Stoke City defender Ben Wilmot says another relegation battle "cannot happen again" after last season's final-day survival in the Championship.
The Potters finished two points - and four places - above the relegation zone after a goalless draw at Derby County proved enough to keep them up.
The tense end typified a turbulent season on and off the field at the bet365 Stadium that saw three different permanent managers take charge of a struggling side.
"Last season was one of the toughest mentally because of all the change," Wilmot told BBC Radio Stoke.
"And the nervy end to it wasn't very fun, so it was nice to get the job done and switch off for a few weeks.