I don't understand the pessimism when it comes losing players. In the last 5 seasons, we've only sold 3 players that I would consider 1st team regulars: Bridcutt, Leo and Buckley. And Leo is the only one we've really missed in any way.
Last season we turned down bids of £2.5m for Stephens and...
Really? We've been a top 6 side in 3 out of 5 seasons at the Amex, so it's hardly a one-off. We've also got a very good squad to build on over the summer - it's far better than what we had for the first game in August, never mind this time last year.