I think we need to temper our expectations. We are still establishing ourselves in the premier league. Our history in this league means nothing, especially in how the gap between top and bottom got much bigger when we were in the championship.
With that in mind, our season can be summarised in one word: inconsistent. And that makes it all the more frustrating.
Grealish leaving so close to the start of the season; the constant attempts to get Ings and Watkins working together; the injuries to people like Bailey and Marv; the low energy performances under SG after the new manager-bounce had got us excited; I could go on.
We have no divine right to be in this league. The manager needs to show that he can get a tune out of his players next season. And perhaps he could be a tad more flexible with his system.