Ghana defender John Pantsil has proven to be one of the most instrumental players who helped to send Fulham to Europe this season.
The English side finished seventh in the Premier League, which ended on Sunday despite a 2-0 loss to Everton on the final day.
The defender has played all but one of the 38 matches of the league season and missed the single game because of suspension.
Pantsil, who suffered lack of playing time at rivals West Ham, joined Fulham at the start of the season and has won the hearts of the fans because of his commitment to the club
He played constantly as the rightwing back for the club and made the club's defense one of the feared this season.
After surviving on the last day in season 2007/08, the Cottagers made great inroads this season.
My Ultimate Comment:
Was the any Ghanaian soccer player who played better than John Pantsil in Europe and around the world? Was there any sporting personality who performed better on the elite stage than Fulham’s right back? Was there a much more consistent sporting character over the season that Pantsil?
The point of these questions are that I am desperate to have my non-cynicism (at least that is what my pals say about my objectiveness to this issue) thrown back in my throat.
It’s a major landmark chalked if not a superb achievement for a player to hit the height of 37 Barclaycard Premier League matches.
Try out a quick check on the various websites of the EPL clubs and you would arrive at the firm facts that only a finger-full of players have enjoyed this feat. What it means is that, you have been over-consistent and one of the most celebrated player that particular season.
Kudos to the former Berekum Arsenal lad and hoping he brings his experience to bear when we play the Malians in Bamako on June 7.
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