Key personnel have departed for a brand new journey.
However Jeanfield Swifts supervisor Ross Gunnion is backing his squad to step up and problem for Premier Division honours.
Swifts head into the East of Scotland League season this weekend having misplaced centre-half Jake Dolzanski to Elgin and playmaker Paul Simpson to Tranent.
Whereas a blow to lose each gamers, Gunnion is bound others within the Riverside camp are able to make their mark.
“We had curiosity in Paul Simpson final yr so anticipated it once more,” Gunnion stated. “We had managed to withstand it and, to be honest to Paul, he rejected approaches final season.
“However the alternative to play within the Lowland League was one he felt he needed to take.
“He needed to provide it a attempt. If he doesn’t go now, he won't get the chance.
“He has accomplished fairly effectively with them early doorways. If it doesn’t work out, the door will all the time be open for him.
“However I feel he’ll kick on and I truly assume he has the capabilities to play increased once more.”
Gunnion added: “I had a very good chat with Jake and, like Paul, he thought if he didn’t go now, he may by no means get the chance.
“I all the time thought he was the proper candidate to play at that degree. He's fast, sturdy and aggressive.
“He can enhance on a few issues however working with Jim Weir will assist him massively.”
Gunnion continued: “Kieran Sweeney got here in final yr and performed quite a few video games.
“There was some extent within the season when he was pushing to be a starter, by no means thoughts being back-up.
“He now has a chance. As a 19-year-old centre-half, he has nice potential long run.
“If he can preserve himself match and get extra expertise, there are alternatives at the next degree.
“And in the event you’re asking for somebody to step in the place Paul left off, Shaun Struthers is the proper candidate.
“He can play within the 10, broad or up prime. He’s acquired energy, talent and might be able to go for the beginning of the season.”
Gunnion purposely packed the pleasant schedule with tough checks to prepared his workforce for the Premier Division begin.
Swifts open with a house sport tomorrow (2.30pm) towards Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale.
“We set ourselves up in pre-season to play groups who have been what you'd class a degree above us,” stated Gunnion.
“We needed to check ourselves and I feel it’s going moderately effectively. You get the standard issues like holidays and accidents.
“We’ve needed to name in a few of our U20s however there are positively promising indicators there.
“We want to have added one completely, which we’re getting near. Hopefully he might be in by Saturday.”
On the curtain-raiser, he added: “Lothian Thistle managed to remain within the league by the pores and skin of their tooth.
“From what I collect they've misplaced their captain to Linlithgow and an skilled centre-half.
“They've an excellent ahead division however we have to be seeking to put a marker down.
“We have to exit with confidence and assault them, which is what we’ll do.”