The Championship: 2016/17 season team-by-team guide

Newcastle

Odds to win Title: 2.962/1
Projected finish according to Exchange: Champions
Last Season: 18th (Premier League)
Manager: Rafa Benitez
Significant Signings: IN - Matz Sels, Dwight Gayle, Matt Ritchie, Jesus Gamez, Grant Hanley. OUT - Andros Townsend, Steven Taylor, Gabriel Obertan, Geroginio Wijnaldum
Key Player: Dwight Gayle

The Magpies endured a torrid season last term, being relegated from the Premier League despite spending in excess of £70m in the summer and January Transfer Windows under Steve McClaren. Rafa Benitez's arrival came too late but he has stayed loyal to the north east outfit in an attempt to get Newcastle promoted at the first time of asking. The former Liverpool and Real Madrid boss has already strengthened in all areas of his squad, perhaps most notably in attack with former Crystal Palace striker Dwight Gayle. The 25-year-old looks set to be a key player for the Magpies this term, and if he can have a solid 20-goal season, and the likes of last season's arrivals Aleksandar Mitrovic, Florian Thauvin, and Jonjo Shelvey can have good campaigns, then the Championship title favourites have every chance of making an immediate return to the Premier League.

Verdict:
Deserving favourites but way too short to back in an ultra-competitive 46-game season Championship. A lay at 1.910/11 in the Top 2 Finish market might provide some profit-making opportunities.

Norwich

Odds to win Title: 9.617/2
Projected finish according to Exchange: Runners-up
Last Season: 19th (Premier League)
Manager: Alex Neil
Significant Signings: IN - Michael McGovern, Sergi Canos. OUT - Nathan Redmond, Gary O'Neil
Key Player: Cameron Jerome

With a manager and a squad rich with Championship experience, Norwich will fancy their chances of making an instant return to the top flight. Alex Neil has retained many of the players that won promotion to the Premier League, and although they couldn't avoid the drop last term the experience of going up via the play-offs at the end of the 2014-15 season should stand the Canaries in good stead. The likes of Sebastien Bassong and Russel Martin look rock solid defensive options, while Robbie Brady, Johnny Howson, and Alex Tettey form part of a strong midfield. Wes Hoolahan could also be in for a good season but it's perhaps Cameron Jerome who holds the key; if he can fire in the goals like he did the last time he played at this level then Norwich should be in the promotion hunt throughout. And if they can complete the signing of Ross McCormack from Fulham then the Canaries will definitely be in business.

Verdict:
Norwich have been backed into 9.617/2 for the title (from 12.523/2) but I sense they might just fall short. They'll finish top six for sure, so don't rule out another promotion via a play-off final.

Aston Villa

Odds to win Title: 13.012/1
Projected finish according to Exchange: 3rd/4th
Last Season: 20th (Premier League)
Manager: Roberto Di Matteo
Significant Signings: IN - Tommy Elphick, Pierluigi Gollini, Aaron Tshibola. OUT - Charles N'Zogbia, Kieron Richardson
Key Player: Jordan Ayew

With a new owner promising to invest heavily, and the recruitment of Champions League winning manager Roberto Di Matteo, Villa fans have something to look forward to this season following last term's desperately disappoint relegation. Last time out, the historic Midlands club finished with the third lowest ever points tally (17) in a Premier League season since it's inception in 1992, so there's certainly a lot of improving to be done. Ghanaian foward Jordan Ayew was the bright spark in arguably one of the worst ever Villa teams and if they can get the best out of him at Championship level then Villa stand a very strong chance of bouncing straight back.

Verdict:
Some decent signings, a high class manager, and money to burn seemingly, Villa could offer a bit of value at 13.012/1 to win the title if yo don't like Newcastle at 2.962/1.

Derby

Odds to win Title: 13.012/1
Projected finish according to Exchange: 3rd/4th
Last Season: 5th
Manager: Nigel Pearson
Significant Signings: OUT - Stephen Warnock
Key Player: Chris Martin

The lack of transfer activity at the Ipro Stadium is a slight concern but Derby do have a squad - albeit a relatively small one - full of talent, and one very capable of mounting a promotion push. Nigel Pearson, who has seemingly been at the top of most 'next manager' lists for the last 12 months, is now in charge and that looks an excellent move by the Rams hierarchy. Tom Ince and Chris Martin will be key figures once more, and keeping hold of Jeff Hendrick will be a big plus too, and if Pearson can bring in just a few players before the end of the Transfer Window then Derby will look well equipped to challenge for promotion.

