2010-11 npower Championship Preview: Sheffield United

We finished just five points off the play-offs last season in a campaign which was significantly hit by injuries. And the majority of that squad is still intact with some promising new additions thrown in to the mix. A positive start to the season is vital, and, of course, we need to stay injury-free, but all things considered the top six is definitely in reach.

Last season 8th Prediction 6th

The new boys Signing Steve Simonsen has given fans faith in the manager once again, and other new arrivals Robert Kozluk, Johannes Ertl, Daniel Bogdanovic, Nyron Nosworthy and Leon Britton may not be household names, but they're certainly players who understand what's needed in the Championship. We'll miss Darius Henderson (pictured) - he's out for six months.

Men to watch Maltese striker Daniel Bogdanovic scored 14 goals for Barnsley last season and is now at the Lane: we're hoping for big things from him.

Best youngsters Former youth teamer Matthew Lowton is looking promising. He picked up some good experience on loan at United's Hungarian sister club Ferencvaros.

Target for the boo-boys Jordan Stewart left the club this summer for pastures new, so it won't be him. He didn't have the most enjoyable time during his career here, but Ryan France is still at the club, and although he's not a first-team regular, he always attracts plenty of criticism when he does make an appearance.

Hate figure Wednesday are no longer in the Championship so our attentions will have to turn to former keeper Paddy Kenny, now with Neil Warnock at QPR.

Going up Middlesbrough, Nottingham Forest, Cardiff
Going down Scunthorpe, Watford, Crystal Palace