Being fair, the boro defending was woeful, if at all it could be classed as defending.
fulham dont seem to be able to get players in, poor defence, average midfield now worse off losing steed, and an average attack. al fayed hasnt splashed any real cash and the gates are piss poor.
story at villa is a typical new manager syndrome, lets see how they are 10 games in, because a run of bad results, o'neill will be wielding the axe, and that spectre over the players can drain confidence and team spirit.
city - inexperienced manager, problems in defence, and cole and vassell have stopped scoring, samaras hasnt started. few goals from midfield. tough time ahead for city.
charlton - good attacking line, could be what keeps them up, but lost the creativity of murphy, and havnt replaced him, [Poor language removed] defenders (traore ha ha ha ) - dowie has a job on, does he have the nouse that curbishley showed in keeping a small spending side developing and in the prem.
watford well organised, big strong and happy to kick opponents, manager seems to have some tactical acumen and looks to play towards opposition sides weaknesses - need a proven goal poacher.
wigan struggled to get players of note in, bullard gone, chimbondas possibly staying now, second season problems for jewell, teams are wise to them now, as well as having watched for their weaknesses.
sheffield united i really like this outfit, and they showed they like mixing it and putting nasty challenges in, discipline will certainly be an issue when bans are earned, but we saw wimbledon manage halcyon highs playing the same way. i hope they stay up, especially for unsie and ties sake. the Bolton vs Sheff utd games are gonna be really great games to watch - 'i predict a riot' biggrin.gif
gonna stick with
18 wigan
19 charlton
20 watford
for the time being, injuries, suspensions, and transfers still to play a part. sheff utd and reading staying just out of trouble, with fulham in 17th.
