Aston Villa quickfire end of season review

The most significant moment of the season - good or bad - was...

Winning the Europa League and ending a 30-year trophy drought with victory against Freiburg in Istanbul was monumental. It can push Villa to the next level, show signings they can join the club and win silverware and also cements Unai Emery's legacy at the club.

The season has been a success or failure because...

A huge success against the backdrop of inconsistency and battling financial restrictions. Villa were not as consistently good this term as in previous years but still lifted a trophy and finished in the top four. Emery worked his magic again.

The unsung hero of the season is....

Harvey Elliott. The playmaker was sold a dream by Villa and it turned into a nightmare. He has handled a wretched situation - being left in loan limbo after Emery opted not to make his move from Liverpool permanent - with professionalism and class.

If there's a player or staff member with more to do in future...

Perhaps more would have been expected of Tammy Abraham after his January arrival from Besiktas. Just three goals in 16 appearances - only two starts in the Premier League - is not the impact he or Villa would have wanted.

The major club issue or talking point lurking is...

Finances and how much Villa will be able to spend and who they may sell this summer. They must comply with Premier League and Uefa financial regulations and will need to sell in the close season. Morgan Rogers would fetch about £100m with a good World Cup for England.

The reason for hope going forward is...

As long as Emery remains at the club, Villa will continue to challenge for honours and the top four. The concern will always be what happens when the Spaniard leaves.