We can't keep saying "a couple of seasons". We're buying players who won't hang around that long.
I know. But I doubt Digne, Coutinho and Kamara realistically expect us to finish above Man U, Arsenal or Spurs this season (although Man U must be a bit vunerable). Next, possibly.
This is why I'm sacking Gerrard if we finish 9th. 9th/10th simply isn't progress as far as I'm concerned.
Unless win finish 9th and win the FA Cup.
Absolutely. Or other significant mitigating circumstances.