In the end it was a massive heartbreak for Aston Villa as they lost to Fulham in the Championship play-offs and missed a golden opportunity to return to the Premier League.
Villa will be looking to bounce back next season and prepare themselves for another promotion challenge. One of the prime tasks for them will be to sign a new centre-half after John Terry’s exit.
The skipper made 36 appearances for Villa last season but was not offered a contract extension after his one-year deal expired.
A top quality defender is needed to fill his big boots next season and Villa may need to spend big to land one.