Episode 62

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23rd Aug 2024

Ep62: Which Teams Could Be Battling Relegation This Season?

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Summary

In this episode, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley discuss the teams in the Championship that are likely to be in the relegation battle. They start with QPR, who have made several new signings and had a decent start to the season. They then move on to Millwall, who have been quiet in the transfer market but have had a mixed start to the season. Finally, they discuss Preston, who have had a turbulent start to the season with two managers leaving after just one game. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the recent performances and transfers of Preston North End, Plymouth Argyle, Sheffield Wednesday, and Derby County. They analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each team and speculate on their prospects for the season. The hosts also highlight the importance of managerial stability and the impact of new signings on team dynamics. In this final part of the conversation, David and Tom discuss the squads and potential outcomes for three teams in the Championship: Blackpool, Derby County, and Portsmouth. They analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each team's squad and make predictions for their performance in the upcoming season. They also discuss the difficulty of predicting which teams will be relegated, as all the teams have the potential to survive. Overall, they provide a comprehensive overview of the teams and their prospects in the Championship.

Takeaways

QPR have made several new signings and had a decent start to the season

Millwall have been quiet in the transfer market but have had a mixed start to the season

Preston have had a turbulent start to the season with two managers leaving after just one game Preston North End's poor start to the season raises concerns about their squad strength and managerial situation.

Plymouth Argyle have made some promising signings and showed determination in their performances.

Sheffield Wednesday have strengthened their squad and have the potential to push for a playoff spot.

Derby County's future is uncertain, and their odds for promotion are not favorable.

Managerial stability and early transfer activity are important factors for newly promoted teams. Blackpool, Derby County, and Portsmouth are discussed in terms of their squads and potential outcomes in the Championship.

The strengths and weaknesses of each team's squad are analyzed.

Predictions are made for each team's performance in the upcoming season.

It is difficult to predict which teams will be relegated, as all the teams have the potential to survive.

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Thomas Butterfield

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I'm a very approachable obsessive learner who is always interested in the stories of others, and how that information and experience can be used to help others move the needle of their life in a positive direction.

As a result of the work I do adults and younger people understand the importance of being an active participant in their own health.

The result of this is we at Elevate Health Chiropractic and Wellbeing are putting better educated individuals into the community who are making better health decisions for themselves and those they care for the most.
They move better, they eat better, they think better.

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We are always looking to work with and help individuals and organisations who value their own health, that of their family, or their staff high enough to take that next step with Elevate Health, Chiropractic and Wellbeing.

David Bromley

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For the last fifteen years I have applied my analytical, systems-evaluation and financial background to the football industry.

As a long-term student of the game I hold coaching badges from the English Football Association and am a certified member of the Professional Football Scouts Association.

I hold distinctions in the Prozone (STATS) Professional Performance Analysis/ Performance Data & Recruitment Certificates Levels 1,2 & 3 in addition to being an F.A. Registered Intermediary.

My experience in football has enabled me to view player recruitment from the 'sharp end' and allows me to tailor my service to meet clients' best interests.