Relegation is a frightening thought, most would agree, and although we're not in a relegation position at this moment in time, it is not a threat that should be ignored. At the moment, we're only three points clear of the dreaded zone, and even if that were still to be the case on the last day of the season, we could still go down. It would seem that the way we are playing at the moment is something that will not improve dramitically until next season perhaps, where we can start afresh.
However, lets just consider the thought of relegation for a moment. Last time we were relegated, we were in possesion of numerous players, who were by and large, stealing money from the club left right and centre. This time however, we do not have this influx of also ran players, and should there be a need to sell to reduce cost, then we would not be in such a critical financial position as last time. Having accomodated for a season in Div 1 financially, we could then turn our attention to our younger players, who at this stage would surely be getting a look in after the present team had left. This is something that we did last time we were relegated to an extent, one which numerous clubs have done in the past, Charlton springing to mind most recently. With this influx of Youth Players playing in the first team, not only would we have a far leaner ship in as much as wage bills were concerned, but we could also find ourself in a similar position as last time, namely with another trio of Gems with which to tackle the premiership afresh. And perhaps this time, we could handle it slightly better, and manage to keep them in their prime form, and playing at our beloved club.