The 2022/23 season is just around the corner, and with that in mind, we look to FourFourTwo who predicts the National League table.
We turn our attention to the fifth tier, and as always, it causes plenty of reaction and debates on social media up until the opening fixtures.
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Have a look at who they thought would finish from 24th to 1st below, some will surprise, others not so…
24) WEALDSTONE
The FourFourTwo magazine have predicted the Stones to finish in 24th place (relegated) for the 2022/23 campaign.
FFT VERDICT: Tipped to struggle last season, the Stones ended the campaign in 16th place, safe by some considerable distance.
What comes next is often the difficult part, as Dartford and others can attest.
New arrivals have been minimal at the time of writing and, unless they strengthen, it’s very possible that while they may have proven their doubters wrong last term, Wealdstone could vindicate the same sceptics in 2022-23.
23) MAIDENHEAD
The FourFourTwo magazine have predicted the Magpies to finish in 23rd place (relegated) for the 2022/23 campaign.
FFT VERDICT: The Magpies were comfortably safe from relegation danger last term, finishing four places and 17 points clear of it.
Clubs around the semi-pro outfit have strengthened, however, and the teams coming up from step two also look well equipped – although the return of club favourite Adrian Clifton from Boreham Wood has offered some optimism, at least.
22) BARNET
The FourFourTwo magazine have predicted the Bees to finish in 22nd place (relegated) for the 2022/23 campaign.
FFT VERDICT: The Bees have struggled badly over the past two seasons and hope for a better year under Dubliner Dean Brennan.
The former Wealdstone boss has snapped up Northampton striker Nicke Kabamba and Eastleigh wideman Harry Pritchard to offer supporters some hope, but it’s hard to avoid the conclusion that Barnet – reprieved from relegation in 2020-21 – are living on borrowed time.
21) ALDERSHOT
The FourFourTwo magazine have predicted the Shots to finish in 21st place (relegated) for the 2022/23 campaign.
FFT VERDICT: Mark Molesley has been one of the league’s most active managers this summer, landing the trio of Ollie Harfield, Tyler Cordner and former Northern Ireland international Josh McQuoid from his old club, Weymouth.
Whether they and other arrivals are enough to help the Shots move away from the table’s lower reaches remains to be seen.
20) EASTLEIGH
The FourFourTwo magazine have predicted the Spitfires to finish in 20th place and just avoid the drop for the 2022/23 campaign.
FFT VERDICT: The Spitfires have turned Christian Maghoma’s loan permanent but lost a number of players, including Sam Smart and Cav Miley.
Serious business needs to be done if Lee Bradbury’s side are to avoid looking over their shoulders for much of the campaign.
19) MAIDSTONE
The FourFourTwo magazine have predicted the Stones to finish in 19th place for the 2022/23 campaign.
FFT VERDICT: The National League South champions hope that the momentum of their title triumph serves them well.
Spanish forward Joan Luque coming back from injury is a boost, as is their capped Lebanon loanee Hady Ghandour joining permanently from Charlton; both will be key in a challenging return to this level.
18) DORKING
The FourFourTwo magazine have predicted the Wanderers to finish in 18th place for the 2022/23 campaign.
FFT VERDICT: A 12th promotion in 22 years was suitably dramatic: after conceding in the 92nd minute of their play-off final, Dorking found a 99th-minute equaliser and then won in extra time.
Marc White – founder, chairman, manager, ex-player – has signed Adam Mekki from beaten finalists Ebbsfleet, and former Premier League academy graduates Jack Jebb and Ryan Seager.
17) YORK
The FourFourTwo magazine have predicted the Minstermen to finish in 17th place for the 2022/23 campaign.
FFT VERDICT: The play-off winners have been boosted by the news that Mitch Hancox, Maz Kouhyar and Lenell ‘his name is a shop’ John-Lewis have all signed on for more.
Alex Hurst and Scott Boden will improve the front line, too, as the Minstermen lean on John Askey’s nous in the dugout in order to re-adapt to life at this level.
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