League 2 Season Predictions

[Richard Cranium]

Stolen from everywhere else..

The team that surprises us all and does very well?
Exeter
The team that starts off great but then falters as the season progresses?
Plymouth.
The team that will be up there all season then mess it up right at the end?
Luton, I hope
The team that will be fighting against relegation when they really shouldn't be?
Orient?
The team that will be first to sack their manager?
County.
The team that will pretty much dominate the league for the full season?
Pompey.
The most hated team in the league?
On this forum, Mansfield in general Luton.
The team that plays the best football?
Pompey.
That team who just seems to have been mediocre all season, stuck in mid table?
Mansfield.

 

[Richard Cranium]

About time we had some football to talk shite about.

 

[DarkSithLord]

Stolen from everywhere else..



The team that will be first to sack their manager?
County.

Newport or Notts?

 

[WH_Stag]

The team that surprises us all and does very well?
Morecambe, always seem to do well for such a tinpot club
The team that starts off great but then falters as the season progresses?
Luton, Same as always.
The team that will be up there all season then mess it up right at the end?
Same as above in a way
The team that will be fighting against relegation when they really shouldn't be?
Orient
The team that will be first to sack their manager?
County.
The team that will pretty much dominate the league for the full season?
Pompey.
The most hated team in the league?
Luton
The team that plays the best football?
Exeter, looked good last year
That team who just seems to have been mediocre all season, stuck in mid table?
Most teams?

 

[jacobncfc]

We're unlikely to sack our manager first this time, just cos he's not been here that long yet. He might resign, though.

 

[Kenneth E End]

Don't you Mansfield fans have some local rivals to concentrate on? Jeez, get over it.

 

[StagsForLife]

Don't you Mansfield fans have some local rivals to concentrate on? Jeez, get over it.

Well we don't want to make you Luton fans too lonely due to your rivals being far superior in the premier league.

 

[Nickchippenhamgas]

Way too early for this, but because I'm bored I'll try a top 7 in no particular order.
PORTSMOUTH, PLYMOUTH, EXETER, LUTON, CRAWLEY, HARTLEPOOL, YEOVIL
like last close season my teams boss, Darrell Clarke is re signing players, and taking his time, last season I had a go at predicting the top 5 in the conference and I left the Gas out then for the same reason, but no one on the league two forum seems to be mentioning us anyway, which is good of course, we could become with the right signings, the dark horses in this league, though consolidation is the main thing for me.

 

[daviejones]

The team that surprises us all and does very well?
Accrington, given their budget and attendances it never ceases to impress me that they comfortably stay up. Not so sure about this season though.
The team that starts off great but then falters as the season progresses?
Luton pulled a proper bottle job last season.
The team that will be up there all season then mess it up right at the end?
I hope Luton bottle it again, although it would be nice to have their shit nothing rumours on the League 1 forum instead.
The team that will be fighting against relegation when they really shouldn't be?
Got to be Orient looking at things at the moment.
The team that will be first to sack their manager?
Cambridge.
The team that will pretty much dominate the league for the full season?
If anyone was to do this it would be Portsmouth.
The most hated team in the league?
Getting a bit fed up of Luton tbh so them.
The team that plays the best football?
Exeter last season were pretty good.
That team who just seems to have been mediocre all season, stuck in mid table?
Wimbledon.

 

[oakroader]

My oh my just look at all this hate
how on earth did you get in this state?
what has Luton done to attract such criticism
maybe some of you show signs of envy and jealousism .
is it our fans who often seem loud
its only because they're noisier than your less exuberant crowd
a lot of you owe Luton fans a grateful hand
for helping to help fill up an otherwise empty stand
so come on guys give Luton a break
everyone knows there's a lot at stake
so why don't we try and just get along?
I think there's mutual respect , but have I got it wrong?

 

[Habbinalan]

This speculative table may give some pause for thought before suggesting that Luton will start well then fade. Barnet, Luton Bristol and Crawley look to have a potentially tough August and early Sept. What would be the odds on a Hartlepool/Wycombe/Cambridge top 3 going into September?

https://experimental361.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/l2-e361-final.png

For what it's worth, my nominations would be:
The team that surprises us all and does very well? Based on the early odds it would have been us and Pools. As we are no longer dark horses, I'd go with Hartlepool to flirt with play-offs and finish top half - especially if they get new owners willing to think longer term.
The team that starts off great but then falters as the season progresses?
I can see Bristol hitting the ground running, despite tough opening fixtures. However there are plenty of potential off pitch distractions, including interest in pinching their manager.
The team that will be up there all season then mess it up right at the end?
Portsmouth to drop to the play-offs
The team that will be fighting against relegation when they really shouldn't be?
Could easily be be Orient.
The team that will be first to sack their manager?
I think D&R's hand may be forced by Xmas - sacking or resignation
The team that will pretty much dominate the league for the full season?
In my dreams, Cambridge - but it won't happen. There'll be 5 or 6 up there until March, when Portsmouth (and us if we're up there) will succumb to distractions.
The most hated team in the league?
Hate has no place in L2 but I think Wycombe and Ainsworth will get found out, to the delight of many. Who am I kidding? Luton will find a new way to wind us up.
The team that plays the best football?
Exeter
That team who just seems to have been mediocre all season, stuck in mid table?
Northampton

 

[Cheese & Biscuits]

I know it's all opinions but I'd be amazed if we sacked Burnett. 99% of the fan base wanted him gone at Christmas last year and he stayed.

