Last week was the first week for some time, and the rusty powers of prognostication were on full display: 3 results right – 1 perfect scoreline Here’s another go for you to mock and lampoon… 10 Sep 11 3.00p Barnsley v Leicester – Oakwell Good form by both clubs as they headed into the break: [...]

After a fairly busy Wednesday end-of-transfer-window frenzy Tony Mowbray paused to assess the situation. Matthew Bates was still his captain – Swansea never returned with a more serious financial incentive to sell. Andy Thorn and the Coventry board shanghaied a move for Lukas Jutkiewicz that had everything agreed except parmo allowance. And Jason Scotland was [...]

Take the advice enclosed within and do the complete opposite… Round 5 picks for the Championship: 27 Aug 11 3.00p Brighton v Peterborough – Falmer Stadium (sponsors name shall not be spoken here…ever) Good start from these two promoted sides – 20 goals scores combined could mean a hot orgy of scoring action – former [...]

Sat 13 Aug 11 – Leeds v Middlesbrough – Elland Road The early-season road labyrinth continues at Leeds. Boro could use a league win to establish some credible promotion momentum. Simon Grayson just wants his charges to play a competent, composed 90 minutes. Southampton enjoyed a painless re-entry to the Championship at their expense, and [...]