As everyone else said, no, we're not back yet but I am extremely encouraged by the signs for the future. We still have our senior players at or near the top of their game for another couple seasons and, increasingly so, a group of young, talented, hungry players beginning to step in and fill the holes in the squad. We also have a manager who commands undying loyalty from the supporters and respect from the players. We have owners who seem able to smartly plan for the future, and who use resources efficiently while not being afraid to spend when necessary.
When we made the run at the title two seasons ago, I felt as though we may be on the verge of something special but the Alonso-Barry transfer saga really sapped that momentum and, from there, the rot began to set in pretty fast. If FSG had not come to the table when they did and had they not replaced Roy with the King, we were on a spiral to complete irrelevancy or worse. It's remarkable how much hope and optimism a few short weeks can bring. There is still a lot to do but I look forward to matches and hearing results again. I feel like we're in good, capable hands on the pitch and off it.