League One Preview (Q-Z)

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Rochdale

Manager: Keith Hill. The former Dale defender took charge in December 2006 and has transformed the fortunes of the unheralded Lancashire club. The 40-year-old led Dale to the League Two play-offs in 2007/08 and 2008/09 before the club climbed out of the bottom tier for the first time since 1974.
Key man: Craig Dawson. The 20-year-old centre-half had already been spotted by Premier League scouts before Dale signed him from non-league in March 2009 and he went on to be named League Two player of the year last season. Dale have turned down a bid from Middlesbrough this summer and with several other key players leaving, his continued presence at Spotland is critical to Dale's hopes of survival. Position last season: 3rd in League Two Players in: Jack Redshaw (Manchester City, free), Joe Widdowson (Grimsby, free), Brian Barry-Murphy (Bury, free), Josh Lillis (Scunthorpe, loan), Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro (Grimsby, free), Anthony Elding (Ferencvaros, free), Matty Done (free), Alan Goodall (Chesterfield, free) Players out: Kallum Higginbotham (Falkirk, free), Ciaran Toner (released), Rory McArdle (Aberdeen, free), Chris Dagnall (Scunthorpe, free), Kenny Arthur (Grimsby, free), Tom Kennedy (Leicester, free), Nathan Stanton (Burton, free) Our view:: Dale have been unable to keep last season's squad together, with the loss of 20-goal striker Chris Dagnall the biggest blow. Speculation over Dawson's future may have disrupted Hill's pre-season plans too so they will be struggling to earn another season in League One. Prediction: 23rd Sky Bet odds: 125/1 to win League One

Sheffield Wednesday

Manager: Alan Irvine. After cutting his teeth under David Moyes at Everton, Irvine was handed his first manager's job at Preston in 2007. The Scottish boss was sacked midway through last season before being appointed by Championship rivals Wednesday but he was unable to keep them up.
Key man: Clinton Morrison. The 31-year-old has a point to prove after being released by Coventry despite being their top scorer with 11 Championship goals last season. Dropping down a division, the Ireland international will be hopeful of reviving his career and showing the form that earned him a £4m move to Birmingham in 2002. Position last season: 22nd in the Championship Players in: Chris Sedgwick (Preston, free), Jon Otsemobor (Southampton, free), Paul Heffernan (Doncaster, free), Daniel Jones (Wolves, free), Giles Coke (Motherwell, free), Gary Teale (Derby, free), Neil Mellor (Preston, season-long loan), Clinton Morrison (Coventry, free) Players out: Akpo Sodje (Charlton, free), Michael Gray (retired), Leon Clarke (QPR, free), Frank Simek (Carlisle, free), Etienne Esajas, Francis Jeffers (released), Lee Grant (Burnley, undisclosed), Sean McAllister (Shrewsbury, free), Nick Wood (Tranmere, free) Our view:: Last season's final-day disappointment is still fresh in the memory but hopes are high the Owls can bounce straight back. Irvine has cleared out the squad and made some astute signings so Wednesday fans are right to expect a promotion challenge this season. Prediction: 3rd Sky Bet odds: 5/1 to win League One

Southampton

Manager: Alan Pardew. The former West Ham and Charlton boss took charge last summer and although the Saints had a 10-point deduction to contend with, he almost led them into the play-offs. The 49-year-old had money at his disposal last year following the club's takeover but he has spent it wisely.
Key man: Rickie Lambert. Pardew's big buy last summer was the Bristol Rovers hotshot but the 28-year-old has had no problems with his million-pound price tag. Lambert's excellent form over the last few years shows no sign of letting up as he scored 36 goals in his first season at St Mary's to be named League One player of the year. Position last season: 7th Players in: Ryan Dickson (Brentford, free), Frazer Richardson (Charlton, undisclosed), Danny Butterfield (Crystal Palace, free) Players out: Oliver Lancashire (Walsall, free), Chris Perry, Wayne Thomas, Graeme Murty, Jamie White, Kyle McLaggon, Tom Dunford, Jack Boyle, Lee Molyneux (all released), Jake Thomson (Exeter, free), Jon Otsemobor (Sheffield Wednesday, free), Michael Poke (Brighton, free), Simon Gillett (Doncaster, free), Lloyd James (Colchester, free), Garyn Preen (Burton, free) Our view:: The Saints shrugged off the disappointment of relegation in 2008/09 and a points deduction to almost make the play-offs last season. With them starting on level pegging this time round, a similar haul from Lambert should see them promoted back into the Championship. Prediction: 1st Sky Bet odds: 2/1 to win League One

