EFL pundit Don Goodman believes that it will be tough for Reading FC to replicate a ‘sensational’ last season.
The Royals finished just one place outside the play-off places last season despite having to deal with turmoil off the field.
Now under new ownership, Reading are hoping to build a new era for the club.
EFL pundit Goodman believes that Reading have what it takes to compete in the top half of the League One table, but admitted that they will find it tough.
He said: “I think the danger when you have success is that the expectation for the next season just ramps up a little bit. What they did last season under the circumstances was pretty sensational, to be honest with you.
“Accumulating 75 points, finishing seventh, that is going to just give cause for optimism. I just feel League One is gonna be a lot stronger next season.
“When you look at the 3 relegated from the Championship plus Bolton, Huddersfield, Rotherham, Blackpool I’d expect to be there. Stockport I think will be there too. So I’m not saying that Reading can’t do it, but I do think it will be tough.
“You have to tip your hat to Noel Hunt. He did a brilliant, brilliant job in taking them to where they were. I always love it when the fans of a club that has been through the ringer like Reading – when they get given success and something to really cheer about. So I personally hope they are right up there next season.”
‘Don Goodman was speaking exclusively with football betting site talkSPORTBET’
