I think expectations are a bit higher this time round and I don't think that's a good thing. Last time we came down, our top players all stayed at the club with the exception of Danny Ward. Probably because after the pitiful relegation that season, no ****er wanted them. This time all the talk is of our best players leaving the club.
If we were to keep these players and make a few quality additions as well, I'd have no worries at all that we would be promotion contenders. Without them I can't see us being much of a threat.
I think there's at least 8 clubs who've got their **** together more than we have at this level so while it'd be disappointing not to be involved at the top end of the table, it shouldn't be a surprise.