It has been a good year for Bristol City in the Sky Bet Championship, with Lee Johnson’s side competing for the play-offs for much of the season and remaining well in contention during the run-in.  

After avoiding relegation last season, many expected the Robins to struggle once again in the Championship this year, but Johnson has led his side into a strong position.

There are a host of clubs battling to secure a place in the top-six over the next month, with Derby County, Middlesbrough, Sheffield United and even Millwall joining Bristol City in the hunt for play-off football.

Should Johnson’s side miss out on the top-six this season they can’t be disappointed with their work this year, as they have been magnificent.

Bristol must look to build next season, and with that in mind, we identify THREE Johnson decisions that could potentially define the Robins’ 2018/19 campaign…

Can the Robins hold onto their top goalscorer during the summer if they are still a Championship club?

It might be tough if the Premier League come knocking, but Johnson needs to be bullish and keep his best players at Ashton Gate.

Building on this season is a necessity.

A lot of clubs in the Championship go through big changes during the summer transfer window, which rarely works.

Johnson’s summer recruitment will be key at Ashton Gate – If Bristol fall short in the race for the play-offs, an overhaul isn’t what is needed, but some fine-tuning is.

Two or three quality additions could make all the difference next season.

The transfer window works both ways, and if Johnson wants to bring quality in, he will have to make room for it.

Some players this season have been on the fringe during Bristol’s play-off push.

Next season, the Robins can’t afford to be carrying anyone.