Yes that torch has well and truly been passed on now hasn't it, Chien & Goatee & co totally run the club now, and its up to them how much they want to spend/invest in the future. In all fairness to them this season, they have maybe realised their mistakes (Jose Morais of course), and have brought in a better looking team of manager/coaches this time.
But for me the 'acid/acido' test lol, is what they do or rather don't do in January when our better players start attracting the attentions of the bigger clubs. Like you say Bank, 'Intent' is starting to become a big word here as we look to the new year.