This time last year, we were wondering whether a May weekend in Southend would be our promotion party. We know what happened to that fond dream.
How do you all fancy Rotherham as the ideal place to celebrate a return to the Championship?
It’s just a provisional list, liable to change for international demands, congestion caused by cup ties and TV.
And it starts with a home game against Stewart Donald and Charlie Methven’s lifelong football passion, Oxford United.
We have no idea what kind of line-up will be available to Jack Ross for Aug 3. We do know the team will get a hearty backing with 22,000 season tickets already sold. And it is clear beyond doubt that after the disappointments of the season just ended, a good start will be expected.