I would say there wont be that much between Pats, Dlk & Sligo.
Rovers will have a lot of new players, so it will be essentially another new team, plus I really dont think Croly is good enough to win a league as a manager, but I could be wrong, we'll see.
For me Pats will still be the team to beat, whoever finishes above them will probably win it. Even if teams add more quality players in, I think having a settled team is a better advantage, and in this regard we should be capable of a top 3 finish.
It will be interesting to see new squads and how these teams perform under new managers, Cork might possibly mount a challenge for the last euro spot, and Athlone should be safe enough under Mick Cooke. It could go anyway with Derry and Rodser, but it will be entertaining watching that one, thats for sure. I think it will be a very challenging year for Drogs under Horgan and if their budget is reduced further.
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