Tuesday, 28 May 2024

2023/24 Co-Ord Round-up Part Seven - 5th-8th


5th: The Wateringhole Society (down one place on last season)
Kiran's season season was compromised from the off by Ivan Toney’s absence until January. Marcus Rashford and Cody Gakpo didn’t step up and new signing Christopher Nkunku missed much of the campaign through injury. Expect better next year.

Star Player? William Saliba (two goals, 14 cleans) is one of the league's best defenders.

What happened to last year's Star Player? Ivan Toney wasn't allowed to play until January. He wasn't brilliant after that.


6th: Stanley and Gracie United (up one)
While they were chasing second for a while SGU can be content with maximising their resources to finish sixth. Dominic Solanke starred for Aaron who has an excellent young player in Harry Wilson. Can he resist daft Chelsea signings this summer though?

Star Player? Dominic Solanke (13 goals) had his best season yet.

What happened to last year's Star Player?  Kieran Trippier went missing for a bit.


7th: Claymore Athletic FC (up nine)
Claymore were in the second place race for a while but ended seventh. It’s a big step up on last year’s bottom place for Clive. He still tinkered but at least tinkered a bit better and he’ll be hoping that big signing Rasmus Hojlund will improve after a year getting to grips with the league.

Star Player? Manuel Akanji (two goals, 11 cleans) was a solid choice.

What happened to last year's Star Player? Aleksandar Mitrovic headed off to Saudi.


8th: Markian United (down two)
Ian’s team were second after week 12 but a spectacularly poor run of just one win in 12 league games put an end to a high finish. It was always going to be difficult to replace Harry Kane, Darwin Nunez has not looked the man to do that yet.

Star Player? Fabian Schar (two goals, ten cleans) took over from last year's winner...

What happened to last year's Star Player?  Harry Kane headed off to Germany.

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