National League 19/20

[Esteban]

My last post about the National League (hopefully ever).

Here's who I think will be in the top 7 at the end of next season, along with reasons why. Let me know what you think.

1. Torquay - teams coming into the national league from the division below tend to do well, reckon they have the momentum.
2. Yeovil Town - strong team at this level
3. Fylde - getting closer to their 2022 target
4. Stockport - . Similar to Torquay
5. Wrexham - unless they make some serious changes, they are doomed to suffer play-off agony over and again.
6. Chesterfield - Remind me of Orient a bit. Managed to stabilize in the second half of the season. Reckon they could come back to life again.
7. Dagenham & Redbridge - can see the owners putting a bit on money in the team for a play-off push

Obviously, I could look like a fool come April 2020, but it's all fun and games.

[Red_Army]

I can't see Wrexham being up there. They were a very limited team, with a decent defence.

I was impressed by Barnet who I think could do well. Agree on Chesterfield. Can't see any of the playoff teams bar Fylde having similar seasons again. There will be a surprise package like Solihull or Harrogate.

I can't see Notts County faring wall, based on Orient and Chesterfield's experiences so far.

[tuffers#1]

Dagenham
Fylde
Chesterfield
Stockport
Torquay
Barrow
Wrexham

My top 7 in no particular order

[EH16]

Couldn't care less.

[Proposition Joe]

Couldn't care less.

Correct answer.

[Thor]

I don't disagree with any of the teams mentioned. In respect to Wrexham if they can find the right appointment as manager then I can see them getting out of the league. Not sure if their is a vacancy, but the managers role is so important and to be fair they've had few recently. They need a strong hand guiding them and stability in that role and I think you'll find they would be real challengers then.

[EastDerehamO]

Have always had an interest in ex league teams, and having been there ourselves now, think my interest in the National League will remain.

Think the suggestions for top seven are all valid, and good to see Torquay and Stockport back up next season – what a good move it was by Torquay getting Gary Johnson in. Fancy Chesterfield myself for top spot.

[HARVEY T DENTON]

I don't disagree with any of the teams mentioned. In respect to Wrexham if they can find the right appointment as manager then I can see them getting out of the league. Not sure if their is a vacancy, but the managers role is so important and to be fair they've had few recently. They need a strong hand guiding them and stability in that role and I think you'll find they would be real challengers then.

They need a new forward line as well.

[RedDwarf 1881]

I reckon Yeovil will struggle . Even if their better players are under contract, I can't see wanting to hang around in the National League. The same thing could happen to Notts Co.

[Millennial Snowflake]

1. Torquay - teams coming into the national league from the division below tend to do well, reckon they have the momentum.

2 of the 4 teams that got promoted into the league this season - Braintree and Havant & Waterlooville - went straight back down...

[Esteban]

1. Torquay - teams coming into the national league from the division below tend to do well, reckon they have the momentum.

2 of the 4 teams that got promoted into the league this season - Braintree and Havant & Waterlooville - went straight back down...

and the other 2 finished in the top 7. One of whom got promoted.

[BIGRON]

Chesterfield will walk it ....you heard it hear

[Red_Army]

1. Torquay - teams coming into the national league from the division below tend to do well, reckon they have the momentum.

2 of the 4 teams that got promoted into the league this season - Braintree and Havant & Waterlooville - went straight back down...

and the other 2 finished in the top 7. One of whom got promoted.

This has more to do with the North being stronger than the South I think. Also Salford are a slightly special case.

[Article_50]

I hope Barnet, (my second team) go up

[Thor]

Have always had an interest in ex league teams, and having been there ourselves now, think my interest in the National League will remain.

Think the suggestions for top seven are all valid, and good to see Torquay and Stockport back up next season – what a good move it was by Torquay getting Gary Johnson in. Fancy Chesterfield myself for top spot.

Johnson is the sort of manager Wrexham need. Good appointment by Torquay though.

[Ornchurch]

Far too early to predict as the turnover of players at this level is so high.

I'd like one of the teams with a plastic pitch to win promotion to see if they think it worthwhile back to grass.

[EliotNes]

Couldn't care less.

Ditto

[Rich Tea Wellin]

Think Barnet will do an ‘us’

Struggled in their first season down, then went on a good run and finished the season well. Was impressed with them when we played them at their place. A couple of really good midfielders.

[Redcard]

I thought Barnet were one of the best teams we played, and at their place they ripped us apart time and time again.
O.k.salford got 3 against us, but that was because of terrible marking at crosses.
Chesterfield will re group and be thereabouts.

[Ornchurch]

Bromley recruiting well.
Will please a lot of people if they get promoted

[one o in huntingdon]

Now we are out of that sh*t fest of a league they should go back to the old seeking re-election process.
The O''s are quite popular and should ensure we never end up back there.
Also the added bonus of never having to play Boreham Wood, Bromley or Sutton ever again

[RedDwarf 1881]

If I was a betting man I would put money on Stockport and Fylde to win promotion next season. I can only see Fylde getting stronger next season and Stockport have the momentum to go on to do really well .

[Andersonitis]

Strange no mention of Solihull!

[Howling Mad Murdock]

Have always had an interest in ex league teams, and having been there ourselves now, think my interest in the National League will remain.

Think the suggestions for top seven are all valid, and good to see Torquay and Stockport back up next season – what a good move it was by Torquay getting Gary Johnson in. Fancy Chesterfield myself for top spot.

I agree and this Bertie Big Bollox Premiership Teams sort of attitude isn't really my style.

Least we can remember how far we sank because obviously, other teams will go through what we went through with dodgy owners and money troubles.

Before JE came in it looked like we were going to sink further.

My interest in the Non League is stronger than it ever was while the BBC football pundits will be drooling over the Premier League as usual.

[Oforever]

Solihull finished second and have got McCallum in, think they could do well. Chesterfield will be top 3. Hope Wrexham do well they are better than this league.