This is spot on.
It appears that Steve isn’t interested anymore. There are no serious goals or targets for the near future, not that I can see anyway. It seems Steve is content with floating around the middle of the division, whilst keeping his Son and mate (Tinnion) in a very well paid position.
The academy production line is paying Steve well, and he’s not prepared to put anything back into the first team. Jon and Brian won’t question it of course, which makes Steve’s life so much easier.
In short, this club is going nowhere unless Steve and Jon go, and Brian is moved back into a better suited role.