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From Manchester United right down to Derby County - the Premier League's shining stars of 2007/08
All 20 clubs had reason to thank certain players for their contribution to success, and even trying to avoid failure. Here's one fan's take on the choices.
by Jason Willis on 15 May 2008
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Everybody will have their own idea an opinion, but here's my list of players - club by club - who have impressed in this exciting Premier League season:
Arsenal: For the ‘almost’ team of season who shone the brightest? - Cesc Fabregas, Kolo Toure, Emmanuel Adebayor, Gael Clichy, Bacary Sagna.
Aston Villa: Who was outstanding in Martin O’Neill’s reformed team? - Ashley Young, Gareth Barry, Gabriel Agbonlahor, Martin Laursen.
Birmingham City: After narrowly missing safety, who can feel hard done by? - James McFadden, Sebastian Larrsson, Mauro Zarate.
Comments (10)
by Quagga on May 15, 2008
Did you watch any of Derby's matches? Nelson Moore - who? Barnes - injured since Feb and disapppointing before then, Savage had only one good game (against ManU) Villa did okay Truth is no one impressed for Derby this season, let alone 4 players!
by Mike Pacy on May 15, 2008
I can't comment on other teams but I can regarding Newcastle's this season. The three that you mention, Martins, Owen and Viduka definately grabbed the end of season headlines by dragging us out of trouble when it really mattered but they certainly left it late. The shining stars of the year would for me were Habib Beye who got better and better through the season and I think has a lot more to come now he's really starting to understand the Premiershep. Then there's old faithful, Nicky Butt, if ever there was a man who could be relied on, it's him. After them I'd agree with you, the rennaissance of Michael Owen under Keegan and using him in a deeper role has been great to see. Let's hope now common sense prevails and he signs a fair contract that will see him spend many more years at SJP.
by Tiger Vaults on May 15, 2008
You lack credibility, pal, and I suggest you don't comment on football matters on which your expertise is questionable. Giles Barnes only played half the season, wasn't a regular starter under Billy Davies or Paul Jewell, fans hate him for posing around town and he is a legend only in his own mind. "Nelson" Moore might have played as if he's only got one eye on the ball - but his Christian name is, in fact, Darren. As for the late Robbie Savage ... he's not dead yet, just dead slow. Would be an excellent signing for Leicester, given their reduced circumstances. Jury out on Villa. One for the future, hopefully. Nightmare season but support at home (12th best supported in the Prem ... Pride Park sold-out 33,000 virtually every league game) and away has been staggering.
by James on May 15, 2008
has to be ronaldo for man u. we wouldnt be the same without him
by Simon on May 16, 2008
Who the hell is Nelson Moore?!
by Billy Styles on May 17, 2008
Why was Grzegorz Rasiak- a player who I don't even think scored for Bolton. Paul McShane- who got made so many bad tackles and made so many clumsy challenges + he barely played. Who the hell is Nelson Moore- I think they mean Darren which would mak sense. Giles Barnes- Barely played but would've been their best playr if he did. and there should be Mascherano aswell for Liverpool's.
by Jason Willis on May 17, 2008
The point i was trying to make when I wrote the article was, who do YOU think was the best player for your club this season, rather than the "these are the players i think were the best." The editors jiggled it a little bit. The players I listed were mere suggestions as to who it COULD be not who was. I don't, nor ever I have claimed to know all about every team.
by seanath on May 18, 2008
You missed Jimmy Bullard for Fulham..
by Carl Thorp on May 18, 2008
GK- J.Harte (MAN CTY) DF- R.Ferdinand (MAN U) P.Evra (MAN UTD) J.Lescott (EVE) B.Sagna (ARS) MD-C.Ronaldo (MAN U) S.Gerrard (LIV) G.Barry (AST) D.Bentley (BLA) ST- F.Torres (LIV) E.Adabayor (ARS)............ANY1's team differ to mine feel free to let me know
on May 23, 2008 on May 23, 2008
my dream team this year wouldve been GK: petr cech, RB: Sagna, CB: Terry and Vidic, LB: ashley cole/evra, RMF: ballack, DMF: maklele and hargreaves, LMF ronaldo, SS as santa cruz and torres as the striker
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