BARNSLEY
IN: Dean Gorre (Huddersfield), Kevin Donovan (Grimsby), Paul Bernard (Aberdeen), Kevin Dixon (Leeds), Kevin Gallen.
OUT: Neil Shipperley (Wimbledon), Martin Bullock (released), Richard Siddall (released), Leigh Walker (released).
In Dean Gorre and Kevin Donovan, Barnsley have signed two players who are capable of unlocking any defence in the division. They are equally capable of remaining completely anonymous for 85 minutes of every match - in other words, they are unpredictable, and that about sums up The Tykes.
The loss of Neil Shipperley to Wimbledon will come as a blow to manager Nigel Spackman, and much will depend on whether or not new signing Kevin Gallen is able to hit the back of the net on a regular basis.
However, the canny Spackman has assembled a squad boasting a blend of youth and experience that should be able to provide a stiff test for the most able of their rivals.
Bruce Dyer appears to have settled his future at Oakwell and, with Gorre and Donovan crafting the bullets for him to fire, Barnsley could well spring a few surprises this season.
Key man: Kevin Donovan
One to watch: Alex Neil
Last season: 16th
Prediction: 11th
BIRMINGHAM CITY
IN: Nico Vaesen (Huddersfield, Tommy Mooney (Watford).
OUT: Jonathan Bass (Hartlepool), James Dyson (released).
With Birmingham City's perennial end of season collapse becoming as inevitable as rain during Wimbledon, Trevor Francis will be pulling out all the stops to ensure that his beleaguered squad do not have to haul themselves through the rigmorole of the play-offs yet again.
Nico Vaesen has been added to the squad in order to provide competition for the currently injured Ian Bennett, while the signing of Tommy Mooney from Watford should be enough to temporarily satisfy Francis's apparently uncontrollable urge to sign physical strikers.
Mooney may well strike up a formidable partnership with talented youngster Andy Johnson, who will be looking to make a dramatic improvement upon his return of four league goals in 20 starts last term.
Darren Purse's massive contribution to last season's campaign cannot be underestimated, and the fact that he is still at St Andrew's provides ample indication of Francis's intentions for the coming season.
Key man: Andy Johnson
One to watch: Tresor Luntala
Last season: 5th
Prediction: 3rd
BRADFORD CITY
IN: Claus Jorgensen (Bournemouth), Eoin Jess (Aberdeen).
OUT: Scott Kerr (Hull City)
Following the disappointment of last season's relegation from the Premiership, Bradford City are a difficult team to assess and, although many observers feel that they have the pedigree to mount a serious promotion challenge, questions must be asked about the squad's strength in depth.
Once again the ageing legs of Stuart McCall will be asked to do all the fetching and carrying in midfield, while 37-year-old striker Dean Saunders will be looked to in the goalscoring stakes.
Although Benito Carbone is undoubtedly one of the most talented players in the flight, it is difficult to imagine him revving himself up to play against the likes of Grimsby Town and Stockport County.
Manager Jim Jefferies's failure to add to his squad during the summer leaves The Bantams with a fragile looking squad and a few injuries in the wrong places could see City struggling to assert themselves in a highly competitive division.
Key man: Benito Carbone
One to watch: Gareth Grant
Last season: -
Prediction: 7th
BURNLEY
IN: Arthur Gnohere (Caen), Alan Moore (Middlesbrough), Dimitrios Papadopoulos (Akratitos), Luigi Cennamo (Olympiakos), Mark McGregor (Wrexham), Gareth Taylor (Manchester City), Tony Ellis (Rochdale).
OUT: Craig Mawson (Halifax), Paul Crichton (Norwich), Michael Devenney, John Boardman (released).
Burnley will hope to follow up last year's surprise seventh place with a full scale assault on a play-off position, but may find themselves facing an uphill battle
in a tight division.
The Clarets have added to their ranks, with Stan Ternent showing his guile in the bargain basement by picking up former Middlesbrough man Alan Moore, Frenchman Arthur Gnohere, Gareth Taylor, Mark McGregor, and goalkeeper Luigi Cennamo on free transfers, whilst splashing out just Ł500,000 on Greek Under-21 star Dimitris Papadopolous from Akrakitis.
Record signing Ian Moore has looked sharp in pre-season, and he will hope to continue to build on his burgeoning reputation, whilst Glen Little continues to go from strength-to-strength, and player of the year Nik Michopolous will be difficult to beat between the posts.
A play-off place may be beyond Burnley despite last-year's heroics, although Ternent's always-steady defensive strategies and direct attacking style may cause some major surprises.