Verdict:
As things stand Derby can easily boast a starting XI capable of challenging for the title, but their squad lacks numbers and that needs to be addressed before having a firm opinion.

Brighton

Odds to win Title: 16.015/1
Projected finish according to Exchange: 5th-7th
Last Season: 3rd
Manager: Chris Hughton
Significant Signings: IN - Glenn Murray (Loan), Steve Sidwell. OUT - Bobby Zamora
Key Player: Anthony Knockaert

The Seagulls were last season's surprise package and only narrowly missed out on automatic promotion. That will have hurt, and it arguably showed in the play-offs, so it remains to be seen how they'll react this term. What isn't in question is their ability. Last season was no fluke, and Chris Hughton's men can count themselves extremely unlucky to end the regular campaign 14 games unbeaten and still not go up. Returning Seagull Glenn Murray has Championship experience and goals written all over him, and if Anthony Knockaert - one of the biggest talents at this level - can shine then Brighton can challenge for promotion once more. They'll have to stave off interest from Newcastle for Knockaert's signature, however, in a transfer saga that will be crucial to both clubs.

Verdict:
Should be on the premises again and a wager at around 2.89/5 for a Top 6 Finish looks appealing.

Wolves

Odds to win Title: 16.015/1
Projected finish according to Exchange: 5th-7th
Last Season: 14th
Manager: Vacant
Significant Signings: IN - Andy Lonergan. OUT - Kevin McDonald, Bjorn Sigurdarson
Key Player: Nouha Dicko

Wolves have been the big summer springers in the Championship Winner market since it was announced they'd be taken over by Chinese investors. The Midlands club - who have been matched at a high of 100.099/1 to win the title - now trade at just 16.015/1 with the promise of significant investment. But that investment will need to happen sooner rather than later if Wolves are to make any impact this term. They simply weren't good enough last season and their squad remains largely the same, and it will take quite a number of high profile signings to turn Wolves into promotion contenders. The decision to sack Kenny Jackett, a week before the start of the season and just days after the new owners announced they were happy with him, is also a bit of mystery, not least worrying.

Verdict:
Well-backed maybe, but Wolves still look like 100.099/1 shots to win the title to me rather than 16.015/1 shots, and that must mean there are some lay opportunities to be had in other markets.

Sheff Wed

Odds to win Title: 19.018/1
Projected finish according to Exchange: 5th-7th
Last Season: 6th
Manager: Carlos Carvalhal
Significant Signings: IN - Jake Kean, Steven Fletcher
Key Player: Fernando Forestieri

The South Yorkshire club will be hoping for a strong start to their campaign after finishing last season in a great run of form that saw them reach the play-off final. After just two wins from their first 12 Championship away matches last term, the Owls will be hoping for more success on the road this time out and will be banking on the likes of Fernando Forestieri and new signing, Steven Fletcher, to provide the goods. If Forestieri can hit the form he hit last season then Wednesday should be in for another good campaign. Towering defender Tom Lees, and Irish shot-stopper Kieran Westwood will be key to the Owls maintaining a strong defensive record while midfielders Barry Bannan and Kieran Lee should provide a strong unit in front of the back four. Owls fans can expect a strong promotion push this season and can take inspiration from Middlesbrough - who also lost in the play-off final before gaining automatic promotion a year later - to do so.

Verdict:
Another side likely to be in and around the top six all season, and therefore push for promotion. You sense though that they are one or two good signings short of being strong contenders.

QPR

Odds to win Title: 36.035/1
Projected finish according to Exchange: 8th-11th
Last Season: 11th
Manager: Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Significant Signings: IN - Jordan Cousins, Jake Bidwell, Joel Lynch, Ariel Borysiuk. OUT - Matt Phillips, Leroy Fer
Key Player: Tjarron Chery

QPR were largely disappointing last term when they were quietly fancied to push for promotion following their relegation from the Premier League a few months earlier. But it just didn't happen, they were relatively slow out of the blocks and always mid-table. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was appointed in December but he would manage the Hoops to just seven wins in his 28 games in charge, and with the loss of arguably their two best players - Matt Phillips and Leroy Fer - in the summer, it looks like being another tough season ahead for QPR. Dutch attacking midfielder Tjarron Chery adapted really well in his first season in England however and he will be a key player in Hasselbaink's plans this term.

