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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