National League Winners 20/21

[brisfitboy]

I see that Betway have U’s down as 25/1 outright winners of the league with Notts County and Stockport joint 9/2.

[davep]

I think that it's going to be harder than ever to pick a winner of the National League this season - although I would expect Notts County to be up there again along with possibly Dagenham. With a lot of players likely to be released by league clubs who are trying to keep their costs down, I think that the sides that recruit best from this pool of players (or make good loan signings) are likely to be competitive. Of the new sides, I believe that Weymouth tend to acquire players on loan from Bournemouth and Kings Lynn from Norwich. We look like we could have a competitive side when we are able to get our first team out - but not so confident about the depth of our squad at the moment over a long season. I'm sure that the most important thing for the club at the moment (other than seeking to ensure the well-being of all concerned) is financial survival. I'd strongly tip Havant to win the National League South.

[Rambo]

Aug 20, 2020 13:06:29 GMT davep said:

I think that it's going to be harder than ever to pick a winner of the National League this season - although I would expect Notts County to be up there again along with possibly Dagenham. With a lot of players likely to be released by league clubs who are trying to keep their costs down, I think that the sides that recruit best from this pool of players (or make good loan signings) are likely to be competitive. Of the new sides, I believe that Weymouth tend to acquire players on loan from Bournemouth and Kings Lynn from Norwich. We look like we could have a competitive side when we are able to get our first team out - but not so confident about the depth of our squad at the moment over a long season. I'm sure that the most important thing for the club at the moment (other than seeking to ensure the well-being of all concerned) is financial survival. I'd strongly tip Havant to win the National League South.

I'll probably be proved wrong, but with Weymouth losing their manager to Southend, I "believe" they'll have a period of adjustment rather than be challenging, the role of First Team Manager hasn't been filled yet ( applications have to be in for it by 5pm today), and no doubt some players will end up at Southend too.

[Del]

At this moment of time its impossible to predict any winners or losers.Some of these teams may not even start the season !

[Andy K]

Aug 20, 2020 15:56:46 GMT Del said:

At this moment of time its impossible to predict any winners or losers.Some of these teams may not even start the season !

I always find this sort of thread amusing. Or more a case of the bookies putting odds out when we're 3 weeks away from getting any fixtures and about the same time before friendlies start. If I remember rightly, Barrow were nowhere near favourites last year, and AFC Fylde were pretty much favourites. Funny how things pan out!

[Del]

It is.I think the bookies start off with all the ex football league teams then work down from there. Sometimes teams coming up have a lot of momentum but not so this season. We have a real chance of being up there with the top clubs if we can match last seasons late form.

[Stewart]

The bookies have the promoted sides filling the bottom four places🥱

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[trev]

Aug 20, 2020 19:20:44 GMT Stewart said:

The bookies have the promoted sides filling the bottom four places🥱

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If that picture's of Wealdstone's best player they might have a point. 

[tonyd]

The infamous Wealdstone raider. You can’t help thinking that Covid might be stalking him.

[brisfitboy]

That’s the mascot.

[trev]

Covid-19: if you want some, he'll give it yer.