Everyone knows the story of Salford City and the 'class of 92'. Their fairytale rise to the Football League had many heads turned but they have struggled so far in League Two.

Salford were and still are an unknown quantity to the Football League which can go two ways, it can help or hinder a club and so far it has seemingly not helped Salford who sit 17th and have struggled in their opening ten games.

Having the backing that Salford has does set them apart from many around them, even those higher up the Football League ladder but as always with the Football League each division can level out differences in finances or club size or anything like that.

Salford crashed to a 4-1 away win at Crewe Alexandra on Saturday which will pose questions due to suffering a heavy defeat but Graham Alexander will know that there is still such a long way to go and a lot to be done to turn around the club's fortunes.

It's an old cliché but there are no easy games in any division and Salford will have to simply put in the hard graft and play through this sticky patch.

Perhaps the expectations that the players have to shoulder is partly to blame for Salford struggling as they are.

The likes of Jack Baldwin, Richie Towell and Scott Wiseman are three players who highlight the strength Salford have in their squad. Three players who have played consistently at a higher level in the Football League, their wealth of experience and quality should be something Salford can lean on.

Adam Rooney netted his first EFL goal on Saturday, although a consolation goal in regards to the game against Crewe it could be big for Salford if Rooney can now start putting chances away.

Having players or a player to rely on in front of goal is so key and so far this season Salford haven't really had one man who has found the required consistency on that front to take Salford to a higher league position but it is early on in the campaign.

Emmanuel Dieseruvwe is the top scorer this season scoring three goals in nine appearances which isn't a bad return at this stage but Alexander and the fans will be hoping for more from the striker. Perhaps looking at the defence and keeping goals out is more important for Salford at this stage.

This season, although not a write off because only ten games have been played may have to be a bit of a consolidation season for Salford. Promotion to any division is exciting and it brings its own trepidation, to demand back to back promotions is a lot to ask.

The owners, being accustomed to winning will be demanding success from their team but the demands have to be met with realistic expectations.