The comment in today's chron about having a similar start under Shez and making the play-offs should be re-assuring to some people.
I'd much rather us come with a late challenge (unlikely but we can hope) than have a repeat of last season and peak to soon.
If this season can be one of progression as time moves on, surely we will all settle for that.
In my opinion, the better teams in this divison are better than the worst teams in the championship and next seasons league shouldnt be as strong as this seasons.
Plus, Gregan will have retired and DP will hopefully bring in a centre half or two :-)