At least you survived your first season here successfully and that was quite strong competition in second half of table. SSR had surprisingly terrible start, giving too big advantage to other teams. Later recovered nicely and was almost catching remaining group, but season ended too early for him. So you are able to stay up and proved it on one of most competitive season, staying out of relegation threat. You don't need to lose deliberately as TJ YJP has much weaker squad, so 9th place should not be problem. What will happen on playoffs, that is another topic.