They've 2 seasons to go back up before serious financial restrictions will apply making it very difficult. No need to panic this season if we don't go up but obviously makes it that bit harder next year, having said that, the teams coming down aren't as financially strong at Leicester Southampton or Leeds so you could argue the quality won't be as high at the top end

the 49ers will be the 6th richest owner in the PL.
but aren't allowed to spend it!
the top clubs looking out for themselves. there will never be another jack walker team winning anything. very sad really

If they don't go up there will be key players leaving which will make the task harder. Hopefully they can win the last three games and that should be sufficient. Burnley and Sheffield Utd will be no pushovers - Luton will be an interesting team to watch will they be another Wimbledon?

Agree 100%

Thats where the current PSR rules aren't fit for purpose. They are being abolished but need to help clubs have a crack at the top clubs when they can afford to.

Here`s one for discussion chaps.
If we were to get promoted with all our current squad i.e nobody sold.
How many do we think are PL quality?

amadou
gray
summerville
Anthony
possibly rodon. positioning is awful but his pace gets him out of trouble.
gnonto

and that's it I think.

5 quality players needed.
GK
LB
CM
CM
CF

9 points would guarantee promotion but I think as little as 4 could do it if results go right

Gray
Gruev
Ampadu
Gnonto
Rutter
James
Rodon
Roberts
Summerville

Gruev looks good enough as does Rutter, he has a lot of potential. I’d sign Connor Roberts up at RB too. Also need an upgrade at 10 or at least a quality option there off the bench. I think James looks like he’s now capable of making it in the prem too.

gruev and rutter i wasnt sure about. they might step up or may not

I would go with Gray, Rodon, Ampadu, Gruev, Gnonto and Summerville.
Possibly Kamara but I have doubts as he`s struggled recently.
Both James and Rutter failed in the Prem before and I don`t think Rutter will have the luxury to do what he does/did in the Championship.
Likely we will need upwards of 10 players should we go up.

Looking at the remaining fixtures and Leicester have 3 home games from their last 4 whilst Southampton have 3 away games from their last 4.
And of course Southamprton play both Leicester and us.
All very exciting and no good for my heart!

For the neutral football fan ,this end of season battle is compelling. Nail biting stuff if you’re fans of any of the top four teams.

Its been an absolutely bonkers season with x4 teams panning just about every other.

could be anyone from the top four who finally get over the line as champions.

Rutter didnt fail in the prem last time at all.

He was frequently brought on with 10 mins to go and tasked with saving a team that was sinking.