Everyone involved with Leeds United breathed a huge sigh of relief when Jack Harrison’s stoppage-time strike against Brentford hit the back of the net. Premier League safety was secure and it brought a fittingly hectic end to a truly forgettable season.
As far as the majority of the players and staff at the club are concerned, it is now a period of rest and recuperation before the slightly earlier start to next season. It will then be a case of Jesse Marsch continuing the progress he has already been able to achieve in the first few months of his reign as manager.
With a clean slate, a full pre-season and some recruitment, there should be plenty of optimism heading into the new campaign. But, firstly, as mentioned, it is time for the players to put their feet up for a few weeks on the back of a mentally and physically demanding season.