Key man: Glen Little
One to watch: Bradley Maylett
Last season: 7th
Prediction: 9th
COVENTRY CITY
IN: Lee Hughes (West Brom), Keith O'Neill (Middlesbrough), Julian Joachim (Aston Villa), Roland Nilsson (Helsingborgs).
OUT: John Hartson (Celtic), Moustapha Hadji (Aston Villa), John Aloisi (Osasuna), Craig Bellamy (Newcastle), Stephen McPhee (Port Vale).
Like Chicken Licken, Coventry fans could have been forgiven for thinking that the blue sky was falling down around their ears following their disastrous relegation from the Premiership and the sale of key players such as John Hartson and Moustapha Hadji.
However, the recent signings of prolific former West Brom marksman Lee Hughes, quicksilver striker Julian Joachim and Northern Ireland international Keith O'Neill has instilled a sense of belief that the Sky Blues are capable of bouncing back up to the top flight.
Although the departure of Hartson will hurt Gordon Strachan's side, Hughes is a more than competent replacement and his deadly finishing combined with Joachim's lethal pace will give Division One defenders up and down the country many a sleepless night.
With Magnus Hedman's exit from Highfield Road now seeming inevitable, City fans may also rest assured that they have accomplished keeper Chris Kirkland waiting in the wings.
If Coventry do have one area of concern, it is undoubtedly in defence, with the signing of 36-year-old full back Roland Nielsen providing evidence that there may be a lack of real quality in depth.
Key man: David Thompson
One to watch: Ivan Guerrero
Last season: -
Prediction: 1st
CREWE ALEXANDRA
IN: Chris Lumsdon (Sunderland), Wayne Collins (Fulham), Steve Jones (Leigh RMI).
OUT: Colin Cramb (Fortuna Sittard), Chris Lightfoot (released), James Collins (released), Peter Smith (Telford), Mark Rivers (Norwich).
Crewe fans should brace themselves for yet another season of hardship, with the prospect of upsetting one or two of the division's big guns being about as far as their ambitions dare go.
Having said that, each season that teams such as The Alex remain afloat at this level is an achievement in itself and, with up-and-coming stars such as Dean Ashton and Rob Hulse amongst their ranks, they are quite capable of causing the most accomplished of teams a real scare.
Inevitably, a club with an income such as Crewe's is unable to build as healthy a squad as their more illustrious rivals, and manager Dario Gradi will be praying for lady luck to smile kindly upon his treatment room this term.
The bulky Ashton is undoubtedly a star in the making, although some observers have pointed out that he must keep on top of his weight if he is to make it at the highest level.
In spite of the fact that The Railwaymen must be respected for their longevity and refusal to accept the fact that they constantly over-achieve, the harsh reality is that it will be another long season at Gresty Road.
Key man: Rodney Jack
One to watch: Dean Ashton
Last season: 14th
Prediction: 20th
CRYSTAL PALACE
IN: None
OUT: Stephen Hunt (Brentford)
In spite of chairman Simon Jordan's insistence that cash is available to newly-appointed manager Steve Bruce an eerie air of silence has descended upon Selhurst Park this summer, with Palace being conspicuous by their absence from the summer's transfer wheeling-and-dealing.
Bruce's predecessor Alan Smith constantly bemoaned the fact that he was unable to motivate his players, and the former Manchester United hero appears to be banking on being able to succeed where Smith could not.
In Clinton Morrison and Dougie Freedman, The Eagles have one of the most threatening attacks in the division, although their defensive shortcomings were all too often exposed last term.
Goalkeeper Alexanders Kolinko largely failed to win the hearts and minds of Palace fans and, although Fan Zhiyi is a class act his recent falling out with Bruce over international commitments does not bode well for the dressing-room harmony which has now been lacking in SE25 for some time.
Key man: Clinton Morrison
One to watch: Hayden Mullins
Last season: 21st
Prediction: 19th
GILLINGHAM
IN: Peter Kennedy (Watford).
OUT: Matt Bryant (released), Andy Sambrook (released), Nicky Southall (Bolton), James Pinnock (Kingstonian).
A repeat performance of last season's achievement in finishing mid-table would be a realistic ambition for The Gills, although there is a growing sense of expectation around the Priestfield Stadium.
It should not be forgotten, however, that in keeping his side in the First Division Gillingham's still largely inexperienced player-manager Andy Hessenthaler has already performed a minor miracle.
