So......... let's look at this then John. You're right, there's a salary cap for all teams in League 1. However, we're (almost certainly) well under this, given the players we've released in the last few months, and the number of youngsters in the squad. So...... we're probably ahead of most other teams here.
Next, we have had some great youngsters come through the academy recently ...... and some remain with us. In addition, it looks like there are more on the assembly line for the future. So, if we need an edge to differentiate us from other teams in the division, we're quite handily placed here too.
Finally, , our set-up isn't a bad one for this division. Yes, of course there may be better, but as a place to attract decent players (like Tendayi Darikwa), we have a reasonable chance.
Sorry mate ................. I just prefer not to wallow in the depths of despair, thinking the worst will happen, and expecting it all to go tits up before it's even started.
All this said, if next season, we're going to Barrow, Morecambe and Harrogate, then happy days.
Just my opinion.