We are at the stage as supporters where managers we used to mock would bring more balance and belief than we have now.

We are at the stage where finishing 4th is seen as an over-achievement.

This board have made signings over the last few years that have been embarrassing. This board has also allegedly refused to make other signings that have back-fired leaving us without quality.

Hazard will no doubt leave - unless by some miracle his wife and kids prefer to stay in London so he signs an extension.

We're in the shit.

OWG. His record of picking teams that, hypothetically, easily win 100% of matches, is second to none.

Guus/Avram dream team

All joking aside, we really need to sort out the ‘bigger picture’ plan. Get a proper management structure behind the scenes to support the head coach before anything else.
Someone like Hasenhüttl seems to tick a lot of boxes for how the club want to operate.

Presuming a transfer ban happens -

Steve Holland.

Make Reece James, christensen, ampadu, loftus cheek, mason mount, Hudson odoi and abraham part of the squad next season.

Sell zappacosta, moses, Cahill, drinkwater, bakayoko, batshauyi and unfortunately hazard. (200m ish)

See where we are in a year. Then if needed no reason why Roman can't spend a lot the following summer. And either stick or twist with Steve Holland.