Guy Ipoua will be desperate to prove that he is capable of filling the void which was left following Carl Asaba's departure to Wimbledon last season, while the highly-coveted Marlon King should be looking to build on a most impressive debut season which saw him notch 15 goals in 26 league starts.
Once again, the vastly under-rated Paul Smith will be asked to hold the show together in midfield as Peter Kennedy looks to successfully follow in the footsteps of departed winger Nicky Southall.
Key man: Paul Smith
One to watch: Guy Ipoua
Last season: 13th
Prediction: 16th
GRIMSBY TOWN
IN: Phil Jevons (Everton), Stuart Campbell (Leicester City).
OUT: Adam Buckley (Lincoln), Daryl Clare (Boston United), Peter Handyside (Stoke City), Andy Smith (Lincoln), Kevin Donovan (Barnsley), Matty Bloomer
(Hull), Kingsley Black (Lincoln).
After last season's successful scrap against relegation, canny Grimsby Town boss Lennie Lawrence finds himself staring down the barrel of yet another long, hard struggle against the drop.
His unerring talent for pulling a rabbit out of the hat at just the right moment will once again be tested to the limit as he battles against the restrictions of a limited budget, dwindling attendances and a squad that has little more depth than the average Big Brother contestant.
Kevin Donovan's all-too-occasional creativity will be missed in midfield, as will Peter Handyside's steady influence upon a Mariners defence which aptly spent most of last season all-at-sea.
Lawrence will be hoping that this is the campaign in which the undoubtedly talented Tony Gallimore finally comes of age and fulfils his potential to become one of the best left backs in the division, whilst the hugely influential Paul Groves will once again be asked to step into the back four.
If new signing Phil Jevons is able to forge an understanding with crowd hero Steve Livingstone, then his goals could be enough to fire Grimsby to safety - if not, The Mariners could easily sink without a trace.
Key man: Wayne Burnett
One to watch: Iain Ward
Last season: 18th
Prediction: 21st
MANCHESTER CITY
IN: Eyal Berkovic (Celtic), Simon Colosimo (South Melbourne Sharks), Stuart Pearce (West Ham United).
OUT: Steve Hodgson (Macclesfield), Jim Whitley (Wrexham), Mark Kennedy (Wolves), Andy Morrison (released), Gareth Taylor (Burnley), Richard McKinney
(Swindon), Spencer Prior (Cardiff City), Shaun Holmes (Wrexham).
Despite last season's relegation, expectations at Maine Road are sky-high following the appointment of former Newcastle United and England manager Kevin Keegan.
Although Keegan is happy to admit that the tactical side of the game is not his strongest suit, his attacking brand of football will inevitably win over the Moss Side faithful and City's more creative players can be expected to thrive under his license to thrill.
Eyal Berkovic will look to provide the spark which will ignite the unpredictable Paulo Wanchope, whilst in Darren Huckerby, Paul Dickov, Shaun Goater and Shaun Wright-Phillips, Keegan finds himself in the enviable position of having a proliferation of first-class strikers.
Steve Howey will once again be the rock upon which the City defence is built, and Stuart Pearce will be determined to prove that he is still able to perform a role at left back as he continues to cock a snoop at his relentlessly advancing years.
Exciting times lay in wait for City fans, and Keegan may just be the right man to shake this sleep-walking giant into full consciousness and establish them as major players in the Premiership.
Key man: Eyal Berkovic
One to watch: Simon Colosimo
Last season: -
Prediction: 2nd
MILLWALL
IN: Steve Claridge (Portsmouth).
OUT: Bobby Bowry (Colchester), Leon Cort (Southend), Tony Cottee (released), Michael Gilkes (released), Byron Bubb (released), Darren Meade (released).
Last season's Division Two champions can expect to find the going much more difficult this season, although the news that striker Neil Harris is approaching full fitness following his battle with testicular cancer will come as a massive boost to manager Mark McGhee.
It had been feared that the unfortunate marksman would miss a large part of the season, although that concern has since been alleviated and he can now look forward to developing his trade alongside the vastly experienced Steve Claridge.
Club captain Stuart Nethercott's decision to remain at The New Den is another filip for The Lions, and McGhee will also be keen to retain the services of talented midfielder Lucas Neill, who was previously a target of former Middlesbrough boss Bryan Robson.
Matt Lawrence and Robbie Ryan can again be relied upon to keep a tight ship at the back, and Millwall fans should be able to look forward to a relatively untroubled season of consolidation.
