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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.

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

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.