The Os have had a memorable campaign, embarking on a 14-game unbeaten run to climb into the promotion mix as well as famously holding Arsenal to a 1-1 draw in the FA Cup.
Yet ultimately the season ended in disappointment for Slade after they narrowly missed out on a place in the play-offs.
"Overall you have to say it's been a very, very good season," he said.
"But when you get so close there's still that tinge of disappointment that you've not got one of those top-six slots."
Source: PA
Source: PA