It's been tough old season for Aston Villa in the Championship, but after stringing together some decent results in the Championship of late, things are certainly beginning to look up for Steve Bruce and his team.

In what has been a tougher-than-expected start to life in the second tier, Villa have failed to follow in the footsteps of Newcastle and look resigned to mid-table finish with the onus very much on next season already.

But there's been one player that has arguably dominated the headlines at the club all season and that's been Ross McCormack, who for one reason or another, just hasn't had the best time of it having joined last summer.

He cost a hefty £12million last summer when former manager Roberto Di Matteo moved to sign him from Fulham, but his career in the Midlands never got going as he struggled for form and goals throughout his time at the club.

He scored on just three occasions during his time in the Midlands, despite hitting the back of the net on numerous occasions during his other spells in the second tier.

He eventually left the club on-loan in January, moving to Nottingham Forest having been publicly criticised by Bruce for his off-the-pitch actions.

He was deemed unfit when he missed a number of training sessions after the Scottish international claimed his gates weren't working.

In all, it's turned into one of the stranger stories of the season but the question remains, where does McCormack's future lie this summer?

Well, whether you like it or not, McCormack is due to return to Villa at one point or another when the season ends and it's really down to him what lies ahead, be it at Villa Park or away from the club.

Here's to hoping one of the most consistent scorers at this level in the past can return to form and start scoring the goals that Aston Villa needed this season to take them back towards the top of the Championship.

But in what will be a tough decision for all involved, ultimately, it will be down to the club to do what is right by the supporters, who have been let down by their players in recent seasons.

They pay good money to watch their side and at times, the standard and attitudes of some of their players has not been where it should be at this level.

Whatever happens, Villa have a big decision to make but it's one they must do with the supporters in mind, even if that does mean letting McCormack go.