Any Thoughts of Automatic?

[baggieal]

For me I thought Ipswich, Southampton and Leicester would have been doing better.

I still think Ipswich will win the league. Teams to watch are still Coventry and Bristol City.

With Griffiths in goal and no one to put the ball in the net our aim should be play offs.

My top three
Ipswich
Southampton
Coventry

Any thoughts?

[Albionic68]

For me I thought Ipswich, Southampton and Leicester would have been doing better........Any thoughts?

Yes. Much as I would like to say otherwise I cannot see West Bromwich Albion troubling the top two this season. As far as predictions go that's me done for another season all be it I would be more than happy to be proved wrong 😀.

[Bombers right foot]

We are work in progress so anywhere in the top 10 would be good, having said that let?s see what the January window brings

[WBA123]

This could be the season where the teams coming down don't dominate the league. All three haven't looked great when I've been watching them and Leicester are supposed to be getting a points deduction too.

So with that in mind it could open the door to a surprise team or two being in the automatic places at the end of the season. Bristol City have impressed me. Coventry maybe. Middlesboro, maybe even us. Its very open.

Having said that, I'd be delighted with a play off place if it was offered now.

[baggieal]

This could be the season where the teams coming down don't dominate the league. All three haven't looked great when I've been watching them and Leicester are supposed to be getting a points deduction too.

So with that in mind it could open the door to a surprise team or two being in the automatic places at the end of the season. Bristol City have impressed me. Coventry maybe. Middlesboro, maybe even us. Its very open.

Having said that, I'd be delighted with a play off place if it was offered now.

My sentiments 123. Friday will tell us more from the side Mason selects and how we tackle the match. Agree with Matt - I would take a point.

[Prando]

Sadly….I think Sjoke are in contention.

[baggieal]

Sadly….I think Sjoke are in contention.

You may be right there Prando as good manager. Good how anyone can beat anyone as would bet Leeds and Burnley come straight down. Sunderland could stay up with Wolves coming down😂

[Omegstrat6]

This could be the season where the teams coming down don't dominate the league. All three haven't looked great when I've been watching them and Leicester are supposed to be getting a points deduction too.

So with that in mind it could open the door to a surprise team or two being in the automatic places at the end of the season. Bristol City have impressed me. Coventry maybe. Middlesboro, maybe even us. Its very open.

Having said that, I'd be delighted with a play off place if it was offered now.

Very much early days, but pretty much my own thoughts too.

Boro will be a tough one and it will be interesting to see Mason's starting selection, although in all honesty I don't anticipate too many changes if any. Depending on how the game progresses, I do, however, think we may see earlier substitutions. A point would be a good result, all three an excellent one.

[baggiematt]

It is a funny old league. Other than Sheffield Wednesday, there are no easy fixtures and any side could go on a run. Theres an obvious set of teams most likely to finish top half; where in that top half is tricky to predict.

For me Coventry, Boro and Ipswich will be the top three. Leicester will be in the mix once they sort themselves out but might miss out with a points deduction. Coventry top I think. Despite not winning every game they seem to be dominating every time they play.

The quality has gotten a lot better in the league. Not the top 2-3 sides, but the overall league. Sides like Swansea, Preston and Pomey have improved a lot. QPR and Watford look either dangerous or disastrous - top half attacking talent at both sides thought.

Still has had a poor start with Southampton and the fans seem to think his football is dire so that might be a poor fit but they have a lot of quality.

[Albionic68]

It will be interesting to see whether Sheffield United can turn things around now Chris Wilder has returned to the future. His blades managerial trilogy awaits.

[baggieal]

It will be interesting to see whether Sheffield United can turn things around now Chris Wilder has returned to the future. His blades managerial trilogy awaits.

I didn?t even know he had returned so with that and me thinking Fellows did not start Sunday. There?s no hope but a care home 😂

[Albionic68]

I didn?t even know he had returned so with that and me thinking Fellows did not start Sunday. There?s no hope but a care home 😂

That's the thing with bumps on the head mate, and I should bloody know given my list of injuries 🤣 .

No disrespect meant to any readers who have received multiple bumps to the head such as myself and John Wile of course. I feel your pain.

Literally in some instances, not so much in others given we are all unique and beautiful in our own ways. In a given light. Like at the bottom of a mineshaft in my case 😃 .

[SwedishBaggie]

We will def not be in the mix for automatic promotion. Somewhere around # 10 would be my guess.

[baggieal]

Ipswich - Middlesbrough and Coventry are looking good then you know Southampton and Leicester are going to be there.

For me as we are in transition top 10 finish and play offs a bonus

[baggiematt]

Ipswich - Middlesbrough and Coventry are looking good then you know Southampton and Leicester are going to be there.

For me as we are in transition top 10 finish and play offs a bonus

I would argue this is the best overall quality the championship has ever seen.

No easy teams and a top 6 sides that all could win the league.

We have improved a lot but so have a lot of other teams.

I was surprised by Leicester and thought they looked the best footballing side I have seen this season on a game that they didnt actually play that well. If they get it right, they will be right up there. Coventry look the business too.

Automatics feel a way off and thats with the right manager and a decent summer transfer window. Next season might be different though.