Slaven Bilic admits West Ham's season was not enjoyable - but expects them to benefit hugely from the experience.
The Hammers fell back from their impressive seventh-placed finish of 2015-16 to end their latest Premier League campaign in 11th after a 2-1 final-day win at Burnley.
It was not a straightforward season with the club's move from Upton Park to the London Stadium proving problematic and other factors, including dressing-room unrest and injuries, also hampering the side.
There was never any real danger of relegation, however, and manager Bilic views the year as one of transition that can be built upon.