Steve Sidwell is confident that Fulham can enjoy a successful 2013/14 campaign with most of the squad having had the experience of playing together in pre-season.
Fulham finished in 12th in the Premier League after a disappointing end to last season, with Sidwell missing eight games through suspension.
But the 30-year-old believes if Martin Jol's men can maintain their consistency, they will see an improvement next term.
"The season started well, but then we went through a bit of a sticky patch," Sidwell told the club's official website.
"We picked things back up at the start of the year, but then, as we know, we didn't finish the season too well.
"People would probably describe our season as a rollercoaster. We had some ups and downs and we didn't finish as high as we would have liked but there were still positives to be taken.
"On our day we are a very good side, perhaps we just struggled for a bit of consistency at times. We played well in patches and, at the same time, know that we could have played better in other parts of the season."
Fulham have made three new summer signings with Derek Boateng, Fernando Amorebieta and Maarten Stekelenburg agreeing deals.
"It's important to get those new players in early and get the squad nice and settled ahead of the new campaign," added Sidwell.
"I'm looking forward to seeing who else comes in, as last summer we saw the arrival of some very good players."
The 26-year-old Academy graduate, who has been with the U's for over 10 years, is out of contract this summer and has turned down the terms on the table, leaving him free to find a new club.
Boss Joe Dunne told Colchester's official website: "John White has decided not to continue with us. His representatives contacted me to say that he wouldn't be signing the contract we offered.
"It was a contract that would have seen his salary reduced but that is something that is happening pretty much across the board and we had hoped it would be enough for him to stay.
"We fully understand that he would now like to see what else is out there for him and we wish him all the best wherever he plays."
White made over 250 appearances for Colchester since making his first-team debut for the Essex outfit in 2004.
