EFL League One 2024/25 Early Bookies Predictions - Where Will Each Team Finish? #74

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

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[@DavidRyan-li6fg]

Leyton Orient Fan Here,, Looking Forward To The Birmingham Game Already, League One is Such a Topsy Turvy Division. On Their Day Any Team Could Come Good,, Despite The Early Odds, At least 10 To 12 Teams Could end up Champions..Take This Oppotunity To Wish All Teams The Best Of Luck For The Up And Coming Season

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thank you David! I look forward to playing LO on the 24th. We will be there. It's a ground I have never been too and I really enjoy travelling down to London for the away days :) Very best, KRO! (Matt)

[@stephen3511]

I also fancy Blues for automatic promotion, but we need to recruit players not only who will graft and run, but also with height and strength. Starting at the back, I rate Buchanan, but not so much Laird or Sanderson. However, all three of those lack physicality and aggression. Recruiting a physically imposing back four, a warrior in midfield and a bruiser up front are the areas I think will determine our end of season finish. Keep up the great work, gents - great podcast.

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thanks, Stephen! :) Height and strength will be massive next season. We lacked this so badly last year, and it was painful. You can't get away with that in L1, you will just get booted around the park. We need some warriors which I hope the new manager will bring in. Thanks for your kind words, we really appreciate it :) Very best, KRO!

[@2002ChrisK]

Spot on! Hopefuly we will get at least one player up front who is physically imposing, can score goals and has pace.

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

@@2002ChrisK hopefully we can get a few as this is a physical league. KRO

[@alan58-n4z]

I remember going to leyton orient 1st game of the season away,we took thousands and thought we would hammer them, unfortunately we lost and it brought us back down to earth.

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thanks for commenting Alan! Thanks for sharing this and I have heard this story from a few blues fans over the weeks. To be honest I am inclined to expect something similar this year. It might take us a few games to adapt to the league and physicality. Even this year when Leeds and Southampton came down from PL it took them a while to get firing again. This could be the same for us. Once we get a manager through the door and start making some transfers I think we will be okay but it's all very quiet at the moment. Very best, KRO!

[@stevenbreakwell9789]

Easily the best blues KZbin channel! Keep doing what you are doing lads. 👍 hopefully we get a successful rebuild this year and enjoy watching blues again, last season was painful... KRO men 💙

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thanks Steven, we really appreciate the kind words :) I think once we get the manager in place and start to get some transfers through the door the nerves will settle and we can really start to re-build and push on next season. Very best, KRO!

[@nickgower8681]

I agree wholeheartedly

[@Tonypoolebcfc]

Hi both I think we will find it hard , no time on the ball , tuff sides ,plenty wanting to give us a kicking , let's hope we have a few that can get stuck in , 67 days to kick off ,it's all too quiet from blues .

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thank you for your comment. It will definitely be tough next season. Hopefully the new manager will be announced soon and we can start signing some players! KRO

[@amornratklangkul4447]

Thank you very much for another interesting video all the best KRO

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thank you very much for the kind words :) Very best, KRO!

[@Cretaceous_edits-432]

Bit hard to predict anything yet with manager still not in place and a squad to build My feeling is a lot of money will be invested to get a squad capable of getting back first go We should bounce straight back KRO

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thanks for commenting! :) Absolutely, this is all just a bit of fun around what the bookies are predicting. As you say it's virtually impossible for all clubs really as the transfer market hasn't even opened yet. Let's hope we get a manager this week and we can start to build an exciting squad over the summer. Very best, KRO!

[@Lifelongloser]

I seem to remember Birmingham were the bookies favourites to win League 1- then known as Division 2- back in around 1994. Unless I’ve got them muddled up with another team. 4-1 were the odds anyway. I remember because I specialise in long term bets.

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thank you for your comment Tony. We were favourites 30 odd years ago but I can’t remember the odds. KRO and kind regards (Gary)

[@amornratklangkul4447]

My husband remembers the Elmdon training ground being sold by Weldon

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thanks for commenting :) I have been to Wast Hills and the new Henley-in-arden facility and they are amazing. I was fortunate enough to play at Wast Hills and when you are used to Sunday League football the pitches and the grass are like playing on a snooker table in comparison. Absolutely unreal. Very best, KRO!

