On the one hand, Manchester City improved by 12 points last season on their 15/16 tally. On the other, they did not seriously challenge for any trophies, as they were widely expected to last August. Was last season progress, failure or something in between? We asked supporter Mike Holden from Foxpunter to find out. In… Read more →
Burnley stayed up by six points last season, when during their previous top flight stint, they had been relegated by five. What ingredients did the team have last term that were perhaps missing during the 14/15 relegation campaign? Supporter Robbie Coppack has the answers. It might sound a bit cliché, but we just had a… Read more →
They’re back. After 34-years away, Brighton & Hove Albion return to the top flight, booking their place with three games to spare. Were Chris Hughton’s promotion-winners the best Seagulls side younger generations of fans have ever seen? Brighton Fanbase talk to The Football Lab ahead of the new season. Last season was an incredible season… Read more →
Millwall’s promotion last season was by no means a given. In fact, their fate was settled by two 85th minute winners: one to sneak into the play-offs on the final day, another to defeat Bradford at Wembley. Was it spirit and bravery at key moments that got them over the line? Supporter Andrew Strachan has… Read more →
It seems Cardiff fans are more positive about the club’s prospects under Neil Warnock than any manager they’ve had since relegation. Is it his charisma that gets people on board? Supporter Callum Ellis gives him a big thumbs up. Warnock’s definitely got something unique that other managers haven’t had since we got relegated. Although he’s… Read more →
West Bromwich Albion managed your highest finish for four years last season with the Premier League’s best defensive record outside the top eight. While the late slump in form tempered the mood a little, were there positives to draw on? The Football Lab speaks to supporter Alex Rob Newton from Read West Brom ahead of… Read more →
Until this summer’s appointment of Frank De Boer, Crystal Palace have tended to favour experienced, British managers with a reactive setup. Has that approach helped the club retain it’s Premier League status, or has it limited the skillset of the players? Supporter Jay Crame from highly recommended blog The Eagles Beak has his say. It… Read more →
Though Newcastle United won the Championship title last season, one might say that Brighton and Huddersfield won the hearts of the neutrals. The duo ended 34 and 45 year top flight exiles respectively, the former with three games to spare, the latter via a Wembley shoot-out. Who will make history this year? Here’s our predictions.… Read more →
The last League One season saw Sheffield United secure the title, ending their six-year Championship exile as Bolton Wanderers cut short their own. The award for most dramatic promotion however, went to Millwall. Their fate was decided by two 85th minute winners: one to take the last play-off place on the final day, the other… Read more →
Last season, West Ham United left it’s 112-year home of Upton Park, moving to the London Stadium, where they finished 17 points worse off than the 15/16 campaign. Those more sympathetic might refer to 16/17 as a transitional season, others will say the stadium move should not excuse such significant regression. Supporter Brad Pinard gives… Read more →