Key man: Neil Harris
One to watch: Joe Dolan
Last season: -
Prediction: 15th
NORWICH CITY
IN: Neil Emblen (Wolves), Mark Rivers (Crewe), Paul Crichton (Burnley), Clint Easton (Watford).
OUT: Adrian Forbes (Luton), Danny Gay (Southend), Fernando Derveld (BK Odense), Andy Marshall (Ipswich), Jean-Yves de Blasiis (released).
As a player, Nigel Worthington always went about his job very quietly but incredibly effectively, and it would appear that this is a trait which he has carried with him into the management side of the game.
Worthington has kept a low profile in the transfer market, although he has succeeded in identifying the weak areas of his squad and addressing them accordingly.
The capture of Neil Emblen from Wolves will add some grit to the City defence, while striker Mark Rivers has been handed the opportunity to graduate from Dario Gradi's school of excellence at Crewe.
Young goalkeeper Robert Green will be relishing the opportunity to step into the shoes of Ipswich-bound Andy Marshall, although goalscoring remains a concern and Worthington will be hoping that Chris Llewellyn can shoulder some of the burden which was placed on his fellow Welshman Iwan Roberts last term.
Although it is unlikely that Norwich will be able to compete with the division's big-hitters this time around, things certainly seem to be improving at Carrow Road.
Key man: Neil Emblen
One to watch: Mark Rivers
Last season: 15th
Prediction: 14th
NOTTINGHAM FOREST
IN: Darren Ward (Notts County)
OUT: Dave Beasant (Portsmouth), Andy Gray (Swindon), Bernard Allou (released), Salvatore Matrecano (released), John Burns (released), Steven Collis (released), Ben Olsen (released).
Following a summer of turmoil that has seen David Platt quit the City Ground, rookie manager Paul Hart's immediate task will be to steer his charges into calmer waters, although that in itself may not be as easy a task as it would at first seem.
Forest have said that they are willing to listen to offers for any members of their first-team squad and, with several players being linked to other clubs, it is inevitable that there will be an air of uncertainty in the dressing-room.
Midfielders Chris Bart-Williams and David Prutton have both attracted interest from other clubs, and Hart's task will not be made any easier if they are allowed to leave.
Jack Lester will start the season with a clean bill of health, while Tony Vaughan can be expected to push for a place on the teamsheet after recently being removed from the transfer-list.
Key man: Chris Bart-Williams
One to watch: Eugene Bopp
Last season: 11th
Prediction: 18th
PORTSMOUTH
IN: Dave Beasant (Nottm Forest), Robert Prosinecki (Standard Liege), Norman Mapeza (SV Ried), Mark Casey (Celtic), Peter Crouch (QPR), Allesandro Zamperini (Roma), Neil Barrett (Chelsea), Garry Brady (Newcastle), Courtney Pitt (Chelsea).
OUT: Steve Claridge (Millwall), Adrian Whitbread (Reading).
A long, dark shadow will be cast over this season's proceedings at Fratton Park following the recent untimely death of goalkeeper Aaron Flahavan.
When Saturday comes, it will be business as usual, however, as management and players alike attempt to put the heartbreaking events of the last seven days behind them and pay Flahavan the ultimate tribute.
Sadly but inevitably, Pompey have been involved in a desperate chase to secure goalkeeping cover, culminating in the signing of former Wimbledon and Chelsea shot-stopper Dave Beasant.
Manager Graham Rix has been ably assisted by Harry Redknapp in his attempts to reconstruct the squad and he looks to have made some very shrewd summer signings.
Whilst the transfers of Robert Prosinecki and Peter Crouch grabbed the headlines, it may be Neil Barrett and Courtney Pitt - two of Rix's former Chelsea charges - who are making the headlines as Portsmouth look to mount a serious assault on the play-off places.
Key man: Peter Crouch
One to watch: Courtney Pitt
Last season: 20th
Prediction: 6th
PRESTON NORTH END
IN: Richard Cresswell (Leicester).
OUT: Paul Morgan (Lincoln).
Preston surprised everyone last season, and surpassed their own expectations, as their mid-season surge kept going and took them all the way to the play-off final.
With one of the most potent strike combinations outside the top-flight in David Healy and Jonathan Macken, they are still likely to be amongst the chase for a play-off place.
The Lillywhites have not strengthened on last season's side, just making permanent the signing of loan star Richard Cresswell, but they have resisted offers for Sean Gregan and Macken from Birmingham and Wolves respectively.
A second season of success is always likely to be more difficult, especially with more now expected from them, but David Moyes's squad are likely to be stronger for their adventures last term.
