We'll never know of course but for me he took the squad rapidly backwards last season and I would have expected the same this season. Not down to him solely of course, he was a misfit here and to his credit he recognised that without even haggling for a pay off.
Because of a good defence and Ulloa's goals - the midfield was below par which is why is all "looked" terrible, it was a big contrast from Gus when the midfield passing drove everything.
Now we don't have Ulloa and the defence may not be as good without the class of Upson. Chances of matching...
Except we knocked back Norwich when they made an approach for Bennett in the January window. Allowed to leave when promotion was in the bag.
It's hard to avoid the conclusion that the next promotion is not a priority now for the board.