I don't remember thinking around that joyous moment of knowing we were moving to our new ground as champions 'wouldn't it be great if we spent a good long period in the Championship'. :lolol:
I know it's a stretch, but as they paraded the League One trophy around the Withdean I actually allowed myself the thought that with this group and the new stadium a double promotion or within 2 or 3 years was entirely possible. Crazy I know.
I actually thought we would have been having it sooner!
7th season in the PL - these conversations entirely predictable. 13 years ago today I thought we'd be up from the Championship within 2 seasons, 3 at most. And probably should have been.
This is my second season not being an ST holder in the Amex era and I've actually enjoyed it. We've picked our games, have always been able to get a ticket, have sat in a variety of places round the ground, taken some games off when it clashes with my son's football or what have you.
Each year...
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