Verdict:
Another top half finish should be achieved, and given that QPR are trading as eighth favourites for the title on the Exchange, odds of 11/10 (Sportsbook) for a Top Half Finish (12th or higher) look very generous.

Leeds

Odds to win Title: 40.039/1
Projected finish according to Exchange: 8th-11th
Last Season: 13th
Manager: Garry Monk
Significant Signings: IN - Kemar Roofe, Robert Green, Hadi Sacko (Loan), Kyle Bartley (Loan), Marcus Antonsson, Matt Grimes (Loan). OUT - Lewis Cook, Giuseppe Bellusci, Mirco Antenucci
Key Player: Stuart Dallas

It's quite difficult to understand why any manager would want to work under Massimo Cellino, an owner who sacks bosses within a few games or months, who openly approaches other clubs' managers while still having someone in charge of his own club, and who is quite frankly an embarrassment to the game. But Garry Monk has taken the plunge this time, and good luck to him, he'll need it. On the field Leeds have made a lot of signings, and they've retained the services of the excellent Stuart Dallas - for now - but the loss of Lewis Cook could hurt them hard. They have the potential to do well though, especially if the owner takes a back seat.

Verdict:
Finished last season strongly and have appointed a manager with Premier League experience. Could be in the hunt for a play-off place (4.84/1 for a Top 6 Finish) if the owner doesn't get too involved.

Fulham

Odds to win Title: 40.039/1
Projected finish according to Exchange: 8th-11th
Last Season: 20th
Manager: Slaviša Jokanović
Significant Signings: IN - Sone Aluko, David Button, Scott Malone, Tomas Kalas (Loan), Floyd Ayite, Kevin McDonald. OUT - Moussa Dembele, Jazz Richards, Dan Burn, Emerson Hyndman, Andy Lonergan, Maarten Stekelenburg, Fernando Amorebieta, Jamie O'Hara
Key Player: Ross McCormack

It's been a huge summer of change at Craven Cottage and it's difficult to understand why they've been steadily backed in the Winner market. The players they've lost, the likes of Moussa Dembele, Andy Lonegran, and Maarten Stekelenburg for example, looks just as good as some of the players they've acquired. Sone Aluko scored just three times in 31 appearances at this level last season and that just isn't good enough. And with clubs sniffing around Ross McCormack - who is by far and away Fulham's best player - then losing him would be a devastating blow to the Cottagers.

Verdict:
Fulham finished 20th last season and I don't think they are any stronger this time around, so a punt on them at 12/1 (Sportsbook) in the Relegation market makes some appeal.

Cardiff

Odds to win Title: 40.039/1
Projected finish according to Exchange: 8th-11th
Last Season: 8th
Manager: Paul Trollope
Significant Signings: IN - Ashley Richards, Kenneth Zohore, Frederic Gounongbe, Lex Immers. OUT - Scott Malone, Ben Turner, Kenwyne Jones
Key Player: Anthony Pilkington

Another club with a less than 'straightforward' foreign owner. Vincent Tan made the bizarre decision to relieve Russell Slade of his duties in the summer despite the club finishing a very respectable eighth in the table last season. Slade was moved upstairs and given a 'Head of Football' role only to resign two weeks later! Paul Trollope, who last managed Bristol Rovers some six years ago, is now in charge and it remains to be seen how well he'll do. I'm not convinced. The Bluebirds have brought a few players in but none catch the eye and they'll undoubtedly rely on last season's top goalscorer Anthony Pilkington once more if they are to improve on what they achieved last term.

Verdict:
I'm not convinced by Tan, I'm not convinced by Trollope, and I'm not convinced Cardiff can achieve a Top 12 Finish, so laying them at around 1.84/5 in that market is the way to play.

