Opposition Review - Part Two
By Scott Cooper
July 21 2005
OPPOSITION REVIEW: Leicester City, Luton Town, Millwall, Norwich City, Plymouth Argyle, Preston North End, QPR, Reading, Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday.
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Leicester City |
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Last Season: 15th One To Watch: David Connolly Play Wolves: (h) 17/9/05 (a) 4/02/06 |
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| Season Outlook: Like Wolves, were expected to challenge for the title last term. Expect a play-off challenge this season. | |
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Luton Town |
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Last Season: n/a One To Watch: Steve Howard Play Wolves: (a) 10/9/05 (h) 14/01/06 |
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| Season Outlook: Won League one least season but are expected to trouble. Survival will be seen as a huge achievement. | |
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Milwall |
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Last Season: 10th One To Watch: Barry Hayles Play Wolves: (h) 13/9/05 (a) 21/01/06 |
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| Season Outlook: It's all change at the New Den with Denis Wise departing. A play-off challenge will be their only real hope. | |
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Norwich City |
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Last Season: n/a One To Watch: Dean Ashton Play Wolves: (h) 5/11/06 (a) 30/04/06 |
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| Season Outlook: Will be challenging at the top of the table. Listed with Wolves and Saints as title fav's. | |
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Plymouth Argyle |
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Last Season: 17th One To Watch: Taribo West Play Wolves: (h) 31/11/05 (a) 1/04/06 |
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| Season Outlook: Stayed up by three points last season but will be looking to stay up by a wide margin this term. | |
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Preston North End |
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Last Season: 4th One To Watch: David Nugent Play Wolves: (h) 22/10/05 (a) 17/04/06 |
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| Season Outlook: Finished fourth last season but a similar position this term will be much tougher. Expect a late push for the play-offs. | |
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QPR |
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Last Season: 11th One To Watch: Stefan Moore Play Wolves: (h) 29/8/05 (a) 4/3/06 |
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| Season Outlook: Finished mid-table last term and will be happy with a similar placed finish this season. Won't make the play-offs. | |
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Reading |
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Last Season: 7th One To Watch: Leroy Lita Play Wolves: (h) 26/12/05 (a)18/3/06 |
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| Season Outlook: Just missed out on the play-offs last season and will challenge again. Will be tough for them thhough. | |
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Sheffield United |
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Last Season: 8th One To Watch: Gary Mulligan Play Wolves: (a) 15/10/05 (h) 22/11/05 |
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| Season Outlook: Another side who just missed out on the play-offs last season. Will be looking for a better season this time around. | |
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Sheffield Wednesday |
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Last Season: n/a One To Watch: Adam Proudlock Play Wolves: (a) 28/11/05 (h) 25/3/06 |
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| Season Outlook: Working their way back to the top? Will hope for a mid-table finish and should secure one. | |
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