Sheffield United rounded off a superb 2018/19 campaign by sealing promotion to the Premier League, finishing second only to Norwich City.

The Blades were superb throughout the season, and manager Chris Wilder deserves all the praise and plaudits what are coming his way at the moment.

Wilder will of course be plotting the pathway ahead for United as they look to take on the top flight and battle their way to survival, and the Blades will be looking to draw on plenty of their experiences from the season just gone to ensure they make themselves known in the Premier League.

There was plenty to admire about the way United went about their business throughout the course of the campaign just gone, with both team and individual performances both something which stood out at Bramall Lane in equal measure at times.

But just what did the season as a whole tell us about Sheffield United?

We here at FLW took a closer look and identified THREE things we clearly learnt about the Blades during the 2018/19 season...

Chris Wilder is one of the best in the game at the moment

There can be little doubt about this one, with Wilder once again defying the odds to get his team promotion.

While United had a decent first season back in the Championship in 2017/18, they fell away when it mattered at the business end of the season.

Wilder addressed this with key signings and value for money, while instilling the belief in his players that they could go on to win promotion. Couple this with his tactical nouse and unique playing style, and Wilder well and truly proved himself as one the finest managers in the English game at the moment.

You don't need a team of superstars to do well

If the Blades showed one thing throughout the campaign, it is that you do not need a team of high earners and big names in order to be successful.

The likes of Chris Basham, Mark Duffy, Jack O'Connell and Billy Sharp all remained in the starting XI from that what won League One with ease, while John Fleck and Kieron Freeman remained firmly in the fold.

United proved yet again that sometimes attitude and organisation can often win out over talent.

It pays off to not stand still and build on your success

The biggest difference we saw this season at Bramall Lane from the campaign prior was the club going out in January and adding depth to areas they needed.

The likes of Gary Madine and Scott Hogan both arrived and scored crucial goals in vital moments of the season.

This took the pressure off the likes of Billy Sharp and David McGoldrick, and was proof in the pudding that it's about moving forward and capitalising on your success when it matters.