[SuperTyke]

How's it going guys? I trust you are well? I'm a little disappointed to see some of the old faces still pottering around here. I thought at least one of you would've won big and moved to Australia or some shit. Never mind. Anyways, I've been away from the boards, but I've still been entering the old betting realm to have a sly flutter, and doing reasonably well I might add. Here's my shot at the Championship this week:

Barnsley vs Crystal Palace

Don't fool yourself. Last weekends 'hammering' at Newcastle was a very unfair reflection on the game. I was at St James' and for 44 minutes, we battled Newcastle and stifled them; they never looked like scoring until Mr Hegley of Hertfordshire decided upon himself to give Newcastle a very dubious penalty and send off Luke Steele. The rest is history. I can see the Reds wanting to bounce back from such a disappointing result and I think they will.

Prediction: Barnsley 2 - 0 Crystal Palace

Coventry City vs Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth seemed to have gotten themselves into a bit of a fighting mode of late, however, I can't see them getting anything at the Ricoh. Coventry are going through a purple patch at the minute, and with the playoffs firmly in their sights, I can see them taking one step closer to 6th place with a relatively comfortable win here.

Prediction: Coventry City 3 - 1 Plymouth Argyle

Doncaster Rovers vs Derby County

This is a tough one to call. Both sides on their day can play some decent football, and at the Keepmoat, Doncaster generally take some beating. They've dispatched of some good sides their this season, and I think Derby will become another statistic on Saturday. That said, Doncaster generally beat the good sides, and lose to the, well, not so good. Still, home win for me.

Prediction: Doncaster Rovers 2 - 1 Derby County

Ipswich Town vs Scunthorpe United

For me, it was only a matter of time before the likes of QPR, Reading and Ipswich began to find their real Championship feet and started winning games again. They seem to be in the mood at the minute and I think they'll gain all 3 points at home to Scunthorpe. I can see it being pretty easy to be honest.

Prediction: Ipswich Town 4 - 1 Scunthorpe United

Leicester City vs Cardiff City

Turmoil in Cardiff! Closure on the horizon. Bad results and performances on the pitch. What's going wrong? Well, whatever it is, they'll need to rectify it fairly quickly, otherwise 6th place will soon slip out of their grasp. Leicester are no mugs at all, and they'll want to bounce back in front of their home fans after that poor showing at Hillsborough last weekend. Home win for me.

Prediction: Leicester City 2 - 0 Cardiff City

Middlesborough vs Newcastle United

Hardest game to call for me this weekend, and I'm sure everyone will agree. Middlesborough have turned the Riverside into something of a fortress and against their arch rivals, they'll want to gain all 3 points here. Newcastle have shown that they are too good for the Championship, but I can genuinely see them struggling in this fixture. I think the hard work and endeavour of Middlesborough will outshine the flash and glamour of the Toon and even though I want to say draw, I'm going to stick my neck on the line and go for a Boro win.

Prediction: Boro 2 - 1 Newcastle United

Reading vs Bristol City

This will be an interesting one. Both sides seem to be on a nice little run at the moment. I haven't got that much to say really. Draw? Yeah, s'pose.

Prediction: Reading 2 - 2 Bristol

Preston vs Forest

I can honestly see Preston getting a win here. I don't know why, I can just feel it in my bones. Anyone agree? I'm going for it.

Prediction: Preston 2 - 0 Forest

Swansea vs Sheffield Wednesday

The only thing that I can think of that could possible offer a glimmer of hope to Wednesday here, is the fact that Swansea don't score that many goals. If they defend stoutly and pinch a goal, they could just do it and at 7/1...well, damn, I'd be willing to risk it and think that they could. Do I want them to? No. HELL, no. Heart vs Head situation? Hmmm. Go on then, fuck it - at 7/1 I'd be willing to have a little punt.

Prediction: Swansea 0 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday

Watford vs Peterborough

This one doesn't need too much consideration. Does anyone have a good case for Peterborough? I suppose they'll be quietly confident after that great win over Sheffield United in midweek, but I can't see them backing that up here.

Prediction: Watford 3 - 0 Peterborough

Sheffield United vs Q.P.R.

Haha, what a great match. Warnocks back at the Lane. What will happen? I don't know. QPR doing well again. United going down 0-1 in midweek at Peterborough. Hmmm. I'm going to say away win.

Prediction: United 1 - 2 QPR

West Brom vs Blackpool

I'd be interested to see the best prices on Blackpool. A good price may just turn my noggin. However, I can't see past the Baggies at home, so without said good price, I'd be hell bent on a home win.

Prediction: West Brom 1 - 0 Blackpool

Whatever happens. Good luck all.

ST