Championship chat 2017-18

[fatboyslow]

As a Leeds fan ... ( stop laughing )

Finish the season with the same manager we start it with would be a good step.

No collapse after New Year dragging us into relegation, assuming we aren't already there,

Dare to challenge for the play offs ( unlikely )

On the plus side I think the kit is the best for several seasons

[redsimon]

Didn't realise Football League highlights no longer on BBC. Good news is show will be on at a watchable time 9pm Saturdays

[Matt.NFFC.]

Didn't realise Football League highlights no longer on BBC. Good news is show will be on at a watchable time 9pm Saturdays

This is a good thing......

I always felt that the BBC disliked Forest, especially with the likes of Savage and Co there.

Probs just me though.

Would rather watch this than MOTD, as the best bits have usually been shown by SKY by 10pm or whenever MOTD starts.

[Young_gun]

Hull, Derby auto; Boro up via playoffs.

Blackburn, Wolves, Bristol City also in the playoffs.

Rotherham; MK Dons; Charlton down.

Brentford between 7th-12th, never really threatening either end of the table.

100% cafc won't go down push for play offs I reckon tough start though

[luther101]

Simon (Red) - how 'bad a shape' are Forest in, really?

I like the Ward signing (I presume it didn't go down that well, considering where he came from) - also I've always rated Antonio and Lansbury. And with Fryatt, Assombalonga, Blackstock, Reid etc surely thats a fairly strong Championship setup?

Admittedly the Chairman's an absolute expletive, but I've got a sneaking suspicion that Forest could be the ones 'flying under the radar' - and 25/1 looks a bit generous to me.

And what do you think of their price to win at Brighton on Friday? This also appears to be good value (I thought Brighton were a rather poor side last year)   .....      your thoughts?

I quite fancy the trio of Brentford, Brizzle & Forest to upset the more fancied selections.

[TightEnd]

careful, i know financial problems at NFFC could mean Ben Hamer ending his loan and returning to LCFC. Forest trying to sort out transfer embargo issues.

[anthonyl]

Simon (Red) - how 'bad a shape' are Forest in, really?

I like the Ward signing (I presume it didn't go down that well, considering where he came from) - also I've always rated Antonio and Lansbury. And with Fryatt, Assombalonga, Blackstock, Reid etc surely thats a fairly strong Championship setup?

Admittedly the Chairman's an absolute expletive, but I've got a sneaking suspicion that Forest could be the ones 'flying under the radar' - and 25/1 looks a bit generous to me.

And what do you think of their price to win at Brighton on Friday? This also appears to be good value (I thought Brighton were a rather poor side last year)   .....      your thoughts?

I quite fancy the trio of Brentford, Brizzle & Forest to upset the more fancied selections.

Forest have Fryatt, Assombolonga, Reid out injured.

[redsimon]

Simon (Red) - how 'bad a shape' are Forest in, really?

I like the Ward signing (I presume it didn't go down that well, considering where he came from) - also I've always rated Antonio and Lansbury. And with Fryatt, Assombalonga, Blackstock, Reid etc surely thats a fairly strong Championship setup?

Admittedly the Chairman's an absolute expletive, but I've got a sneaking suspicion that Forest could be the ones 'flying under the radar' - and 25/1 looks a bit generous to me.

And what do you think of their price to win at Brighton on Friday? This also appears to be good value (I thought Brighton were a rather poor side last year)   .....      your thoughts?

I quite fancy the trio of Brentford, Brizzle & Forest to upset the more fancied selections.

We don't mind ex Direby players tbh, had plenty of good ones in the past!

As others say a lot out injured, could lose Antonio and/or Lansbury and can't seem to get people in (Hamer for example), off loaded two expensive flops but rumours are they had to pay them most of their last years wages to get off the books.

Won't be too surprised if we struggle early on. I would be happy if we get into play offs but expecting mid table or below now. We are not worth a punt at 25/1 imho.

[Young_gun]

Charlton 2-0 QPR that is all... great start tough fisrt month/2 but well chuffed. Didnt go tho too much drinking last night/tonight

[DungBeetle]

Hello Young Gun - not sure if you go on the "Tips for Tikay" thread but I've stuck Charlton up as a recommend to get more than 57 points this season.  Can you cast your eyes over my post when you get the chance and let me know if I'm way off in my assessment of the Charlton squad?

Cheers

Dung

[Young_gun]

Hello Young Gun - not sure if you go on the "Tips for Tikay" thread but I've stuck Charlton up as a recommend to get more than 57 points this season.  Can you cast your eyes over my post when you get the chance and let me know if I'm way off in my assessment of the Charlton squad?

Cheers

Dung

Hi dung, I did once read tips for tikay but lost track so haven't seen.

Personally sounds like a very good bet, I was a bit worried with opening month so well re-asses after that. I didn't go first game , we had 5 academy players by merit  which was a good win still a fee newbies bedding in too. I personally think we could potentially be play offs if things aren't too bad in the first month so 65 points plus I'd guess. Still unsure why they had us 3rd faves to go Down but we'll see

[donttiltboy]

Hello Young Gun - not sure if you go on the "Tips for Tikay" thread but I've stuck Charlton up as a recommend to get more than 57 points this season.  Can you cast your eyes over my post when you get the chance and let me know if I'm way off in my assessment of the Charlton squad?

Cheers

Dung

Most confident I have been for a while as a charlton fan. Massively underrated this year and certainly feel we could have a shout at the play offs. Looks a good bet.

[RickBFA]

Wednesday continuing to build.

The squad really has been transformed with the new owner bringing more new players in.

This week it's Michael Turner from Norwich and Pudil from Watford.

Talk of a decent centre forward coming in to finalise transfers.

The new owner certainly means business, I just hope the news signings can settle.

Did you see the goal from Matias at Leeds last weekend BTW ?

What a goal!

[RickBFA]

Wednesday sign Forestieri from Watford.

[anthonyl]

£7m bid rejected for boca juniors forward. Seems were are 'going for it'.

Picked up a winger for £1.7m from feyenoord this week.

What a change from that clown hypiia.