23 points in 12 league games. Pro-rate that for 38 games and in theory, we would have competed for the top 4 properly.
Plus that is with a weak squad and injuries.
TRUST ME We will challenge for a CL place next season - I guarantee it. You don't know the things I know in as such as the players we have already spoken with and had agreements with. We will sign top class players in the summer, plus a few squad players too.
I understand your concerns but I do not share them. Under Kenny we will have a totally different mentality and he will ship out the players who aren't up for it.
Also I got to say that I don't see any outstanding team in England right now. Manure, chavski, arsenal, city, spurs all are good, good teams but not outstanding imo and I believe we have a real chance in the summer to catch up.
1) We've lost to Blackpool, West Ham and WBA under Kenny. We also drew Wigan at home. That's 4th lost IMHO.
2) We will not challenge for top 4 next season for the simple reason it doesn't matter what playes we bring in. That has little or nothing to do with it. Or rather, bringing in fancy players with a hefty price tag isn't the answer to our questions. I love to hear we're looking at Adam, Baines and Cahill but don't think we'll get all three. If we did I'd say we're off to a good start.
3) Kenny just prolonged with Lucas. Doesn't seem like he recognise mediocrity even if it jumps up and bit him by his balls. Not slating Lucas, just saying he ain't good enough for a team aspiring higher than 5th.
4) You say you don't see any outstanding team in England. Mate, you can do much better than that. ManU will win the title, they're in the semi's both in the Cup and the CL. What more do they need to do to be considered outstanding?

? I hate to admit it but sometimes you got to be honest about it.
5) I admire your optimism but fear you'll be heavily disappointed come late October. If we'd manage to hold on to Alonso and Masch I'd given you a case. As it is we need to completely rebuild our midfield over the next 2-3 seasons. While we do so, our inconsistency will continue and so will our lack of CL footy. It seems it hasn't dawned on you how far behind we slipped under Rafa. 7th last season, 6th this. We know the teams above us won't get any worse (apart from Chelsea perhaps) so forgive me for thinking the guarantee you're on about is as credible as our formes manager's.
6) Injuries are part of the game. Why is it so hard to accept? ManU went without many keyplayers this season yet will walk the title and are on the verge of claiming a 2nd treble (God forbid).