GOING DOWN

Another survivor from last season, the make up of Division One Relegation DNA was explained. Bizarrely all 3 scientifically proven downers went down. Granted that we did pick 4 for the drop, but then again you can’t argue with the science.

Hypothetic Div One Relegation DNA Model (At August 2001 and reviewed at October 2001)

The following model was outlined in August which just goes to show how much the hacks at Four Four Two and Total Football know their football;-). At a quarter way through the season the model is reassessed (notes in red), mind you the top spot has changed hands more times than Bin Ladens hiding place in the last 2 months.

Positively Charged

Birmingham City Play offs

Preston North End Play offs

McGhees Law of Play Off Certainty

Coventry City Positively charged

Norwich City No change

Millwall Mid table

The Law of Mid Table Mediocrity

Wolves Play offs

Wimbledon No change

Sheffield United No change

Sheffield Wednesday Escaping by the skin of

Barnsley Newtons apple

Unstable Elements – Could go either way

Manchester City Upwards

Watford Downwards

Nottingham Forest Upwards

Walsall Newtons apple

Chemical Breakdowns – Last season must have been a one off

WBA Wrong, possible play off material

Burnley Wrong, definite play off material

The Law of Escaping by the Skin Of

Crystal Palace Positively charged

Crewe Mid table

Grimsby No change

Portsmouth Mid table

Newtons Apples

Stockport Spot on

Rotherham Spot on

Bradford City Mid table

Gillingham Escaping by the skin of

NEXT UPDATE FEBRUARY 2002

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