The 2011 Allsvenskan welcomes IFK Norrkoping and Syrianska and both will be looking at the example of Mjallby last year. Mjallby defied all the odds really to survive in the though league that was present last year.
IFK Norrkoping:
Of the two IFK with doubt have the more experience and have spent big and well this winter. When you look at what happened the last time IFK were in the Allsvenskan they didn't have a good start. They were bottom for virtually the whole season. That was just three years ago and alot has changed since then with IFK rebuilding in the Superettan.
One possible flaw with this team is the fact that they didn't go up as champions. IFK were leading the Superettan for most of last season until a late season slip in form which saw Syrianska pip them to the title. However of the two sides I do think that IFK have the better chance of staying up provided they get off to a good start.
Syrianska:
Went up as champions and some good signings but no real stand out quality. New coach Valeri Bondarenko will have a though job this year no matter what. Their hopes this year will rest on Nigerian Peter Ijeh's shoulders as he was impressive last season for the Syriacs. Omar Jawo is a good signing as is David Durmaz.
I can see a relegation flight and possibly relegation itself but a good start just like IFK is needed if they are to have hopes of being in the top flight in 2012.
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