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Not necessarily as Posh also have debt concerns, while many recent promotion winners have been replaced by players unexposed at this level.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.
17. 8th: WYCOMBE WANDERERS
Manager: Matt Bloomfield...3 signings: Richard Keogh (pictured), Luke Leahy, Dale Taylor...Title odds: 25/1...PT Comment: It will be interesting to see if the latest manager tries a more attractive style of play. Tough to see them having any tangible success even if they ditch the gamesmanship. Photo: Dan Mullan
18. 7th: BARNSLEY
Manager: Neil Collins...3 signings: Max Watters (pictured), Liam Roberts, Andy Dallas...Title odds: 9/1...PT comment: Lost a manager and their best player (Mads Andersen) so won't repeat last season's heroics when they were unlucky to lose the play-off final to a team who must not be named! Photo: Pete Norton
19. 6th: PORTSMOUTH
Manager: John Mousinho..3 signings: Will Norris (pictured), Regan Poole, Anthony Scully...Title odds: 9/1...PT Comment: Pompey have overhauled their squad by making a dozen new signings. Not convinced the majority are potential promotion-winners though. Photo: Joe Dent
20. 5th: BRISTOL ROVERS
Manager: Joey Barton...3 signings: Luke Thomas, Jevani Brown (pictured), George Friend...Title odds: 33/1...PT Comment: Seven new players and none of them cost a penny. They could be the most overpriced team in the betting market. They will be the most unlikeable with Brown joining Barton. Photo: Pete Norton