Mumbai, March 12 -- NorthEast United FC coach Eelco Schattorie took to twitter to "thank everyone for a beautiful season."

Owner John Abraham was "incredibly proud of how our boys fought with their whole soul despite all the injuries - shows their incredible character."

This has been a season to remember for NorthEast United. They made it to the play-offs of the Hero Indian Super League for the first time in five attempts, and even though they were unlucky to have been knocked out in the semi-finals - despite a win at home in the first leg - there were plenty of positives.

When the squads were announced before the ISL commenced, not many predicted NorthEast United to go all the way and make history. With the season nearing a g...