Last season's League finish: 21st in League Two
Promotion odds: 33-1
After five relegation battles in consecutive seasons across three different divisions, Plymouth Argyle are looking forward to a brighter future as manager John Sheridan embarks on his first full season in charge.
Since Sheridan replaced Carl Fletcher in the Home Park hot seat in January, the Pilgrims' fortunes have dramatically improved and, after busy spells of recruitment in January and the close season, the Argyle squad is now very much his own.
Amongst his summer recruits was goalkeeper Luke McCormick who returns to the Pilgrims five years after he was dismissed for causing death by dangerous driving.
McCormick was part of the Argyle squad that clinched the 'old' Division Three title in the 2001-02 season, when he spent much of the season battling for the goalkeeper's spot with Romain Larrieu.
He will spend this season challenging Jake Cole for the position, which will ensure a level of competition for the role not seen at Home Park since McCormick and Larrieu battled it out for selection.
Sheridan has also looked bolster his goal scoring options, which was an area of concern for the Pilgrims last season as loan signing Jason Banton finished last season as Argyle's top scorer with only six goals.
Marvin Morgan joined from Shrewsbury whilst Reuben Reid returns to Home Park again from Yeovil-this time on a season-long loan and Lewis Alessandra and Rommy Boco, signed from Morecambe and Accrington Stanley respectively, will also offer an extra goal threat.
Youngster Tyler Harvey, who was linked with Cardiff City and Brighton and Hove Albion in the summer, will also be looking to build on a promising season last term, which saw him nominated for the League Two apprentice of the year award.
Skipper Conor Hourihane will also be looking to chip in with a few goals from midfield after finding the back of the net five times last season from the middle of the park.
In defence, experienced Guy Branston looks set to partner Curtis Nelson in the middle of the back line with Durrell Berry being deployed at right back with new signing Andre Blackman, who is under contract until January 2014, filling the void left by Onismor Bhasera on the left hand side.
If the Pilgrims can replicate their home form under Sheridan shown in the 2012-13 season-which read played ten, won five, drawn three, lost two-in the forthcoming campaign, then a top ten finish, or even a Play-Off challenge may not be beyond them.
In: Luke McCormick (Oxford United), Lewis Alessandra (Morecambe),
Reuben Reid (Yeovil Town ) season long loan, Dominic Blizzard (Yeovil Town ),
Marvin Morgan (Shrewsbury
Town
Out: Anthony Charles (Luton Town ), Paris Cowan-Hall (Wycombe Wanderers), Rene
Gilmartin (St Patrick’s Athletic), Jared Sims (Truro City
