Question National League this season: the odds and your favourites?

[cerbera45]

The bookies have released their odds but which team's are going to do well?

 

[Voice of Reason]

The blues of course

 

[cerbera45]

The blues of course

We're currently 9/1

 

[Crowstone Crevette]

This thread is now closed.

 

[SeldomSeenShrimper]

I personally think it's a huge ask to go up this season, Play-offs will be the outcome and then after that, who knows

 

[Smiffy]

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

Barnet have been & lost in the play offs last 2 seasons, 3rd time lucky?. I hope not!.

 

[Shr1mperBlue]

I just about agree with the bookies. Barnet having been knocking on the EFL door for a couple of seasons now and they just look stronger this season than last. Oldham disappointed last season, but I think they’ll be more consistent going forward. I don’t think we’ll be far off those two, and if we can make a good start the confidence will flow. The next two weeks are crucial - we look a solid but small squad, and we’ll need one or two quality bodies to help spread the load of a long season.

I feel Barnet top, Southend 2nd. Rest of top 7 being made up of Oldham, Hartlepool, Altrincham, Rochdale and I think Fylde could be the surprise team.

 

[Supershrimper]

I'd say us and Barnet. Could bevquite a close on this season possibly

 

[Fairport]

We should hopefully be in contention for promotion, others to consider are Solihull Moors and Gateshead who both looked pretty decent in the FA Trophy final at Wembley.

 

[annie1954]

I'd say us and Barnet. Could bevquite a close on this season possibly

I think it will depend on how Barnet’s starts they have bought in several new players so will take time to gel together

 

[Thundersley Blue]

I wouldn't write York off either.

 

[Jai]

Can't believe how few people are talking about Forest Green. They are absolutely chucking money at it. I expect them to win it, Barnet 2nd and us in the playoffs.

 

[leeblue]

Barnets summer signings look really good, the ki d of transfer business I would have liked us to have. Browne, Hayes and Hartigan especially.
Hopefully it's a three way tussle with us and Oldham

 

[Smiffy]

I wouldn't write York off either.

Agreed. If Pearce finds his feet, then they will be a real force. They have added well and will be a match for anyone. 16/1 is very generous IMO.

I’d like to think we will be in the mix, but the lack of depth bothers me at this stage. I’m sure that will be addressed shortly.

Outside of that, then Barnet & Oldham should be front runners and the usual mob of Halifax, Alty and maybe Gateshead could surprise. Not sure Forest Green will pull up any trees despite being favoured by the bookies.

 

[BoyWonder2]

Feel like Sutton have recruited well, and if a relegated team can be classed as dark horses, they’d be my tip.

One or two of their summer signings appeared on our whiteboard.

 

[USAShrimper]

Impossible to predict this league with only one automatic place up for grabs. Obviously, we should be in with a shout. The only thing I would say is that most "Big" teams (Former traditional EFL clubs) have had to have a "Close but no cigar" season before they eventually get back in the Football League. We've not had that yet and our main priority as we prepare for this season has been, 1) Survive, 2) Keep our best players and 3) have some form of Pre-season and add as many quality players as and when we can.

In real terms it still puts us behind and at a disadvantage to our promotion rivals. I hope all fans remember that however the season plays out.

 

[Tommy2holes]

I think Barnet will be right up there, york, Sutton, forest Green, etc will all be there somewhere.

This is our year this time.

 

[Bearded Shrimper]

Obvs i'm all over HMS **** The League, but I really hope people don't get ****ed off if we don't. Ron ****ed our club right over, and changing the name over the door will help, but won't solve everything. it'll take time

 

[overseas shrimper]

I think it will depend on how Barnet’s starts they have bought in several new players so will take time to gel together

They got a lot of recruitment done early, so you could say they have preseason to gel.