On this point I agree. Although I definitely did not agree until about 3 weeks ago. I had the absolute fear we'd be starting this season with a midfield of Crawford, Maguire & an unfit Donnelly with a very, very raw Cornelius as the only backup and relying on Lamie (who has actually been fairly sound when called upon this season tbf). But we've clearly played the long game and it's paid off for sure. Slattery looks like a class act in midfield. It's definitely odd to say that I don't think you notice the lack of Campbell as much as you would otherwise.
The going backwards to go forwards thing that's been pointed out has also kind of alleviated the need to try and fit Lawleff in as a 10. Or indeed anyone in that position. Just allow O'Hara to rampage about and have the Scandinavian gods pick out passes.
Also the chat about James Scott was a laugh. We were right to sell him for £1.5 million, even if he might have benefited from a longer stint in the first team here.