Following on from our North preview below, we turn out attentions to the Southern division:
LWC [2/1]
The closest the bookies have come to an accurate prediction, LWC have had a successful campaign. This is in part to their continued excellent fitness record (230 minutes more than their nearest Southern challenger and 1,089 minutes ahead of their furthest). Manager Whitam went in to the competition with a poor head to head record, only recording solitary victories over Mike and James. This now looks far healthier, not least as a result of double over (Don’t) blame it on the Wijis. The crunch game may well turn out to be the second game of the competition, where the Dirty Rent Boys shocked the world with a stirling performance that resulted in a draw. Had Rik taken all 3 points, his cumulative points suggests that he would have all but won the Southern division already. But he didn’t and all eyes turn to the game against We all fist the Ozil. Beaten in the home leg, LWC have to travel to the home of the fisters knowing that manager James will be going all out to reach the final.
We all Fist the Ozil [7/1]
The surprise package of the South. Perhaps fretful of the rumours about the relocation of the team, the Fisting fans have transformed their teams fortunes. There is surely no more fearsome sight than the home crowd doing their pre-match Haka whilst wearing their trademark black rubber gloves. The Fisters are the only team to record victories against each of the competitors in the South, and manager James’ head to head now reads a healthy 2, 2, 3 against Jonny, Mike and Rik respectively.
Going in to the final game, manager James knows a draw will not do and so we can expect all out attack, with a typically deep penetration formation. This match may not be the most elegant, but you can guarantee it will be the most entertaining.
(Don’t) blame it on the Wijis [Evens]
The curse of the bookie once again has once again claimed its victim. Heading in to the competiton, manager Toal was in top form with a team scoring points across the board. However, going in favourite was again too much for the manager and he crumbled in the face of the mounting expectancy. The cup was lost in their double defeat to LWC and, arguably, down to a single player. The loss of the mischievous Santi Cazorla was made worse when, in the meeting against the little cocks Giroud took the penalty in the absence of Cazorla and the resulting points scored their victory. Rumours abound that the manager continues to be angry with the Spanish scamp and his days may be numbered at the Wijis.
Dirty Rent Boys [6/1]
What has happened to manager Breeze? At first sight it would appear that the cup specialist has bent over and taken what was given to him without a fight. Looking deeper we can see that a team ravaged by injuries and non-starters just didn’t have the manpower to compete. A full 1,089 minutes less game time than the LWC suggests manager Breeze was always fighting a losing battle. Their one moment was the sparkling draw with the LWC which gave us a glimpse of what the team can do on their day, sadly this was a rarity and the little Cat will be changing hands to a new manager this season.