Reading

Odds to win Title: 44.043/1
Projected finish according to Exchange: 12th-15th
Last Season: 17th
Manager: Jaap Stam
Significant Signings: IN - John Swift, Anssi Jaakkola, Joseph Mendes, Deniss Rakels, Roy Beerens. OUT - Hal Robson-Kanu, Aaron Tshibola, Anton Ferdinand, Simon Cox
Key Player: - Oliver Norwood

With a new manager at the helm, new signings acquired, promising midfielder Aaron Tshibola sold to Championship rivals Aston Villa, experienced defender Anton Ferdinand and the much talked about Hal Robson-Kanu released, it's been a summer of change for the Royals. But they've been one of the busiest clubs in the summer transfer window and boast plenty of talent in their squad, not least Oliver Norwood, a versatile midfielder with a great passing ability. Former world class defender Jaap Stam is also cutting his teeth for the first time in England as a manager and you sense Reading have a lot of improving to do to challenge the play-off places.

Verdict:
Reading have brought in plenty of new faces, and hired a manager who had a huge reputation as a player, but last season was disappointing and it's hard to see them significantly improving.

Brentford

Odds to win Title: 44.043/1
Projected finish according to Exchange: 12th-15th
Last Season: 9th
Manager: Dean Smith
Significant Signings: IN - Romaine Sawyers, John Egan, Daniel Bentley. OUT - David Button, Jake Bidwell
Key Player: Alan Judge

Brentford's top 10 finish last season was another terrific achievement following Mark Warburton's departure at the end of the season prior. They don't have a squad full of individual talent, and they've again gone down a division or two to bring in a trio of new faces, but the Bees have a terrific team spirit and they are usually a very strong side at Griffin Park. Midfielder Alan Judge is undoubtedly the club's stand-out player. He was named in both the Football League and the Championship PFA Team of the Year last term and he will once again be a pivotal player if back to his best following a double leg fracture suffered in April.

Verdict:
It's hard to see Brentford repeating their top-six finish heroics of 2014-15 but they look capable of having another solid season that should ultimately result in another mid-table finish.

Nottm Forest

Odds to win Title: 46.045/1
Projected finish according to Exchange: 12th-15th
Last Season: 16th
Manager: Philippe Montanier
Significant Signings: IN - Thomas Lam, Hildeberto Pereira (Loan), Apostolos Vellios, Stephen Henderson, Damien Perquis. OUT - Robert Tesche
Key Player: Henri Lansbury

Forest endured a frustrating season last term, drawing far too many games in the first half of the campaign, relieving Dougie Freedman of his duties in March, and then winning just two of their last 11 fixtures under temporary manager Paul Williams. Former Real Sociadad and Rennes boss Philippe Montanier is now in charge but like most clubs aiming to make an impact in the top half this season, Forest have signed some relatively unknown players for free or using the loan system. Prolific striker Britt Assombalonga would be like a major new signing if back to his best however, but there has to be some doubt about that after the 23-year-old missed 14 months of his career due to a serious knee injury.

Verdict:
Forest look like being another club that will find it hard improve significantly on last season and you're far likely to see them struggling in the bottom half than enjoying life in the top half of the Championship.

Huddersfield

Odds to win Title: 46.045/1
Projected finish according to Exchange: 12th-15th
Last Season: 19th
Manager: David Wagner
Significant Signings: IN - Danny Ward (Loan), Ivan Paurevic, Jon Stankovic, Christopher Schindler, Jack Payne, Michael Hefele, Chris Lowe, Rajiv van La Parra. OUT - Duane Holmes, Joel Lynch
Key Player: Nakhi Wells

The Yorkshire outfit have been very active in the transfer market, bringing in no fewer than 12 players either permanently or on loan, and the gut feeling is that's simply too many. There's a lot of youngsters within those new acquisitions too, and the Terriers squad doesn't immediately scream out experience. Nakhi Wells, at just 26, is one of the Huddersfield players who does have plenty of experience at this level and he will be relied upon again to get the goals, probably to fight off relegation rather than mount a play-off push though.

Verdict:
Finish 19th last season and it's hard to see Huddersfield improving on that. At 8.07/1 to be Relegated they could offer some back-to-lay opportunities.

