I agree on that mate but not with people writing us off.
Just a few days ago you were one of the ones saying we could beat Spurs as I recall.
Obviously, top quality additions would've helped, but they haven't arrived (yet). We still have a good side to put out though and hopefully will be boosted by two new signings next week should all go to plan (whether they'll be fit to play is obviously a different issue).
From what we've seen, I can safely predict this will be the likely line up vs Spurs barring any more injuries:
Stekelenburg
Coleman
Stones
Jagielka
Baines
Gueye
Barry
Lennon/Del
Barkley
Mirallas
Lukaku
That's a strong starting XI. Whether it'll be enough to beat them who knows. Fingers crossed we may have signed Williams by Monday/Tuesday and he may be able to at least come into the squad.
Friendlies are hard to judge. Yesterday was flat and I think partly that may be down to the lads not wanting to risk anything on the eve of the season as well.
Still definitely need additions, and the sooner the better, but the deadline on that is in a few weeks, not days.