Heather and Elliot gave us their thoughts ahead of Aldershot Town's 2015/16 campaign. Ladies first;
HOW DID YOU FEEL THE 14/15 SEASON WENT FOR YOUR TEAM?
This was pretty awful, with depressing defensive unentertaining football interspersed with good performances in front of the TV cameras or in the FA cup. A small squad required loan players to make up the numbers, but not all of whom were used.
HAVE YOU BEEN IMPRESSED WITH THE ADDITIONS MADE DURING THE SUMMER BREAK?
A new manager has brought in youthful willing players who were looking to play regular football even if it meant moving down divisions. There is an honesty, work ethic and willingness to learn, together with a squad full of optimism.
ARE THERE ANY AREAS YOU FEEL STILL NEED STRENGTHENING?
Ideally another forward/winger.
ARE THERE ANY FIXTURES THAT YOU'RE PARTICULARLY LOOKING FORWARD TO?
Woking & Eastleigh our local derbies !
WHICH OPPOSITION TEAM DO YOU HAVE HIGH HOPES FOR THIS SEASON?
I would think Forest Green Rovers, Eastleigh, Wrexham & possibly Tranmere to up amongst the play off places.
WHICH PLAYERS AMONG YOUR SQUAD SHOULD WE BE LOOKING OUT FOR THIS TERM?
Jake Gallagher, Omar Beckles, Sam Hatton, Cheye Alexander
WHERE DO YOU THINK YOU'LL END UP AT THE END OF THE SEASON?
Mid table would be great after the last three dismal years!
Next up Elliot.
HOW DID YOU FEEL THE 14/15 SEASON WENT FOR YOUR TEAM?
Not well, the fans went into the season hoping for better after the first season, we managed to stay up with a deduction so when the season come we had no -10. But we missed our chances lost too many 1-0 fixtures which resulted us having another relegation battle coming to the end of the season.
HAVE YOU BEEN IMPRESSED WITH THE ADDITIONS MADE DURING THE SUMMER BREAK?
Very impressive, players like Dan Walker & Jake Gallagher and keeping Jim Stevenson, we wanted to improve the team for the season coming and that's what we have done.
ARE THERE ANY AREAS YOU FEEL STILL NEED STRENGTHENING?
The wing, losing players such as Jordan Roberts who moved to Inverness & Tristan Plummer leaving has made a huge effect as they were both pacey wingers who we're able to start break aways.
ARE THERE ANY FIXTURES THAT YOU'RE PARTICULARLY LOOKING FORWARD TO?
The week from Boxing Day, we play local rivals Woking twice and other rivals Eastleigh. A nice Xmas present that the fixtures gave to us fans.
WHICH OPPOSITION TEAM DO YOU HAVE HIGH HOPES FOR THIS SEASON?
Grimsby, they are my favourites to win the league, they have really bolstered their squad this season, I can't see any other team that will do better then them.
WHICH PLAYERS AMONG YOUR SQUAD SHOULD WE BE LOOKING OUT FOR THIS TERM?
Jim Stevenson, Dan Walker & Omar Beckles. Jim is a very talented midfielder, he has height on him and can ping a ball across the field, he is hard to mark and can also finish, Dan Walker a very fast striker that can always hit the target. Omar Beckles who we signed from St Albans can play anywhere, CB, RB, RW etc an all round player that we have been missing.
WHERE DO YOU THINK YOU'LL END UP AT THE END OF THE SEASON?
I predict 11/12 hoping to be in the top half and not have to fight the relegation battle for a third year in a row.
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