Newcastle United – romped the league – finished w/ 102 points…going straight back up, rather unexpectedly given the turmoil same time last year West Bromwich Albion – it’s their bi-yearly migration north…can they solve the riddle of consolidation? Roberto di Matteo goes from League One to the Prem in a meteoric two years… Nottingham Forest – rode [...]

Side: Swansea City A.F.C. Nickname(s): The Swans, The Jacks Ground: Liberty Stadium From Boro: a long slog halfway into Wales – 330 miles, or nearly 5.5 hours by motor Kit: can we get a moratorium limiting any more red/white/black kits in this league? The State They’re In: might be hard to capitalize on last year…Roberto Martinez has done one to [...]

Side: Cardiff City F.C. Nickname: The Bluebirds Ground: Cardiff City Stadium – new facility that replaces historic Ninian Park From Boro: similar to Bristol, but just a touch longer at 300 miles Kit: home strip is ace – classic colour palette w/ just the right level of modernity Best Supporters Song: Always shit on the English side of the bridge [...]