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Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 5:19 pm
by Milltown1882
There’s always one team that flies under the radar then ends up in the playoffs somehow.
Who are you predicting to far exceed expectations this season?
I’m going for Hull. Making some really good signings, new ownership and money in the bank from Lewis-Potter and Bowen add ons to keep spending.
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 5:20 pm
by elwaclaret
I think Luton went under most peoples radar last season. I expect them to be strong (but unfancied) again.
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 5:23 pm
by Bosscat
Don't ask our friends down t'M65 they would get over excited at mentioning Dark Horses
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 5:24 pm
by Aclaret
I reckon Burnley could be the surprise package this season.
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 5:34 pm
by Burnley1989
Hull is probably a good shout to be fair
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 5:35 pm
by ArthurShelby
Hull will be in bottom 6.
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 5:36 pm
by Newcastleclaret93
elwaclaret wrote: ↑Mon Jul 25, 2022 5:20 pm
I think Luton went under most peoples radar last season. I expect them to be strong (but unfancied) again.
Got a decent striker, they have a good chance of being a surprise package
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 6:27 pm
by kentonclaret
I included Luton as 1 of my 3 teams in the Championship prediction League.
They have won 5 pre season games and held a strong West Ham side to a 1-1 draw on Saturday.
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 6:49 pm
by AGENT_CLARET
Stoke
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 6:51 pm
by RVclaret
Swansea
Ended last season very well, Russell Martin’s system is quite impressive and they have Piroe, who could be the leagues top scorer
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 6:54 pm
by Carport
Bring ham! KRO
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 6:57 pm
by Newcastleclaret93
RVclaret wrote: ↑Mon Jul 25, 2022 6:51 pm
Swansea
Ended last season very well, Russell Martin’s system is quite impressive and they have Piroe, who could be the leagues top scorer
Be amazed if Swansea are even top half this year.
Lost arguably there best player and signed effectively no one
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 6:58 pm
by tiger76
Sunderland they finished last season strongly to come up through the play=off's, and with the likes of Dan Neil and Ross Stewart they'll get goals, plus their big home support could be a huge asset if they get on a roll similar to Forest last season.
And in Alex Neil they possess a young manager who knows what it takes to get out of the Champ.
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 7:01 pm
by Newcastleclaret93
tiger76 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 25, 2022 6:58 pm
Sunderland they finished last season strongly to come up through the play=off's, and with the likes of Dan Neil and Ross Stewart they'll get goals, plus their big home support could be a huge asset if they get on a roll similar to Forest last season.
And in Alex Neil they possess a young manager who knows what it takes to get out of the Champ.
I agree they could be a strong team this season. Recruited quite well. Signed Ballard, Jack Clarke and managed to retain there top talent
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 7:04 pm
by Pickles
Another one for Sunderland.
Think Birmingham, Millwall and Huddersfield* will struggle.
*Watch them stick four past us now.
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 7:06 pm
by fatboy47
Rovers.
New manager.. Cash available and being spent on proven champ material..excellent pre-season.. 1st half of last season they were flying until they imploded... Cat 1 academy producing some usable talent.
Hopefully I'm totally wrong.
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 7:11 pm
by Billy Balfour
I have Sunderland in my promotion acca.
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 7:13 pm
by Stubsy
Reading
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 7:52 pm
by Bosscat
Stubsy wrote: ↑Mon Jul 25, 2022 7:13 pm
Reading
I thought your dark horse was "Whistlejacket" Stubsy
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 8:32 pm
by TheOriginalLongsider
Dark Horse Malbec. Nice claret colour. Never get a hangover.
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 8:35 pm
by KRBFC
Sunderland
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 8:35 pm
by Bosscat
TheOriginalLongsider wrote: ↑Mon Jul 25, 2022 8:32 pm
Dark Horse Malbec. Nice claret colour. Never get a hangover.
Alzar Malbec ... Morrisons usually £6 a bottle every few weeks 2 for a tenner
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 9:01 pm
by Oshkoshclaret
I think Rotherham will finish above Burnley
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 10:27 pm
by Wokingclaret
If you were to finish above
WBA
Norwich
Middlesbrough
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 10:31 pm
by bfcjg
Preston, they are superior.
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 10:32 pm
by claretburns
Preston, they will push this season.
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 11:31 pm
by FCBurnley
Only team with a link to dark horses are Rovers
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 11:35 pm
by ClaretTony
Stoke
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 11:40 pm
by Swizzlestick
I actually think Preston might struggle more than expected this year. Their big players last year were loan signings who’ve returned to their clubs and I’m not convinced by the manager.
Swansea haven’t been talked about much, but have a feeling they could do well.
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 12:16 am
by maidenover
Stoke.
Others (not so dark) West Bromwich, Middlesborough and Sheffield United
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 7:53 am
by Top Claret
Aclaret wrote: ↑Mon Jul 25, 2022 5:24 pm
I reckon Burnley could be the surprise package this season.
We shouldn't be a surprise package we should be favourites to bounce straight back
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 7:55 am
by Newcastleclaret93
Top Claret wrote: ↑Tue Jul 26, 2022 7:53 am
We shouldn't be a surprise package we should be favourites to bounce straight back
Seen loads of championship predictions having us the champions.
Interesting the perception from the outside
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 8:06 am
by RVclaret
Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 26, 2022 7:55 am
Seen loads of championship predictions having us the champions.
Interesting the perception from the outside
Why do you think they have this perception?
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 8:07 am
by Newcastleclaret93
RVclaret wrote: ↑Tue Jul 26, 2022 8:06 am
Why do you think they have this perception?
I am assuming because we were relegated on the most points.
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 8:10 am
by MrTopTier
Millwall.
Re: Your dark horse tip for the Championship?
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 8:40 am
by DycheAlmighty
fatboy47 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 25, 2022 7:06 pm
Rovers.
New manager.. Cash available and being spent on proven champ material..excellent pre-season.. 1st half of last season they were flying until they imploded... Cat 1 academy producing some usable talent.
Hopefully I'm totally wrong.
Clearly on the wind up here, lost 5 or 6 first team players and only managed to sign a right back at this stage. Outside of youth prospects they are struggling to make an 18-man squad.
At this stage they will be lucky to escape a relegation battle.
