Brighton and Hove Albion
New division, new stadium in Falmer and new star striker in Craig Mackail-Smith equals one of the club’s most eagerly-anticipated seasons in years. Brighton will be one of the most entertaining sides in the division to watch, but probably a season too soon to be discussing them as promotion contenders.
Prediction: 7th
Crystal Palace
Finally facing in the right direction after two tumultuous seasons, but progress will be painstaking rather than spectacular. The loss of Neil Danns will be a blow, while question marks remain over the defence. But by and large the squad has remained stable and will mature over the season.
Prediction: 18th
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/championship/8673102/Championship-2011-12-season-preview.html
New division, new stadium in Falmer and new star striker in Craig Mackail-Smith equals one of the club’s most eagerly-anticipated seasons in years. Brighton will be one of the most entertaining sides in the division to watch, but probably a season too soon to be discussing them as promotion contenders.
Prediction: 7th
Crystal Palace
Finally facing in the right direction after two tumultuous seasons, but progress will be painstaking rather than spectacular. The loss of Neil Danns will be a blow, while question marks remain over the defence. But by and large the squad has remained stable and will mature over the season.
Prediction: 18th
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/championship/8673102/Championship-2011-12-season-preview.html