Your dark horse tip for the Championship?

[Milltown1882]

There’s always one team that flies under the radar then ends up in the playoffs somehow.

Who are you predicting to far exceed expectations this season?

I’m going for Hull. Making some really good signings, new ownership and money in the bank from Lewis-Potter and Bowen add ons to keep spending.

[elwaclaret]

I think Luton went under most peoples radar last season. I expect them to be strong (but unfancied) again.

[Bosscat]

Don't ask our friends down t'M65 they would get over excited at mentioning Dark Horses

[Aclaret]

I reckon Burnley could be the surprise package this season.

[Burnley1989]

Hull is probably a good shout to be fair

[ArthurShelby]

Hull will be in bottom 6.

[Newcastleclaret93]

I think Luton went under most peoples radar last season. I expect them to be strong (but unfancied) again.

Got a decent striker, they have a good chance of being a surprise package

[kentonclaret]

I included Luton as 1 of my 3 teams in the Championship prediction League.

They have won 5 pre season games and held a strong West Ham side to a 1-1 draw on Saturday.

[AGENT_CLARET]

Stoke

[RVclaret]

Swansea

Ended last season very well, Russell Martin’s system is quite impressive and they have Piroe, who could be the leagues top scorer

[Carport]

Bring ham! KRO

[Newcastleclaret93]

Swansea

Ended last season very well, Russell Martin’s system is quite impressive and they have Piroe, who could be the leagues top scorer

Be amazed if Swansea are even top half this year.
Lost arguably there best player and signed effectively no one

[tiger76]

Sunderland they finished last season strongly to come up through the play=off's, and with the likes of Dan Neil and Ross Stewart they'll get goals, plus their big home support could be a huge asset if they get on a roll similar to Forest last season.

And in Alex Neil they possess a young manager who knows what it takes to get out of the Champ.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Sunderland they finished last season strongly to come up through the play=off's, and with the likes of Dan Neil and Ross Stewart they'll get goals, plus their big home support could be a huge asset if they get on a roll similar to Forest last season.

And in Alex Neil they possess a young manager who knows what it takes to get out of the Champ.

I agree they could be a strong team this season. Recruited quite well. Signed Ballard, Jack Clarke and managed to retain there top talent

[Pickles]

Another one for Sunderland.

Think Birmingham, Millwall and Huddersfield* will struggle.

*Watch them stick four past us now.

[fatboy47]

Rovers.

New manager.. Cash available and being spent on proven champ material..excellent pre-season.. 1st half of last season they were flying until they imploded... Cat 1 academy producing some usable talent.

Hopefully I'm totally wrong.

[Billy Balfour]

I have Sunderland in my promotion acca.

[Stubsy]

Reading

[Bosscat]

Reading

I thought your dark horse was "Whistlejacket" Stubsy

[TheOriginalLongsider]

Dark Horse Malbec. Nice claret colour. Never get a hangover.

[KRBFC]

Sunderland

[Bosscat]

Dark Horse Malbec. Nice claret colour. Never get a hangover.

Alzar Malbec ... Morrisons usually £6 a bottle every few weeks 2 for a tenner

[Oshkoshclaret]

I think Rotherham will finish above Burnley

[Wokingclaret]

If you were to finish above

WBA
Norwich
Middlesbrough

[bfcjg]

Preston, they are superior.

[claretburns]

Preston, they will push this season.

[FCBurnley]

Only team with a link to dark horses are Rovers

[ClaretTony]

Stoke

[Swizzlestick]

I actually think Preston might struggle more than expected this year. Their big players last year were loan signings who’ve returned to their clubs and I’m not convinced by the manager.

Swansea haven’t been talked about much, but have a feeling they could do well.

[maidenover]

Stoke.
Others (not so dark) West Bromwich, Middlesborough and Sheffield United

[Top Claret]

I reckon Burnley could be the surprise package this season.

We shouldn't be a surprise package we should be favourites to bounce straight back

[Newcastleclaret93]

We shouldn't be a surprise package we should be favourites to bounce straight back

Seen loads of championship predictions having us the champions.

Interesting the perception from the outside

[RVclaret]

Seen loads of championship predictions having us the champions.

Interesting the perception from the outside

Why do you think they have this perception?

[Newcastleclaret93]

Why do you think they have this perception?

I am assuming because we were relegated on the most points.

[MrTopTier]

Millwall.

[DycheAlmighty]

Rovers.

New manager.. Cash available and being spent on proven champ material..excellent pre-season.. 1st half of last season they were flying until they imploded... Cat 1 academy producing some usable talent.

Hopefully I'm totally wrong.

Clearly on the wind up here, lost 5 or 6 first team players and only managed to sign a right back at this stage. Outside of youth prospects they are struggling to make an 18-man squad.

At this stage they will be lucky to escape a relegation battle.