So, I think it's obvious that on paper, Leicester have the strongest squad in the league and the resources during the transfer windows to widen the gap on the competition.
You guys really should walk the league with all that money. Only two things would worry me if I was a Leicester fan;
1. Every team will be treating games against you like a Cup final. The big clubs will see it more as a key rivalry than in prior seasons and the small clubs will either shut up shop hoping for a draw, or just go all out for the win.
2. With only 5 on the bench, I guess the other issue will be keeping everyone happy.....sometimes rotations can mess things up in teams that ned time to gel.
Anyway, clutching at straws a bit, but I do see yourselves, West Ham and Ipswich as top 3, with Forest between 4th and 6th (unles we unearth a 20+ goal striker !).
Favourites
posted on 5/8/11
According to most betting sites Leicester and West Ham are both favorites. Forest and Birmingham are second favorites.
posted on 5/8/11
Don't get me wrong guys, I'm not negative. I have criticism, sure, but I'd like to think that it's constructive. I believe that we have certain weaknesses that could be exploited this season, but that doesn't mean that I expect us to lose. We struggled to score goals last year, and we don't have an Earnie or a Boyd in our ranks now. I'm hopeful that our delivery with the ball will be better with the addition of playmakers Reid and Greening, but I'm not convinced we have the personel to put these chances away. Our shape and balance when we concede possession concerned me last year aswell, and I'm not sure the players we have brought in will address this. Again I'm hopeful, that Steve Mclaren has a fresh insight and new strategy that makes us a lot harder to counter against and I'm also hopeful that we'll see emerging stars come through the ranks and fill some of the positions we have available, but for me, none of this adds up to a promotion push.
posted on 5/8/11
I agree.
Ipswich looks good with their signings.
Obviously Leicester will be up there.
Reading will be a threat if they keep Long.
West Ham top 6 & Birmingham cannot predict.
Can see Blackpool making the playoffs.
Forest anything from mid table to first.
Hopefully Forest will get off to a good start for once (unlike under Billy), this could be the difference.
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You don't win ANYTHING on paper.
Apart from noughts and crosses.
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And hangman
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apart from signings
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posted on 6/8/11
A stronger midfield? If by stronger, you mean a combined age of 327, good luck to you. If you don't, then pity to you.
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