Two of the clubs relegated from the Championship have financial issues and Reading are expected to join Wigan Athletic in suffering points deductions.
The teams promoted from League Two are unlikely to challenge for a top half spot never mind promotion so surely there’s a great chance for Posh to return to the Championship?
Not necessarily as Posh also have debt concerns, while many recent promotion winners have been replaced by players unexposed at this level.
A healthy club is just as important as a successful one so Posh will deserve patience from fans if things don’t start well.
Ground can always be made up in the second half of the season.
Here is how I think the season will shape up, and end.
*Title odds supplied by Sky Bet on August 1.
5. 20th: NORTHAMPTON TOWN
Manager: Jon Brady...3 signings: Manny Monthe, Marc Leonard (pictured), Tyreece Simpson....Title odds: 66/1...PT Comment: The bookies believe the Cobblers are nailed-on to be relegated. They usually are when they reach the dizzy heights of the third tier. It could be different this season… just! Photo: Pete Norton
6. 19th: BURTON ALBION
Manager: Dino Maamria...3 signings: Josh Gordon, Jamal Blackman, Cole Stockton (pictured)...Title odds: 66/1...PT Comment: A small club with a tiny fanbase and little chance of success, although avoiding the drop again would rightly be viewed as a triumph. Stockton finding his best form would help. Photo: Alex Davidson
7. 18th: WIGAN ATHLETIC
Manager: Shaun Maloney...3 signings: Matt Smith, Jonny Smith, Kelland Watts (pictured)...Title odds: 40/1...PT Comment: They've been rescued from a dreadful owner, but problems remain. Top players have left and they start on -8 points so relegation is a possibility. Photo: Joe Dent
8. 17th: SHREWSBURY
Manager: Matthew Taylor...3 signings: Carl Winchester (pictured), Morgan Feeney, Elliott Thorpe....Title odds: 50/1...PT Comment: Losing veteran Steve Cotterill as first-team manager might free them up, but I suspect a season of struggle is ahead for Shropshire’s tame Shrews. Photo: Harry Trump