Surely you should always look to improve on the previous season - so that means playoffs at a minimum. Obviously, you have to factor in the departures we have had but this is also the first 'proper' window the new managerial team has had. Last summer was a last-minute rush and in January we all know what happened.
One thing is certain in my mind - if the season doesn't go as planned, JDT will be off to pastures new.