I feel like if we can sneak out of relegation this season, then we might actually see some real progress next season. Don't want to be writing off this season as early as November, but the points deductions might have come at just the right time for us. Getting rid of some of the (highly paid) passengers is exactly what is needed. Cov was a real 'downed tools' effort in my opinion (exacerbated by a small & consequently fatigued squad), and we certainly do not have the luxury of being able to turn down points that look as if they might be in the bag. Pre-season, mid-table was a success in my mind, but anything above 22nd is now looking like a 'result', seems as if the rot is incredibly deep set.