Championship 2018-2019

[PeterWithesShin]

Same reason we were the season after we went down. Same reason just about every relegated side is.

[mr underhill]

Stoke seem to be buying everyone who can lace a boot and I was amazed to read that Rhodes has gone to Norwich - have I got that right?

[Matt Collins]

I really couldn't call who'll be strong this season

Stoke have spent money but I'm not convinced. Rowett will no doubt have them top 6 or so we will Pulis w Boro

But I thought by the end of the season there was a pretty big gap between the top four and the rest

Leeds will implode at some point

Don't think Darren Moore will succeed

So pretty open for a team to take advantage. Can't see that being Vila whoever the manager is as the one thing we've learned is the importance of a clear idea on how to play. Henry doesn't have time to install that. Bruce has always struggled a bit in that respect, and it must have been very hard to plan for this season

Not convinced we've the players for his 352 at all - especially sown the left

[mr underhill]

I agree with a lot of that but with a few tweaks, I still think we can finish top six  - with Bruce or Henry.

[Ads]

FFP Embargo list:

SHA
Sheffield Wednesday

Anymore?

[cdbearsfan]

What are you basing them on? I've not seen any link to confirm either.

[Ads]

Noses cannot register Pederson as they're embargoed. Monk chatting about it today.

Wednesday manager mentioned it yesterday.

[cdbearsfan]

Ta.

[footyskillz]

I thought I bump this one as season upon us and use it for ALL related championship stuff villa and otherwise .(if that's ok)

Like a chance to discuss obviously villa but any of the other teams , managers , players and generally championship coverage.

However I don't wish to hijack or  derail thread and also aware that championship season 18/19 other clubs business may not be allowed or wanted on this page but thought it would be good to add to this existing thread that idea and develop it keeping it on main page with everyone blessing .

My main respect here is for original thrad creator KRS
And also for any admin to tell me that's okay to do
I think it wise to not start a championship thread in eager anticipationess of new season and as I say use this one .

So admin and KRS is that ok.
Or do I not post about other squads on here

Thank you

[tomd2103]

Don't really see a standout team at this point and think the teams coming down could struggle.  Stoke will probably go in as favourites, but I lad I work with is a season ticket holder at the Sty and reckons Rowett is a very negative manager and might hold them back a bit.  I do think Middlesbrough will be strong this season under Pulis and would be my bet to win it as it stands, even though it will be the usual turgid stuff from Pulis. 

[ADVILLAFAN]

Didn’t Boro sell Traore in the end? He was their main attacking threat last year, other than Ayala from set pieces.

Think Stoke are favourites. Not sure who the Baggies and Swansea have kept/signed.

[footyskillz]

The relegated prem clubs still have some talent which look too good for championship level so hope they move on:

Swansea
Are wilf bony,  Leroy fer , clucas still at Swansea ? Kyle naughton ?

Heard Mawson is leaving to Fulham . Ki has left to Newcastle
Ayew brothers won't hang around will they . Andre has left and our Jordan is linked away

Wba
Is Jay Rodriguez still at Wba? Where is Gareth Barry in a taxi ? Jonny Evans left to Leicester
Heard that Rondon is off to Newcastle
But of course Jake Livermore is back at his rightful level

Stokie
are Jack butland , Bojan!  Joe Allen , Ryan shawcross, choupo moting staying at Stoke ?

Some of these players relegated are better than championship level so would like prem clubs to take them and give us a chance .

Stoke look very decent squad in particular.

[mr underhill]

Skillz Bony is shite - and has been ever since he chased the money to  Man City.

[Damo70]

I only found out today that the Championship and EFL highlights have moved home from Channel 5 to the Quest channel.

I am going for -

Challengers - Villa, Blackburn, Derby, Boro, Sheff U, Stoke, Albion, Wigan

Middlers - Bristol City, Leeds, Preston, Swansea, Forest, Sheff Wed, Norwich

Strugglers - Small Heath, Bolton, Brentford, Hull, Ipswich, Millwall, QPR, Reading, Rotherham

[paul_e]

I'd swap Leeds and Forest for Blackburn and Wigan.  I think the latter will both start strong but they haven't got the squads to keep it up, just like Sheff U last season I suspect they'll drop away fairly sharply once injuries, bans and general tiredness kicks in.