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THE LEAGUE ONE PREDICTOR

Posted on: Fri 21 Aug 2009

Before The Coca-Cola League One big kick-off we asked four key figures to give their thoughts on the forthcoming campaign, the only stipulation being that they could not vote for their own clubs.

Who do you think will be the main contenders for promotion this season?

Danny Wilson, Swindon Town Manager
- I expect Leeds United and Huddersfield to be up there and Charlton should do well if they can bring a few players in. The Norwich fans will expect them to bounce straight back up after making a few signings. Southampton may be playing catch-up, but it wouldn't surprise me to see them also challenging at the end of the season.

Dean Lewington, MK Dons captain - The three relegated clubs, Norwich, Charlton and Southampton are big clubs for this division and I expect them all to be strong challengers. Southampton have had a points deduction but Leeds showed a couple of seasons ago that it can bring the squad together. Of the teams from last year, Leeds will be there or thereabouts again.

Simon Grayson, Leeds United Manager - I don't think you can look too far away from the teams who came down last season. They still have fairly strong squads and to them I would add Millwall and MK Dons. Huddersfield have also spent some money and will be looking to do well.

Steve Claridge, BBC Radio 5 Live pundit - There's a few conundrums to be solved in this division. Norwich have made one or two interesting signings and I expect them to challenge and Charlton should be up there as well. With their 10-point deduction and all that has gone on during the summer, it might be difficult for Southampton to do the same. Undoubtedly Leeds will be strong again and while it will be difficult for Millwall to emulate what they did last time, they should be up there again.

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