League One Preview (E-P)

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Exeter City

Manager: Paul Tisdale. After impressing as manager of Team Bath, Tisdale was appointed Exeter boss in June 2006 and they have been on the rise ever since. Back-to-back promotions saw the Grecians return to the third tier last season for the first time since 1994 and Tisdale ensured they narrowly avoided an immediate return to League Two.
Key man: Daniel Nardiello. The former Manchester United trainee has been plagued by injury since leaving Barnsley for QPR in 2007 but at 27 he still has plenty to offer. He was loaned to Bury and Oldham last season and Exeter can consider it a coup that they lured Nardiello to the south coast after his release by Blackpool this summer. Position last season: 18th Players in: Daniel Nardiello (Blackpool, free), John O'Flynn (Barnet, free), Jake Thomson (Southampton, free), Billy Jones (Crewe, free), Artur Krysiak (Birmingham, free) Players out: Manny Panther (Aldershot, free), Barry Corr (Southend, free), Craig McAllister (Crawley, free) Alex Russell, Joe Burnell, Neil Saunders, James Barry, Lewis Tasker, Matt Armstrong-Ford (all released) Our view:: The Grecians finished just a point above the drop zone last season despite making a positive start. They are set to face another long battle this season but the arrival of Nardiello and John O'Flynn should provide the goals that will secure safety. Prediction: 18th Sky Bet odds: 100/1 to win League One

Hartlepool United

Manager: Chris Turner. In his second spell at the Hartlepool helm, Turner returned in 2006 as director of sport. The former Sheffield Wednesday boss took over first-team duties in December 2008 following the departure of Danny Wilson and helped Pools narrowly avoid relegation the last two seasons.
Key man:Neil Austin. The no-nonsense full-back soon became a fans favourite following his summer switch from Darlington last year and went on to win the club's player of the year award. Pools will need the 27-year-old to be at his best again this season to be sure of another year in League One. Position last season: 20th Players in: Andy Rafferty (Guisborough, free), Evan Horwood (Carlisle, loan) Players out: Ritchie Jones (Oldham, free), Ben Clark (Gateshead, free) Alan Power (Rushden, free), Jonny Rowell, Julian Cherel, Mark Cook, Matty Tymon (all released) Our view:: Pools almost went down last term after being hit with a three-point deduction for fielding an ineligible player and with few changes to their squad this summer, they look set to struggle again this season. Prediction: 22nd Sky Bet odds: 80/1 to win League One

Huddersfield Town

Manager: Lee Clark. The former Newcastle and Fulham midfielder left his role as assistant boss at Norwich in December 2008 to take charge of Huddersfield and has enhanced his reputation as one of the most promising managers in the country. The 37-year-old helped Town finish ninth in 2008/09 and make the play-offs last season, where they lost in the semi-finals to Millwall.
Key man:Jordan Rhodes. Roy Keane must be kicking himself after letting Rhodes leave Ipswich last season as he went on to hit 23 goals for the Terriers. At just 20, he is set to go from strength to strength and will be expected to spearhead Town's promotion bid this season. Position last season: 6th Players in: Jamie McCombe (Bristol City, undisclosed), Joey Gudjonsson (Burnley, free), Gary Naysmith (Sheff United, free), Ian Bennett (Sheff United, free), Scott Arfield (Falkirk, free), Lee Croft (Derby, loan), Graham Carey (Celtic, loan), Joe Garner (Nottingham Forest, loan) Players out: Phil Jevons (Morecambe, free), James Berrett (Carlisle, free), Michael Collins (Scunthorpe, undisclosed), Andy Butler, Robbie Williams, Lewis Nightingale, Tom Denton, Taser Hassan (all released) Simon Eastwood (Oxford, free) Joe Skarz (Bury, undisclosed), James Spencer (Morecambe, loan), Leigh Franks (Oxford, loan) Our view:: Clark has been given the go-ahead to bring in a host of new faces during the summer which are set to improve his squad yet again. With such resources at their disposal, the Terriers could be in contention for automatic promotion this term, let alone the play-offs. Prediction: 4th Sky Bet odds: 7/1 to win League One

