It wasn't just that. We had 7 games around xmas where we failed to win because of injuries and suspensions. This is where depth comes into it and why Boro nicked it.
I can see that the team is weaker as it stands than last year can't you? We had four strikers now 3. We had 4 CB's now 3. We lost a quality midfielder. and so are weaker there also.
This is why we will miss out on a top 2 again. Can't keep a squad together. Now we are light upfront,defence and midfield again..
Can't blame Bloom cashing in on Stephens but maybe he simply wasn't offered enough to stay?