ECHOSPORT talks to Barnet fan Charlie Cassen ahead of Saturday's match against Southend United.
Barnet have six points from the first three games. What have you made of the start of the season?
"I've been seriously impressed by our patience and the way we move the ball.
"It's a significant improvement on last year.
"We are dominating games, and should probably be sitting on nine points with a greater goal difference than we have.
"Ebbsfleet away last weekend should have realistically been 4-0 or 5-0 but we've come away with only a 2-1 victory, having conceded a silly penalty in the final minute of the game.
"Forest Green on Tuesday was the first big test.
"I just don't get the FGR hype. I thought we played them off the park from the off, and got our deserved victory through Zak Brunt in the dying minutes.
"We've now got you boys on Saturday which will be an even bigger test, it's always a tough game when the Shrimpers are in town.
"I imagine you will want revenge from us doing the double over you last season!"
How many signings were made in the summer and how much has the team changed?
"I believe we made 13 signings, one of which has gone back out on loan to Braintree.
"On the surface, people may look at that and think we've assembled a whole new team.
"That's not the case, we've kept our two goal scorers in Stead and Kabamba, Brunt and Hartigan in the middle are ever present, and then Danny Collinge our centre half is still with us.
The only player from our spine that's moved on is the goalie Laurie Walker, however in my opinion we have upgraded with Nick Hayes in the sticks.
"Harry Chapman, Joe Kizzi and Nik Tavares look like stand out acquisitions from what I've seen so far."
What are your hopes for this season, do you think promotion is possible?
"Since Brennan took over in September 2021 we've finished 17th, fifth and second last season.
"We keep improving and getting better. "We are the bookies' favourites for a reason.
"With that comes pressure, but I hope it's pressure we can soak up in a positive way and go one better than last year. "I can't go through the pain of the play-offs again.
"I honestly believe we've got what it takes to win our fourth National League title.
Who is the dangerman?
"One player to watch out for is Callum Stead.
"He's a naturally gifted goal scorer, skilful, got an engine in him like you've never seen, and one that will cause any defence in this league problems."
What's the team news?
"Nicke Kabamba wasn't in the squad on Tuesday so I doubt he will play.
"Rhys Browne is out for about six weeks and Danny Collinge has an ankle issue.
"Apart from that we have a fully fit squad.
"I think it's hugely beneficial that we made so many signings and have one of the biggest squads in the league.
"The fact you can now have seven subs and make five makes a massive difference and the team's with extra quality on their bench will benefit massively this year."
