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Looking like a strong league with multiple teams improving.
We've potentially fixed some of our gaps and might be one of the teams that can beat anyone on our day. A strong foundation of the team is the same as last year which is a good part of having a surprising run.
That said, I think we've done more to keep up with the league rather than leap frog it. But If burrell can return to form, if this new formation works, if we don't have to buckle and change away from the possession based system we undoubtedly try and play, then I can see us doing a top 6 push.
I think it's more likely we are in for a 12th place finish at best. As much as we looked good against Fiorentina, they didn't look like they were trying and that's the only real test we've given ourselves this preseason. So I don't know if the players are ready for a season in the championship and I'm not sure Bromly and Wimbledon are going to get us there in the next two games.
Provided we keep Ronnie, I feel we have some grounds for optimism. However in many games in The Championship, results are ground out in midfield battles. Unless we make some sudden astute signings, I think we will come up short in that area.
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