The waiting is almost over as the Championship kicks back in to action on Friday night as Hull face Blackpool at the KC Stadium. For lower league fans all across the country the time is now upon you as reality kicks in. Will your pre season optimism turn to a nightmare? Is it inevitable that West Ham will romp home at the top? Can Coventry stay up? Will Blackpool go straight back up?

All these questions will be answered come May next year, but in the meantime, we take a look at the front runners in The Championship, and with plenty of free bet offers on offer now is a great time to pick out some value.

West Ham head the betting and it’s easy to see why they are priced up at 4/1 to lift the title.

Much has been made of Gould and Sullivan’s take over and the £80m debt at Upton Park, but the there are signs of a very promising season and a quick return to the Premiership will be all important for the future of the club.

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