Obviously we all want to be as high in the table as possible and, with a settled squad from last year, I'd be disappointed if we weren't there or thereabouts from the early weeks of the season. I think the play-offs are realistic.
My only concern is that a second successive promotion, be it automatic or via the play-offs, might be a step too far too soon. I look at the Conference National and the vast majority of sides are full-time. Are our finances yet ready for that next step beyond Blue Square North?
I'd like to see us have a good cup run. It's not that long since Burton Albion and Exeter City both played Manchester United in the FA Cup. Both earned an absolute fortune and look where it has taken them since! If we could just strike lucky with such a tie it might fast-track us to where we all want to be. We're due a cup run. Please, no more Lowestoft or Quorn debacles!