Ipswich

Odds to win Title: 75.074/1
Projected finish according to Exchange: 16th-20th
Last Season: 7th
Manager: Mick McCarthy
Significant Signings: IN - Adam Webster, Paul Digby, James Blanchfield.
Key Player: Daryl Murphy

Quite surprisingly for a club that reached the play-offs the season before last and just one place out of the play-off places last term, Ipswich are considered huge outsiders for the title this time around. True, they'll need to step up a few gears to be in the mix with the likes of Newcastle, Norwich, Villa, and Derby this season, but they're certainly no back number and have a vastly experienced manager at the helm. Mick McCarthy hasn't been overly active in the transfer market, and that perhaps explains why they are weak in the betting (you can't stand still at this level), but he's brought in a trio of promising youngsters, not least Adam Webster, and they look strong defensively. In attack Daryl Murphy is always going to be the Tractor Boys key player and if he can find the net with regularity - like he usually does at this level - then Ipswich can have another solid season.

Verdict:
Ipswich maybe trading as the 17th favurites to win the title but they haven't been missed in the Top Half Finish market, being rated 8/11 (joint 8th most likely) shots to finish in that position. That's about right.

Bristol City

Odds to win Title: 80.079/1
Projected finish according to Exchange: 16th-20th
Last Season: 18th
Manager: Lee Johnson
Significant Signings: IN - Lee Tomlin, Hordur Magnusson, Gary O'Neil, Josh Brownhill, Adam Matthews (Loan)
Key Player: Jonathan Kodjia

At their best Bristol City were a good test last season, as proved by recording a double over promoted Middlesbrough as well as thrashing play-off finalists Sheff Wed, but their best wasn't seen nearly often enough and they struggled at the wrong end of the table. The potential is definitely there though, and in Lee Tomlin - who has signed permanently - and Gary O'Neil they've signed a couple of players with experience of chasing promotion and/or Premier League football. Jonathan Kodjia enjoyed a terrific first season in England, justifying his £2m price tag, and he looks a key player for the Robins if they are to spend more time in the top half this term.

Verdict:
Bristol City strike me a a club that will improve this season having made some smart moves in the transfer market. They are 11/10 to finish in the top half and that's a position that can be achieved.

Blackburn

Odds to win Title: 85.084/1
Projected finish according to Exchange: 16th-20th
Last Season: 15th
Manager: Owen Coyle
Significant Signings: IN - Liam Feeney, Danny Graham, Anthony Stokes, Stephen Hendrie (Loan), Jack Byrne (Loan). OUT - Grant Hanley, Tommy Spurr
Key Players: Graham/Stokes

Blackburn finished mid-table last term, which was slightly disappointing and a position that cost Paul Lambert his job. 'Lancashire stalwart' Owen Coyle is the new man in charge and the former Burnley, Bolton, and Wigan boss looks to have done some good business in the transfer window, bringing in experienced strikers Danny Graham and Anthony Stokes. They should have enough goals in them to guarantee a safe season but as things stand Rovers look light on numbers and they'll struggle big time if injuries or suspension kick in.

Verdict:
Blackburn have enough quality to stay safe but they have one of the smallest squads in the Championship as things stand so it's difficult to see them cutting much ice in the top half of the table.

Birmingham

Odds to win Title: 85.084/1
Projected finish according to Exchange: 16th-20th
Last Season: 10th
Manager: Gary Rowett
Significant Signings: IN - Ryan Shotton, Robert Tesche, James Vaughan. OUT - Lee Novak
Key Player: Clayton Donaldson

Like Ipswich, Birmingham are a side that have perhaps been overlooked slightly in the markets. They finished 10th last season and have signed Ryan Shotton, Robert Tesche, and James Vaughan on permanent deals following loan spells. Gary Rowett will need to bring in some more new faces for sure to improve the quality of the squad but they don't lack for depth and have plenty of experienced pros within their ranks, not least 32-year-old striker Clayton Donaldson who can be expected to have another solid season.

Verdict:
Another mid-table finish looks on the cards for Birmingham but there doesn't appear to be any value in backing them to be successful. They're not getting promoted and a top-six finish is out of reach too.

Wigan

Odds to win Title: 95.094/1
Projected finish according to Exchange: 16th-20th
Last Season: Champions (League One)
Manager: Gary Caldwell
Significant Signings: IN - Adam Bogdan (Loan), Nick Powell, Alex Gilbey, Dan Burn, Stephen Warnock. OUT - Chris McCann, Leon Barnett
Key Player: Will Grigg

The League One champions should be in for a good season on their return to the Championship after gaining promotion at the first time of asking. Last season's top scorer and player of the year Will Grigg - heard of him yet? - will be a pivotal player as he looks to add many more goals to the 25 he scored for the Lancashire club last term, while the power, pace and tricks of Dutch winger Yanic Wildschut can help Wigan mount a push for a top half finish at least. The recent acquisitions of former Manchester United youngster Nick Powell and Liverpool goalkeeper Adam Bogdan leave Wigan in a strong position ahead of the new season.

