Fulham to be relegated @ 4/1 bet365
I really think Fulham will struggle this season, with West Ham taking that 17th spot from them if they get a decent striker.
Coleman has lost Van De Sar , a man who kept them in the game too many times to mention; lost Andy Cole- a proven striker at least; looks to be losing Boa Morte , who along with Steed Malbranque is the key to success for them, and could struggle to kepp big Papa if the right offer comes along.
I'm amazed that Malbranque hasn't been snapped up by someone...he's a brilliantly inventive player, with superb vision and scores goals. ( Man City could use him, hook up well with Musampa that's for sure, and I expect some club will go for him before long)
Boa Morte terrifies any defence with his pace and confidence, so without him you have to wonder who will lead the line
They have a 5 game opening run of:
| 13 Aug | | Birmingham (H) |
| 20 Aug | | Blackburn (A) |
| 24 Aug | | Arsenal (A) |
| 27 Aug | | Everton (H) |
| 10 Sep | | Newcastle (A)
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I don't see them winning ANY of those matches , collecting 2 pts at most, so they could easily be bottom by the end of August , and still there after the 10th at St James Park.
Coleman @ 6/1 first to be sacked (bet365)
Fulham @ 16/1 to be bottom at end of August (paddy power)
That 16/1 looks a fantastic price, especially if Boa Morte is gone by then.