Who will get promoted from the Championship ?

[MegaSteve]

For sentimental reasons I'd like to see the 'ammers back where they belong...

My old Mum was evacuated from West Ham along with my Grandparents when their home took a direct hit... Due to Grandad getting a good job with EMI they never returned to the east end to live after the war... Mum's heart remained in West Ham and she always checked their result of a Saturday afternoon... Always an extra spring in her step if they won...

C'mon the Irons!

 

[louise_a]

it is reckoned that the play off losers get around £4milllion, as there is usually an agreement between the clubs palying that the loser gets all the cash.

 

[sev112]

Wembley play off isn't a big money spinner on its own. The Football League have to hire Wembley from the FA which costs a fortune. The money is then split between two teams. Tidy sum yes, but nothing compared to promotion.

The money spinner is a season in the Premiership. Sold out home games, increased sponsorship, value of the assets (players) increasing, £30m TV money and prize money for league placing. Then even relegaton comes with parachute payments.

Now Madejski has sold the club the new owners have mentioned promotion is the priority, either this season or next season.

Shows how out of touch i am - i didnt know he had sold the club

 

[richart]

Think the Hammers are getting worried now. Eight wins in a row and counting for the Royals.

 

[louise_a]

Another disaster for Blackpool, play offs are looking a struggle if this keeps up, most teams have games in hand.

 

[arnieboy]

Seagulls move into the play off places!

 

[Evesdad]

Not the mighty foxes that's for sure we are pants!

 

[louise_a]

Our next 4 games are Brighton home, Leicester home, Reading away and Southampton at home, all teams mentioned in this thread. Not confident about any, although 2 weeks ago I would have been looking for around 9 or 10 points from them.

 

[richart]

Our next 4 games are Brighton home, Leicester home, Reading away and Southampton at home, all teams mentioned in this thread. Not confident about any, although 2 weeks ago I would have been looking for around 9 or 10 points from them.

You might pick up a point against Leicester Louise.

 

[Hobbit]

Middlesbrough stay 4th without playing. Leeds tomorrow, which is played very much like a derby match. Red cards and crunching tackles... wouldn't want to predict the result.

 

[A1ex]

Cancelled golf today to make it to the game.

Leicester aren't a bad team, just lack a finisher. Not impressed by Beckford or Nugent. We didn't play that well, Kebe was injured and McAnuff had a quiet game. Defended well and scored three very good goals.

 

[Evesdad]

Beckford was a waste of money when we had the option of yakubu! Need a target man a mdf big time!

 

[papyt]

i had a £20 bet that BLACKPOOL would bounce back up after yesterday its down the pan!!!!

 

[louise_a]

I haven't given up hope yet Payt.

 

[richart]

Disappointing point at Donny, but still moved into second and pushed West Ham down to third. Would be interesting if West ham played Birmingham in the play off final. A game that neither team could afford to lose.

 

[A1ex]

We battered 'em. Just one of those nights. A point isn't too bad and at least people will stop talking about the winning run.

 

[richart]

We battered 'em. Just one of those nights. A point isn't too bad and at least people will stop talking about the winning run.

Booked my tickets for Blackpool. Should be a cracking game.

 

[louise_a]

I hope we can get back on the winning trail before we play you, two home games before then, Brighton and then Leicester.

 

[A1ex]

Booked my tickets for Blackpool. Should be a cracking game.

Is that the sound of glory hunters coming out of the woodwork

 

[louise_a]

Back in the top six after a good win today, Soton and Reading still going to well for my liking.

Richart, I think I am going down for the Reading game next week now, any advice on watering holes that are good for away fans?