Last years squad, despite coming together quite late and having a mixed first half of the season, were performing superbly at the end of the season and made the Champions work hard to progress in the play-offs.
Rather than see another set of wholesale changes, we had all hoped to see some continuity with the addition of the odd signing or two to lift us up a little. The players we had obviously get on well together, work hard and there is mutual respect between the players and the club - why would anyone want to change that? Mathers was part of this and a fairly big part tbh.
All clubs have a certain mixture of abilities within them, but you need players to function as a team and this should not be overestimated imo.
Not much left to do now to complete the squad, but would like to know the outcome of those rumoured to be leaving!
Looking good for 2013!