 

[Habbinalan]

I know it's all opinions but I'd be amazed if we sacked Burnett. 99% of the fan base wanted him gone at Christmas last year and he stayed.

I understand (and remember) - but how bad a start would you need for a mutual decision to part? Also, I know nothing on these prediction things, I just let the imagination roll and follow the vibe.

 

[Leewilson]

The team that surprises us all and does very well?
Barnet. John Akinde has always had talent but never been settled in the football league. Having seen him first hand for Dagenham, he can be a handful and I think he'll score a load. Kevin Lisbie will chip in with quite a few also and I see them troubling the play off positions.

The team that starts off great but then falters as the season progresses?
Morecambe seem to do this quite alot. I think Cambridge could start quite well and then just slip back to mid table this time.

The team that will be up there all season then mess it up right at the end?
Northampton

The team that will be fighting against relegation when they really shouldn't be?
I think Orient will go better than some think. Carlisle could struggle again.

The team that will be first to sack their manager?
County is a good shout. Possibly Newport if Butcher does as bad as I expect.

The team that will pretty much dominate the league for the full season?
Pompey

The most hated team in the league?
Crawley

The team that plays the best football?
Exeter

That team who just seems to have been mediocre all season, stuck in mid table?
I think Wycombe will have an average mid table campaign this time.

 

[Cheese & Biscuits]

I understand (and remember) - but how bad a start would you need for a mutual decision to part? Also, I know nothing on these prediction things, I just let the imagination roll and follow the vibe.

No idea really. There must be a snapping point but I think it would have to be at the miracle to stay up stage before we sacked him. Not knocking you for your opinion by the way, we're all entitled to one.

 

[Vanni]

The team that surprises us all and does very well?
Exeter
The team that starts off great but then falters as the season progresses?
Bristol Rovers
The team that will be up there all season then mess it up right at the end?
That will be us unfortunately
The team that will be fighting against relegation when they really shouldn't be?
Can I choose 3? Thank you sir. Crawley, Yeovil and Orient
The team that will be first to sack their manager?
Orient
The team that will pretty much dominate the league for the full season
Luton
The most hated team in the league?
In general Luton but not me. Hate is a strong word but I dislike Orient and, for some strange reason, Oxford
The team that plays the best football?
The 4 sides I was impressed with last year were all promoted to L1, so no one in particular. However, a lot of U's were impressed by Exeter, but I can't comment as I missed both games
That team who just seems to have been mediocre all season, stuck in mid table?
Morecambe

 

[Red Dragon]

The team that surprises us all and does very well?
AFC Wimbledon
The team that starts off great but then falters as the season progresses?
Cambridge Utd
The team that will be up there all season then mess it up right at the end?
Northampton Town
The team that will be fighting against relegation when they really shouldn't be?
Yeovil Town
The team that will be first to sack their manager?
Newport County
The team that will pretty much dominate the league for the full season?
Portsmouth
The most hated team in the league?
Wycombe Wanderers
The team that plays the best football?
Portsmouth
That team who just seems to have been mediocre all season, stuck in mid table?
Barnet

 

[Wizwag]

The team that nobody will mention in any prediction about anything.
York City

 

[Balls Of An Ox]

The team that surprises us all and does very well?
Accrington, given their budget and attendances it never ceases to impress me that they comfortably stay up. Not so sure about this season though.
The team that starts off great but then falters as the season progresses?
Luton pulled a proper bottle job last season.
The team that will be up there all season then mess it up right at the end?
I hope Luton bottle it again, although it would be nice to have their shit nothing rumours on the League 1 forum instead.
The team that will be fighting against relegation when they really shouldn't be?
Got to be Orient looking at things at the moment.
The team that will be first to sack their manager?
Cambridge.
The team that will pretty much dominate the league for the full season?
If anyone was to do this it would be Portsmouth.
The most hated team in the league?
Getting a bit fed up of Luton tbh so them.
The team that plays the best football?
Exeter last season were pretty good.
That team who just seems to have been mediocre all season, stuck in mid table?
Wimbledon.

Yes please!!

