GazzinderFox Posted 25 May 2016 Posted 25 May 2016 I think it could be Derby's year next season, they've been in the mix for a few years now and managed to implode just at the wrong time. Obviously it depends on what they do about the manager's position - if they get Sherwood in they have no chance. I've got a feeling that Sheff Wed will do Hull in the play-off final, Hull looked really shaky in the 2nd leg against Derby. If they don't go up I can see them challenging the likes of Norwich for the automatic places. Brentford could be interesting outside bet for the play-offs if they can sort their defence out.
Fox92 Posted 25 May 2016 Author Posted 25 May 2016 Benitez close to signing a three year deal. Newcastle will walk the league.
Guest CityFan 06 Posted 25 May 2016 Posted 25 May 2016 Benitez will be a significant boost for Newcastle if he does stays, due to the calibre of the man. Although they were relegated, his results in the last 10 PL games were not too bad as I recall, and got them playing some good football in matches. They've still got some good players in that squad as well.
Langston Posted 25 May 2016 Posted 25 May 2016 I don't think Di Matteo will do well at Villa at all (and I await this post being pulled up when he inevitably proves me wrong, now), it's a 'bigger' job than the ones he's had before in terms of the scale of what needs overhauling. MK and West Brom were already there or there abouts, Villa need a complete reshuffle and it'll be a big test of his ability to build a side from very little. Benitez staying is massive for Newcastle and I can't see beyond a top two of them and Norwich (if they keep Alex Neil).
J.Lisemore Posted 25 May 2016 Posted 25 May 2016 People assuming that Benitez will walk the Championship, he's never been in a situation like this and we know it takes a solid team to get out. Newcastle are a poor team at the moment, so we'll see.
Langston Posted 25 May 2016 Posted 25 May 2016 People assuming that Benitez will walk the Championship, he's never been in a situation like this and we know it takes a solid team to get out. Newcastle are a poor team at the moment, so we'll see. Hasn't he won promotion to La Liga on more than one occasion? This'll come back to bite me on the arse but I'd be fairly confident he'll be able to outthink and outmaneuver the majority of his peers in that league. He'll have cash to spend this summer, too. I don't think it'll be a walk in the park but Benitez isn't a "marquee manager" (Sven, for example) who's a big name but ultimately past his best. He's still a bloody brilliant boss.
Manwell Pablo Posted 25 May 2016 Posted 25 May 2016 People assuming that Benitez will walk the Championship, he's never been in a situation like this and we know it takes a solid team to get out. Newcastle are a poor team at the moment, so we'll see. Again I think were a poor team is more accurate. If the wally had gone three or four games earlier they may have stopped up he seems to have turned them around.
Corky Posted 25 May 2016 Posted 25 May 2016 Hasn't he won promotion to La Liga on more than one occasion? This'll come back to bite me on the arse but I'd be fairly confident he'll be able to outthink and outmaneuver the majority of his peers in that league. He'll have cash to spend this summer, too. I don't think it'll be a walk in the park but Benitez isn't a "marquee manager" (Sven, for example) who's a big name but ultimately past his best. He's still a bloody brilliant boss. Yes, won Segunda Division promotion twice with Extremedura and Tenerife.
Alf Bentley Posted 25 May 2016 Posted 25 May 2016 Rafa stays at Newcastle with "complete control": http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36377851 Partly just posting this for the fun of posting about Newcastle in the Championship thread.
J.Lisemore Posted 26 May 2016 Posted 26 May 2016 Didn't realise he'd managed in the Segunda to be honest. Will be interesting to see which sort of player he signs.
MC Prussian Posted 27 May 2016 Posted 27 May 2016 McDermott sacked at Reading: http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36398215
Wymsey Posted 27 May 2016 Posted 27 May 2016 McDermott sacked at Reading: http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36398215 Bit of a shock, as I'd have thought he's the type of manager that would identify weaknesses and make them stronger. Doesn't deserve it as many aren't his own players.
boots60 Posted 27 May 2016 Posted 27 May 2016 PROMOTION Not too bothered, but the smaller the club, the better. RELEGATION Forest Derby Villa As The Don said, Keep dreaming!
MC Prussian Posted 27 May 2016 Posted 27 May 2016 Forest approach French manager Montanier (at Rennes up until last January): http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Philippe-montanier-approche-par-nottingham-forest/682428
Wymsey Posted 28 May 2016 Posted 28 May 2016 Who do you want up then? Want Wednesday, a different team with a better fanbase.
Guest CityFan 06 Posted 28 May 2016 Posted 28 May 2016 Looking forward to watching this today. Be a very close game I think.
purpleronnie Posted 28 May 2016 Posted 28 May 2016 Isn't the championship final usually on the bank holiday monday?
Wymsey Posted 28 May 2016 Posted 28 May 2016 Isn't the championship final usually on the bank holiday monday? It's normally the lower leagues Wimbledon/Plymouth then.
purpleronnie Posted 28 May 2016 Posted 28 May 2016 It's normally the lower leagues Wimbledon/Plymouth then. My memory must be playing tricks I'm sure I went to see Leicester on the bank holiday monday's. And wasn't last seasons final on the monday?
Wymsey Posted 28 May 2016 Posted 28 May 2016 Wasn't the Cardiff play-off semi-final game (lost, Kermogant missed pen) on a Tuesday/Wednesday? Must've moved these final games to bank holiday as more people will have more time to watch.
ScouseFox Posted 28 May 2016 Posted 28 May 2016 My memory must be playing tricks I'm sure I went to see Leicester on the bank holiday monday's. And wasn't last seasons final on the monday? they seem to change it every year. It seems to be that when the champs league final is on the same weekend then the championship game is on Saturday. It always used to be the Monday, it went L2 Saturday, L1 Sunday, championship Monday.
Facecloth Posted 28 May 2016 Posted 28 May 2016 they seem to change it every year. It seems to be that when the champs league final is on the same weekend then the championship game is on Saturday. It always used to be the Monday, it went L2 Saturday, L1 Sunday, championship Monday. I think they moved it back to the Saturday a few years back when they realised a few players would be at the World Cup or Euros and they seem to play in a Saturday now in an international championship year.
Livid Posted 29 May 2016 Posted 29 May 2016 I think the relegation of two PL stalwarts Villa and Newcastle will really heat up the competition next season. Newcastle I can see. Villa are a mess but with new owners/management who knows. I don't know if Norwich are going to do a West Brom. Brighton, Sheffield Wednesday and Derby maybe. Cardiff seemed to get some momentum at the end. Then there's Leeds, Ipswich, Forest, Birmingham and QPR, you would think at least one of them would get their act together. Tough to call.
MC Prussian Posted 31 May 2016 Posted 31 May 2016 Leeds have sacked head coach Evans after only seven months in charge: http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36420398
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