2012-13 Relegation and Promotion Predictions

Norwich going down. They were my early favorites for the drop and cemented that spot today. I'll pick the rest after the window closes.

 

I'll wait for Sept. as well, but I'll start with QPR going down, down, DOWN!

 

Now that the window has closed, I figure it's time to revisit this one.

I'll take ManU for the win.

Fulham to finish 14th.

Going down, Norwich, Reading and Southampton. Southampton have failed to capitalize on their good early run of form (esp at home) and I think that'll come back to bite them. QPR could easily be in this mix if they don't get their defense sorted. I'd thought WBA and Swans might be at risk coming into the season, but looks like they got their manager hires right and they'll be fine.

Coming up...Blackburn, Blackpool and Forest. I like what Forest and Wednesday have been doing and it's a coin toss, imo, between them. So I guess that means we'll see Derby, Hull and Leeds b/c I never get this part right despite actually following the Championship a little bit.

 

To win: Man City again.

Up: Blackpool, Blackburn, Wolves.

Down: Wigan, Norwich and (wait for it, wait....), LIVERPOOL!

 

Winner: Sheik City. (and Chelski pips ManU for 2nd spot)

Down: Wigan, Reading, Villa (though I'm putting my request in to the Big Man Upstairs to see QPR go down....). Honorable mention to N'wich (thinking Houghton finds a way)

Up: B'Pool (b/c they have the coolest kits on that side of the Atlantic), Cardiff (Bellamy becomes a hero), and Bolton (b/c karma will catch up with the Indian Chicken magnates.......and Rovers will lose the playoff game to a Stu Holden half-volley screamer).

 

Winner - Man "Rack" City

Down - Southampton, Reading & Wigan

Up - Blackburn, Brighton & Cardiff

Fulham - 13th

 

Relegated;

Reading; Pog got the paycheck, but not the best advice
Norwich; Classic sophomore slump for Canaries
Wigan; Keep putting yourself in the fight and your bound to lose one

Promoted; Blackburn, Blackpool, and whomever wears Black.