i think they are making good progress thats for sure, they have got some great results recently (wins over leeds, liverpool, chelsea, and a draw with arsenal) and the standard of football coming from them has been awesome.

i think they can finish in the top half of the table, although i cant see them finishing 5th, id say no higher than 8th, although i do hope they finish as high as possible.

your right though john, sam allardyce is a top gaffer.