Key man: Sean Gregan
One to watch: Iain Anderson
Last season: 5th
Prediction: 13th
ROTHERHAM UNITED
IN: Chris Swailes (Bury), Nick Daws (Bury).
OUT: Andy Turner (Yeovil), Jeff Minton (Leyton Orient), Mark Williams (Hereford), Paul Pettinger (Lincoln), Will Varty (Carlisle).
Having overachieved during the last two years, Ronnie Moore will need to perform another miracle to keep his side in the division this time around.
A superb team spirit has been cultivated by Moore though, and they are sure to catch out some of the league's 'Big-time Charlies' when they visit Millmoor this season.
Chris Swailes and Nick Daws from Bury will both strengthen the squad which is generally short of experience at this level.
Moore has every confidence that Mark Robins's rejuvenated goalscoring form will continue, and has high hopes for youngsters Alan Lee and Chris Sedgewick.
All must perform to the best of their ability if they are to have a chance of survival.
Key man: Mark Robins
One to watch: Chris Sedgewick
Last season: -
Prediction: 23rd
SHEFFIELD UNITED
IN: Paul Peschisolido (Fulham), Grant Smith (Livingston), Terry Phelan (Fulham), Robert Page (loan from Watford).
OUT: David Kelly (Motherwell).
United had one of the best home records in the country last term, but will have to improve their form on their travels if they are to make the step up into the top six.
In Neil Warnock, a true Blade himself, they have a manager who seems to get the best out of his players and, with a victory over Wednesday at Hillsborough, he kept his fans happy last year.
Robert Page and Terry Phelan should both strengthen the squad at Bramall Lane and with Carl Asaba, Peter Ndlovu, Paul Peschisolido and Laurent D’Jaffo they should not be short on firepower.
However, with a limited budget to strengthen and a general improvement in the division, The Blades may just pull up a little short of promotion this time around.
Key man: Carl Asaba
One to watch: Laurent D'Jaffo
Last season: 10th
Prediction: 12th
SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY
IN: Efan Ekoku (Grasshoppers).
OUT: Gilles De Bilde (Anderlecht), Des Walker.
After their impressive end to last season under then-caretaker boss Peter Shreeves, Wednesday fans will expect to see their side battling in the other half of the table this term.
The side that under-performed for the majority of the campaign has had little strengthening but many of the side are survivors from their relegation season of two years ago and they should perform well at this level.
Youngsters Steven Haslam and Alan Quinn were two of the rare bright spots from last term and Gerald Sibon looked a different player in the second half of the campaign.
His goals, or lack of them, could be the key to Wednesday's performance.
With money still a problem though, a top-half finish may be beyond them this year, and a finishing position not too dis-similar to last year's looks the most likely outcome.
Key man: Gerald Sibon
One to watch: Alan Quinn
Last season: 17th
Prediction: 17th
STOCKPORT COUNTY
IN: Scott Taylor (Tranmere), Petri Helin (Luton).
OUT: Brian Carrigan (Dundee Utd), Sean Connelly (Wolves).
Andy Kilner has done a sterling job keeping Stockport in the First Division for the last two years on a limited budget, but this season represents his toughest test yet.
The two free signings over the summer, Scott Taylor from Tranmere and former Luton man Petri Helin, are unlikely to strengthen the side a great deal and Kilner’s job was made tougher by the enforced sale of star man Kevin Cooper to Wimbledon on deadline day last season.
If the Edgeley Park outfit are to extend their four-year tenure in the divison, they will need Finnish stars Shefki Kuqi and Jarko Wiss to carry on their impressive form of last season.
However, with last season's relegation rivals strengthening during the summer, it could well be that County will be facing a losing battle to stay up this time around.
Key man: Shefki Kuqi
One to watch: Leo Roget
Last season: 19th
Prediction: 22nd
WALSALL
IN: Lee Harper (QPR), Dino Minnelli (Wollongong), Matt Carbon (West Brom), Fitzroy Simpson (Hearts).
OUT: Carl Emberson (Luton Town).
Ray Graydon brought The Saddlers up through the play-offs at the expense of their wealthier rivals Stoke and Reading last term and he will have to overcome similar odds just to survive this season.
What may help them is games against local rivals Wolves, West Brom, Birmingham and Coventry, but despite four wins against the former three in 1999/2000 they were still relegated on the last day of the season.
New signings Fitzroy Simpson and Matt Carbon will give them crucial experience and Graydon will hope that Jorge Leitao, Darren Byfield and Don Goodman can pose a threat at this level.