[@robharrison5893]

Nice vid well good point 👉 and wrexham 6th haha I wish

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thank you for your comment Rob. KRO and kind regards (Gary)

[@davidchamberlain5425]

Birmingham to be top👍 It is all about what tean comes second etc 👍

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thank you for your comment David. That would be amazing. Contrary to what most fans of other clubs think, the vast majority of Blues supporters know that this league will be tough and that we will have to scrap for every point. KRO and kind regards (Gary)

[@DustyJaneway]

Great podcast as always guys, I really like your channel. I think it will be hard for Blues in L1 and suspect we'll face some tough competition from the likes of Rotherham, Wrexham, Huddersfield and Bolton etc. I've got this horrible feeling that we'll just miss automatic promotion and will make it to the playoffs - obviously I hope I am wrong and we win the league! KRO UTB. ~Catherine

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thanks Catherine and we always appreciate the kind words, it means a lot :) This will absolutely be a difficult league. I also think we will need a few games to adapt to L1 football. With the physicality and style we are certainly going to need some time to get used to this style of football. Hopefully when the manager gets announced and the transfer window opens we can really start to build and push on for this season. Very best, KRO!

[@petergrant459]

Nice to come across a friendly family you tube channel. A bit disappointed to gloss over my team Lincoln City who hardly got a mention on your predictions. We are entering our sixth season at this level and within that space of time have been beaten in the play off final once and last season finished one place short of the play offs in seventh. This year is the strongest league it has been for many years but I do think Birmingham and Rotherham will get the automatics with Peterborough the third place team.

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thank you for your comment Peter. Apologies for mentioning Lincoln City briefly in our podcast. We tried to give every team in league one a mention and we know we were brief with some teams this time around. However we always do pre and post match analysis video for all of the teams we play so I am sure you will see Lincoln getting plenty of mentions and air time on our channel over the season. We look forward to getting to know fans from League One over the coming season, including yourself, so please feel free to comment as you see fit on our future videos. Good luck to Lincoln and all you fans for next season and we look forward to welcoming you to St.Andrews@Knighthead Park. KRO

[@nickgower8681]

Decent team Lincoln

[@peterfalk7084]

Great video, always a good watch/listen. I'm really excited for this season, its going to be fun. If we don't go up, we will the season after. It's all part of the journey. My prediction is that we'll make the playoffs. 💙

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thanks Peter! I have also started to get quite excited for next year as well. We will go down and make the most of it. I think it's going to be more challenging then we might think but when we get the manager in place and start to get players through the door things will start to take shape :) Appreciate the kind words as well! Very best, KRO!

[@sleepwalker6825]

Cheers Lads .. Pretty much what You guys have said and the bookies have said Should be the Final Shake Up come next May ( KRO )

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thanks for commenting :) It's hard to tell at this stage, just a little bit of fun with the early odds but I certainly hope we can win the league! Need to get a new manager and get some momentum going. Very best, KRO!

[@IconicBrands123]

Thinking that teams will play their best game at Birmingham we’re the team to beat it won’t be a walkover for us Wrexham have been hyped up far too much and will be mid table at best

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thank you for your comment. I think all of the teams in the league will be gunning to beat use and see us as a real scalp, so we need to be on it every single game. It will be interesting to see how Wrexham get on in this higher league and although many are expecting them to do well, this is a higher level so we will have to wait and see. KRO

[@alainharper7872]

Don’t underestimate Crawley

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thank you for your comment. Don’t underestimate anyone! That is a recipe for disaster! KRO and kind regards (Gary)

[@michaelstaley2241]

I think Blues will win the league but will be very difficult. Huddersfield and Rotherham will be in the mix . Possibly Charlton as well..

[@watts4433]

Bolton too

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thank you for your comment. It will definitely be a tough league, there are some good teams in the division. KRO

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Yes, Bolton as well. KRO

[@franknightingale6116]

It's fairly easy to sign a lot of new players if you've got the finances . Very difficult to make them a team to challenge for promotion.

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thank you for your comment Frank. You make an excellent point. Buying lots of players does not ensure promotion. What is crucial is that recruitment is right so that the players we bring in have the right character and commitment as well getting in some leaders and a good solid captain! KRO

[@familydinner1]

"these teams are predicted 12-16th" I think they could finish higher "these teams are predicted 8th to 12th" i think they could finish higher "these teams are predicted 5th to 8th" i think they could finishing higher Just joking around. Great job guys!

