Fan owned Preview: AFC Rushden and Diamonds

[eddyman93]

Hi folks, quick post to say you are in my little fan owned preview, if you fancy a look here it is:

https://ontheterracesblog.wordpress.com ... ew-201516/

I'm saying top half, purely down to the crowds you can attract and that teams who go up with only one promotion space tend to do alright. A sneak at the playoffs could be possible though and perhaps a decent side in the FA Trophy if you can work your way through.

Anyway, let me know how you think you'll get on and all the best.

[Pigman]

Thanks, makes for interesting reading.

I'm actually more optimistic than you, when sides can lose 13 games (last season) and be play-off contenders then I think there is much room for that optimism. Whilst it's a step up and I think a higher proportion of the games will be more even/competitive, I also think we're assembling a squad capable of dealing with that.

I think we're strong play-off contenders, I just don't see us losing 10+ games in a season - I may be wildly optimistic of course, but I think a top 5 finish is where our sights should be set! I'm not going to say we're title contenders, I actually don't think we are this year, other clubs will be flashing the cash I hear, but losing 10+ games? Unthinkable

[eddyman93]

Just don't want to get too cocky, I mean play-offs is achievable and K*ttering went up from the same league with a similar set up to you but perhaps with more dough. If you are in with a shout come Christmas then I would fancy you to make the play-offs.