I said last summer bringing Brands in was key to any future success - he had a stuttering start to this window but its not how you start the race but how you finish and at present he's charging in 2nd looking to pip 1st to the winning spot (RW, CB before the deadline).
It'll be interesting to see how Silva handles the squad this summer - I said last season Silva was the final relic of the Moshiri decision making period and I wouldn't be shocked if Brands gets rid if we dont achieve this season as no doubt he'll want someone in capable of bringing success on the pitch otherwise his own reputation is damaged in the process.