Today is the fifth in our series of articles from our match reporting team reviewing last season and looking forwards to the Premiership.
Trust Board member Stuart Dawkins reported on 6 home games last season, with his initial report being the first home League game against Leeds.
What was your personal highlight of the season?
The overall performance at home to Derby … although the memory that will probably stay with me the longest will be Kasper Schmeichel's 'goal' against Yeovil.
Most fans seemed to have a game during the season where they came away from the game thinking “we are going up this year”, which was that game for you?
I did not count any chickens until very near the end of the season, but the away win at QPR was the match when I thought City might make it. QPR were riding high and unbeaten at home, and City won despite being under considerable pressure.
With a number of club records being broken during the course of the season, which did you feel was the most significant?
The unbeaten run was impressive, particularly as it included some gritty draws alongside the more eye-catching wins.
What do you think was the main difference between the side that lost in the play offs last season, to the one which ran away with the title this season?
The main difference in performance was an ability to keep playing for the full 90-minutes: winning games they might have drawn and drawing games which, last season, they would have lost. Also, considering how few personnel changes there were between the two seasons, the players all seemed far more comfortable on the ball, and the passing game of the whole team had improved dramatically.
Danny Drinkwater won all the official player of the season awards, would he have been your choice and who else impressed you this season?
I think the player who made the biggest difference in many matches was Jamie Vardy. I am looking forward to seeing how Premier League defences cope with him, as I cannot think of any other player who plays in quite the same way, in either division. I also think de Laet and Marhrez had very good seasons – although, in truth, the vast majority of the team also had good seasons.
A number of players made significant strides forwards with their career, which player do you think made the most progress last season and why?
Vardy. The previous year I did not think he would make the grade, this season he was an outstanding player. I can only assume that this was partly to do with his own confidence.
Despite this year of success were there any players that failed to live up to your expectations?
No one had a bad season. Whilst Liam Moore is a good young prospect, I was pleased when Wasileski stepped in to shore up the central defence.
A number of experienced heads were added to last seasons squad, which of this seasons signings did you think made the most significant impact?
Tricky question. I think Wasilewski always looks solid and a 'real pro'; that attitude and demeanour can have a big positive impact on other players around him.
Off the pitch, while the financial accounts up to May 2013 revealed further significant losses, however the main financial news was the owners decision to convert £103 million of loans into equity, what are your thoughts on this?
I was astonished, to be honest, as – other than possibly Financial Fair Play rules – I could not see why the owners would increase their risk and exposure in this way.
Do you think the introduction of Financial Fair Play actually had a positive impact for our club this season and if so why?
If it was a reason behind the debt-to-equity swap, then yes. Otherwise I don't think so.
What changes to the squad do you think are necessary to ensure we at least remain a Premiership Club beyond the 2014/15 season?
A big/strong midfielder.
If you could advise Nigel Pearson on new signings, who would your suggestions be for additions to the squad?
I never really have specific players in mind for City.
What do you feel is most significant element of our game we will need to improve next season?
Consistency of defence, particular against set-pieces and fast breaks.
What was your reaction to the news coming out of Thailand this week which indicated our owners believe they will need to spend £180 million over the next 3 seasons?
The figure more-or-less equates to the club's likely TV and league income over the same period. so, whilst an eye-catching figure it is – unfortunately – probably no more than 'par for the course' to attempt to stay in the Premier League.
The views expressed in this report are the opinions of the Trust member nominated to file the report only and do not represent the views of the Foxes Trust organisation