After taking a dramatic early season lead in the title race, Wednesday had to settle for a high mid-table position and, on the face of it, that and a cup run appear to be David Pleat's objectives for the coming campaign.

The addition of Patrick Blondeau will boost a team that contains an impressive balance between emerging talent (Richey Humphreys), experience (Mark Pembridge) and continental flair (Benito Carbone) but they will be little better off as a team if Regi Blinker (pictured) does rejoin Wim Jansen at Celtic without Paolo Di Canio travelling in the opposite direction.

Manager: David Pleat.

In: Patrick Blondeau (Monaco) £1.8 million.

Out: Mike Williams (to Burnley) free, Matthew Daly, Brian Linighan, Craig Ludlam, Alan Pringle, Jonathan Scargill, Daniel Smith, Andrew Stevens and Steve Thorpe (all released).

Last Season: Seventh. FA Cup: Quarter-finals. Coca-Cola Cup: Second round. Betting: 66 to 1.