Some folk need a reality check. The squad is pretty much the same one that was relegated two years ago, then pissed league one last season, which suggests that most find the step up too much. Out of the players brought in, three (Gibson, McManaman & Vaughan) were part of a Sunderland side who finished bottom of the Championship, with just two home wins all season – hardly players who would strengthen any championship side!
The first objective of any promoted club is survival. If they can do that, then is the time to push on. 16th place in your first season back is a reasonable position to be in.