Leyton Orient

Manager: Russell Slade. The former Grimsby and Yeovil boss was sacked by Brighton last November, just six months after leading the Seagulls to League One survival. The 47-year-old was then tasked with keeping Orient up just six games before the end of the season and signed a two-year contract at Brisbane Road after they beat the drop by just a point.
Key man:Ben Chorley. The former Arsenal trainee made an immediate impression following his summer switch from Tranmere last year and soon became a regular in the Orient defence. The 27-year-old's commanding performances at centre-half saw him named player of the year and he will continue to play an important role at the back for Orient. Position last season: 17th Players in: Matthew Spring (Charlton, free), Dean Cox (Brighton, free), Stephen Dawson (Bury, free), Lee Butcher (Tottenham, free), Elliot Omozusi (Fulham, free), Aaron Brown (Aldershot, free), Terrell Forbes (Yeovil, free), George Porter (Cray Wanderers, free), Alex Revell (Southend, free) Players out: Tamika Mkandawire (Millwall, free), Jason Demetriou (AEK Larnaca, free), Stephen Purches (Bournemouth, free), Luke Ashworth (Rotherham, free), Glenn Morris (Southend, free), Sean Thornton, Andrew Cave-Brown, Loick Pires, Harry Baker, James Scowcroft (all released) Our view:: The O's finished in the bottom half of League One for the fourth straight season last term. However, Slade has made some encouraging signings which suggest Orient could climb into mid-table or beyond this season. Prediction: 15th Sky Bet odds: 80/1 to win League One

MK Dons

Manager: Karl Robinson. At 29, Robinson is the youngest manager in the Football League and the youngest coach ever to gain a UEFA Pro Licence. After an undistinguished playing career in non-league, he was Paul Ince's assistant last season and took over in May, with former England coach John Gorman as his number two while Dietmar Hamann has signed a one-year deal as player-coach.
Key man:Dean Lewington. The last former Wimbledon player to be involved with the Dons, Lewington has been captain for the last two seasons as the club has re-established itself in League One. The 26-year-old, who tends to play at left-back, has played over 40 league games for each of the last six seasons and will again be a pivotal figure this season. Position last season: 12th Players in: Lewis Guy (Doncaster, free), Dietmar Hamann (unattached), David Martin (Liverpool, free), Gary Mackenzie (Dundee, free), Angelo Balanta (QPR, loan) Players out: David McCracken (Brentford, undisclosed), Lewis Gobern (Grimsby, free) Sol Davis, Darren Powell, David King, Dean Morgan (all released) Our view:: The Dons finished third in 2008/09 and failed to build on that. With a rookie manager now at the helm, they would probably be content with a repeat of last season's mid-table finish. Prediction: 17th Sky Bet odds: 25/1 to win League One

Notts County

Manager: Craig Short. The former Notts defender returned to the club this summer after beginning his coaching career in Hungary with Ferencvaros. It is hoped his appointment will win over some of the fans who became disillusioned by the ongoing saga surrounding the club's ownership last season.
Key man:Lee Hughes. The former West Brom striker has played in all four divisions and was on top form last season, scoring 30 goals in 39 league games for Notts. Despite now being 34, the predatory instinct he showed last season suggests he can still score goals in League One. Position last season: 1st in League Two Players in: Liam Chilvers (Preston, free), Ben Burgess (Blackpool, free), John Spicer (Doncaster, free), Rob Burch (Lincoln, free), Stuart Nelson (Aberdeen, free), Rob Birch (Lincoln, free), Jon Harley (Watford, free), David Grof (Unattached, free), Krystian Pearce (Birmingham, free) Players out: David Kasper Schmeichel (Leeds, free), Johnnie Jackson (Charlton, free), Jamie Clapham, Delroy Facey (both Lincoln, both free), Sean Canham (Hereford, free), Matt Hamshaw (Macclesfield, free), Russell Hoult, Kevin Pilkington, Ben Fairclough, Ade Akinbiyi (all released) Our view:: After last season's off-field problems, County will be happy to stay out of the media spotlight. Although they have trimmed down the wage bill, the Magpies have made some quality additions and still have a squad strong enough to potentially push for the play-offs. Prediction: 6th Sky Bet odds: 25/1 to win League One

