Championship Winner Betting Odds

Looking at the Championship this season, things are undoubtedly difficult to call. But, would we have it any other way? The answer is certainly not. For years, I've believed that it is the best league in football for drama. This season, it should be no different.

Picking a winner is tough, but I feel it is difficult to look past Ipswich Town to spearhead the division and return to the Premier League for the first time of asking. Last season, they were clearly a class below other teams in the league.

However, it was a weird season, and they were, perhaps, a little flattered by other teams around them. Nevertheless, they have remained a strong outfit, retaining Kieran McKenna and most of the squad that took them up.

Losing Liam Delap is not a new issue, as this was likely expected from the start of their relegation woes. Nevertheless, they have invested well, bringing experience into a relatively young team. For me, they are a strong bet to win the division.

Below that, it is really difficult to really work out where everyone can or will finish.

However, I think the other automatic spot is more likely to go to Southampton than anyone else. It is difficult to overturn a squad like Southampton's in a few months. However, it is not impossible, and a fresh start should help with that.

Will Still - yes, the coach who went 14 games unbeaten without a UEFA Pro licence - is a great coach past the social media hype. In fact, few hires could have been made that were probably better than him.

With experience in Ligue 1 with Stade Reims and Lens - where he also managed a few games in the Champions League - he is a fantastic young coach with a high ceiling.

Whilst he has lost a few of the mainstays from the Premier League squad, this is not a bad thing and can be a positive. Some interesting signings have been made so far, and there is potential for more. There is time, indeed and Still can potentially get them going early on.