9th The Fabulous Artisans (down one place on last season)
Two words: Terribly unlucky. How could a team get well over 100 counters yet finish in the bottom half? Ben managed it. His strikers Loic Remy and Alvaro Negredo got goals and his defenders kept plenty of cleans. Despite all that only managed to win four of his last 24 in all competitions. Quite extraordinary.
Star Player: Martin Skrtel (seven goals, seven cleans)
What if: The fixture list had been kinder.
10th Final Fantasy XI (down five)
After a fantastic fifth place finish last season Ceri's team were unable to make further league progress. However, the FA Cup will sit proudly in the 'Robins' trophy cabinet after an excellent 3-0 win over Champions Trusted in the Final. Yaya Toure was the star while Damien Delaney was an excellent new signing in defence.
Star Player: Yaya Toure (16 goals)
What if: Dani Osvaldo and Ricky van Wolfswinkel had been any good?
11th FCK2 (down one)
A bright start for new manager Kevin saw him top the league early on but that proved a false dawn and he slipped back into the mid-table battle and never recovered. Unable to bring in new players he relied on old stagers for his 'counters'. Luke Shaw a notable exception but Steven Caulker was unable to fill the star player's boots this term.
Star Player: John Terry (three goals, 12 cleans)
What if: The manager could have got along to the auctions?
12th Mega Buck Bandits (same)
Same place as last season for Dave and two first round cup exits. A year of treading water for the Bandits. Money was spent on Aly Cissokho and Grant Holt with little return. Curtis Davies proved a good addition but Wilfrid Zaha made no impression. Lots of work ahead if this team is to fight its way back into the top half any time soon.
Star Player: Guy Demel (one goal, 13 cleans)
What if: Dave could find a striker of any note?
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