We're here, and it was a footballing miracle. Whilst you can never say 'never' in football, it's unlikely we will get another crack at top flight football for a long time. There are the odd exceptions like Huddersfield and Bournemouth who are 'small' clubs but who both had superb managers and excellent recruitment strategies, but the Championship becomes tougher with each tranche of relegated clubs - it's becoming a 2nd tier Premiership in many ways which the likes of Ipswich, QPR, will struggle to compete in.

So I really hope the club gives Warnock big bucks, whether in loan deals or transfers. I think we all acknowledge we are somewhat behind Wolves and Fulham in being Premiership-ready, and whilst the likes of Snodgrass would be a good addition to the squad, we really need to transform the team into Warnock City mark 2.

To go into the first 10 or so games not able to compete could well finish our season before it begins. We are a Premiership club, in some ways more so than Burnley, Bournemouth and Huddersfield - the CCS feels like a top-flight club when it's full and buzzing. The Club must have confidence that big spending, [and well], will ensure the club's survival. If Swansea can spend 7 seasons there surely we can be aiming to do the same. Otherwise, what's the point ?