Plymouth Argyle's opening game of the 2017-18 season against Peterborough United marked their return to League One for the first time in six years.
Under manager Derek Adams, the Pilgrims have gained a reputation for being a solid, well organised outfit with Irish playmaker Graham Carey adding a touch of extra flair.
Holding onto Carey, who agreed a two-year deal following speculation that he might try his luck in the Championship, has to be regarded as a major plus for Adams.
However, Carey isn't Argyle's only source of creativity as Adams looked to add a number of wide players, including Lionel Ainsworth, Joel Grant (who made the move from Exeter City), Reuben Lameiras and Gregg Wylde, who returns to Home Park for a second spell after being released by Millwall.
In defence, Ryan Edwards who joins from Morecambe has the potential to form a solid central defensive partnership with Sonny Bradley, who along with goalkeeper Luke McCormick and Carey was named in the League Two team of the season for 2016-17.
The last time the Pilgrims won promotion from League Two level under Paul Sturrock in 2002 their stay lasted for two years as they won League One title in the 2003-04 season, which marked the start of a six year stay in the Championship.
This time around for Argyle, in keeping with Chairman James Brent's policy of sustainable success, will no doubt be looking for consolidation as their first priority. A top ten finish is a realistic target for the Pilgrims, which could potentially followed up by a title in the 2018-19 campaign.
In: Ryan Edwards (Morecambe), Lionel Ainsworth (Motherwell), Jamie Ness (Scunthorpe United), Reuben Lameiras (Coventry City), Robbert te Loeke (Achilles 69), Joel Grant (Exeter City), Aaron Taylor-Sinclair (Doncaster Rovers), Gregg Wylde (Millwall),
Out: Ryan Donaldson (Hartlepool United), Connor Smith (Yeovil Town), Ryan Brunt (Exeter City), Jimmy Spencer (Mansfield Town), David Ijaha, Narus Bulvitis, Louis Rooney, Jordan Slew, Vincent Dorel
Signing of the summer: Ryan Edwards
After making over 100 career appearances for Morecambe, former Blackburn Rovers youth team player Ryan Edwards opted for a move to Argyle with the atmosphere of games at Home Park.
Edwards has the potential to form a formidable centre back partnership with Sonny Bradley, but faces competition with Yann Songo'o and Jakob Sokolik.
Player with something to prove: Antoni Sarcevic
On joining the Pilgrims in the January 2017 transfer window, Antoni Sarcevic made 17 appearances and scored twice to help Argyle win promotion from League Two. However, prior to his arrival at Home Park he had only made seven starts for his previous club Shrewsbury Town after having his contract cancelled. This time around with the Pilgrims he will be looking to ensure that his current spell in League One is more fruitful.
