Relegation predictions.

Right, well, let's get the ball rolling, so to speak.

My three teams to go down are:

Boro

Bolton

Derby.

Why? I hear no one but myself cry.

Boro: Aside from Woodgate, they have no players of real note left. Downing flatters to deceive on a massive, almost maniacal scale. With a striking partnership of Jeremie 'paper-legs' Aliadiere and the Egyptian goal-machine Mido soon to be starting, dark clouds lie ahead, I'm afraid. Southgate is way, way out of his depth.

Bolton: As is Sammy Lee. So far, his attempts to end the anti-football of Allardyce's reign have back-fired; they will continue to do so. Nolan has been found out, and Anelka is their only player of real substance. He's hardly the player you want to carry a team to safety.

Derby: one of the promoted three will go down, and it'll be Derby, who don't look anywhere near good enough. Bottom of the league, I'm afraid.

Fulham will also be in the mix, as will Birmingham. Despite resting at the bottom of the table at present, expect Spurs to push their way out of the mire, even if those top four predictions already look a little silly. Top four? With Jenas powering your midfield? I think not.