I know were all getting pumped for the second burst of semifinal action in the MLS Cup tonight, but I feel the need to take a second an acknowledge the weekend gone by in fantasy premier league soccer. Here's how this column is going to work. First, I give the nod to the player or group of players who performed above and beyond expectations and racked up the fantasy points (Heros). Then, those who have disappointed will get dully lambasted (Zeros). Finally, in the last section I will throw in my two cents about next game week and or soccer happenings (The Imaginary Number). This is my first attempt at this column so bear with me.
Men among Boys: Wigan Athletic Defense
With a clean sheet against WestBrom, Wigan defenders manned two out of the four dream week defender spots this game week. Al-Habsi recorded a respectable 7 points in goal while Alcaraz posted an impressive 8 points at center back. Although the Wigan defense is more likely than not on the wrong end of a seven goal lambasting this week
at the JJB the boys came through in spades. Roberto Martinez is no slouch and his well drilled back line is a testament to his coaching ability; however, next weeks away fixture to Manchester United may well see Wigan defenders making an appearance in the Dog House.
The Dog House: Chelsea FC
What happened? Having woken up early to commentate on the Arsenal Everton game I went back to sleep with visions of clean sheets, goals, and an all star performance by the men in Blue. Yet, upon waking I found Steve Bruce and Sunderland had stolen the show, at Stamford Bridge nonetheless. Now personally, this was an occasion for a jig, but for the many thousands of us in Fantasy premier league who had Drogba or Malouda as captain or maybe even gave that coveted arm band to the dark horse Ashley Cole (oops oops) and started lively Solomon Kolou this was a disaster. Shipping three unanswered goals to sunderland, especially in light of Newcastle's drubbing of the Black Cats at home, is just plain silly. Malaria or no Malaria, Lampard or no Lampard, Terry or no Terry, an entire back line of outside backs (haha Ferreira playing center back) or not, Chelsea were dealt a black eye by the black cats.
The Random Walk through Soccer:
Feather in the cap to Stewy Holden with a goal and an assist this week for Bolton. His first premier league goal if I'm not mistaken. Even though you are beginning to speak like one of them Brits, Rip City's got your back mate.
And next weeks pick: NANI ; as I mentioned above Manchester United to host Wigan Athletic. Can't see that one going any other way than a home win. Nani should, no doubt, be in on the spoils.
Thanks for reading,
Bosque
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