I think it is naive to assume that we can stay up indefinitely given this is our first time (in the PL-years) of being in the top div (and the division and game is quite different from the early 80s and our last top flight adventure). All the foundations are there [under the principle of being...
As someone who actually wasn't too concerned about being promoted out of the championship (I enjoyed watching the exciting, challenging games that come from being in that league), I believe we have done well to survive season 1 and be mid table and looking comfortable so far in season 2.
This...