The Opposition League One Season Preview Part 4
this is our final preview before we reveal our five players to watch and our complete predicted league table for the season.Sheffield WednesdayAfter a cruel, final-day, relegation last season The Owls will be looking for a swift return to the Npower Championship. Financial problems appear to be looming over the club a winding up petition has been i sued although fresh hope has been given due to the fact that a takeover bid appears to be imminent. Due to these financial problems the spending has been equally restricted and Wednesday have had to release, or sell, many of their top earners to reduce a high wage bill. Despite these restrictions on the financial side of the club their reputation has meant that they have still been able to attract some accomplished players at this, and indeed higher, levels. After the sale of Lee Grant to Burnley some much neededmoney has been raised and Lance Alworth Jersey with a takeover bid seemingly imminent the turbulence at Hillsborough may have finished, thankfully for Wednesday fans, and their squad, as it is currently, should put them in with a chance of an immediate return to the Championship. Prediction: 4thIns: Giles Coke (Motherwell), Paul Heffernan (Doncaster), Daniel Jones (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Clinton Morrison (Coventry City), John Ostemobor (Southampton), Chris Sedgwick (Preston), Gary Teale (Derby), Neil Mellor (Preston), Nicky Weaver (Burnley)Outs: Lee Grant (Burnley), Leon Clark (Queens Park Rangers), Sean McAllister (Shrewsbury Town), Frank Simek (Carlisle), Nick Wood (Tranmere), Etienne Esajas (Released), Francis Jeffers (Released), Michael Gray (Retired)Sheffield Wednesday v Peterborough Saturday, 1st January 2011Peterborough v Sheffield Wednesday Tuesday, 1st February 2011SouthamptonSouthampton are yet another fallen giant that are having to play in the third tier of English football after financial problems damaged the club. These problems, which led to a 10 point deduction last campaign, are seemingly over now, following a take-over, andThe Saints have been free-spending, for this division, over the previous two transfer windows. Southampton Kemon Hall Jersey fans will certainly be confident of promotion this season, on paper they have the strongest squad in the league and the strike-force of Rickie Lambert and Lee Barnard will be a threat to even the strongest of defences. The bookies favourites are justifiably in that position and they should be strong enough to gain promotion to the Championship, winning the title in the proce s. Prediction: 1stIns: Ryan Dickson (Brentford), Frazer Richardson (Charlton), Danny Butterfield (Crystal Palace)Outs: Simon Gillett (Doncaster Rovers), Lloyd James (Colchester), Oliver Lancashire (Walsall), Lee Molyneux (Plymouth), John Ostemobor (Sheffield Wednesday), Michael Poke (Brighton), Garyn Payne (Burton), Jake Thompson (Exeter City), Jack Boyle (Released), Tom Dunford(Released), Kayne McLaggon (Released), Graeme Murty (Released), Chris Perry (Released), Wayne Thomas (Released), Jamie White (Released)Southampton v Peterborough Saturday, 20th November 2010Peterborough v Southampton Saturday, 5th February 2011Swindon TownLast season was one of mixed emotions for Swindon Town fans. Their squad had achieved more than most expected but had also lost in a play-off final, a heart-breaking feeling for any supporter. The reason for their excellent league campaign can be credited to manager Danny Wilson the combination of Billy Paynter and Charlie Austin was inspired and with them two up-front The Robins had one of the most potent strike-forces in the division, enough to fire them into the play-offs. Unfortunately for Swindon fans though Paynter has left to join newly promoted Leeds United and club captain, Gordon Greer, also departed joining Brighton. With a new found confidence around The County Ground, a quality striker in Charlie Austin and with Josh Harris Jersey Danny Wilson in charge Swindon Town will still be threat, even with the lo s of two key players, and should just be strong enough for another visit to the play-offs. Prediction: 6thIns: Paul Caddis (Celtic), Simon Ferry (Celtic), Thomas Do sevi (Nantes), David Prutton (Colchester), Michael Rose (Stockport), David Ball (Manchester City)Outs: Gordon Greer (Brighton), Billy Paynter (Leeds United), Alex Henshall (Manchester City), Craig Easton (Southend United), Lloyd Macklin (Torquay), Mark Marshall (Barnet), Kurt Hammonds (Released)Peterborough v Swindon Saturday, 16th October 2010Swindon v Peterborough Tuesday, 28th December 2010Tranmere RoversWhy did we sack Ronnie Moore? Is probably the question on most Tranmere Rovers fans lips even now. Moore guided the Super Whites to a spot just outside the play-offs, mi sing out in the final minute of the season in the 2008-2009 campaign. Since then John Barnes has been and gone from Prenton Park and now, former physio Les Parry is in charge. Parrys first objective was to save the club from relegation, which he succe sfully achieved; it will now be to build on last seasons disappointing 19th place finish. Tranmere should improve this season but it is unlikely that they willdo soas dramatically as many fans will hope. Prediction: 16thIns: Timothy Cathalina (FC Emmen), Josh Ladabie (West Bromwich Albion), Enoch Showumni (Leeds), Nick Wood (Sheffield Wednesday), Gunnar Nielson (Manchester City)Outs: Craig Curran (Carlisle), Gareth Edds (North Queensland Fury), Kithson Bain (Released), Charlie Bennett (Released), Josh MacAuley (Released), Bas Savage (Released), Chris Suker (Released)Tranmere Rovers v Peterborough Saturday, 4th September 2010Peterborough v Tranmere Rovers Saturday, 19th February 2011WalsallSince promotion from League Two in 2007 Walsall have been a side that look comfortable in League One surroundings. Without ever threatening the play-offs they also havent been too frightened by the po sibility of relegation with the club generally finishing somewhere around the mid-table spots. However, there is Junior Seau Jersey bad feeling amongst Walsall fans towards owner Jeff Bonser meaning protests were arranged towards the back end of the last campaign. The Saddlers have had somewhat of a clear-out over the summer with no le s than 15 players departing from the club. This turbulence will probably mean that Walsall will not maintain their position in the top half, but as per normal, they should have enough strength to avoid relegation and finish in a comfortable mid-table spot. Prediction: 18thIns: David Bevan (Aston Villa), Jonny Brain (Macclesfield Town), Julian Gray (Barnsley), Oliver Lancashire (Southampton), Aaron Lescott (Bristol Rovers), Ryan McGiven (Manchester City), Paul Marshall (Manchester City)Outs: Rene Gilmartin (Watford), Mark Bradley (Rotherham), Mark Hughes (North Queensland Fury), Josh OKeefe (Lincoln City), Dwayne Mattis (Chesterfield), Sam Parkin (St Johnstone), Peter Till (York City), Jamie Vincent (Aldershot Town), Sam Adkins (Released), Richard Davies (Released), Netan Sansara (Released), Rhys Weston (Released), Clayton Ince (Retired)Walsall v Peterborough Tuesday, 2nd November 2010Peterborough v Walsall Monday, 3rd January 2011Yeovil TownEven for Yeovil to be in League One, where they have been since the 2005-2006 season, it could be argued they are punching above their weight. Plans have been made for the future though, a new 10,000 all-seater stadium is being built, there is even room to expand it to a 20,000 all-seater if needed, and Yeovil are happily competing as a League One club. The Glovers are run on a small budget and often rely on loan deals to supplement the squad and this season has been no different with four players brought into the club via loan deals. Unfortunately for Yeovil they may not be able to keep pace with some of their league one rivals this season and their 6 season stay in the division may be ended. Prediction: 21stIns: Luke Ayling (Arsenal), Craig Calver (Southend), Paul Huntingdon (Stockport County), Andy Williams (Bristol Rovers), Ed Upson (Ipswich), Adam Virgo (Brighton & Hove Albion), Luke Freeman (Arsenal), Cameron Stewart (Manchester United), Rob Kiernon (Watford), John Gerald Everett Jersey Sullivan (Millwall)Outs: Terrell Forbes (Leyton Orient), Arron Davies (Peterborough United), Scott Murray (Bath City), Kieran Murtagh (Wycombe), Gavin Tomlin (Dagenham & Redbridge), Aidan Downes (Released), Andre McCollin (Released), Richard Martin (Released)Yeovil Town v Peterborough Saturday, 4th December 2010Peterborough v Yeovil Town Monday, 25th April 2011