Players in: Gary Rowett (Leicester, �2.5m); Paul Rachubka (Manchester United, �200,000); Chris Bart-Williams (Nottingham Forest, free).

Players out: Andy Todd (Blackburn, �750,000); Greg Shields (Kilmarnock, free); Eddie Youds (Huddersfield, free).

Last season: 14th

This season's odds: 1,250

Player to watch: Jason Euell

Our verdict - 16th
Failed to win any of their last eight Premiership games last season, suggesting a season of struggle this time. One of the best young managers in the game in Alan Curbishley, but the Addicks may face a long battle for survival.