Now that the ESPN Soccernet Premier fantasy competition for 2011-2012 is over, let's examine the secrets of the Top 5 managers.

Major thanks to ESPN Soccernet for a great season of fantasy soccer. Sir John has ideas for the new season, but first here are thoughts of gratitude.

With Round 37 history and the season ending on Sunday, permit a few questions from your faithful Yank who loves the beautiful game.

Fantasy managers who have conserved transfers have a chance in the final two rounds of the season to pick up needed points.

This week’s five-day 14-game schedule presents a quandary for fantasy managers deciding who will be their captain for the week.

Week 36 offers two games for eight teams and the chance to double up on points: so if you have transfers left, consider the following:

I am such an idiot! I salute fantasy managers who used their heads to pick up points this weekend.

As of this writing, 2.6% of fantasy managers have Mario Balotelli on their roster. If they keep him, they are crazier than the Italian nut job.

Value for production is all that Premier Fantasy managers want, which is why prolonged droughts for high-priced players can be disastrous.

What Premier players and managers reflect love and enjoyment of the game?