We've already missed the first massive input of cash by being relegated at the worst time possible. Tony's mitigated against this with his backing, but as said ^^^ the next 3 relegated clubs will have a massive advantage next season and if we're down here for a third season it will become extremely hard to get back up post parachute payments. The playoffs are a lottery so while top 6 is the minimum we should target, IMO we need to get one of the top 2 places this season.
Yes, we have been a basket case of a club. Yes, we have new players, management and backroom staff. But we have to start getting results. At least a draw with Forest, wins v Brentford and Ipswich, draw v Newcastle, win v Barnsley. Minimum expectation of 11 points in September for me.