Their plans are shredded by events outside their control and lack of purchasing power.
Once again they have tried to match the squad to the reduced standard of this league (perceived thus far) and not exceeded the standard ... which is required to win this league.
So we will tick along around or in the top four and hope to succeed at the business end.
All a bit hit and hope.
But for others, that is sufficient.
Roll on Saturday and indeed before that to see what Hull provide.