Although they will be better prepared than last time around, the proliferation of strong teams in this division means relegation could once again be looming for the West Midlands outfit.
Key man: Jorge Leitao
One to watch: Darren Byfield
Last season: -
Predicted position: 24th
WATFORD
IN: Ramon Vega (Celtic), Stephen Glass (Newcastle), Stephen Hughes (Everton), Filippo Galli (Brescia), Patrick Blondeau (Marseille), Marcus Gayle (Rangers).
OUT: Tommy Mooney (Birmingham), Peter Kennedy (Wigan), Steve Palmer (QPR), Chris Day (QPR), Lee Johnson (Yeovil), Robert Page (Sheffield United – loan).
The shock appointment of Gianluca Vialli as manager of Watford immediately made The Hornets one of the favourites for the division title.
The Italian immediately stamped his authority on the squad, getting rid of former favourites Tommy Mooney, Peter Kennedy and Robert Page (on loan).
The capture of Stephen Hughes could prove an inspired move - look out for him to make a similar impact to the one Lee Clark had at Fulham last term - and the signing of Marcus Gayle and Ramon Vega may prove equally important.
The squad is still largely the one whose promotion challenge came to a sudden halt last season, and it will be up to Vialli to do what Graham Taylor could not and bring out the best in these players.
If he can promotion beckons for The Hornets
Key man: Stephen Hughes
One to watch: Allan Smart
Last season: 9th
Prediction: 4th
WEST BROMWICH ALBION
IN: Scott Dobie (Carlisle), Warren Cummings (Chelsea - season loan)
OUT: Lee Hughes Coventry), Richard Sneekes (released), Jason Van Blerk (released).
West Brom's plans have been thrown into chaos with the untimely departure of Lee Hughes three days before the start of the campaign and, with Jason Roberts out of action for the first two months, Gary Megson will have to rely on summer signing Scott Dobie and the evergreen 'Super' Bob Taylor in attack.
Dobie and loan signing Warren Cummings have been the only summer additions to the side and having lost regulars Richard Sneekes and Jason van Blerk, more acquisitions are desperately needed or the campaign could be over before it has begun.
However, the return of Derek McInnes from cruciate ligament damage, is the equivalent of a seven-figure addition to a side (minus Hughes) which reached
the play-offs last term.
Also, Megson’s record in the transfer market since taking over at Albion - which has seen him bring Jason Roberts, Phil Gilchrist, Neil Clement, Ruel
Fox and McInnes for under Ł3.5 million - suggests that if he is able to spend the Hughes money wisely, he could take The Baggies to the brink of the top six
again this season.
Key man: Jason Roberts
One to Watch: James Chambers
Last season: 6th
Prediction: 8th
WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS
IN: Sean Connelly (Stockport), Mark Kennedy (Man City), Maikel Aerts (Den Bosch), Shaun Newton (Charlton).
OUT: Neil Emblen (Norwich), Mike Stowell (Bristol City).
Having taken over the reins last January, Wolves fans should now be able to get an idea of what Dave Jones is trying to build at Molineux.
His attempts to improve his strikeforce have so far ended in failure, but the signings of Mark Kennedy and Shaun Newton will give much-needed strength to the flanks.
Also, if promising youngsters such as Jolean Lescott and Adam Proudlock continue to develop at the same rate, a place in the top six may not be beyond them.
Having finished last season in mid-table, Wolves fans will be expecting to renew their yearly battle to reach The Premiership, hoping to end their 19-year absence from the top-flight.
Last season: 12th
Predicted Position: 10th
Key man: Carl Robinson
One to watch: Jolean Lescott
WIMBLEDON
IN: Jermaine Darlington (QPR), David Connolly (Feyenoord), Neil Shipperley (Barnsley).
OUT: Jason Euell (Charlton).
After a poor start, when the uncertainty of John Hartson's situation unsettled the club, Terry Burton’s side finished like a train last term and may have reached the play-offs had the season gone on a week or two longer.
Although Jason Euell will be a loss, in Jermaine Darlington, David Connolly, and Neil Shipperley, quality players have been brought in that should increase the quality of the side.
The one thing that must change is The Dons' home record, which was woeful last term. Ironically the atmosphere at Selhurst Park may be helped by the proposed move to Milton Keynes.
If Wimbledon can improve this home form, Terry Burton’s side should make the play-offs.
Key man: Neil Shipperley
One to watch: Patrick Agyemang
Last season: 8th
Predicted Position: 5th
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