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Division Two Season Preview
THE FAVORITES:
Rubber Dubbers will begin as over whelming favorites containing a squad full of extremely talented young players. Consistency has proved their downfall in the past.
Hoole F.C. will also fancy their chances. They have some excellent players in every position and despite being relegated last season, they finished in decent form.
THE OTHER CONTENDERS:
AFC Trotters progressed well last season and in Audric Hirsch they have a creative midfielder who is a proven match winner.
No Surrender Gers are another improving side having finished 3rd last season. The emergence of teenager Archibald McKay has vital depth to their striking potential.
MANAGERIAL CHANGES
After last seasons disappointing relegation, Natalie Wilson has left Wilson F.C and been replaced by former New Field Rangers (now Britannia City) boss Daniel Horn who will be hoping to revive Wilson's and his own managerial fortunes.
Blackhawk Rangers will just be hoping for some managerial stability having had 3 different managers last term. MartynKuz's.
Norfolk Enchants had a nightmare last time out but manager Matthew Sanders is determined to be back on a more regular basis in an attempt to turn it around.
PLAYERS TO WATCH:
Anthony Betts, Midfielder, Hoole F.C: Even at the age of 27, Betts has already proven to be one of the best, intelligent midfielders around. He already has 23 assists to his name.
Audric Hirsch, Midfielder, AFC Trotters: The veteran gained more assists than anyone else in Division Two last season. He also has a decent goal scoring record.
Ferdinand Trent, Striker, Hoole F.C: The striker is one of the leading scorers in Norfolk league history with 42 goals to his name.
Wade Cahill, Defender, Wilson F.C: The defender has earned 31 xpert ll selections in his 74 matches and will be the main leader of Wilson's defence.
Zeferino Malheiro, Goalkeeper, AFC Trotters: The keeper has proved one of the main reasons for the improvement of the Trotters having kept 9 clean sheets in his 24 games.
STARS OF THE FUTURE:
Hamilton Ainsworth, Defender, AFC Trotters: The 19-year-old youth product scored on his debut in midweek and could become a regular in the Trotters side in his first season.
Henry Weady, Striker, Hoole F.C: The 19-year-old free kick specialist has the perfect role model in Ferdinand Trent to learn from. Another for future seasons rather than now.
Archibald McKay, Striker, No Surrender Gers: The 19-year-old struck 6 goals last term and is likely to be a regular this season.
Chester Roswell, Midfielder, Norfolk Enchants: The 19-year-old now has a season under his belt and his free-kicks could be a handy weapon for his side.
Theo Searle, Midfielder, Rubber Dubbers: The 21-year-old is already a top class player at this level and he is expected to be the key man for the Dubbers this season.
BIG SIGNINGS:
Czeslaw Barcikowski, AFC Trotters: 5,300,000
Chet Wilson, Blackhawk Rangers: 5,200,000.
Tony Bonner, AFC Trotters: 3,454,000.
Hamilton Ainsworth, AFC Trotters: Youth.
BIG DEPARTURES:
Neil Addison, AFC Trotters: 1,974,000.
GAMES TO WATCH:
Norfolk Enchants v Wilson F.C - A local derby clash sees Matthew Sanders take on Daniel Horn with both sides looking to improve on last seasons performance.
AFC Trotters v Rubber Dubbers - big spending Trotters face the strongest side on paper. This game should give a good indication into both sides promotion chances.
Rubber Dubbers v Hoole F.C. - On paper the two strongest sides - both may feel they under performed last season - can they change that around this term?
PREVIOUS WINNERS:
Season 8: N.Y.Muggers
Season 7: Ross County Reserves
Season 6: Norfolk And Chance
Season 5: Wilson F.C.
Season 4: Dros Delnoch
Season 3: HM Gunners
BETTING ODDS (Title):
3-2 fav: Rubber Dubbers
2-1: AFC Trotters
5-2: Hoole F.C., No Surrender Gers
4-1: Blackhawk Rangers, Wilson F.C
5-1: Norfolk Enchants
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