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London Calling Part 2

As we reach the end on 2014 here I have another little look at the London clubs and how there doing so far with a fun grading system. 

Premier League
Chelsea - Previously A* NOW A

Only one defeat in the league it looks like a two horse race between them and City. Not looking quite as cut throat as they were earlier in the season, could be the calm before the storm though.

West Ham Previously C+ NOW B
 
West Ham still looking strong and now with Andy Carroll back West Ham could be in the hunt for European Football. Song and Valencia could well be the deals of the summer.

Arsenal Previously D- NOW D+

The Gunners still way off the pace in the title race, However Sanchez is taking the Premier League by storm. Wenger does need to still dip into the transfer market next month as top 4 will be tight this season.  

Tottenham Previously D - NOW C
 
Unbeaten in 6 in the league now, Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen get special praise as without them Spurs wouldn't be anywhere near the top 7.

Crystal Palace Previously C - NOW F
 
A turbulent season already saw Palace become the first team to sack a manager Warnock went, in steps what looks like Pardew. There bang in trouble and it could be writings on the wall already.

QPR Previously D+ NOW C
 
At home Rangers are great, away their pretty awful.
Charlie Austin is showing what a quality striker he is and deserves at least an England call up in the New Year. Smart buys for QPR should keep them up but if they keep losing away it's going to be hard.

Championship  

Watford Previously B+ NOW B

Still doing well currently in 5th, keeping hold of Troy Deeney will be key next month though.

Brentford Previously B+ NOW B+
 
Championship life way easy but now the Bees are on a little slide, they should be proud of their start as I see them staying up with ease but again keeping hold of better players will be key next month.

Charlton Previously B- NOW D

Slipping backwards now Charlton but their fast start puts them in mid-table which is more then likely where they will end up.

Fulham Previously E - NOW D

Slowly going up the table but it looks bleak for the West London side. I can't see a late Play-off run with this team.

Millwall Previously C - NOW D

Slipped into the drop zone now but I think Holloway can somehow keep this bunch up.


League 1 

Leyton Orient Previously F- NOW F
Things have not improved much since the last post, out of the drop zone though, just.

League 2
AFC Wimbledon Previously C- NOW B   
4 Points off the Play-Off positions and with Liverpool to come in the Cup things are on the up.

Dagenham & Redbridge Previously F- NOW F - 
Bang in trouble now it looks like Hartlepool are locked for bottom, the Daggers need to get their act together and fast. 




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