The Professional Footballers Associations Team of the Year was announced on Thursday and, as expected, was dominated by both Manchester City and Liverpool players, while the selection of others left fans scratching their head.An annual season award since 1974, the selection is voted for by professional footballers and while there are the expected inclusions and shock ones, too, there are also a number of surprise omissions.
13Pepe Reina (Liverpool)
The Spaniard left Anfield in 2014 and it is only this season they have finally found a worthy replacement in Alisson Becker.A brilliant goalkeeper who was comfortable on the ball, something deemed essential in the modern game, Reina made 285 Premier League appearances for the club and was a three-time Golden Glove winner.Only Petr Cech, Joe Hart and Tim Howard have kept more Premier League clean sheets.
13Ricardo Carvalho (Chelsea)
Despite being part of three Premier League title-winning sides with Chelsea, the Portuguese centre-back somehow failed to make the PFA team selection.Was the perfect foil for John Terry and the pair were formidable, especially during the 2004/05 season when they only conceded 15 goals.
13Martin Keown (Arsenal)
Was part of one of the best defences in the 90’s alongside Tony Adams, Steve Bould Nigel Winterburn and Lee Dixon. The no-nonsense centre-back was integral to Arsenal’s double winning teams in 1998 and 2002 and remained with the club until 2004.
13Marcel Desailly (Chelsea)
While Carvalho was Terry’s defensive sidekick, Desailly played a crucial role in helping to teach the latter the art of playing at the back and what it means to be at Chelsea, a man the former England captain described as his ‘mentor.’Known as ‘The Rock’ Desailly was a two-time Champions League winner and World Cup champion when he moved to West London in 1998 and was equally comfortable as a defender or playing in midfield.
13Xabi Alonso (Liverpool)
Arriving with manager Rafa Benitez and Luis Garcia in 2004, the midfielder added class and guile to the Reds midfield, operating as a deep-lying play-maker able to pass any distance across the pitch and was excellent alongside Gerrard as Liverpool captured the Champions League that same season.Was key in their title charge of 2008/09, but reluctantly left the club at the end of that campaign for Real Madrid.
13Gareth Barry (Manchester City)
Barry has made a record 653 appearances in the Premier League, for Aston Villa, Man City, Everton and West Brom.Mr consistency for over a decade with Villa, he got a move to the Etihad and won the Premier League in 2011/12 and was Everton’s Player of the Season in 2015/16, but remained over looked for PFA acknowledgement.
13Gianfranco Zola (Chelsea)
Signed by Ruud Gullit in 1996, the Italian already had a lengthy career, notably in Serie A, but despite being 30 at the time of coming to Stamford Bridge, would go on to enjoy several rewarding seasons and become a club legend.Only 5ft 6, Zola refused to be intimidated in the physically demanding Premier League, skilfully navigating his way past defenders with ease and was key in the club’s resurgence to challenge and win trophies in the late 90’s.
13Freddie Ljungberg (Arsenal)
Instantly recognisable with his red mohican and underwear modelling, the flamboyant Swede was a trailblazer not just for his fashion, but his ability to score from midfield and turn up in the big games.His best season was arguably the 2001/02 campaign in which he won his first Premier League with Arsenal, netting against the likes of Man United and Liverpool.As a result, he was named Premier League Player of the Season, but failed to make the PFA Team of the Year.
13Claude Makelele (Chelsea)
The Frenchman was unheralded at Real Madrid, but loved by Chelsea. Makelele was the pivot-point under Jose Mourinho for which the midfield was built upon allowing Frank Lampard and Michael Essien to flourish.His ability to read the game, tackle and pass quickly and accurately was vital, as he captured two league titles with the club.Such was his greatness, the defensive midfield role has been named after him.
13Robbie Fowler (Liverpool)
He may now be the manager of Australian side Birsbane Roar, but Fowler was once the ultimate striker, renowned for his instinctive ability to finish and score all types of goals. That ruthlessness earned him the nickname ‘God’ from Liverpool fans.Voted PFA Young Player of the Year in 1995 and 1996, Fowler was unable to ever make the team as voted for by his fellow players.
13Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (Chelsea)
Chelsea have had a mixed bag when it comes to strikers over the years, but they got it right with Hasselbaink. There was nothing fancy about the Dutchman, who possessed a lethal shot and knew exactly where the net was.Scored 23 times in 2000/01 to finish as the league’s top scorer, but somehow missed out on selection to Teddy Sheringham.
