League One 2018/19 Preview

[d3d4]

Hi guys,

We have released our 1-24 preview of League One for the 2018/19 season

http://d3d4football.com/d3d4-football-podcast-ep48-league-one-201819-preview/

Hope you enjoy

James

 

[mooro]

I haven't got the patience to listen for 20 mins, can someone who does post up where they've predicted we finish??

 

[Sarge]

I haven't got the patience to listen for 20 mins, can someone who does post up where they've predicted we finish??

well said @mooro .... yep, Im not too interested in other L1 outfits, only the U's and how we fare have interest for me

 

[Colin B]

15th!!!

 

[Deleted member 222]

http://www.thefootballab.co.uk/2018/oxford-united-season-preview-improvement-needed/

Alternative preview. There are also fan previews of all the other clubs in league 1.

 

[RCYellowRC]

Must say a very good listen. Enjoyable time filler on this miserable afternoon.

I must say regarding us I think as it stands I think we'll finish a few places higher towards 10th. But will be serious contenders with 1 or 2 strikers.

Predictions are all a matter of opinion though as I think both Bristol Rovers and Burton will struggle considerably this season.

Look forward to more pods this season!

 

[Jackinthebox]

So, next week, bring on the champions!!

 

[North Wales Yellow]

Think Shrewsbury will struggle big time. Can’t see them finishing above us. Could probably make a case for everyone else that you put above is however.

 

[mooro]

15th!!!

Wouldn't think we'll be that low down - heading for my default prediction of trundling along in top 10/12 for most of season, just always a win or two of the playoffs with the faint hope that we can bridge that gap persisting until about Easter when the truth finally hits home. AT that point we either win the last three to come 8th or lose the last three to finish 13th.

On a more general point (and this is in no way meant as a dig at the OP) I wonder how often the myriad of those who publish this sort of list in national papers/sport websites/blogs etc actually go back to re-assess their list and publish a second article as to how well they did (or didn't) in their predictions.....? It wouldnt necessarily need to be a self-critical piece, as it they could still analyse where it went wrong at each club - eg. "...I predited Man Utd to finish 2nd based on their signings and potential partnerships. However as mourinho sucked the very living life force out of a talented bunch of once creative but now robotic defensive drones then their potential was never realised...."

 

[ZeroTheHero]

That's not a bad idea for a thread - lets all try to predict the final table before the season starts then revisit it at the end and have a good laugh at each other.

 

[Deleted member 222]

1 - Bradford
2 - Barnsley
3 - Sunderland
4 - Scunthorpe
5 - Peterborough
6 - Portsmouth
7 - Plymouth
8 - Bristol Rovers
9 - Oxford
10 - Luton
11 - Coventry
12 - Burton
13 - Doncaster
14 - Southend
15 - Wycombe
16 - Charlton
17 - Gillingham
18 - Rochdale
19 - Wimbledon
20 - Fleetwood
21 - Walsall
22 - Shrewsbury
23 - Blackpool
24 - Accrington

 

[MJB]

1 - Bradford
2 - Barnsley
3 - Sunderland
4 - Scunthorpe
5 - Peterborough
6 - Portsmouth
7 - Plymouth
8 - Bristol Rovers
9 - Oxford
10 - Luton
11 - Coventry
12 - Burton
13 - Doncaster
14 - Southend
15 - Wycombe
16 - Charlton
17 - Gillingham
18 - Rochdale
19 - Wimbledon
20 - Fleetwood
21 - Walsall
22 - Shrewsbury
23 - Blackpool
24 - Accrington

Bradford?!

 

[Deleted member 222]

Bradford?!

I have a feeling they may be the shock of the season.

 

[LowerSouth]

I see that Wimbledon and AS are already in the top two.
Sunderland and Southend for the drop.
Oufc in 14th .

 

[MJB]

Bradford?!

I have a feeling they may be the shock of the season.

I’ve already had my shock in someone predicting them as champions!

A rookie manager, restless fans, seeming issues in the boardroom and some eyebrow raising pre-season results make me feel they’ll do well to finish mid-table personally.

Feel free to bookmark this post when they inevitably do brilliantly and you’re proven right!

 

[ZeroTheHero]

I see that Wimbledon and AS are already in the top two.
Sunderland and Southend for the drop.
Oufc in 14th .

Predicting that the table will end up in alphabetical order in May next year is a brave move!

 

[Marked Ox]

Bradford?!

Getting in early with the mickey taking?

 

[MJB]

Bradford?!

Getting in early with the mickey taking?

Me or him?

