The bookies have us finishing 20th ?

[Jimmy the Jock]

Im really optimistic. A lot of the predictions are based on last seasons goal difference / xg balance but for me the squad is hugely different to last season.

Weve brought in Willock, Chambers, El Ghazi, Robertson and Kanga; Kangas a bit of an unknown quantity but the other 4 are excellent signings.

Weve got Ashford, Conte and Giles, who all look capable of stepping up, weve got Ramsey and ODowda who both played very little last year and will both make a big difference if they stay fit plus theres Eli King and Isaak Davies returning from successful loan spells. We still look light up front (unless Kanga does the business or Robinson carries on his pre season form) but lets be honest, our main problem in the last few years hasnt been our strikers missing chances, its that weve created sweet FA.

Defence looks solid plus Horvath was excellent after we signed him. Also the divisions a lot weaker than last year. I reckon we're going to finish between 6 and 10.

I also feel confident we are going to improve in very important areas , from what I have seen so far the signings look very positive. one or two of the youngsters look like they may have something to offer . I really like the look of Conte.
So I have been looking for at the odds for a top half finish or even top six.
For a team that the bookies reckon will finish 20th there is very little value . 7/4 ish for top half and 5/1 for top 6 , better odds if you go to the spread markets . Nothing for me at the moment.