9th San Dimas High School (down two)
A dreadful start to the season, a brilliant middle and poor finish for my team meant I didn't build on last year apart from a PCMT runners-up medal. San Dimas had no problem finding the net but had the leakiest defence after losing last season's star player, Neil Taylor, early in the season. The manager could have done something about it though! Romelu Lukaku, Theo Walcott and Rafael are starting to click but additions to the defence should be a priority this summer.
Star Players: Romelu Lukaku (12 goals) and Rafael (four goals, eight cleans)
Big Money Flop: Danny Welbeck (one goal)
10th You Know Your Boston Rock FC (down one)
Another team that didn't really convert performances into results this season. It meant a second straight season out of the top half and without a trophy. Boston Rock started in fine style but fell away dramatically going the best part of four months without a win. During this period the manager reviewed his position and, having fallen out of love with football, decided to step down. There are enough good players in this squad for new boss Kevin to have some fun next season.
Star Players: Glen Johnson (13 cleans) and Frank Lampard (13 goals)
Big Money Flop: Scott Sinclair (one goal)
11th The Dead Parrots (same)
Dean's team were never higher than seventh or lower than 12th and fell at the semi-final hurdle in the FA Cup. Any Parrots successes (which included a first trophy when claiming the Charity Shield) were built on Joe Hart (again) and new signing Rickie Lambert. Robert Snodgrass and Emerson Boyce also chipped in but the likes of Kenwyne Jones and Adel Taarabt didn't provide enough goals and the boss from Down Under may have some tough decisions over the next couple of months.
Star Player: Joe Hart (16 cleans, two saved penalties)
Big Money Flop: Kenwyne Jones (one goal)
12th Mega Buck Bandits (up two)
Dave's team improved on last year's position but had eyes on a top half finish until a late collapse of just three wins in the last 16 matches. Steven Fletcher's injury proved a big dent in Dave's ambitions as Luciano Becchio and the injured Ricardo Vaz Te failed to make the same impact.Mega Bucks had one eye on the future when snapping up the exciting Wilfried Zaha at the February auction and have also signed Philippe Coutinho who looks a real class act.
Star Players: Steven Fletcher (eight goals) and Russell Martin (one goal, seven cleans)
Big Money Flop: The now departed but unlamented Andre Santos (three cleans)
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The Dead Parrots may have had another disappointing season in the league. But don't forget they did pick up their their first ever silverware, when they won the Charity Shield!
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