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Eidur Gudjohnsen is predicting bright things for Wanderers in next season's Championship.
The Iceland international striker accepts an 18th-place finish in the last campaign was not good enough but believes the priority for Neil Lennon on his arrival was to steer the club away from relegation danger.
That was achieved as Wanderers went on a positive run of results that even had fans dreaming of a play-off berth at one stage.
In the end, a lacklustre finale saw the 2014-15 campaign end with a whimper, much to Gudjohnsen's disappointment.
But the veteran, who is expected to sign a new deal to stay on at the Macron Stadium next season, is upbeat about the future.
"The main thing was to stay up from where we were when I arrived," he told the club.
"Obviously, we are not too pleased with how we finished the season but I think there are a lot of good things to come.
"We have to make sure we are ready and well prepared for next season."
Gudjohnsen is yet to officially sign a new contract but there have been no suggestions he will not extend his second spell back at the club where it all began for him in English football 17 years ago.
After returning in December, the 36-year-old played 24 times and netted six goals, while he also scored on his international comeback for Iceland in March.
And he enjoyed being back playing regularly in a Wanderers shirt again.
He added: "It has been lovely being back.
"I have always loved it here.
"I loved my time in my first spell here and also being back and we will see what happens now."
While Gudjohnsen enjoyed his return personally, his team-mates also benefited with winger Liam Feeney admitting he has learned from both the Icelander and fellow veteran Emile Heskey since their arrival midway through last season.
Feeney said: "The most obvious thing they bring is experience.
"They’ve pretty much done everything in their careers, so you want to ask them and learn from them.
"They bring a lot of quality and they make you want to adopt their attitude for your personal career.
"It’s a bit surreal, though. Growing up they were Premier League players that you would see every week on the TV.
"To be playing with them is a bit weird.
"I’ve played up front with them a few times but they’re great lads and it’s great inspiration that they’re still in the team, no matter what age they might be.”
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The Iceland international striker accepts an 18th-place finish in the last campaign was not good enough but believes the priority for Neil Lennon on his arrival was to steer the club away from relegation danger.
That was achieved as Wanderers went on a positive run of results that even had fans dreaming of a play-off berth at one stage.
In the end, a lacklustre finale saw the 2014-15 campaign end with a whimper, much to Gudjohnsen's disappointment.
But the veteran, who is expected to sign a new deal to stay on at the Macron Stadium next season, is upbeat about the future.
"The main thing was to stay up from where we were when I arrived," he told the club.
"Obviously, we are not too pleased with how we finished the season but I think there are a lot of good things to come.
"We have to make sure we are ready and well prepared for next season."
Gudjohnsen is yet to officially sign a new contract but there have been no suggestions he will not extend his second spell back at the club where it all began for him in English football 17 years ago.
After returning in December, the 36-year-old played 24 times and netted six goals, while he also scored on his international comeback for Iceland in March.
And he enjoyed being back playing regularly in a Wanderers shirt again.
He added: "It has been lovely being back.
"I have always loved it here.
"I loved my time in my first spell here and also being back and we will see what happens now."
While Gudjohnsen enjoyed his return personally, his team-mates also benefited with winger Liam Feeney admitting he has learned from both the Icelander and fellow veteran Emile Heskey since their arrival midway through last season.
Feeney said: "The most obvious thing they bring is experience.
"They’ve pretty much done everything in their careers, so you want to ask them and learn from them.
"They bring a lot of quality and they make you want to adopt their attitude for your personal career.
"It’s a bit surreal, though. Growing up they were Premier League players that you would see every week on the TV.
"To be playing with them is a bit weird.
"I’ve played up front with them a few times but they’re great lads and it’s great inspiration that they’re still in the team, no matter what age they might be.”
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