Good subject and post Luddite,
The timing is right as whilst predictions about how ICT would/ could get on the CHPS when we won promotion was in full swing, we had no idea what the player pool would really be come August.
I’ve not seen any match so far but the posts back from those that did indicate we are a bit away from being at the level required to compete (and importantly win) in the CHPS. Have we enough quality to replace or improve the player level from last season ? - Far too early to say however I still expect a couple of players to come through the door. Personally I believe we will be tested a lot more defensively, and whilst the goalie and back four will do the heavy lifting here, strikers and the midfield cannot go missing in this task.
Kells role in how we get on will be important. He has had 20 odd months under his belt now and gained enough experience to take the players he has to come up with the best tactics and game plan to get results, (ideally a few draws away and victories at home).
Ultimately I’m optimistic we can secure ourselves in the ‘middle-pack’ knowing promotion ain’t going to happen, but get results that keep the threatened two or three relegate teams 4 - 6 points below us.
A good season 26-27 season for me is fifth (think it’s possible). A poor one is eighth.
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2nd round replay - Leyton Orient v Droylsden
Non League Droylsden cruising to victory and a major upset. 2 - 0 up and Orient down to 10 men
Orient score a 77th minute penalty and then a Droylsden player sees red.
Orient equalise in the 89th minute but still manage to get a 2nd player red carded before the full time whistle blows
Orient get a 3rd early in extra time before a 2nd Droylsden player gets sent off.
It's 9 against 9 and presumably the fitness of the senior side asserts itself as Orient go on to score a further 5 goals!
Final score 8 - 2 AET after being 2 goals and one man down with 13 minutes to go. Astonishing!