You only have to look at Portsmouth to know the answer to that question.
But as said before, they are not the only option.
What I would like to see is us carry on this run of form to mid-table stability by the time the FA Cup comes, and have a go at getting a good run going in that. It wouldn’t be an impossible thing for us to win – teams outside the Elite Group (I hesitate to say “Top4” as it’s now 5 or 6) have got to the Final, and tbh getting to the semi-final would mean we get a trip to New Wembley.
Alternatively, let’s take the League Cup seriously.
…. and sorry that’s not one word.