This time last year Fifa 14 was unveiled to much fanfare, and with good cause. A great product, for players, teams and the fans. Then came to most eagerly awaited update of our time - PlayStation 4 was welcomed into our world with open arms. But then came the disappointment. A standoff between the FPA, Fifa and EA sports meant there would be no official League season during FIFA 14.
And while the Batalla De Titans Super League filled the gap, and proved a great success amongst players and fans - it certainly does not compare to the feeling of playing a League season, and certainly not Champions League football.
And so here we are - all agreements in place - we stand united in welcoming back what our hearts have so sorely missed for over 10 months.
But where exactly does that leave our main contenders SB and JM? Where do they stand after a 2014 which brought very contrasting outcomes for our two heroes?
The competition's greatest ever champion SB has had a turbulent time. No doubt these were his darkest days, but has he recovered? Whether he failed to adjust to a new system, whether his team was simply not good enough, or whether his competitor was just far too good - whatever the reason, he seemed a shadow of the player who had only weeks prior to PS4 won the 'Double' - The La Liga and Copa Del Rey crowns.
JM on the hand has grown another leg in the new system. Dominating the Super League's two seasons with ease - but how much can we really read into this.
With FPA's introduction of the official rankings system, here is where we stand.
1 SB (700 points)
2. JM (600 points)
SB can hang his hat on a very good World Cup and a surprise Easter Cup victory which extraordinarily still puts him in front of JM in the rankings. Though clearly it is JM with all the momentum.
So just who will be favourite for the new season - well this writer will need to some action before he makes a decision, its just too close to call.
Welcome back boys!
