spurspinter1
Paul Stalteri
Very good shout, it's funny that some people still consider him as some kind of Titus Bramble figure of derision, you instantly know they don't really watch much football when they say that.
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End of season awards.
- Thread starter Mumorn
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Very good shout, it's funny that some people still consider him as some kind of Titus Bramble figure of derision, you instantly know they don't really watch much football when they say that.
rosenthal
Sebastien Bassong
Still young enough, last year within the age limit
rosenthal
Sebastien Bassong
Ferguson would pull out his players due to "injuries"
Mumorn
Vic Buckingham
Then he will win the Young Player of the Year.
someone like Suarez, RVP or Michu will probably end up with Player of the Year.
Park Lane James
Andy Sinton
He's a very, very good defender. He's not especially quick, but his positioning, ball control, heading, passing, strength and awareness are all top notch. He scores a fair few goals for a defender as well - possibly the most underrated defender in the league IMO. I think him next to someone like Kompany would be the ideal centre-back partnership when you think about it - you have two intelligent players who aren't shy to playing the ball out from the back, both good positionally and great in the air as well.
Mumorn
Vic Buckingham
I like him too.
I think he's a great centre back and I agree with you. He'll be Man Utds centre half for years to come, probably partnered by Smalling too who I feel has good characteristics to flourish next to Evans as I feel they would compliment each other well.
That's one thing I like about SAF. He likes to bring his youngsters through and almost certainly they all start off getting flack. I remember when Fletcher was hated by Man Utd fans and Evans too, but now they love Fletcher, a solid player in the team who is reliable, same with Evans now they all love him. They stick with these players because they know the club inside and out and they are drilled at a very young age about the winning mentality and Man Utd style of play.
Rossi22
Pedro Mendes
He won't. Bale will win the main award and the kiddy award will go to Benteke or someone.
Park Lane James
Andy Sinton
Smalling is a strange one - he doesn't always convince me but it looks like he has everything necessary to become a top centre-back. I think a few more seasons flirting with the first team and he will become a starter for them when Ferdinand or Vidic move on (what a great pair to learn off). Obviously having a good first XI for these players enables the young ones to learn from the best, not just the coaches.
This is what our club has been lacking for years - young players making the step up into the first team. But under Redknapp these players started to come through, and hopefully under AvB's tutelage they will be part of our squad plans for a long time. I definitely think it's important to have British players that know what the club is about, and have experienced the good and bad times with the club in order to help others integrate. You look at players like Caulker, Carroll, Naughton, Walker, Bale and you can see that they are all talented and try to play positive, attacking football.
Mumorn
Vic Buckingham
It deserves to go to Nastacic but it won't.
I remember when they had Ronaldo win both in 07. Bale probably COULD win both but he won't.
NorwegianSpursFan
Neil Ruddock
Still, if you went two years back no one in their right mind would have thought he'd be a candidate for team of the year! He's improved massively over the last 2 seasons.
Rossi22
Pedro Mendes
Yeah, I don't think they want double winners anymore, I think that's the right way to go really. Nastasic is a good shout, I wouldn't be surprised if Kompany makes it into team of the year, players are lazy and Kompany is just the "I can't think of anyone else" default pick, even though he's had an average season.
Rorschach
Sonny Walters
And the moral is not to write off young players too quick, or even not-so-young players that come from a different league. The vitriol on this forum aimed at players like Kane and Livermore staggers me. It takes time to acclimatise to the PL and players who walk into a team and perform at a high level, say Verts for example, are the exception rather than the rule.
Bale to win both awards.
Jurgen the German
David Ginola
Very hard year to pick player of the year. We would not be 3rd or even close without Bale. Suarez has been the most consistent over the course of the season, without the same spectacular heroics that Bale has produced. Anyone know how many points Suarez's goals have produced for Liverpool? And then you have Van Persie. Man United would probably be at least 6 points behind Emirates Marketing Project if not for him. But I can't see enough players voting for Suarez because of his character so I think's it's a two horse race between Bale and Van Persie.