[larrymcg421]

Offseason

*The board increase payroll to $6000 p/w. While this is an increase, it's stil a pathetically small amount for the Skrill premier. The average payroll is around $22,000 p/w.

*I entertained the idea of moving to another team, but I want to try and ride this out.

*Returning players include ST Adam Hubbard, ST Willie Dunn, ST Lloyd Ellams, ST/RW Ashley Worsfold, MC Martin Dey, DMC/DC Luke Blakely, DC Alan Byrne, and GK Paul Walker

Our new signees:

RW Jeff Atkinson (loan) - He's not very fast, but has good technical skills and should be able to put some good crosses in.

DC Ben Clark ($425 p/w) - He's old, but might be the best defender we've had here. Marking (11), Positioning (13), Determination (14), Concentration (11), and Anticipation (11).

DC Eddie Malone ($190 p/w) - Came very cheap and he has good Marking (12), Determination (14), Stamina (11), and Bravery (11). Weakness in Positioning (7) and Speed (7/7).

LW James Reid ($425 p/w) - Good speed and all-around player with no major weak spots. Can also play Striker.

DM Lleyton Roberts (loan) - Really like his Tackling (12), Determination (12), Teamwork (11), and Work Rate (13). Hoping he can take the starting spot here so Blakely can move back to DC.

ST Marc Williams ($425 p/w) - Hoping his combination of Finishing (13), First Touch (11), Work Rate (11), Flair (10), Composure (10), and Acceleration (11) can prove to be deadly. His major weakness is Stamina (7).

DM Dave Stevenson (loan) - Will compete with Roberts and has a pretty similar skill set.

*We are once again 50-1 longshots for promotion. Favorites are relegated Northampton at 3-1.

*Our stupid new stadium is finally complete and hopefully we can now start making money.

Opening day starting lineup:

ST Hubbard, ST Williams, ST Dunn
LW Reid, MC Dey, DMC Roberts, RW Atkinson
DC Blakely, DC Clark, DC Byrne
GK Walker