JAMIE HOWELL admits he feared the worst for Bognor Regis Town ahead of this season.
Like Nantwich, Bognor also saw a number of departures as clubs swooped for their stand-out stars.
Keeper Grant Smith moved up to the National League with Boreham Wood, while defender Craig Robson jumped to the same level with promotion-chasing Dagenham & Redbridge.
Goals left the building too, with 45-goal striker Jason Prior and Alfie Rutherford, who got 21 last year, making the switch to league rivals Havant & Waterlooville.
Midfielder James Fraser has 16 in the league this year, but Howell feels t...