I said SQUAD, not starting 11. It remains to be seen whether the players that have replaced those who have left are as good, or better. I have my doubts.
Additionally, don't forget that our good run last season coincided with the emergence of Rojas who assisted a huge majority of our goals during that spell. He's also gone and that's a major goal threat gone. He hasn't been replaced.
Hearfield had his moments and was useful to have in the squad. McAllister? Scored a few goals last season - not replaced. Vukovic and Reddy were both better than Paston. Warner is not better than either of them either IMO.
The depth of the squad is alarming whether the core of the previous seasons starting 11s are still there or not.
I'd agree with all this, up to the "alarming" bit
a couple more players to sign and in the circumstances if we can put together a middle of the table side i'd live with that this year, anything better I'd be quite pleased about