Sheffield United's first year back in the second tier had promised to deliver so much when the Blades launched an early bid for automatic promotion, yet their inexperience at this level has shown as the season wore on and Chris Wilder's side now sit comfortably in mid-table.
Fans will reflect on the campaign with positive feeling but will wonder what might have been, but a platform from which to build for the new year has been firmly constructed.
Changes to the playing staff will be an issue for Wilder this summer, with the goalkeeping position set to be left vacant when Chelsea loanee Jamal Blackman returns to Stamford Bridge following the expiration of his deal.
With the youngster away from Bramall Lane, Wilder will be in the market and should consider this pair as the young man's replacement...
The Birmingham-born goalkeeper is currently on the books at Premier League Bournemouth, but has spent the second half of the season on loan at Lincoln City in League Two.
Allsop has never caught a break with the Cherries after joining them from Leyton Orient in 2013, yet his form with the Imps this term suggests a big move could be on the horizon.
A series of scintillating displays and breath taking saves has seen the 25-year-old help his temporary club to Checkatrade Trophy success as well as a spot in the fourth tier play-offs.
Allsop is showing all the signs of becoming a reliable Championship level keeper and all he needs is an opportunity to impress.
Wilder must be the man to hand him the chance.
The Manchester United youngster has spent the last twelve months on loan at Shrewsbury Town, with his performances between the sticks in Shropshire the catalyst behind the Salops incredible third-place finish in League One.
Undoubtedly one of the surprise packages of the division and the entire Football League at that, the small market town club have risen to within points of the automatic promotion spots behind juggernauts, Blackburn Rovers and Wigan Athletic, ultimately falling short but having the play-offs to look forward to.
A Wembley appearance in the Checkatrade Trophy final ended in defeat to Lincoln City, but fans will be delighted with the displays of their young shot stopper.
Henderson has kept his side in games they should not have emerged with points from and his commanding presence within the 18-yard box is an attribute which relaxes a back four.
Just 21-years-old, Henderson is set for a bright future and Bramall Lane could be the perfect venue from which to continue his development.
Blades fans, who do you want to replace Blackman?