13th: Fred West LG XI (down 12 on last season)
It was a familiar pattern for Neil's team. Over the last six seasons the year after winning the title is followed by a fallow year. Bruno Fernandes and Morgan Gibbs-White did their best but there were signs of Mohamed Salah slowing down towards the end of the season. A rebuild beckons.
Star Player? Mohamed Salah (15 goals)
What happened to last year's Star Player? He's this year's Star Player too
14th: Wheel Madrid (down two)
The Wheelmen will care less than most about their league position after winning their first trophy, the PCMT. Paul’s team picked up after that cup win (with only 6 points from the first half of the season that wasn’t too difficult) and will have hopes of a better showing next season.
Star Player? Thiago Silva (Four goals, eight cleans) bounced back after a duff 2022/23 season
What happened to last year's Star Player? Raphael Varane was only available for about half the season.
15th: Nil Satis Nisi Optimum (down one)
Another team who made a shocking start, just five points at the mid-point of the season. Lost just once out of the last seven games to avoid the wooden spoon. Paul S isn’t going to change so watch out for those Everton signings again.
Star Player? Jarrad Branthwaite (two goals, 12 cleans) has made himself a wanted man
What happened to last year's Star Player? Jose Sa
16th: YTFIB (down three)
No team has finished bottom more than Julian’s but that looked a long shot after 12 weeks when they were sat on 15 points in twelfth. Only two more points followed all season. Is this the worst run ever? Can I be bothered to find out?
Star Player? Joe Gomez (nine cleans)
What happened to last year's Star Player? Nick Pope was lost to injury for much of the season.
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