With the Premier League kicking off again in a couple of weeks, The editor gives us his predictions for 2010/11 season.
Editors predictions:
Premier League top six: FSC Victory, Welton S&SC, Adelaide, FVA Jerusalem, Swan Athletic, Hunters Leap
I think we'll see the tightest title race ever this season with the two Rustons teams going bankrupt and any one from Welton, Victory, Adelaide, Jerusalem or Swan Athletic could come out on top. Don't completely rule out Hunters either. Welton, Victory and Adelaide have all spent plenty of money over the Summer so it could all depend on how quickly each teams new signings settle in.
Leading PL scorer: Scott Coupland.
Should have won the Golden boot last Year had it not been for a counting error but with Weltons wealth of new midfield and attacking options to link up with, Coupland will surely be amongst the goals again this Season. Billy Munro could also flourish with the extra quality Welton have brought in this Season, Don’t rule out Martin Goldacre for Adelaide though.
First PL manager to be sacked: Stephen Holman.
Expectations are high at Scothern after last season's success but I think Scothern will struggle to repeat that and Holman could pay the price early on.
Ron Eaglen Cup winners: any of the PL top six.
Welton will be looking to improve on last Years Ron Eaglen campaign and have a decent draw to start off with this term but it very much depends which team gets the favourable draw throughout. In the last two Seasons it has been the beaten finalists from the previous Season lifting the famous trophy so could it be Hunters Leap’s turn this time round?
Kelly Read Cup winners: Welton S&SC.
Again depending on the draw Welton will be looking to retain for the third season in a row, But Jerusalem, Hunters Leap and Scothern United will all fancy their chances aswell.
County Cup winners: ?
Very difficult to predict such is the strength of the Grimsby and Scunthorpe Leagues. Welton have flown the flag for Lincoln and been the last local team standing the last two seasons but they will need a kinder draw later on should they manage to get past Jerusalem in the opening game of the season.