![]() Since the American consortium Wagmi United (the acronym stands for “We’re All Going to Make It”), whose money derives from cryptocurrency, took over Crawley in April, the sense has been that the experiment will either be a categorical success or an unmitigated disaster. Neil Harris has a thin squad at Gillingham who will be tested on their return to this level. AFC Wimbledon have entrusted Johnnie Jackson with getting them back into League One at the first attempt and may be better equipped than Crewe and Doncaster, whose managers are unproven. It remains to be seen if Flynn, who worked wonders at Newport County, has struck the right blend but Timmy Abraham, a raw striker who is the younger brother of the Roma striker Tammy, joins after a trial period and the 40-year-old Peter Clarke will add experience from Tranmere, who should be in the mix providing they remedy their poor away form. There are US investors in the door at the Poundland Bescot Stadium, home to Walsall who have backed Michael Flynn to overhaul his squad. Kevin Betsy (centre) and his assistant Dan Micciche are well-regarded in coaching circles and will hope to do well at Crawley. The noises have been decidedly more low-key this summer, though, and that may just suit them. Salford are yet to finish above eighth since being promoted into the division with grand plans and Neil Wood, formerly Manchester United’s under-23s coach, represents their fifth permanent manager in four years. Richie Wellens won the title in this division with Swindon, who have been ravaged for their best players, and his Leyton Orient side, which boasts plenty of attacking options, and his former club, Salford City, will both fancy their chances of making the top seven. ![]() He has retained the bulk of his squad but knows another slow start – they won two of their first 14 games last season – would hinder such hopes. May’s trip to Wembley ended in tears for Mansfieldbut they can go one better under the savvy Nigel Clough. Stockport have long been preparing for this eventuality and are not there to make up the numbers. Playoffs would also have to be played with four teams from each division to decide on promotion, but if they cannot be played the EFL board will decide the next course of action.Northampton have had their captain, Fraser Horsfall, poached by big-spending Stockport, who will fancy their chances of successive promotions after an 11-year hiatus from the Football League. League Two sides are relegated to the National League, the fifth division in the country's football pyramid. "The principle of relegation across all three divisions is integral to the integrity of the pyramid, from the Premier League down to the National League, provided we have assurances that the National League will start season 2020-21," it added. Under the system, Swindon Town, Crewe Alexandra and Plymouth Argyle will be automatically promoted from League Two. The EFL said the final standings would be decided by an "unweighted points per game" formula if required with promotion and relegation between divisions being retained. ![]() ![]() "But the board accepts there are circumstances that may lead to curtailment (as has been demonstrated with League Two) or a situation subsequently transpires whereby the season is unable to conclude." "Resuming the 2019-20 season with the existing format remains the most appropriate course of action from a sporting integrity perspective," the EFL said in a statement. ![]()
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