As always however, Preston North End fans were left scratching their heads – not just at the fact that Daniel Iversen’s stunning season went unnoticed – but because some in that side just didn’t do it against the Lilywhites.
Instead, here is an alernative team of the season, of those players that stood out particularly against PNE.
5. RM - Ilias Chair
The man selected to step in Ebere Eze's absence, Ilias Chair showed his trickery and skill in both games against PNE. At the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium he netted the winner in a 3-2 win for Rangers, proving to be a pain to the North End defence in behind the stirkers. At Deepdale, with his side not at their best, he still looked like a man capable of sparking something into life, though PNE have him extra attention. Photo: CameraSport - Rob Newell
6. CM - Alex Scott
Despite still only being young, the Bristol Rovers midfielder helped run the show particualrly at Deepdale. Alex Scott is just 18 but his performance alongside teammate Han-Noah Massengo had plenty of Lilywhites talking. He was not invovled in the fixture at Ashton Gate but his ability on the ball in dictating the game in PR1 was more than enough to be included. Photo: CameraSport - David Horton
7. CM - Han-Noah Massengo
The man credited with one of the best individual performances at Deepdale in recent memory. He was played on the right side of midfield at Ashton Gate and his volley was the Robins' only moment in the match. At Deepdale, he was excellent. He covered every blade of grass, was smart on the ball and showed finesse. He looked worth at least double the £8m outlay City spent on him. Photo: CameraSport - Mick Walker
8. LM - Keane Lewis-Potter
Tipped for bigger things than Hull City, the latest wing wizard to come out of Humberside showed his stuff in the opening game of the season at Deepdale. His runs in behind caused plenty of problems for North End's back three and saw the 21-year-old register a goal and assist. He's now linked with big money moves to the Premier League. Photo: CameraSport - Andrew Kearns