Staying up was a good place to start and now it seems that Leeds will manage that with gusto.
After the win over high flying Middlesbrough, it seemed that an unlikely push for the play-offs could be on the cards but defeat during their midweek fixture will have handed fans a reality check they may not have wanted.
This season, a top ten finish and some decent performances would be the icing on the cake – and a step towards a push for promotion next term.