 

[Fedora Dale]

The team that surprises us all and does very well?
Oxford have been mediocre for yonks. About time they did something.
The team that starts off great but then falters as the season progresses?
Notts County. Same as last year really.
The team that will be up there all season then mess it up right at the end?
Barnet. Carry on Conference form until March, then implode.
WhatThe team that will be fighting against relegation when they really shouldn't be?
Orient.
The team that will be first to sack their manager?
Stevenage
The team that will pretty much dominate the league for the full season?
Portsmouth, with Bristol R as outsiders
The most hated team in the league?
Luton. David Evans MP.
The team that plays the best football?
Exeter. Or Accrington if you like whining diving cloggers.
That team who just seems to have been mediocre all season, stuck in mid table?
Plymouth

 

[jamesslater01]

The team that surprises us all and does very well?
Morecambe
The team that starts off great but then falters as the season progresses?
Bristol Rovers
The team that will be up there all season then mess it up right at the end?
Portsmouth
The team that will be fighting against relegation when they really shouldn't be?
Cambridge Utd
The team that will be first to sack their manager?
Carlisle
The team that will pretty much dominate the league for the full season?
Leyton Orient
The most hated team in the league?
Luton
The team that plays the best football?
Plymouth
That team who just seems to have been mediocre all season, stuck in mid table?
Stevenage

 

[SVH]

The team that surprises us all and does very well?
Morecambe
The team that starts off great but then falters as the season progresses?
Barnet
The team that will be up there all season then mess it up right at the end?
Oxford
The team that will be fighting against relegation when they really shouldn't be?
Orient
The team that will be first to sack their manager?
Newport County
The team that will pretty much dominate the league for the full season?
Luton unfortunately
The most hated team in the league?
Luton
The team that plays the best football?
Bury (the best team I'd seen all season)
That team who just seems to have been mediocre all season, stuck in mid table?
Exeter

 

[Wombling Kiwi]

The team that surprises us all and does very well?
AFC Wimbledon
The team that starts off great but then falters as the season progresses?
Plymouth
The team that will be up there all season then mess it up right at the end?
Luton (hopfully)
The team that will be fighting against relegation when they really shouldn't be?
Orient
The team that will be first to sack their manager?
Exeter
The team that will pretty much dominate the league for the full season?
Notts County
The most hated team in the league?
Newport (the fans at least)
The team that plays the best football?
AFC Wimbledon
That team who just seems to have been mediocre all season, stuck in mid table?
Oxford

 

[Grecian O'Grecian]

The team that will be first to sack their manager?
Exeter

Literally no chance is that going to happen.

 

[Wombling Kiwi]

I know, just threw that one in there to see if I could get a bite.

Literally no chance is that going to happen.

 

[Glasshalffullpools]

Nice that people are mentioning Hartlepool... We were truly awful last year, the worst in living memory, we need to improve 10 fold to become mid table.... I can't see us being anywhere near the bottom, we have moved mountains to get a decent first 11, but as everyone knows it's a squad game so if I was a betting man I'd concentrate on Plymouth and Portsmouth

 

[Aber gas]

This speculative table may give some pause for thought before suggesting that Luton will start well then fade. Barnet, Luton Bristol and Crawley look to have a potentially tough August and early Sept. What would be the odds on a Hartlepool/Wycombe/Cambridge top 3 going into September?

https://experimental361.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/l2-e361-final.png

For what it's worth, my nominations would be:
The team that surprises us all and does very well? Based on the early odds it would have been us and Pools. As we are no longer dark horses, I'd go with Hartlepool to flirt with play-offs and finish top half - especially if they get new owners willing to think longer term.
The team that starts off great but then falters as the season progresses?
I can see Bristol hitting the ground running, despite tough opening fixtures. However there are plenty of potential off pitch distractions, including interest in pinching their manager.
The team that will be up there all season then mess it up right at the end?
Portsmouth to drop to the play-offs
The team that will be fighting against relegation when they really shouldn't be?
Could easily be be Orient.
The team that will be first to sack their manager?
I think D&R's hand may be forced by Xmas - sacking or resignation
The team that will pretty much dominate the league for the full season?
In my dreams, Cambridge - but it won't happen. There'll be 5 or 6 up there until March, when Portsmouth (and us if we're up there) will succumb to distractions.
The most hated team in the league?
Hate has no place in L2 but I think Wycombe and Ainsworth will get found out, to the delight of many. Who am I kidding? Luton will find a new way to wind us up.
The team that plays the best football?
Exeter
That team who just seems to have been mediocre all season, stuck in mid table?
Northampton

Who has an interest in pinching our manager ? I've heard absolutely nothing about any interest

 

[Kenneth E End]

The most hated team in the league?
Luton. David Evans MP.

Oh please - his administration sold the club something like 25 years ago. Did we even play you in the 1980s or early 1990s? This is getting boring now. Do you hate the club or the people who post on here?

 

[Habbinalan]

Who has an interest in pinching our manager ? I've heard absolutely nothing about any interest

I heard a whisper that UKIP are head hunting him - to replace Farage, aiming to boost the NO vote in the referendum.

We are pullin art, say we are pullin art.

 

[Fedora Dale]

Oh please - his administration sold the club something like 25 years ago. Did we even play you in the 1980s or early 1990s? This is getting boring now. Do you hate the club or the people who post on here?

Nothing against the people who post on here.

The question was "most hated". There are a number of candidates:
Crawley - plastic
Stevenage - see Crawley
Portsmouth - multiple admins
Accrington - Coleman/Bell/cloggers.

However, once having a chairman whose tongue was firmly wedged in Margaret Thatcher's sphincter still wins.