MANAGER Neil Lennon witnessed Dutchman Michael Van Gerwen win the BetVictor World Matchplay Title at the Winter Gardens last weekend and has likewise thrown a few darts in the summer transfer window.

Lennon has picked up the trio of Gary Madine, Ben Amos and Derik Osede respectively already and likely to add to that tally further before the window slams shut in a month’s time.

The latter arrives from the Bernabéu after failing to break into the senior squad at Real Madrid and is a fascinating addition to Wanderers’ ranks and adds much-needed depth to the defensive line.

Striker Gary Madine impressed in loan spells at Coventry and Blackpool last term and arrives after spending four years at Hillsborough with Sheffield Wednesday.

He has impressed in pre-season and is already amongst the goals for his new club.

Should he break into the starting line-up then he would be an interesting challenger in the betting to be the league’s leading marksman and looks over-priced at 100/1 with BetVictor to be the Championship’s leading goalscorer this term.

Forwards Max Clayton and Emile Heskey were hardly prolific last term however could similarly prove to be some value at 66/1 and 150/1 respectively with BetVictor betting the market ¼ the odds and four places for each-way customers.

Adam Le Fondre has returned to Cardiff to aid the Bluebirds’ chances of promotion and appeals at 33/1 whilst last year’s ante-post favourite Jordan Rhodes is similarly fascinating at 12/1 and likely shorten further should the striker complete his preferred move from Blackburn to Middlesbrough.

Championship relegation prices from BetVictor

Rotherham 13/8

Charlton 3/1

Huddersfield 3/1

MK Dons 7/2

Birmingham 9/2

Bolton 9/2

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Boro head the market for both promotion and the title alongside Derby with Aitor Karanka’s side the 6/1 second favourites with BetVictor to be crowned champions after going close last term.

Derby are the 5/1 favourites after replacing Steve McClaren in the hot-seat with former Real Madrid assistant Paul Clement and look poised for another bold bid.

Last year’s three relegated teams from the Premier League all pose more questions than answers and at the prices must be opposed; Hull 9/1, Burnley 14/1 and QPR 16/1 respectively.

Rangers relied on Charlie Austin for the majority of their goals last term however with the striker even money to join Newcastle before the summer transfer window slams shut the R’s offer further appeal at 11/8 to continue to flounder and finish in the bottom half of the table.

Wanderers are 4/11 to finish in the bottom dozen, however are being severely underestimated by the bookmakers and warrant backing at 2/1 with BetVictor to finish in the top half come the end of the season.

This will be Lennon’s first summer in charge and with a group of players that are fully behind the Northern Irishman’s philosophy – expect a massive upturn in fortunes at the Macron Stadium.

The boss was backed into favourite for the recent jobs at Leicester and Derby respectively but stayed loyal to the Whites and can continue to work miracles this term.

His side are 6/1 to finish in the top six, 12/1 to return to the top-flight and 40/1 with BetVictor to be crowned champions.