It should be a storming season in Division 1. I fully expect the Baggies to do well, and good luck to them. Just one thing I'd mention with regard to the Grauniad article on hoolies For instance, Millwall and Nottingham Forest fans have a real history of mutual loathing, even though they're not close geographical rivals.' Whilst this may be true, Forest are banned from Millwall and vice versa to my knowledge.
Yes, West Brom fans were too optimistic. Having said that, on paper the only team that was as good was West Ham, and with this week's sale of Cole and Kanoute, it really is impossible to guess how the Irons will do. You and I know just how hard the first division is. There are 24 teams there, and there isn't a whole lot of difference between them. Thus, expecting a top two place is over the top. Personally, I will be disappointed if we are not in the playoffs, and automatic promotion is a realistic aim. The nightmare is to do a Coventry, Ipswich or Derby, and spend the season in midtable. To answer your questions: all season, no, no, no, yes, yes, no.