Swindon Town

Manager: Danny Wilson. After leaving Hartlepool in December 2008, Wilson was quickly appointed at Swindon and set about rebuilding the Robins' squad. The former Barnsley and Bristol City boss put together the side which exceeded expectations by reaching last season's League One play-off final.
Key man: Charlie Austin. Signed from non-league last October, the 21-year-old striker went on to bag 19 goals in 33 league games for the Robins last season. With top scorer Billy Paynter having been snapped up by Leeds, the pressure will fall on Austin to keep producing the goods this term. Position last season: 5th Players in: Michael Rose (Stockport, free), David Prutton (Colchester, free), David Ball (Manchester City, loan) Players out: Kurt Hammonds, Mark Marshall (both released), Billy Paynter (Leeds, free), Alex Henshall (Man City, undisclosed), Lloyd Macklin (Torquay, free), Craig Easton (Swindon, free), Gordon Greer (Brighton, undisclosed) Our view:: Having lost their captain Greer and top scorer Paynter, it will be a tall order for the Robins to repeat last season's success. Wilson may have to consolidate this term before thinking about another tilt at promotion the following season. Prediction: 14th Sky Bet odds: 14/1 to win League One

Tranmere Rovers

Manager: Much like Nigel Adkins at Scunthorpe, Les Parry became manager after being physio at the club since the early 90's. Appointed as a stop-gap last October after John Barnes had left Rovers languishing in the drop zone, the 52-year-old's record as caretaker meant he was given the job full-time and he ultimately led them to survival.
Key man: Ian Thomas-Moore. Returned to his first club in 2008 after an 11-year absence. The 33-year-old has never been the most prolific forward but netted 15 goals last season, scoring three in the last three games to help secure survival. Position last season: 19th Players in: Joss Labadie (West Brom, free), Timothy Cathalina (FC Emmen, free), Gunnar Nielsen (Manchester City, loan until January), Enoch Showumni (Falkirk, free), Nick Wood (Sheffield Wednesday, free) Players out: Bas Savage, Chris Shuker, Gareth Edds, Charlie Barnett, Josh Macauley, Kithson Bain (all released), Craig Curran (Carlisle, free) Our view:: Seven points from their last nine saw Rovers avoid relegation on the final day and they still have the popular Parry at the helm. But with few changes over the summer, Parry may be needed to conjure up some more inspirational magic this season. Prediction: 21st Sky Bet odds: 100/1 to win League One

Walsall

Manager: Chris Hutchings. A former Walsall player, Hutchings was assistant to Paul Jewell at Derby, Wigan and Bradford and had unsuccessful Premier League stints as manager of the latter two. The 53-year-old was named as Johnny Mullen's successor at Walsall in January 2009 and has this time found his feet in the top job.
Key man: Troy Deeney. Led the Saddlers' scoring charts last season with 14 league goals, while veteran strike partner Darren Byfield contributed 10. The home-grown striker, 22, will be eager to maintain the form that saw him named the club's player of the year. Position last season: 10th Players in: Jonny Brain (Macclesfield, free), Paul Marshall (Manchester City, free), Julian Gray (free), Dave Bevan (free), Oliver Lancashire (Southampton, free), Aaron Lescott (Bristol Rovers, free), Ryan McGivern (Manchester City, loan) Players out: Clayton Ince (retired), Rhys Weston, Sam Parkin (St Johnstone, free), Netan Sansara, Peter Till, Sam Adkins, Richard Davies (all released), Mark Bradley (Rotherham, free), Josh O'Keefe (Lincoln, free), Dwayne Mattis (Chesterfield), Rene Gilmartin (Watford, undisclosed), Jamie Vincent (Aldershot, free), Mark Hughes (North Queensland Fury, free) Our view:: After three mid-table finishes since winning the 2006/07 League Two title, they will be aiming to kick on. New goalkeeper Jonny Brain was Macclesfield's player of the year while Aaron Lescott brings experience but the loss of Jamie Vincent may prevent them mounting a play-off push. Prediction: 12th Sky Bet odds: 66/1 to win League One

Yeovil

Manager: Terry Skiverton. The former Chelsea trainee was named player-manager in February 2009 following the departure of Russell Slade and kept the Glovers in League One. After calling time on his playing days last summer, the 35-year-old oversaw a creditable first full season in charge.
Key man: Dean Bowditch. Yeovil have struggled for goalscorers in recent years with Bowditch's 10 making him their top scorer last season after joining from Ipswich last summer. Considering they came from 26 league starts, that wasn't a bad record for the 24-year-old forward and his signing a new contract this summer was a big boost for the Glovers. Position last season: 15th Players in: Luke Ayling (Arsenal, free), Luke Freeman (Arsenal, loan until December), Andy Williams (Bristol Rovers, free), Ed Upson (Ipswich, free), Paul Huntington (Stockport, free), Rob Kiernan (Watford, loan), Cameron Stewart (Manchester United, loan), Adam Virgo (Brighton, free) Players out: Aidan Downes, Scott Murray, Richard Martin, Andre McCollin (all released), Terrell Forbes (Leyton Orient, free), Gavin Tomlin (Dagenham, free), Kieran Murtagh (Wycombe, free) Our view:: Since winning the 2004/05 League Two title the Glovers have held their own in the third tier. Although a repeat of their 2006/07 play-off appearance may be beyond them, they will be hopeful of improving on last season's finish. Prediction: 20th Sky Bet odds: 100/1 to win League One