This will be an interesting season for Stephen Kenny's men who are no longer surprise packages. Clearly, reaching the cup final was a wonderful achievement and one which goes some way towards explaining the weak finish in the league.
In Alan Reynolds and Alan Kirby they have secured two of the first division's best players and it will be interesting to see whether Eric Lavine can score regularly.
In: Alan Reynolds and Alan Kirby (both Waterford United), Eric Lavine (Galway United), Eric Molloy (Athlone Town).
Out: Robbie Coyle (Drogheda United), Robbie Farrell and Colin Notaro (both Dublin City), Enda Kenny (retired), Stephen Kelly (temporary retirement).
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Last five years: 7th(D1), 10th(D1), 4th(D1), 2nd (D1), 8th.
Betting: 25/1.
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