Southampton faced criticism from all quarters last season for their dismal Premier League campaign.
Under Mauricio Pellegrino, the coastal club struggled and dropped into a relegation fight.
Mark Hughes was named as the Argentine's replacement in March, and he managed to guide the Saints to safety.
It was not the easiest of tasks, though, as a 1-0 win over relegated Swansea City made the difference in the closing stages of the campaign.
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Now that Hughes has put pen to paper on a permanent deal, attention turns to the club's transfer plans.
The left side of the pitch has become an issue, with Ryan Bertrand failing to impress on a consistent basis.
Sam McQueen is a possible candidate to take the role, while Matt Targett's future needs to be resolved following his recent loan spell.
During a five-month temporary stint at Craven Cottage, the 22-year-old made 21 appearances in all competitions, scoring one goal and creating two assists.
Targett helped Fulham achieve promotion to the Premier League, which has caused some Southampton fans to question whether the young player, who can feature as a left-back or a winger, will stay at St Mary's.
On Reddit, supporters debated whether Targett should be brought into the team.