Nothing to suggest that next year will be anything other than a huge challenge
There is no doubt that we have very done well this season. Well exceeding expectations-- so well done all.
Getting the points we did so early on has given us a breathing space now--just as well.
A combination of injuries, slightly less talented subs and being sussed out have contributed to 10 games without a win.
But it is fair to say that our replacement players have done brilliantly well indeed and I speak particularly of Pope; Long; Taylor; Bardsley.
Good to see Lennon who adds something else but also strangely detracts from the team role that we are so used to seeing in their defensive mode.
But if we think its roses all the way for next year it doesn't scan that way for me.
Yes; players and Management now believe. That's a positive. And was for this year until the last 10 games.
Yes, we are ahead of the next round of promoted teams.
No; we have not strengthen the squad sufficiently to think we have made any particular inroads into survival.
Yes; we are still miles away from the top six. I know the top fif**** is still what we seek but you have to have some sort of a goal in life.
No; we have not demonstrated consistency to this point of the season.
No; we are miles away from being an attacking team with options and flare.
Yes; other teams will get closer to us and drag us back into the relegation zone next year unless we do things we never do--recruit really brilliantly or spend real money on real players.
Of course, holding onto the sides of a bucking bull is what we do so well--since the early 60's--what with us being a little club with local Directors.
So lets all get ready to enjoy what could be our next roller coaster season.
Its never dull being a Burnley supporter