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thank you for your comment. That is the problem with predictions, you never really know! It's still fun though! KRO and kind regards (Gary)

[@familydinner1]

@@BCFCRoyalBlue Yep. I love predictions and transfer rumors during the summer!

[@rustyshackleford4918]

I reckon Wrexham will be the team to beat next year, they're on a roll, and from living in the region, albeit as a neutral, they are massive. Wouldn't be surprised to see Stockport make the playoffs too. It's gonna be very tough for you this season, but if you can finish above both these two you deserve to go back up

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thank you for your comment. It will definitely be a tough league this year as the some of the teams that came up will also be strong. It will be interesting to see how Wrexham and Stockport get on. Not forgetting Mansfield and Crawley who also came up as well. KRO

[@elaineblackhurst1509]

@@BCFCRoyalBlue Stockport County and Wrexham will be competitive, Mansfield will be ok, but Crawley won a poor play-off section after scraping 7th place with just one win in the last five games and finishing 22 points behind Stockport County with a goal difference of just +6 compared to County’s +48.

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

@@elaineblackhurst1509 thank you for the information Elaine which is greatly appreciated. KRO

[@David-martin1992]

Who would you keep and sell for your team as it is ? Great pod lads

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thank you for your comment. I suppose the answer to that will be determined by who the manager will be. In all honesty I don’t think any of the players are guaranteed to be there at the start if the season. I hope that Jukey and John Ruddy sign the contracts they have been offered and I’d especially like to keep Buchanan, Beilek, Laird & Paik, however as stated I think most had the potential to be sold. Kind regards and KRO. Gary

[@nathanclarke944]

I think for teams like my team (rotherham) you lads and huddersfield and bolton its who can get the points when theyre playing against 11 defenders i mean lets face it us 4 will have strongest squads and no one apart from when we play each other is going to go to one of our gaffs and let it be an open game. I think its them games against the scruffy physical teams and the head to heads that will seperate autos from play offs for us all because id be amazed if them 4 teams arent in top 6

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thank you for your comment Nathan. I think you are right, the games against the teams near the top of the table will determine who gets the automatic places. It should be a very interesting season and as Birmingham fans we know it’s going to be tough, despite what some fans may be saying on social media. We are assembling a decent squad so we are really looking forward to the season. Good luck to Rotherham as well. KRO and kind regards (Gary)

[@nathanclarke944]

@SmallHeathAllianceFC p.s I'd be shocked if you didn't win it strength is there for all to see just wished we had this team last season and I reckon your are thinking same lol

[@yorkiblue]

i got a feeling we will have a rocky start to league one,new manager new team,but i think once blues settle in to the league we will hit our stride and comfortably finish top two.

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thank you for your comment Ant. It will be interesting to see how we start, especially as I think we will be recruiting right up until the end of the transfer window. Hopefully we can adjust quickly as we know that League One will be a tough league. KRO

[@jasonmorris3045]

Bluenose living in Wales. Great Channel and content. KRO

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thanks so much Jason! Really appreciate the kind words. Very best, KRO!

[@michaelquinn3301]

I think it’ll be a tough season. Tougher than lots might think. I don’t want to be seen as the arrogant team that thinks it’s too big for the league either. Let’s stay humble as best we can. KRO

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thank you for your comment Michael. Absolutely, we want to respect all of the League One teams and not think we are big time Charlies. If we take that attitude then we will set ourselves up for a fall. There are some decent teams in League One who know the league better than us so I think this will be tough. Hopefully, with a good manager and good recruitment we can make a good go of it. KRO

[@kevinpaterson3300]

It’s good that it’s only prediction. But it will only depend on who comes in who we sign. 1.manager 2.what players go 3.what players come in 4. What co-op shirt we’ll be wearing. The players need to have a fight and be prepared to have a scrap in this league. The U18’s look like they’re ready for a fight as are the 21’s but I think we need to delve lower where it is dirty

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thanks, Kevin :) Yeah, it's all just a bit of light-hearted fun with the early odds from the bookies. I think we will hear something about the new manager this week. I have been hearing Frank Lampard on social media today but who knows at this point. All just rumours. I think we will be okay once we settle with the new manager and the window opens. Just need to get a bit of stability at the club over the summer. I agree about our players needing to be up for the scrap in L1, it's a very physical league! Very best, KRO!

