Barnsley
Ended last season poorly, bottom half likely again.
Bristol City
Showing plenty of ambition, but play-offs at best.
Burnley
Squad capable of challenging yet doubts over Laws.
Cardiff City Danny Drinkwater
Top six achievable again despite embargo ruining summer.
Coventry
Shrewd signings this summer, should improve under Boothroyd.
Crystal Palace
Avoided extinction and kept Ambrose - already exceeding expectations.
Derby County
Another dull and disappointing season on the horizon.
Doncaster Rovers
Should survive comfortably, permanent Sharp signing bodes well.
Hull City
Hired the right manager, financial situation still bleak.
Ipswich Town
More outs than ins, over-reliant on promising youngsters.
Leeds United
Predicted to impress despite Beckford loss; we're unconvinced.
Leicester City Michael Morrison
Play-offs are a reasonable target under ambitious Sousa.
Middlesbrough
Favourites after Scottish spending spree - Boyd should shine.
Millwall
Brilliant team spirit and home record; should survive.
Norwich City
Massive momentum on return, capable of outperforming Ipswich.
Nottingham Forest
Struggled to strengthen, risk of being left behind.
Portsmouth
Don't bet until August 31! Promotion very unlikely.
Preston North End
Lack of cash has hindered progress - bottom half.
Queens Park Rangers
Among the favourites as always - it's unclear why.
Reading Shane Long
Considered contenders - was last spring a false dawn?
Scunthorpe United
Star striker sold, another relegation battle looks likely.
Sheffield United
Unpopular manager capable of launching another play-off push.
Swansea City
Rodgers will revive reputation by extending top-half stay.
Watford
No money or loan heroes - things look bleak.