13
13
Mauricio Pochettino: I am not concerned by Tottenham's recent history for sacking managers Ninth manager to work under Daniel Levy realises he will not have time to get things right but is not
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino: Tim Sherwood deserves
TRANSFER NEWS RECAP: Unai Emery wants Mesut Ozil to exit Arsenal as Gonzalo Higuain asks to quit AC Milan in order to force Chelsea move. The January transfer window is moving quickly as clubs
LIVE Monaco Higuain News | One News Page
Five things Chelsea must do to turn things around this season
Richard Keogh helps Republic of Ireland maintain unbeaten start to Euro 2020 qualifying. The Derby County defender played the full 90 minutes in their Group D victory over Gibraltar
Richard Keogh: Derby County defender prepared to play with
hollywoodadviser.com/richard-keogh-derby-county-defender-prepared-to-play-with-broken-hand-for-republic-of-ireland-in-euro-2020-qualifiers/
'let me play' The 32-year-old chose not to have surgery so he would be available for the matches against Gibraltar and Georgia Richard Keogh is willing to play with a broken hand as the Republic of Ireland are set to begin their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign.
Derby County defender Richard Keogh shuns surgery on broken
Southampton transfer news: Saints joined by Watford in race to sign former Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen Southampton and Watford are showing interest in former Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen, who wants to return to the Premier League in January. Vermaelen, the centre-half, looks set to leave Barcelona.. talkSPORT - Published on November
Southampton Transfer News | Rumours & Gossip | FTN Football
southampton.footballtransfer.news
Read the latest Southampton transfer news, rumours, gossip column & football videos. Breaking Southampton FC updates 24/7 from the Premier League.
Watford and Southampton rumoured to be interested in move for
Leeds United mock Swansea City on Twitter after they return
UNITED BID FOR MILAN DEFENDER REJECTED. Manchester United have reportedly been rejected by AC Milan for defender Romagnoli. The 23-year-old defender had an excellent campaign for AC Milan last time out and is one of the players been linked with United as they continue searching for a centre back.
AC Milan Reportedly Set to Move for Manchester United's Eric
~ Manchester City transfer news: Brahim Diaz 'close' to completing Real Madrid move for £15.5million with shock Man United clause ~ Kenya Latest
Manchester City transfer news: Brahim Diaz 'close' to
Cristiano Ronaldo expects to be back 'in a week or two' after suffering an apparent hamstring injury during Portugal's draw with Serbia. Ronaldo, the Juventus forward, limped off throughout
Juventus and Portugal forward downplays injury fears and says
sportsalert.org/2019/03/26/juventus-and-portugal-forward-downplays-injury-fears-and-says-hell-be-fine-in-a-week-or-two/
Ronaldo appeared to suffer a hamstring injury in the first-half of Portugal's draw with Serbia Cristiano Ronaldo expects to be back 'in a week or two' after suffering an apparent hamstring injury during Portugal's draw with Serbia. Ronaldo, the Juventus forward, limped off throughout the first-half of Monday's clash, raising fears he
Juventus news: Ronaldo will not be rushed back from injury
Arsenal news: Jon Walters explains how Stoke 'bullied' the Gunners during Arsene Wenger's reign Friday, 17 May 2019 ( 3 weeks ago ) Jon Walters admits Stoke were always deliberately aggressive against Arsenal - because they knew Arsene Wenger 'hated' facing them.
Arsenal news: Jon Walters explains how Stoke 'b | SportSpyder
The two-year question Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been forced to answer. Jordan Henderson, Gini Wijnaldum and James Milner were That change would lead to Liverpool qualifying for the
Jordan Henderson: How the Former Scapegoat Became a Liverpool
Easy work Khabib Nurmagomedov pretty much dominated Conor McGregor from start to finish at UFC 229, but McGregor wants another shot Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Conor McGregor at UFC 299 via neck crank in the fourth round, but his trainer says he could have finished the Irishman earlier.
Chelsea and Liverpool transfer target Adrien Rabiot 'forced
gistjunction.com/2019/01/19/chelsea-and-liverpool-transfer-target-adrien-rabiot-forced-to-train-with-the-paris-saint-germain-reserves/
Adrien Rabiot has reportedly been forced to train with the Paris Saint-Germain reserves as he looks to run down his contract with the club. The 23-year-old is a free agent in the summer and has so far refused to sign a new agreement with the Ligue 1 club.
Wolves 4 Leicester 3 - Wolves Blog
Tottenham vs Liverpool: Mauricio Pochettino makes Spurs stars walk on hot coals and break arrows with throats Mauricio Pochettino has put his Tottenham players through a series of death-defying challenges to get them emotionally prepared for the Champions League final against Liverpool .
Tottenham vs Liverpool: Mauricio Pochettino makes Spurs stars
Tottenham star, Kieran Trippier, has revealed how his injured teammate, Harry Kane's half-time team talk inspired Tottenham players to beat Ajax. Tottenham defeated the Dutch side 3-2 and
Ajax vs Tottenham: Harry Kane reveals what he told Spurs
What Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said when asked if Liverpool are better than Man Utd Liverpool Daily News took over, he's done a fantastic job. Read More Eric Cantona picks his Manchester United
News list for ole gunnar solskjaer moves closer to permanent
0 Comments