Other than the feeling of devastation after Barca's trampling of United, it was a sad moment when I realised that another season had finally ended. Another season of ups and downs, twirls and roundabouts, which will now be merely confined to the archives as clubs look to next year. It was a heartbreak to be the ones who nailed Blackpool's coffin, especially when the own goal was netted, but there is no room for sentiment in football, especially not for champions.
On a more positive note however, Swansea City played exceptionally well throughout this season and did very well to reach the Prem. Blackpool were a very entertaining team to watch but they really didn't have the class or backing to succeed at such a level, despite doing better than initially thought. Swansea, on the other hand, are a resolute team and play extremely attractive football. Dubbed as the 'Barcelona of the Championship' might be going overboard but they certainly entertain and play a style that could see them survive next year. I'm not sure there has ever been a year where all three promoted teams have survived relegation in the Premier League, but next year could certainly be a contender. QPR are a team with extremely talented individuals and I firmly expect their billionaire owners to pump large amounts into the side. Similarly, Norwich and Paul Lambert have performed wonders in the last 2 years, securing back-to-back automatic promotions and building a squad that is definitely going to be able to hold it's own in England's top league.
I have just read that due to Fulham's participation in the Europa League via the Fair Play League, the season (technically) begins in the next four weeks, as they have to overcome all of the gruelling qualifying rounds first. Not too long to wait, but until then it's tennis, horse racing and a pinch of cricket... bring on Fulham.
