NEWSNOWNew Kids on the Block!
3 new teams have joined the what is called the biggest league in the world, Hull City, Stoke & West Bromwich Albion.
The English Premier League, with all its money from TV rights, sponsors is without doubt the richest sporting league on this planet, so with our 3 new arrivals, how will they fair aganst some of the Giants and not so giants of the EPL.
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Hull City made it to the EPL through the CCC Playoffs playing against Bristol City and winning 1-0 with one of the most amazing goals you will ever see, scored by Dean Windass (Im sure is Dean Ashtons Dad)
Chances of survival is pretty slim, it all depends on what kind of quality Phil Brown manages to brings into his team.
A cutting from the Times Online states the following on Hull:
Budget £10-£15 million.
Areas of need Here, there and everywhere, with the shock of promotion yet to fully sink in. On Saturday, before their play-offs final victory, Paul Duffen, the chairman, said: “The next 90 minutes will determine whether I eat or sleep for the next month.†He will not be sleeping much.
Targets Fraizer Campbell, securing second season on loan from Manchester United, Iván Campo (free agent).
Surplus to requirements David Livermore, Michael Bridges.
Relegation Odds 1/3 Favs to be relegated
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If i was the owner, i would sell the club and walk away with a nice profit.
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STOKE CITY
One of the oldest clubs in the world founded around 1863.
Last time Stoke made the top flight in 84/85 they finished the season on 17Pts, which kind of reminds us all of poor old Derby.
Heres what the Times Online says:
Budget £15-£20 million.
Areas of need As with any of the top-flight new boys, probably in every position. A goalkeeper is of prime concern, with Carlo Nash returning to Wigan Athletic after a loan period and Russell Hoult being released.
Targets Shola Ameobi, of Newcastle United, Rudolph Austin (Portmore United), Carlo Nash (Wigan Athletic), Márton Fülöp (Sunderland), Marek Cech (FC Porto), Chris Riggott (Middlesbrough).
Surplus to requirements Dominic Matteo (released), Russell Hoult (released), Marlon Broomes (released), Robbie Garrett (released), Jon Parkin, Vincent Péricard.
Odds on Being Relegated are 1/2 2nd Favs
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WEST BROM
Champions of England in 1919/20 and won the FA Cup 5 times, this is one club you have to have respect for.
Times Online states:
Budget £15-£20 million.
Areas of need Much will depend on whether Zoltan Gera, the Hungary midfield player, is lured away by the promise of greater riches elsewhere. A winger is needed, as well as a goalkeeper of repute.
Targets Luke Moore (Aston Villa), Marek Cech (FC Porto), Bonaventure Kalou (free agent), Pat McCourt (Derry City), Radoslaw Majewski (Groclin Dyskobolia), Graham Dorrans (Livingston), Jesper Christiansen (FC Copenhagen).
Surplus to requirements Bostjan Cesar.
Odds on Relegation 11/10
I wouldnt write this club off, i have a feeling WBA will do better than Fulham, Bolton and Wigan, who are all roughly on the same odds.
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The new arrivals will have their work cut out against the other 17 teams, but lets be honest! what team is safe? at least if they are relegated, the prize they got around £60M each for reaching the EPL was well worth it, so spend it wisely.
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