I've avoided the threads about them previously, but you've gotta say they didn't get much for their 10m! I can't help but feel that the media obsession around Sven plays a part. Sure they've got plenty of depth and experience, but a number of has-beens and only one proven Prem player for all their money (Konchensky-who seems to be on a terminal career spiral). Pantsil I do rate, but he isn't available tomorrow. The buzz around them is incredibly similar to that around Middlesborough last season-based around image and money spent rather than actual proven quality. I think they're playoff challengers, but promotion faves? No way.
Sure on paper they should still tonk us, but their best 3 players for me have been there for years-led by King in midfield. If I was capable of even considering betting against my team, I'd have money on him to be their goal threat tomorrow.