2022/2023 Relegation Thread - August views & votes
18. Brentford
19. Leeds
29. Southampton
18. Brentford
19. Leeds
29. Southampton
18. Fulham
19. Southampton
20. Bournemouth
I predict we will get 6 points from those 3 though.
Bias aside I can see Palace amongst the relegation mix this season. They have lost Gallagher (arguably their best player last season) and relying on a Zaha who's caught up in repeated hostage situation every season for the past few years. I just can't see it going very well for them this season
Sadly I disagree.
They've got a (surprisingly) decent manager and the core of a team that's FAR better than some of the (IMO) more likely contenders for relegation.
My runners & riders:
Leicester - outside chance, but Rodgers could well walk if/when their better players are sold. No players signed and lots of bids/rumours of bids for Fofana, Maddison, and Barnes. Schmeichel apparently on his way out too. It could all implode terribly.
Everton - more likely than the Foxes. I really don't rate Lampard and they've lost Richarlison. Tarkowski and MacNeil could be solid, unglamourous signings that galvanise the team, or could show why they were relegated with Burnley last season...
Southampton. - I think they will struggle, but will be saved by 3 worse teams.
Leeds - will be bailed out by January signings, but will struggle without Raphinha and Phillips. Marsch gone at Christmas. Second coming of the Messiah, with a Christmas-themed bucket?!
Forest. Massive step up, but they are spending relatively big. Cooper seems to get a lot out of his squads, but has a big job on his hands to keep up the belief when they are getting gubbed most weeks. Will JLingz be the West Ham version, or the Man U version? If he flops, they are toast.
Fulham. Can Mitrovic finally get anywhere near his Championship form? Even close and that'll do, but I suspect he'll prove that he's a great Championship striker, but not quite good enough in the Prem to save them.
'Muff. Tinpot, bye!
In summary, it's Bournemouth as certs for me, plus 2 from the others. Most likely the other 2 promoted sides, but I hope not as any 2 of the others would be far more satisfying.
18. Brentford
19. Leeds
29. Bournmouth
Wolverhampton
Southampton
Fulham
With us hovering above
As ever, use your head. Let us know your three