Despite a second relegation in three seasons there is an air of optimism around the DW Stadium as we prepare to start the League One campaign.
New manager Gary Caldwell has been pro-active in the transfer market making some interesting additions to the squad most notably the youthful duo of Max Power from Tranmere and Will Grigg from Brentford.
Barring any further changes before the season kicks off the current Latics outfit looks on paper like a very strong squad for an assault on League One.
Players of the ilk of James Perch, Martyn Waghorn, and James Pearce remain from last season whilst the additions made by Caldwell all have knowledge of League One, and if not they are well versed in English football.
Following the disastrous additions of Oriol Reira and Andy Delort the decision to target British based players will come as little surprise.
In particular the focus on bringing in players who can develop and progress with the club is positive.
The aforementioned Power and Grigg are joined by Odelusi as a shrewd addition to the attacking line up whilst Morgan and Daniels both add experience and strength at the back.
Caldwell has also moved to bring in experience with Bolton striker Craig Davies brought in to add strength up front and David Perkins signed to add grit to the middle of the field for those difficult games.
Then there are those already at the club of whom Waghorn and Perch, should they both stay, can both be pivotal players in leading us back to the Championship with Waghorn in particular given the opportunity to fulfil his potential as an attacking player.
Whichever way you look at the playing staff there is a fair share of riches at Caldwell's disposal.
The parachute payments we still receive following our former Premier League status will mean that our budget is going to dwarf that of many of our League One rivals meaning we have a competitive advantage even before a ball has been kicked.
In light for the above there will be a sizeable band of supporters fully expecting Caldwell and co to romp home with the Champinship by mid-April, amassing over a century of points and something similar in goal difference come the end of the season.
If there is one thing we must have learned over the last three seasons it must be that to earn success in this game takes time. Just as Manchester City and Chelsea couldn't quickly buy the Premier League title we equally cannot buy League One promotion.
New manager Caldwell has spoken very well about his desire to play football the right way and he would appear to be a level headed guy suggesting he has the credentials to make a very good manager for our football club.
What he needs now is the time to implement his ideas into the heart of the first team and slowly build us up to being a force in this division.
This is where the supporters come in and our attendance, particularly at home games, has to be that of support. There will be games that are difficult and teams will come to the DW Stadium to frustrate us.
We must remain patient and stick behind the manager and the team. If we can manage that then over the course of the season we have the potential to make an immediate return to the Championship.