Weststander
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The Championship odds aren't yet out, but subject to the best odds offered, I reckon M'boro will be favourites or there abouts.
They have no external debt, will receive £47m in parachute monies, other than Negredo/Gibson they have few players of interest for others to raid them, and chairman Steve Gibson gave a rare (and rousing interview) yesterday where he revealed they will spend very heavily on pace and flair to win the Championship. I can see him appointing a good manager, not the dancing twa* Pardew.
In addition they aren't riddled with the politics of clubs saddled with hated owners or boards.
Based on all this, I can see them outgunning most of the other cocky clubs, with Villa being an unknown until we know their final squad.
They have no external debt, will receive £47m in parachute monies, other than Negredo/Gibson they have few players of interest for others to raid them, and chairman Steve Gibson gave a rare (and rousing interview) yesterday where he revealed they will spend very heavily on pace and flair to win the Championship. I can see him appointing a good manager, not the dancing twa* Pardew.
In addition they aren't riddled with the politics of clubs saddled with hated owners or boards.
Based on all this, I can see them outgunning most of the other cocky clubs, with Villa being an unknown until we know their final squad.