With the season done and dusted it's a time for reflection on the campaign and an opportunity to look ahead with early ambitions to mount a challenge towards the top six.
The foundations are set in stone and there's every right to feel optimistic if Nigel Pearson and his staff can address the issues that have prevented their progress. It's no secret the positions in the side that require strengthening, the manager has been open when addressing the team's shortcomings and there's no doubt the hard work is well underway to make the side more competitive going forward.
They'll be setbacks and a few twists and turns over the summer. There's the possibility that the club receive a number of offers for numerous players they will want to keep hold of, especially with the abundance of talent through the ranks.
