In my mind it always was a two-year project, the first to get manager and new players all on the same page, the second to aim for top 4. Any position in the top half at the end of the season will do me.
That's what PB said (the first bit). It is a statement of intent, to step up into being one of the European regulars. You earn a shed full of money in the European competitions.
100% this. We've got a potentially excellent new coach, had a superb start to the transfer window and injured players are mostly nearly ready to return. So much to look forward to, but looking at this thread you'd think we were staring relegation in the face. Pfft. 8.5.