Verdict:
Potential dark horses for a promotion push but most definitely worth a bet at Evs (Sportsbook) to finish in the top half.

Preston

Odds to win Title: 140.0139/1
Projected finish according to Exchange: 21st-23rd
Last Season: 11th
Manager: Simon Grayson
Significant Signings: IN - Callum Robinson, Simon Makienok (Loan), Tommy Spurr, Ben Pringle, Anders Lindegaard.
Key Player: Paul Gallagher

Preston finished last season very strongly, offering plenty of promise for the campaign ahead, and boss Simon Grayson moved quickly to secure the likes of Anders Lindegaard and Callum Robinson on permanent deals. Two players with plenty of Championship experience - Tommy Spurr and Ben Pringle - look like being excellent signings too, and if Mr Reliable, Paul Gallagher, can pull the strings from his attacking midfield role then Preston look set for another solid season.

Verdict:
Not the relegation candidates that many expect, Preston have been very astute in the transfer market and should easily avoid the drop.

Barnsley

Odds to win Title: 150.0149/1
Projected finish according to Exchange: 21st-23rd
Last Season: 6th (League One)
Manager: Paul Heckingbottom
Significant Signings: IN - George Moncur, Tom Bradshaw, Elliot Lee. OUT - George Williams, Jak McCourt
Key Player: Adam Hammill

Finishing sixth in League One isn't exactly the profile of a club likely to do well in an ultra-competitive Championship and it's easy to see why Barnsley are one of the favourites to go down. They've strengthened in the midfield area with George Moncur and Elliot Lee looking like the type of players who could do well at this level, but the Tykes have a relatively small squad and the likes of Adam Hamill and captain Conor Hourihane will need to have superb seasons if Barnsley are to survive.

Verdict:
Strong candidates to go down for me, Barnsley don't look to have a big enough squad or enough talent to survive. Back them at 3.8514/5 in the Relegation market.

Burton

Odds to win Title: 160.0159/1
Projected finish according to Exchange: 21st-23rd
Last Season: 2nd (League One)
Manager: Nigel Clough
Significant Signings: IN - Chris O'Grady (Loan), Jackson Irvine, Kyle McFadzean, Ben Turner. OUT - Anthony O'Connor
Key Player: Lucas Akins

It's been some rise for Burton Albion to be where they are at now as it's easy to forget that just seven years ago they were playing non league football under an ex-player cutting his teeth as a manager, a certain Nigel Clough. The Brewers finished second in League One last term but Clough has brought in plenty of new faces to freshen the side up and they might just surprise a few of the bigger boys. Ultimately though, they'll find it tough to survive unless they add more depth to their squad and a season-long relegation battle probably awaits.

Verdict:
Burton are likely to struggle, but at 2.26/5 to go down they don't offer terrific value, especially given that Rotherham and Barnsley are just as weak and yet can be backed at around the 3.55/2 mark.

Rotherham

Odds to win Title: 260.0259/1
Projected finish according to Exchange: Bottom
Last Season: 21st
Manager: Alan Stubbs
Significant Signings: IN - Jake Forster-Caskey, Anthony Forde, Will Vaulks. OUT - Matt Derbyshire
Key Player: Danny Ward

Rotherham went on a golden run of form towards the end of last season to avoid relegation with some ease in the end, a terrific achievement under then boss Neil Warnock. The problem is Warnock then left, and Rotherham have largely the same squad that originally struggled. New boss Alan Stubbs - managing in England for the first time - doesn't exactly set the pulse racing and I doubt that he'll be able to motivate this group of players, or get under the opposition's skin, as much as Warnock did and is so well renowned for. I made the Millers my bankers to go down last term so I ultimately ended up with egg on my face, no thanks to Warnock, but I'm going in again this term with the same bet. Sorry Rotherham fans.

Verdict:
The market definitely has it right when it rates Rotherham at the 24th most likely team to win the title, but bizarrely they are only the second favourites for the drop. They are the strong favourites in my mind and must be backed to go down at 3.39/4.