I'll expand a bit on my post because I find myself agreeing with alot in your post.
I'd be happy with Wilders performance with a top half finish, as a club we have to be aiming higher. I have to disagree on the ownership not being a factor. Wilder deserves a lot of credit for building this impressive side on a budget and keeping us the right end of the table. Remember the Northampton job was such an achievement it got him the Sheffield united job. I went to the Villa game and I thought we were amazing to a man. I think we have a chance of the top 6 but I don't have any faith in the owners doing what's needed to get us over the line.( like last season). I also agree on the importance of making the step before losing key players again.