That’s not the squad though, that’s a part of the squad. The main men.
The squad has gradually improved year on year, which is generally how it should be. Our starting 11 is very good, better than theirs.
The supporting cast is far better now, which was the issue in previous years. That we didn’t have enough from the squad players to chip in when others were missing or off form, McCrorie, Halliday, Flanagan, Ojo, Middleton, Lafferty, McCauley, Katic, Edmundson, Stewart were getting games during the early period.
We’ve went from a midfield of Halliday, McCrorie, Coulibally and Arfield starting European games, to Jack, Lundstram and Kamara. With Davis in reserve.
Collectively the squad is far better, and the core players are far better than they were.
Again, I’m not saying changes aren’t needed in some areas because the likes of Davis/Arfield should be getting wound down, and some of assets moved on. It’s hard to stay motivated for long periods playing in such a monotonous league.