Saturday 11 April 2015

My thoughts on voting for PFA team of the year

It's voting time for the Premier League, as the players decide in their team if the year, player of the year and young player of the year. Here's my votes-

Goalkeeper - David De Gea
Has rescued Man Utd on many occasions this season and is largely responsible for what now looks like a return to the Champions League.

Right back - Branislav Ivanovic
He defends exceptionally well, is one of the teams leaders and scores some vital goals. He has been at the top of his game for year after year.

Left back - Aaron Cresswell
The top clubs haven't had enough consistency at left back through rotation or injury. I've gone for Cresswell over Ryan Bertrand because he feels like a better defender and better fit for his team. Is reportedly being eyed up by bigger clubs, and this shows he's has a great season.

Centre back - John Terry
As much as I dislike this guy, he's had another great season. Fits well with Mourinho and leads in the manner required by his boss. Played every game so far and scored a few goals as well.

Centre back - Laurent Koscielny
Played well through the season and really, really well since the turn if the year. Wenger adding a defensive midfielder has left Arsenal's back four looking as good as any in the league.

Right midfielder -Alexis Sanchez
As the PFA sets out the team in a traditional 4-4-2 formation, I've gone for Sanchez. His form at the start if the season was electric and he has inspired them to 7 wins in the bounce recently.

Centre midfielder - Jordan Henderson
He has stepped into Steven Gerrard's role as leader with aplomb. His energy and passing make him a top player for club and country.

Centre midfielder - Cesc Fabregas
There has been criticism of his form in the second half of the season, but his influence in the game, chances created and assists show that he's a top talent, and the driving creative force for Chelsea alongside my next choice-

Left midfielder - Eden Hazard
This player will show himself to be at the top table of world football as time goes on. He takes players on for fun and lifts the whe team and the fans. Scores many winning goals, so steps up when he's needed most. My selection for player of the year.

Striker - Harry Kane
One season wonder? Who cares? This season has been magnificent for Kane - goals galore, England debut, first England goal and surely the young player of the year winner.

Striker - Diego Costa
Another off the Mourinho-annoying-player production line. Works his opponents all game so they have to concentrate for every second. He went on a great scoring run at the start of the season and injuries have hampered the second half if the season but a constant danger.