 

[Marked Ox]

Me or him?

Both.

 

[MJB]

Me or him?

Both.

Figures.

 

[Deleted member 222]

Getting in early with the mickey taking?

I would say we will win the league but didn’t want to upset mellowyellow or Kip!

 

[Essexyellows]

1 - Oxford
2 - Barnsley
3 - Bradford
4 - Scunthorpe
5 - Peterborough
6 - Portsmouth
7 - Plymouth
8 - Bristol Rovers
9 - Blackpool
10 - Accrington
11 - Coventry
12 - Burton
13 - Doncaster
14 - Southend
15 - Wycombe
16 - Charlton
17 - Gillingham
18 - Rochdale
19 - Wimbledon
20 - Fleetwood
21 - Walsall
22 - Shrewsbury
23 - Sunderland
24 - Luton

No grudges.

 

[Morris Oxford]

Only a fool would make this sort of prediction, so here goes.....

1. Portsmouth
2. Barnsley
3. Peterborough
4. Burton.
5. Luton
6. Sunderland.
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7. Plymouth
8. Southend
9. Fleetwood
10. Bradford
11. Oxford
12. Coventry
13. Bristol rovers
14. Doncaster
15. Blackpool
16. Shrewsbury
17. Charlton
18. Scunthorpe
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19. Accrington
20. Rochdale
21. Wimbledon
22. Wycombe
23. Walsall
24. Gillingham


I see league 1 split into 3 unequal parts.

The top 6 will be the relegated teams from the Championship and those teams that have splashed the cash. I don't see a Shrewsbury type surprise in the top 6 this season.

The middle 12 teams are much of a muchness, similar in quality and strength in depth, having said that I think Southend will do well under Chris Powell, and perhaps surprisingly after last season Charlton and Scunthorpe to struggle.

The bottom 6 is perhaps fairly predictable apart from Gillingham who finished terribly last season and I can see that continuing this season. My guess is that Accrington and Rochdale will both just avoid the drop.

 

[RCYellowRC]

Here goes mine put a bit of thought into this
1.Barnsley
2.Peterborough
3.Portsmouth
4.Sunderland
5.Southend
6.Plymouth
7.Luton
8.Bradford
9.Oxford
10.Charlton
11.Bradford
12.Bristol Rovers
13.Coventry
14.Scunthorpe
15.Burton
16.Shrewsbury
17.Fleetwood
18.Gillingham
19.Doncaster
20.Blackpool
21.Accrington
22.Walsall
23.AFC Wimbledon
24.Wycombe

 

[greatunclekip]

All very optimistic for a team who got played off the park by MK Dons.

Not going to do the full list. Select few.

Winners - Luton
Runners up - Posh
Play offs -Sunderland, Barnsley, Charlton, Coventry

14th -OUFC

Relegated- Accy, Gills, AFCW, Shrews

 

[Morris Oxford]

This is how they currently line up on oddschecker for promotion.

1. Sunderland
2. Barnsley
3. Charlton
4. Portsmouth
5. Luton
5. Peterborough
7. Scunthorpe
8. Coventry
9. Burton
9. Plymouth
11. Bristol R
11. Southend
13. Bradford
13. Oxford
15. Doncaster
15. Fleetwood
15. Rochdale
15. Blackpool
19. Shrewsbury
20. Wimbledon
21. Walsall
21. Gillingham
23. Wycombe
24. Accrington

Constantly changing of course.

Fleetwood for promotion at 10/1 might be worth considering??

 

[Whingit]

Was thinking Fleetwood could go up, but equally could down. Made some very good signings, but Barton is an unknown.

 

[beyondthefourth]

For what it's worth...

1. Barnsley
2. Luton
3. Burton
4. Plymouth
5. Sunderland
6. Portsmouth
7. Peterborough
8. Scunthorpe
9. Oxford
10. Coventry
11. Southend
12. Bradford
13. Doncaster
14. Shrewsbury
15. Fleetwood
16. Charlton
17. Blackpool
18. Accrington
19. Bristol Rovers
20. Wimbledon
21. Wycombe
22. Walsall
23. Gillingham
24. Rochdale

 

[TailsWeWin]

Peterborough and Plymouth the best outside bets, I’d imagine. You wont get much of a return on Sunderland (10/11) - or my bet for the title: Barnsley.

 

[Concretebob]

Top two -

Sunderland
Barnsley

Play offs -

Peterborough
Luton
Portsmouth (play off winners)
Burton

Bottom four -

Wycombe
AFC Wimbledon
Rochdale
Accrington

OUFC 10th.