Football Season Review

A season spent in mid-table for Fleetwood. The campaign started with Joey Barton in charge, and he led the team to 10th at the turn of the year and a play-off push looked possible. However, Barton left the club in early January after a falling out with the chairman. Form declined under interim boss Simon Wiles but the experienced Simon Grayson then came in and steadied the ship. Performances improved and Town were never in danger of relegation. During Grayson’s tenure so far, Fleetwood have been difficult to play against. They have not scored many goals but also not conceded many. Over the whole season Fleetwood were the fourth lowest scorers but also had the joint fourth best defence. A striker will be a priority signing over the summer. With Kyle Vassell set to return to parent club Rotherham, 22-year-old Gerard Garner is the only senior centre-forward left at the club. He only scored three times in the 17 games he played since breaking into the side in January. Central midfield has been a strength for Fleetwood this season, providing energy and creativity. Jordan Rossiter, Callum Camps, Sam Finley and Dan Batty excelled in this position at points during the campaign. Camps ended up as Fleetwood’s top goal scorer having netted nine in the league. Plenty of ins and outs are expected over the summer but if Grayson can keep the core group of players and add some attacking talent they should be pushing for the play-offs.

Player of the Season: Callum Camps