After an amazing achievement on the pitch last year, I wonder what the upcoming season holds in store.
Firstly, having new owners and the sense that we have a club back again is such a relief and hopefully expectations haven’t soared too much.
Looking at who has come in so far, I would say that the additions in defence are on a par with the quality at the back last season.
Bindon, Mbengue, Dean Craig Garcia Abrefa Dorsett< Burns, O’Connor, Stickland Jacob Yiadom,Abrefa Dorsett A N Other?
Midfield seems again on par with last season if some of the muted signings are to materialise (happy with Bowler and Doyle if they happen) However I really think the pattern emerging around Knibbs is one we have seen so many times before that he will be off.
Mahoney up front seems like it could work but no real track record to date could be a gamble.
My real concerns are two fold:
1)If we do lose Knibbs, with Wareham and Smith that is a lot of goals to replace.
2) Attitude/mentality – The personalities of the guys we have lost are going to count for a lot as well as that now diminished siege mentality.
As a fan I always want success on the field regardless of circumstances.
Prediction for this season? A few points down on last year and a mid-table finish.
12 months ago would of snatched your hand off for that but will the fanbase take that, should it transpire?