We are getting a fair few plaudits for sticking with our manager. I like Lambert, I like his philosophy about how he wants his team to pay football.
IF we stay up and Benteke stays I think we will surprise a few next season. If Lambert is given £20-30 million, which one would hope he is, then I think we can really kick on.
Resigning Guzan and signing Benteke, Lowton and Westwood shows that he can pick a player. I have been Bennett's worst critic but he seems to be settling down a bit and I hope I can eat my words about him! Vlaar isn't a world beater, but neither is he a duffer. KEA however hasn't shown anything to suggest he will come good here.
Considering he spent £17 million net and brought those players in shows that on the whole he is pretty astute in the transfer market. I would take this over our transfer policy in recent years. Having said that, I hope we bring in a little more experience to support our younger players next season.
Its all about survival, but if we do survive then I think we will kick on.