crest back too.

Do something.

[TopDeck113]

Glass half full observation: we'll win more games next season than we would have done had we been promoted. Frankly I'm happier when we win and rather it was on a regular basis than holding out hope that we might scrape a victory when Palace or Watford come to town.

On a personal note, I can get to Bolton and Blackburn in half an hour, Wigan and Preston in not much longer, and Leeds and Sheffield (at a push) in an hour. I enjoy going to away games when there's a fair to good chance of a result. Much better than spending the thick end of £50 to see us dicked five or six at the Etihad. 

[robleflaneur]

Millwall, Boro, Derby, Stoke, Brentford, Bristol City; possibly one or both of the Sheffield teams; maybe Leeds ….
there are plenty of contenders for promotion.
Which is why decisions need to be made early and, as Brian said above, perfect preparation for the next season needs to be in place.

Contenders but don't scream quality like Wolves and Fulham.Unfortunately,Baggies might turn out to be a good team in this league,though if Villa and Albion were battling for the top 2 it would certainly add extra interest.Agree with early decisions needed.

[cheltenhamlion]

Fuck it. I refuse to give a shit until at least July. I am going on holiday.

[mr underhill]

I've just booked a week long trip to Finland, specifically Helsinki starting 15th September so that's one gig I'm going to miss under our new manager.

[David_Nab]

Leeds just signed a deal linking them with the SF49ers which should bring in revenue for them so wouldn't count them out

[appyarryampton]

If Steve Bruce is staying he needs to have his remit changed from 'just get us up' to 'build a team'.
The financial constraints on SB and the neccesity to get us promoted this season led to a selection of loanees
and proven championship players being put together with a basic and one dimensional game plan.
We now need to build a team to play a decent brand of football with a sprinkling of youth and raw ability which can evolve in to a top side.
We have not got the Mendes connection so we cannot expect to get three or four top players in and turn it round it one season.
Brentford have proved you can play good football on a tight budget in the championship, so given our extra revenue we can improve on that.
I don't know if SB is the man for this assignment.
Either way, don't expect a quick fix.
Keep smiling, UTV

[footyskillz]

Millwall, Boro, Derby, Stoke, Brentford, Bristol City; possibly one or both of the Sheffield teams; maybe Leeds ….
there are plenty of contenders for promotion.
Which is why decisions need to be made early and, as Brian said above, perfect preparation for the next season needs to be in place.

Norwich, Hull, Forest. Even WBA and Qpr.

There's often a team or 2 who will surprise up near higher end of league.

Can depend on the business teams do in close season and how team and squads get set up in style of play and good management and coaching.

I feel forest and maybe Hull and Qpr could show something higher up in coming season.