I would, yes. We beat Sunderland & Newcastle at home and gave Liverpool a fright in the Carling Cup...doesn't mean that we're going to go and win it. Same as i wouldn't say that the teams that finished above us last season had a worse season. Take the premiership - Man City won the league...
Well that says more about your quality of life and ability to enjoy things than anything, but there we go. I personally felt it was a good season for our first year back in the league and felt positive for the future. It takes all sorts though.
Really? Id've thought it should go to the team with the highest league position, regardless of derby victories. Derbies count for squat in the final standings.