Oldham Athletic

Manager: Paul Dickov. The much-travelled striker was handed his first managerial role by Oldham in June, signing a one-year rolling contract as player-manager. The 37-year-old's first task is to win over the Latics faithful, who voiced their frustration at the football played under predecessor Dave Penney last season.
Key man: Warren Feeney. The Northern Ireland international failed to establish himself at Cardiff after joining them from Luton in 2007. But the 29-year-old is hoping to rediscover his top form in League One, where he scored regularly for Stockport and Bournemouth earlier in his career. Position last season: 16th Players in: Warren Feeney (Cardiff, free), Ritchie Jones (Oldham, free), Dean Kelly (Crumlin United, free) Players out: Hasney Aljofree, Chris Rowney, Liam Dawson, Michael McKerr, Phil Ojapah, Rene Steer, Kiegan Parker (all released), Danny Whitaker (Chesterfield, free), Joe Colbek (Hereford, free), Pawel Abbott (Charlton, nominal fee) Our view:: The Latics failed to impress last season as they stumbled to a bottom-half finish, just about staying clear of the relegation tussle. Dickov's appointment is a gamble but should he use his contacts effectively during the course of the season then Oldham could be setting their sights on a top-half finish. Prediction: 16th Sky Bet odds: 66/1 to win League One

Peterborough United

Manager: Gary Johnson. After Johnson left Bristol City by mutual consent in March, Posh director of football Barry Fry was keen to secure his services before other clubs came into the reckoning in the summer. The former Latvia coach led Yeovil to two promotions and won League One promotion with Bristol City in 2006/07 before reaching the 2007/08 Championship play-off final.
Key man: George Boyd. The tricky winger caught the eye during Peterborough's back-to-back promotions and with Posh doomed to relegation last term, he went on loan to Nottingham Forest and was expected to make a permanent move in the summer. However, the 24-year-old signed a new three-year deal on his return to London Road, giving Posh a huge boost as they aim to make an immediate return to the Championship. Position last season: 24th in the Championship Players in: James Wesolowski (Leicester, signed), Kelvin Langmead (Shrewsbury, signed), Grant McCann (Scunthorpe, free), Mark Little (Wolves, free), Aaron Davies (Yeovil, free) Players out:: Alfie Potter (Oxford, undisclosed), Danny Andrew (Cheltenham, free), Billy Crook, Sam Gaughran (released), Danny Blanchett (Crewe, free), Jamie Day (Rushden, free), Tom Williams (released), Shaun Batt (Millwall, undisclosed), Scott Rendell (Wycombe, undisclosed), Craig Morgan (Preston, £400,000), Kwesi Appiah (released), Sergio Torres (Crawley, £100,000), Liam Hatch (Darlington, loan), Toumani Diagouraga (Brentford, undisclosed) Our view: The appointment of Gary Johnson should prove to be a shrewd move on the part of Peterborough's board. Johnson is an old hand at guiding clubs to promotion and will be confident of delivering a play-off spot, at least, for the London Road outfit. Prediction: 8th Sky Bet odds: 12/1 to win League One

Plymouth Argyle

Manager: Peter Reid. Five years after leaving Coventry, the former Sunderland boss returned to club management with Argyle in June. The ex-England international spent a year in charge of Thailand's national team before returning to the UK in September 2009 to become Tony Pulis's assistant at Stoke.
Key man: Carl Fletcher. The Argyle skipper did his best to inspire the Pilgrims to Championship survival last season but it wasn't enough. The 30-year-old midfielder, who has played for West Ham and Wales, began his career in the lower leagues with Bournemouth and his experience will be valuable as Plymouth aim to bounce back from last season. Position last season: 23rd in the Championship Players in: Rory Patterson (Glentoran, signed), Bondz N'Gala (West Ham, free), Anton Peterlin (unattached, free) Players out: Jamie Mackie (QPR, undisclosed), Lloyd Saxton (Bradford, free), David McNamee (released), Yoann Folly (Aberdeen, free), Simon Walton (Sheffield United, loan), Ashley Barnes (Brighton, undisclosed), Alan Gow (released), Gary Sawyer (Bristol Rovers, free), George Donnelly (Stockport, loan) Our view:: You may think Argyle would be happy to consolidate after last season's relegation but try telling that to Peter Reid. The 54-year-old will be keen to show he can still cut it in English management and has a squad capable of challenging for a play-off spot. Prediction: 9th Sky Bet odds: 14/1 to win League One