Whilst the Championship is renowned for its competitiveness, at the start of the season most fans feel as though they have an idea who the genuine contenders for promotion will be.

More often than not, the three sides who have been relegated look well-positioned to bounce back immediately.

Of course, it never plays out like that and that is why England's second-tier is unique. The tough, relentless nature of the league, combined with the difficulties of building a tight-knit squad after a year of disappointment ensures those three teams never have it easy.

However, parachute payments provide a financial advantage over their rivals and they usually have a squad sprinkled with talent that is proven at this level. That means the relegated sides are regularly viewed as an attractive option for managers.

Yet, Huddersfield Town are a club in turmoil right now - so much so that Lee Bowyer, who saw his Charlton side beat Rochdale on the same weekend the Terriers were drawing with Manchester United just a matter of months ago, has turned down the chance to move to Yorkshire.

Even though the Addicks are flying high in the Championship right now, few can see them sustaining that. The off-the-field issues Bowyer has had to deal with are well-documented and his budget doesn't compare to many in the league and he spent much of the summer searching for freebies and loans.

The team have a spirit and some promising players but a recently relegated side would be considered a real step up from a team that were considered favourites for relegation before a ball was kicked.

Thinking long-term, it would normally be an easy decision for a talented young coach who will have ambitions of reaching the top.

But, Huddersfield could not convince Bowyer to make the move and the most worrying aspect for Terriers fans is that nobody can really blame him.

Like most, he will see a side struck by a losing mentality and players that are low on confidence and quality.

The fact they are this position is not down to one person, there have been many mistakes over the past 18 months that have contributed to this, right from the top of the club.

As a result, despite pretty heavy investment whilst they were in the Premier League, Huddersfield have very little to show for the past two years and the future appears bleak too.

Bowyer saw that and new Chairman Phil Hodgkinson faces a huge task to transform the mood around the club and bringing in an inspirational boss is a must, because their Premier League dream from a few years ago has the potential to turn into a nightmare.