Man Utd quickfire end of season review
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[BBC]The most significant moment of the season - good or bad - was...
Ruben Amorim's dismissal. No-one can know for certain what would have happened if he had stayed, but Manchester United had drawn two games against relegation candidates and could have slid into the bottom half of the table. Instead, Michael Carrick came in and secured a return to the Champions League.
The season has been a success or failure because...
In August, virtually every United fan would have accepted a place in the Europa League next season. That was the target from the hierarchy but, instead they finished third. There is no way to describe it other than a job well done.
The unsung hero of the season is...
Senne Lammens. The opening weeks of the season were dominated by a debate over United's goalkeeping position. Altay Bayindir wasn't up to it, Andre Onana made mistakes at Grimsby, but then in came Lammens and everything settled down. The Belgian was a huge calming influence.
If there is a player or staff member with more to do in future it is...
Amad Diallo. He flourished under Amorim and adapted to his preferred wing-back role really well. Under Carrick, he hasn't impressed. He had registered no goals or assists until he created a goal for Bryan Mbeumo on the final day. He must do better.
The major club issue or talking point lurking is...
Apart from getting summer transfers right, it is what's happening with the new stadium plans. United insist work is continuing behind the scenes and the wider regeneration project will continue, even if Andy Burnham no longer continues as Manchester mayor. It has all been a bit quiet.
The reason for hope going forward is...
The sense of calm settling on Old Trafford. After years of upheaval and discontent, it all feels quite serene. It is most unusual.
