It's not just us doing predictions this time of the year. Newspaper The Times has had a go, and had us down to finish in 6th place.

The Murdoch owned broadsheet said about us:

Keith Hill, the manager, is having to work with a reduced budget and a squad of 18 players as he tries to guide the club towards the play-off positions again. The absence of Rory McArdle, the defender, for the first month of the campaign because of a dislocated shoulder is a frustration. They also face a tricky start to the season with a difficult away trip to Port Vale, followed by a Carling Cup match away to Sheffield Wednesday.

They have a full team by team predictions which can be read by clicking here. They also pinpoint former Dale loanee David Button as the one to watch for League Two following his loan move to Crewe.

Their full list of predictions is as follows:

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