[@kevinpaterson3300]

@@BCFCRoyalBlue it’s great though keep up the good work. Have you seen the supposed kit?

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

@@kevinpaterson3300 Thank you Kevin. Yes I’ve seen the ‘leaked’ kit which looks ok. I was expecting something a little different however if that is the kit then I quite like it. KRO

[@derry2210]

Oxford fan here:- my top 6 … 1st Bolton 2nd Peterborough 3rd Rotherham 4th Birmingham 5th Charlton 6th Blackpool

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thanks for commenting, always appreciated! Interesting top 6 and I think all these teams will certainly be up there :) Very best, KRO!

[@franknightingale6116]

All we need is the right manager to sign the right players Simples

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thank you Frank. Absolutely! KRO

[@richardwaddington2038]

Wanderers will take second , Im happy with that .

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thank you for your comment Richard. KRO and kind regards (Gary)

[@lakey1237]

I personally don’t think Wrexham will finish that high in 6th - I reckon one or two more seasons and they could get in the playoff/automatic promotion spaces

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thanks for commenting :) Yeah, it is an unknown how they will get on this year or if they will continue the momentum from the past 2 seasons but everyone seems to be tipping them to do pretty well. It should be an interesting season for sure. Very best, KRO! (Matt)

[@howdude11]

Where’s Shrowsbury?

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thanks for commenting! :) @2:38 we mention Shrewsbury being in the bookies eyes 22nd. Very best, KRO!

[@franknightingale6116]

Posh pronounciation

[@davidmyers_shorts]

league one is going to be hard im afraid after all these relegtion battles in the championship i cant see us going places kro and im new is well to your channel

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thanks for commenting David! Interesting and a few blues fans also agree. I think when we get our manager and a few transfers through the day we will be okay. I think we will definitely need a a few games to adapt to the L1 style of football and this league won't be as easy as we think. Some really strong teams in there! Very best, KRO!

[@davidmyers_shorts]

@@BCFCRoyalBlue no problems but yea i agree what you guys say will hvae to see what kind of players will get in and the manager will be intresting i hear alix nill might be taking over but not to sure whats happening there kro

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

@@davidmyers_shorts thank you David and KRO

[@davidmyers_shorts]

@@BCFCRoyalBlue no problems kro to you guys

[@PaulElstins-gt2qc]

❤ new manager for blues 💙 👌 x s Liverpool man for us 💙 🙌 👏 👌 by Friday night 🌙 😀 🙌 😎 👌 👍 upthe blues 💙 👌 😀

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thanks Paul! :) Up the blues, KRO!

[@bcfc18751]

Don’t really care what the odds are at the moment, no manager, no new players yet. Even if we were evens now we will go to odds on if we have a good start to the season. I’m just waiting for the season tickets to come out! KRO

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thanks for commenting! I don't think many people really care at this stage as the transfer window hasn't even opened and it's impossible to tell what moves clubs will make and who will be sold etc and as you rightly say our club doesn't even have a manager or new players. All just a bit of fun :) Very best, KRO!

[@clivegrenville9685]

i reckon crawley will upset a few applecarts

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thank you for your comment Clive. I think every team will be capable of beating any team on their day and as a newly promoted team I’m sure Crawley will have some good results. KRO and kind regards (Gary)

[@martynwest]

Uh Oh Venus has been shown the door, we must be getting closer.........

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thanks, Martyn! I am hearing a decent amount about Frank Lampard on social media today. But it is just rumours and the fact he "had an interview". It could mean anything at this point but I am impressed how quiet the club have managed to keep these conversations. I think the fact that MV has officially gone means they must be preparing an announcement very soon. Very best, KRO!

[@drmccoy33]

I love how you guys answer all the comments but can i make a request. Possible you can type in yoru name whoever is answering the comment. I just like to know if i am getting response from Dad or Son!

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thank you for your comment. We share the responses between us so we’ve not really thought of saying who is responding! Thank you for pointing this out. In future we will put our names at the end of a response. For this message it is Gary (Dad) responding! KRO

[@phildavies100]

Think Birmingham city will be everybody’s fa cup final…

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thank you for your comment Phil. I think you are right. KRO and kind regards (Gary)

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thank you for your comment Phil. I think you are right. KRO and kind regards (Gary)

[@davidfield7810]

Sorry I don't have any faith in the people making the football decisions so i think we will have a first' Dave Mackay'season in the third tier and just miss out on the play offs. It will take sometime to turn the Blues ship around as there is loads of work to be done on the pitch. KRO.

