ParkerStraysOffside
Well-known member
General consensus seems to be that we should be a stable championship side.
Over the balance of everything, I feel our level is actually L1. Aside from 2007-2015 (and even then you can argue 4 of those years we were battling relegation) we haven’t had a sustained period in the second tier or above since the 60s and 70s.
Add into this home attendances, stadium / facilities and budgets vs 95% of current championship teams we are punching above our weight being in this division.
This isn’t to say we shouldn’t be striving to achieve this status and beyond, just a reflection of where we are in what is one of the most competitive leagues across Europe.
Over the balance of everything, I feel our level is actually L1. Aside from 2007-2015 (and even then you can argue 4 of those years we were battling relegation) we haven’t had a sustained period in the second tier or above since the 60s and 70s.
Add into this home attendances, stadium / facilities and budgets vs 95% of current championship teams we are punching above our weight being in this division.
This isn’t to say we shouldn’t be striving to achieve this status and beyond, just a reflection of where we are in what is one of the most competitive leagues across Europe.