Its always difficult to predict what will happen and Rowett will no doubt fashion are hard working hard to beat side, but looking at the clubs in this division, I don't think more than a top 6 place is realistic.

Of the clubs relegated, Hull seem to be the ones likely not to amount to much, Boro are spending and Monk is a good manager, villa, have money and Bruce is no mug in this division. Sunderland could be a surprise package, they have cash and Grayson may be the guy to steady the ship but feel it will take a season or two of rebuilding.

Reading came close last season and will be up there again, Fulham are signing players and look to be a threat, will 'arry work his magic at Brum? There seems to be money to spend and he has the experience to progress from where Rowett got them.

Norwich ahve gone down the german manager route and making one or two signings so they must be top 6 material. whilst the Owls have also strengthened. Wolves having chnaged manager again are signing players that on paper should make them a force to be reckoned with.

The surprise team could be Sheff Utd carrying on their promotion form to be a top 6 championship side.

At this stage i'd say

Villa to win it with Boro in the second spot.

Reading
Norwich
Fulham
Sheff Wed
Derby
Sheff Wed
Birmingham
Wolves
Sheff Utd to fight it out for a playoff place.