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thanks for commenting David! Fair take and opinion. I think a lot of fans possibly feel the same in regards to the footballing decisions. This is why we love football and the blues, it's all about opinion. I think once we get a manager in place and start to get some transfers through it will start to settle some nerves but it's all gone very quiet from the club. Hopefully means an announcement is incoming. Very best, KRO!

[@paulhipkiss4698]

The mentality next season has to be anything less than champions is failure!

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thank you for your comment Paul. I think that getting the mentality right is key. This is why recruitment of the new manager and new players are key. We especially need players with the right character and attitude being brought in which has to include some leaders and a decent captain. KRO

[@tonyorlando5973]

Mark Venus now left club .

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thanks for commenting Tony :) I have weirdly just read this before replying to this comment. Hopefully making the way and room for a manager announcement this week! Wishing TM and MV all the best moving forward. Very best, KRO!

[@nickgower8681]

The Blues will be expected to gain promotion. However, Bolton , Peterborough, Huddersfield and Charlton will be strong. Wrexham could surprise a lot of people. Looking forward to the games with Salop and the Brewers

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thanks, Nick! :) I agree, this will be a challenging division and there are some really strong teams down there this season as you have pointed out. I am also looking forward to The Brewers. It's been a few years since going to The Valley as well and I always enjoy an away day in the capital. Very best, KRO!

[@franknightingale6116]

BOLTON CHARLTON ROTHERHAM WREXHAM BRUM PETERBOROUGH

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thanks Frank :) Looks like people are picking the same teams to do really well. Very best, KRO!

[@andyclark8991]

Love the awesome video, way cool. Here’s my predictions. 1. Birmingham City 2. Bolton 3. Huddersfield 4. Peterborough 5. Barnsley 6. Rotherham United 7. Reading 8. Blackpool 9. Wigan 10. Lincoln City 11. Wycombe 12. Charlton Athletic 13. Leyton Orient 14. Northampton Town 15. Stevenage 16. Bristol Rovers 17. Stockport 18. Wrexham 19. Exeter City 20. Mansfield 21. Cambridge United 22. Crawley 23. Shrewsbury 24. Burton Albion

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thanks Andy! Greatly appreciated :) Interesting that you've put Wrexham in 18th. People are predicting they will do pretty well. I personally also think Rotherham will rob an automatic place, not because of all the free transfers they have been nabbing but because they are experienced at this level at coming back up. They are the classic yoyo club between L1 and the Championship. This is why we love football it's all about opinion and thank you for predicting the table. Very best, KRO!

[@andyclark8991]

Stockport finished above Wrexham last season and think Stockport will finish above Wrexham this coming up season. Last season had Leyton Orient and Northampton both staying up quite comfortably in mid table. I wrongfully underrated Stevenage, Steve Evans did an awesome job for Stevenage. If Stevenage still had Steve Evans would have put them higher. Leyton Orient, Northampton, Stevenage finished above Stockport in the league 2 campaign in the 22/23 season. And think that can continue to happen. Last season made some bold predictions, predicted Cambridge United and Northampton Town would stay up. (Very few people predicted that) Predicted Bradford wouldn’t make the play offs last season. (Very few did that) A month/2 months in advance predicted (stated on KZbin) (Portsmouth would gain promotion at home to Barnsley) Birmingham/Bolton 2 biggest teams in league 1, think Rotherham could do it through the play offs. .

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

@@andyclark8991 thank you Andy. You obviously know league one and two really well so thank you for your insight and predictions which are greatly appreciated. KRO

[@johnhodges7891]

We’re in the slow lane at moment with no manger and with this depending on fixtures blue’s could get of to bit of slow start . But has long has we’re in top ten at Xmas we will be fine because that’s when we will come good ..👍🏻💙🤍💙

[@BCFCRoyalBlue]

Thank you for your comment John. Good point, it may take us a little time to adjust so as long as we can stay in the mix throughout the season we should give ourselves a chance. The manager appointment and decent recruitment will undoubtably define our season. KRO