Championship 2018-2019

[darren woolley]

I'm going to say I think we will get the Play Offs again I remain positive even in light of what's happening at our club and impending sales othewrwise there's no point in going to the matches we must keep the faith.

I admire what you're saying but disagree slightly, as a supporter you go to the matches regardless of what's going on off the pitch because that's what it means to support something through thick and thin. We've been through bad times before, we'll pull through this situation, maybe a bit more battered than ever before, but Aston Villa will survive in one form or other because we'll still be here to attend or, should feet or finances fail us, support as best we can from afar.

I do agree with keep the faith, I lack your optimism about reaching the playoffs this year (or anything close to that), but I'll fly over for games regardless.

I will always go to see Aston Villa no matter what as I have done for many years but I always like to be positive even through the really difficult times I'm a glass half full type of man I suppose it's years of being optimistic that this year is going to be our year.

[AsTallAsLions]

I'm going to say I think we will get the Play Offs again I remain positive even in light of what's happening at our club and impending sales othewrwise there's no point in going to the matches we must keep the faith.

I admire what you're saying but disagree slightly, as a supporter you go to the matches regardless of what's going on off the pitch because that's what it means to support something through thick and thin. We've been through bad times before, we'll pull through this situation, maybe a bit more battered than ever before, but Aston Villa will survive in one form or other because we'll still be here to attend or, should feet or finances fail us, support as best we can from afar.

I do agree with keep the faith, I lack your optimism about reaching the playoffs this year (or anything close to that), but I'll fly over for games regardless.

I will always go to see Aston Villa no matter what as I have done for many years but I always like to be positive even through the really difficult times I'm a glass half full type of man I suppose it's years of being optimistic that this year is going to be our year.

Tell you what, if you're right, come end of season I'll send you a bottle of something. Because I want you to be right, and triumphing over this shit-storm we're currently in the eye of would certainly be something worth celebrating.

[darren woolley]

I'm going to say I think we will get the Play Offs again I remain positive even in light of what's happening at our club and impending sales othewrwise there's no point in going to the matches we must keep the faith.

I admire what you're saying but disagree slightly, as a supporter you go to the matches regardless of what's going on off the pitch because that's what it means to support something through thick and thin. We've been through bad times before, we'll pull through this situation, maybe a bit more battered than ever before, but Aston Villa will survive in one form or other because we'll still be here to attend or, should feet or finances fail us, support as best we can from afar.

I do agree with keep the faith, I lack your optimism about reaching the playoffs this year (or anything close to that), but I'll fly over for games regardless.

I will always go to see Aston Villa no matter what as I have done for many years but I always like to be positive even through the really difficult times I'm a glass half full type of man I suppose it's years of being optimistic that this year is going to be our year.

Tell you what, if you're right, come end of season I'll send you a bottle of something. Because I want you to be right, and triumphing over this shit-storm we're currently in the eye of would certainly be something worth celebrating.

Thank you I will look forward to having a nice tipple.

[SoccerHQ]

From transfer activity so far I'd be amazed if Stoke aren't top 2. They've also kept (so far) more of the squad from last season than I expected, Joe Allen and Butland still there.

Will stick with Boro in 2nd.

For play offs I do think it's pretty open. Don't think West Brom or Swansea will do much. We need to see what sort of team we have after the window starts.

[ozzjim]

Yeah Stoke, Boro top 2 for me. Albion will make the playoffs if they keep their squad together too. Forest and Leeds could be in the playoffs. Reckon 6th will be a mighty scrap.

[themossman]

Xia/Wyness need toncome out early and show some leadership.

Lol

[mr underhill]

I keep reading about how Leeds are dead certs for top six - why? Same applies to Forest who are also being backed by a few media types to do the same. both were beyond awful last season.

[Damo70]

Odds to win the Championship

Stoke 6/1
Boro & Albion 8/1
Forest 10/1
Leeds & Swanseaa 11/1
Derby 14/1
Villa, Brentford and Sheff Wed 16/1
Norwich 20/1
Bristol City, Preston, Sheff U and Wigan 25/1
Small Heath and Millwall 33/1
Blackburn 40/1
Hull and QPR 50/1
Ipswich and Reading 66/1
Bolton and Rotherham 80/1


I actually think any of those four teams at 25/1 might be a good bet as dark horses.
I have no idea why Small Heath and Millwall are both lumped together at 33/1 when they each had such different seasons last season.

[Ad@m]

I keep reading about how Leeds are dead certs for top six - why? Same applies to Forest who are also being backed by a few media types to do the same. both were beyond awful last season.

Haven't Forest got in to bed with the same agent Wolves used to get all those players that were too good for them?

[Marlon From Bearwood]

I keep reading about how Leeds are dead certs for top six - why? Same applies to Forest who are also being backed by a few media types to do the same. both were beyond awful last season.

Several clubs who finished in the top 6 of the championship in the last 2 or 3 years were struggling near the bottom of the table the season before. It’s that kind of division.

[SoccerHQ]

I keep reading about how Leeds are dead certs for top six - why? Same applies to Forest who are also being backed by a few media types to do the same. both were beyond awful last season.

Forest will be dull as dishwater to watch but as said are getting some decent players in and also have Karanka who showed at Boro he can turn an underachieving club into top 6 material.

Less sure on Leeds. Last couple of years they've tended to start seasons great then collapse in the second half of the season. Way Bielsa works that could well happen again. Don't think they've signed anyone of note either.

[adrenachrome]

At one point it looked very likely that we lose Grealish, Chester, Adomah and Kodje.

If we keep 2 or 3 of those, as now seems likely, we should be be contenders for promotion.

[Ads]

I'd be surprised if Boro are anything other than Play Offs. Tedious Pulis Ball won't guarantee enough points away from home. See the same for Rowett.

[Marlon From Bearwood]

I'd be surprised if Boro are anything other than Play Offs. Tedious Pulis Ball won't guarantee enough points away from home. See the same for Rowett.

Didn’t Rowett’s Derby have a very good away record last season?

[mr underhill]

He didn't really have a good record anywhere after Christmas.