Promotion rivals,you fear ?

[Stoo82]

Charlton and Southampton mainly. I can see Bournemouth falling away at some point, and I'm not convinced that Huddersfield wil maintain consistency.

I agree. BUT, people have been saying "I can see Bournemouth falling away at some point" for about 20 games now.

 

[Djmiles]

Just Southampton and Huddersfield for me. If we finish above one of them I'm fairly confident we will finish in an automatic promotion spot.

 

[Goring Gull]

Huddersfield for me apparently they are starting to look very good, although they are prone to the odd cock up at home.

 

[northstandsteve]

Charlton for me, grinding out the results and Bradley Wright-Phillips has had a good start. Huddersfiled always prone to a dodgy result home or away. Bournemouth i like, but their away form could hinder them. We have some difficult away trips to come Brentford,MK Dons and Oldham, plus haven't won at Rochdale since 71-72, Beamish in the 89th minute for a 2-1.

 

[hola gus]

Im still not ruling Peterborough out of the title race. If they can just learn to shore up that defence they have the quality to go on a winning run.

 

[Smythe]

Huddersfield for me apparently they are starting to look very good, although they are prone to the odd cock up at home.

same for me, getting some impressive results and one of their goals yesterday was a really impressive passing move that reminded me of the mighty Albion!!!

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

Huddersfield and Scumhampton plus Charlton who have a game in hand over us.

 

[tonymgc]

Huddersfield for me & Charlton seem to be gathering a bit of momentum under Chris Powell.

 

[The Wizard]

Huddersfield

 

[patchamalbion]

i really dont think we should be writing Bournemouth off yet! Still worried about Soton and Hudds,our run in is huge..need to be in a good position before we play those two at home

 

[Napper]

Huddersfield and Southampton concern me the most

In the next bracket I have Charlton and Bournemouth

Then after that you have the Oldhams / Peterboroughs etc

Huddersfield have Oldham at home on saturday but I think they will win that.

We simply have to keep winning. Thats all we can do. Keep chipping in with 3 points and we'll be turning the screw. They all have to play each other as well so will all be dropping points

Anything can happen still. Seems to be less inconsistency from the top teams since the new year

When you think 10 wins out of 19 will see us promoted......it sounds so easy

 

[jimhigham]

Huddersfield and Bournemouth. Oddly, I fear Bournemouth but would also love them to go up (in second).

 

[Billy the Fish]

I can't understand the mentality of writing bournemouth off. They beat us and are clearly a decent side. I see them and huddersfield as the biggest threat

 

[saltash seagull]

southampton and huddersfield without a doubt
charlton worry me a bit more now they have bwp but as for oldham they wont make the top 6 !

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Time for an update of my current predictions of end of season positions and points.

ALBION 92
Huddersfield 81
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Bournemouth 80
Charlton 78
Southampton 77
Peterborough 74
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Oldham 72
MK Dons 67
Colchester 65
Rochdale 64
Hartlepool 64
Orient 62
Sheffield Wednesday 62
Carlisle 62
Notts County 60
Exeter 58
Brentford 57
Yeovil 55
Tranmere 53
Plymouth 51
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Swindon 49
Dag & Redbridge 45
Bristol Rovers 44
Walsall 39

Our games against Southampton and Oldham are the critical ones. I'd fear losing those two more than any other.

 

[Bean]

Saints, Huddersfield and Charlton for me. I'm not writing Bournemouh of I just don't think they'll be in the top two, probably the playoffs.

 

[algie]

Saints, Huddersfield and Charlton for me. I'm not writing Bournemouh of I just don't think they'll be in the top two, probably the playoffs.

This for me too.

Posh and Oldham won't even come close.

 

[moggy]

Huddersfield are without doubt our main rivals.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Biggest threat? Brighton and Hove Albion.

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

It's pretty foolish to keep writing Bournemouth off. They've only spent 5 games outside the top six all season, they've been second for longer than any of the other teams. They have a winning mentality and the experience of lasting the pace and wining promotion from last season. By constantly writing them off we're doing everything that we accuse SCC and sheff weds fans of doing. They're definitely a top six side and have as good a shout as any at a top two place.

Apart from Bournemouth I think the two biggest threats are Huddersfield and Southampton. Dark Horse, IMO, are Charlton and Peterborough. I can't see anyone else finishing in the top two.