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Looks like being an interesting year in MSWL2 with plenty of teams capable of lifting the Premiership Trophy this year and here you have yourchance to pick your own favorite!
but first my tips....
AFC WiMBLEDON - They have to be favorites this year surely? It´s hard to see anyone getting in their way. Strong all round with big keeper Matty Moore already at his peak between the sticks. No need for any further rebuilding this year as the T11 is already above 12 and which is just aswell as finances are currently depleted. The only worry on Manager Dohm´s mind might be trying to bring through his sweeper app and give him enough playing time.
Odds - Evens
TONBRIDGE - This could be the year that Tonbridge claim their first title. Manager Shaw has set up a nice looking squad. Strong in all areas. There is a huge amount of depth there too to rotate the T11 of 11.82. They won´t be worried about those 4 game sessions with cup replays this year as they have a squad to handle it. What can go wrong? App Keeper Elias Jonsson maybe the dodgy spoke in the wheel.
Odds 7-4
HALIFAX - With a top T11 of 12.36, this coud be their year and the attack does look formidable. However young Christian Smith is an inexperienced keeper and a lot will be expected of Whyte and Cockayne to protect him. No cash left in the bank is also a worry, should the team pick up any key injuries as the depth in defence and midfield could be better. The sweeper app is also an issue of concern.
Odds 2-1
WELLING - Are probably the team Manager Dohm fears the most to prevent him winning a nonth league title. With a T11 of 12.09 and a massive amount of cash to fritter away on anyone Manager Haberman fancies they could well collect their second title.They do needs a sweeper and a reserve keeper and that´s where I would spend the cash, although Rob Morgan will be between the sticks for all the big games.Like Halifax the attack is strong but depth in Df and Mf is thin.
Odds 11-4
KINGSTONIAN - Are this year´s dark horses. They have a strong squad with plenty of depth. Handy given a big lack of money. Not having a reserve sweeper could be a problem and although aged keeper Brakspear is solid, Manager Halpin is bringing through a app keeper and that will hamper chances of a league win.
Odds 5-1
SHEPSHED - Never write off Manager Atie who has accumulated an outstanding 12 league title. That´s lmost a title win every other year! The T11 at 11.27 is not high and cash is low so this may not be their year, but they can still rely on an impressive Fw line that will in itself win many games. Attack, Attack, Attack that´s what they do....
Odds 7-1
KENDAl - Should Manager Lindsay be worried? With a T11 of 10.82, the lowest in the division they are currently more in line for relegation than another league title. They do however, have the biggest warchest in the league after Bridgewater to buy themselves out of trouble.They had better start spending soon though as they look a bit toothlessup front and we doubt old keeper Lloyd has many teeth left either and clearly one foot already in his grave.A reserve sweeper to cover for Spoor would not go amiss either.
Odds 20-1
DROYLSDEN - Look like having another battle on their hands to stay in the top flight this year, but we suspect Manager Gittens perversely enjoys these battles-.They might not win too many games this year, although they are flying high in the AP Cup already. Sadly star sweeper Perea is already suspened for the upcoming visit of Shepshed and Atie´s forwards are already polishing their boots. Still plenty of cash in the bank which is going to help.
Odds 25-1
YORK - Might be in for a season of struggle at he bottom of the pile. They don´t have a strong attack with star striker and Captain Fortune West unfortunate enough to already be both injured and suspended for the visit of Dohm´s Dons. Let´s face it with no cash left it may not be their year, especialy with young app sweeper Ruddle to bring through the ranks too.
Odds 50-!
HYDE - Luckily for Hyde they still have plenty of cash left to bolster their squad as the T11 of 11.27 is low. Striker Kenny Phillips is already out with a nasty injury to stretch the squad further already, although the worst issue is that reserve keeper and sweepers are also needed at the same time as bringing in some quality elsewhere. The app keeper and sby sweeper issues will cause problems too although they may have to be relied upon anyway in a reerve capacity.
Odds 100-!
Readers Comments

Have to vote positively at he start of the season!

The really big question is what the hell happened to Tonbridge! Looks like they decided not to invest in training their first choice keeper and given the strength of opposing attacks, that´s probaby why. Having a super keeper in this league is clearly a must. Welling look set to lift the title this year, although it was not all plain sailing for them, but at least main rivals Wimbledon were off the pace. Great performance by Shepshed too who might ye cling on to the Runners up spot. Droylsden and Hyde look set to join Tonbridge in relegation as predicted, but Hyde will be hoping they might yet survive by pipping Kingstonian to the safe spot. Although techncally not safe York have had a cracking season and surely deserve not to go down!

I did expect it to be a close call between WEL and WIM.
WEL's main advantage this season was probably that I could focus entirely on the league from early on.

