00:00Leeds United and Bristol City experienced very different journeys in the 2024-25 Championship season,
00:08but both clubs took encouraging steps forward under their current managers.
00:14Under Daniel Farker, Leeds were crowned Championship winners after a consistent campaign that saw them finish top of the table.
00:22With 29 wins, 13 draws and just four defeats, Leeds ended on 100 points to secure the title on the final day and promotion back to the Premier League.
00:33Their success was built on a dangerous attack, scoring way more goals than anyone else.
00:39Joel Perrault, the standout performer, finishing as the league's top scorer with 19 goals,
00:44while Daniel James and Manuel Solomon were also key contributors in the final third.
00:49Among their most eye-catching results was a 7-0 home win over Cardiff City, which underlined their dominance.
00:57Farker's side were disciplined, clinical and effective, and will return to the Premier League with confidence and momentum behind them.
01:05As for Bristol City, this season marked real progress under head coach Liam Manning.
01:10While they were comfortably beaten 6-0 on aggregate by Sheffield United in the semi-finals, there were still calls for optimism.
01:19Anis Mometi, the club's top scorer with 12 goals, and City produced memorable wins over the likes of West Brom and Sunderland to seal their play-off spot.
01:28Although the play-off defeat was a reality check, the season was still a step in the right direction.
01:34With a young developing squad and a clear identity under Manning, Bristol City now have a platform to build on as they look to mount another push for promotion next term.
01:43It's been a fantastic season, I think, in terms of the progress that's been made from the last 18 months.
01:50And the lads should be proud of that. The staff obviously played a huge part, should be proud of that.
01:54And for me, from the lads and the staff, a huge thank you for their support throughout the whole season.
02:00Both clubs, in their own way, can reflect on seasons of significant progress.
02:05Leeds will be in the Premier League, and Bristol City, well, they're not far off.
02:10For next term, we could see them go one more.
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