Here we go again!

Bloody hell! Is it August already? What happened to the post season?

It's gone in a blur - and without an international tournament to console oneself with either.

That said, May to August must be the most boring time of the year. If it wasn't for the 20-20 cricket and various other interesting summer sports we'd all die of boredom.

It's great that the new season is here, and what promises to be the most positive one City-wise at that.

This simply this has to be ours and Danny Wilson's year. The likes of Wigan, Crewe and Cardiff are gone and it's widely been stated that the division this season is the most wide open in years

The sad loss over the summer was Mr Scott Murray departing to Reading. Thanks Scott ,you gave us some memorable moments during your time at City and I personally hope that you do well at Reading. If not we'll take you back on loan, okay?

With Murray gone some might have put us down for a mid-table finish. In fact the same usual few always do.

That was until, of course, the excellent signings of Lee Miller (The Incider's proud new sponsored player!) and Luke Wilkshire. It's a refreshing change to see the club buying fresh young tallent rather than old journeymen.

Yes thanks Tony, we've finally shifted the last few players of your reign. With Peter Beadle off down the dole office we can reflect on your time at City and think...NEVER AGAIN!

So what about the rest of Division Two? Well for sure we can expect to see QPR up there. With the signings of Rowlands (a previous City target), Sabin and Ainsworth, they will be a force. Of the others Sheffield Wednesday under the leadership of Turner will obviously try to succeed, but I see them making play offs at best. Brighton have sold Zamora, so get down to the Third Division please.

Swindon seem to be the suprise package. With no fewer than seven signings and further money problems, its a far cry from early last season when most of the supporters wanted Andy King out. I see Swindon finishing strongly towards the end of the season.

So my predicted final top six looks like this:

1. City
2, QPR
3. Blackpool
4. Grimsby Town
5. Sheffield Wednesday
6. Tranmere Rovers

For the bottom half, I hope that Chesterfield sne up on the scrapheap. It would be nice to see Swindon and Plymouth down there but I can't really see it!

One thing is for sure, this is going to be a great rollercoaster of a season. Let's have some more 2-0 wins at QPR and Sheffield Wednesday and fewer 0-2 defeats at the likes of Notts County and Chesterfield, please.

Once again thanks for everyone's continued support of The Incider. The past year has been such an enjoyable one, both working with Brian and Huw, and hearing from the rest of you out there that read it. You'll probably see me on tour with The Incider flag this season so say 'hello', won't you!

Tomarse