Leeds United quickfire end of season review

The most significant moment of the season - good or bad - was...

There's two for me: sticking with Daniel Farke after four straight defeats in November and winning at Old Trafford for the first time in the league since 1981. The latter was the highlight.

Leeds United have been superb against a lot of the top sides this season, but that victory meant so much to the supporters and it was a significant step on the way to survival. It showed, against one of the in-form sides, that Leeds could compete at the right end of the table.

Leeds were unbeaten against Chelsea, Liverpool, Bournemouth and Manchester United, but it was Noah Okafor's brace at the latter which will be remembered as the season-defining moment.

The season has been a success because...

The sole aim was to remain in the Premier League and that was achieved with three fixtures to spare. Manager Daniel Farke was clear that a point per game would normally be enough to survive and Leeds beat that by nine points in a rogue campaign where 40 points were required to do so.

The unsung hero of the season is...

Henry McStay, who is head of medicine at Leeds United. He and the medical staff have performed miracles to ensure players have often returned to action ahead of schedule. With a relatively tight squad, this is essential.

If there is a player or staff member with more to do in future it is...

Goalkeeper Lucas Perri. He has to up his game if he isn't to be sold or sent out on loan. The club's transfer policy was very effective, but he is the one summer signing who has underperformed. He remains under contract for another three years, but an inauspicious start has seen Karl Darlow oust him.

If the club is going to go to the next level, an elite goalkeeper is required. Perri's future looks questionable at Elland Road.

The major club issue or talking point lurking is...

The club aligning itself with manager Farke to agree a way forward together this summer, after achieving the first goal of his tenure which was to return Leeds United to the Premier League and keep them there.

The reason for hope going forward is...

The board and Farke have agreed aims, goals and strategy before. Both parties are ambitious, so there is a confidence they can agree the next phase.

Coupled with that is how well the club is run, which includes expanding the stadium to increase revenues, which will not only help with the incoming Squad Cost Ratio parameters but will evolve Elland Road into a more modern venue, fit for European football again.