All we need

[toptoon]

Is to finish above 17th this season coming and for Ashley to maintain his status on the finances of letting Rafa have everything the club generates to spend on players.

We´d then have a lot more money to spend this time next year and we can start to build properly towards winning something.

Realistic expectations are needed from eveyone this season and our season is all about 40 points IMO.

[Jammy89]

Well despite what the media would have us believe we don't expect a european spot/top 6 etc. etc.

Agreed finishing 17th would be fine (i think we'll finish above that personally) the main thing is not to drop again.

[Zippity]

Agree. Obviously upper mid-table would be great for our first season back but staying up is the number one priority. Like it or not we're one of three newly promoted teams and have to set our expectations accordingly.