Sean Dyche may not have been challenging for the title or fighting for the top four like many of his contemporaries.
But after securing their Premier League status for another year, the Toffees boss has earned at least a mention in the manager of the season conversation.
They've suffered two points deductions and a club record 13-game winless run but Dyche was the steady hand needed to steer the club to safety.
'It gives me pride to think I've managed through that situation,' said Dyche, after Idrissa Gana Gueye's goal gave them victory over Brentford.