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Vital Champions League
As signing speculation goes into full feeding frenzy do we need to take a step back and objectively assess where we sit in the pyramid of League 2. I read a lot of material that suggests we should just be able to turn up and sign who we want, no problem. Realistically there are teams from higher divisions, better placed geographically and paying better wages than us competing for many of the same players. Whilst our budget is competitive for the division I dare say that Mansfield, Notts, Swindon, Plastic Green and Franchise can blow us out the water and several teams like Northampton, Cambridge and Port Vale will at least be on a par. The feel good factor and Cowley effect can offset that to a degree but I do feel we need to maintain a collective sense of realism and patience.