Premier League New Boys.

[AjcW]

So the Premier League is this year graced by Burnley, Birmingham and Wolves.

I thought I would do a little profile on each clubs current squads with up to date signings.

And we can have a discussion on how the new clubs will fair in the premier league this year.

Burnley:

Signings so far:

Tyrone Mears: Undisclosed: Derby County: RB

Former Derby man, on loan at marseilles last season, a strange signing in my opinion but may well turn out to provide Burnley with an alternative at the back when needed.

Steven Fletcher: £ 3,000,000: Hibernian: Striker.

The striker who has waited for a move for over 4 seasons now, mooted for one of the old firm but has finally moved to England. Not premier league quality in my opinion, would of been good in the championship

David Edgar: Free Transfer: Newcastle United: Versatile Defender/Defensive Midfielder.

Young star, cannot believe newcastle did not strive to keep hold of him, will do well under the right tuition.

So they have so far strengthened attack and defensive options, with manager coyle rumored to be interested in James Mccarthy and Andrew Driver, both Scottish based midfielders.

Coyle has interestingly kept the bulk of last seasons promotion squad, with the likes of Eagles and Paterson desperate to make an impact in the Premier League.

My Prediction: 20th.

Birmingham City:

Signings so far:

Cristian Benitez: Undisclosed: Santos Laguna: Striker.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Benítez

Giovanny Espinoza: Undisclosed: Sporting Club De Barcelona: Defender.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giovanny_Espinoza

Roger Johnson: £5,000,000: Cardiff: Defender.

Former Cardiff defender, very, very pricey, surprisingly so. However is very solid and may well surprise a few this season.

Scott Dann: Undisclosed: Covscum: Defender.

Young, promising defender, will be a good option from the bench.

Joe Hart: Loan: Man City: Goalkeeper.

Their star signing in my opinion, every team fighting to survive needs a class keeper and they've got one in Hart.

Birmingham have been very active so far in the transfer window, strengthening both attack and defence, but like Burnley will need to look into midfield options ASAP... Links with a permenant move for Lee Bowyer and a long shot at Patrick Vieira.

My Prediction: 14th.

Wolverhampton Wanderers:

Signings so far:

Ronald Zubar: Undisclosed: Marseille: Defender

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Zubar

Greg Halford: Undisclosed: Sunderland: Everywhere

The Journeyman and hes still only a young lad, amazing how many clubs he has had, never settled anywere, maybe this season is his chance. Depends which one of his 12 positions he plays in a suppose .

Nenad Milijas: Undisclosed: Red Star Belgrade: Midfielder.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nenad_Milijas

Marcus Hahnemann: Free Transfer: Reading: Goalkeeper.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Hahnemann

Andrew Surman: Undisclosed: Southampton: Left Back/ Centre Midfield

Young central midfielder who can play left back, had a poor season with southampton last time out but then again who didnt?? Could well be the surprise star for wolves this season.

Kevin Doyle: Undisclosed: Reading: Striker

A risky move at a high price, if he has the season he had first time round in the premier league with reading then this will of been a great move by the manager.

So Wolves have covered more areas of their squad than any other team in this transfer window, and in my opinion have made the most impressive signings, however there are many new faces and the squad is beyond massive at wolves, therefore I feel they will take too long to gel.

Prediction: 18th.

Well thats the profiles, get voting and discussing below.

[Guest Chocolate Teapot]

I put Birmingham, I don't think they're great, but I think Hull will be a shambles this season.

[ACF]

Wolves will not survive.

[General Smuts]

Burnley - The Hull of 2010.

[welck12]

Burnley - The Hull of 2010.

Owen Coyle best stock up on the fake tan then

[dandannieldanok]

Brum and Wolves to stay up by the skin of their teeth. Burnley to go down with Hull and Stoke ( ).

[Joe.]

Burnley - Down

Birmingham - Down

Wolves - Staying

[Lovejoy]

Burnley going down this coming year along with City Hull and Pompey. Brum to survive comfortably, Wolves to scrape clear .

[Miquel The Work Geordie]

Ronald Zubar is a lovely little signing for Wolves imo, has experience of Champions League football with a very decent side, better than Birmingham's route of buying overpriced, inexperienced Champo defenders.

[Ultra]

There are about ten teams in the Premier League who could be dragged into the relegation battle.

But Burnley's squad as it stands doesn't look strong enough, while Hull are in a dire run of form with only ONE win since December. They both look certs for the drop.

[Corky]

Wolves to go.

[Miquel The Work Geordie]

Wolves to stay.

[Samilktray]

Wolves will do well I reckon.

Dont like Birmingham so hope they go down.