Do you honestly believe that mate?
I can remember pre-seasons that actually were filled with a sense of dread and forthcoming doom.
In 2004, we sold Rooney and bought Marcus Bent after finishing 17th the season previously. We were actual favourites for relegation with the bookmakers. We ended up finishing 4th the next season.
We currently have Carlo Ancelotti as manager, are awaiting planning permission for a 600 million pound stadium, and have a de facto owner that is wealthier that Roman Abramovich.