Exactly, and this type of thing has happened so often that it’s nowhere near some kind of anomaly. It happens year in year out, in both a positive sense with a move up the league, or negatively, where a club that finished in the top half the...
A positive goal difference would be nice. Everton haven’t managed that the last six seasons in a row. Get that and you’re going to be in at least a decent spot on the table.
Win home games, score goals, win a derby. That'd be my first desirable target.
Beyond that, win the elusive league cup, qualify for Europe.
Is this so much to ask for.
55-65 points and firmly chasing a European spot. Even if that seems a stretch, its certainly got to be the first target to aim for in order to show progression.
Who are we too far behind? I think were capable of 7th/8th next season
Likes of Brentford, Bournemouth, Fulham, Brighton, Forest, Palace etc aren't all that different in terms of quality, we need more in attack, but defensively were stronger...