Regardless of where finish in the league, the manager for next season has a massive rebuilding job on their hands. Recruitment this season has been poor. This is probably due to a combination of factors (budget, Doolan's inexperience, being late to the market due to play-offs). If we do achieve promotion this season, it will almost certainly be through the play-offs. So, again, recruitment will be hamstrung. We would be late to market and our budget almost certainly the smallest of the Premiership clubs.
I fear that, under those circumstances, our stay in the top league would be brief.
Of course I want Thistle to be successful. I want to see us competing with the best teams in the country (and beyond) - and after thirty plus years of support, I believe it is my right!
Rather that categorise my position as 'would be happy to finish mid table this season', I would say this; I want the club's finances to be stabilised, a sustainable squad building regime in place and a management team that will use these resources effectively. I don't think this would be achieved with a boom and bust season in the Premiership.