It’s extremely frustrating that a legitimate European challenge was derailed by two periods of woeful form, but mid table mediocrity is far better than a relegation battle, that’s a given
I know it will be the same for everyone but I do wonder if the break for the Qatar WC will have a negative aspect for us?
I think that shows it wasn't a legitimate European challenge. We don't have (many) players that are capable of performing to that level consistently throughout the season. The ones that do then generate interest from the top 6, so won't hang about for long. A top 10 finish would be an amazing achievement by Potter / Bloom / Barber. I doubt we'll manage it this year, but we might next year.