Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2011 17:54:22 GMT 1
Borrowed from NewcastleUnitedMad.com
PFA Player of Year contenders (with the thoughts of PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor):
CHARLIE ADAM (Blackpool)
"Charlie has been an overwhelming success in helping Blackpool gain promotion last season, and subsequently lighting up the Premier League with their exciting brand of football during the current campaign. Ian Holloway has built a team around him and, in addition to his brilliance from dead-ball situations, the quality of his passing and his unerring accuracy are there for all to see. It's no wonder the likes of Liverpool and Villa wanted to sign him."
GARETH BALE (Tottenham)
"It took Gareth some time after he came to Tottenham from Southampton - in fact he had some adverse publicity - but suddenly he has blossomed. He has come through and more than fulfilled everyone's expectations and I think he looks real value for money at just £5million. The impact he has made, the goals he has got, he has been quite outstanding."
SAMIR NASRI (Arsenal)
"His skills under pressure are quite fantastic. He has done ever so well and will be looking to blossom again. He is now one of the top players in an Arsenal team which has been a major contender for honours."
SCOTT PARKER (West Ham)
"You would have to say, without doubt, Scott has been West Ham's outstanding player and if they stay in the Premier League, you would have to say he would have been very much responsible for that. Things looked quite hopeless at times for West Ham but he managed to keep them going."
CARLOS TEVEZ (Manchester City)
"Carlos made a controversial move from Manchester United to City - in fact, controversy has probably dogged him since he came to the country. He has come through in spite of that. He did well for United and now he has moved on and has been a real talisman for City in their attempts to break through into the top level of teams in this country. He has maintained that level of consistency and leadership and his workrate is phenomenal for such a good goalscorer."
RAFAEL VAN DER VAART (Tottenham)
"Another shrewd buy by Harry Redknapp. He has been bedevilled a little bit by injuries but he is top class and some of the quality of his goals have been a real delight to see. With some of the prices that are paid, I don't think Harry will have any regrets with what he paid for him."
NEMANJA VIDIC (Manchester United)
"He has been a success story. It took him a while to settle in but now he is acknowledged as one of the world's best defenders. When they are fit, Vidic and Rio Ferdinand are as good a pair of central defenders as you could expect to come across in the whole world. It is not often defenders get so highly rated with regard to our nominations but he certainly deserves to be up there."
PFA Young Player of Year contenders (with the thoughts of PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor):
GARETH BALE (Tottenham)
"His ability to take on defenders on the flank and turn them inside out has been quite frightening. It's so exciting to watch. Everything has come together this season in a magnificent way."
SEAMUS COLEMAN (Everton)
"He got first-team opportunities with Blackpool in their promotion campaign last year and that obviously did him the world of good. He has continued to fulfil his promise with Everton this season."
JOE HART (Manchester City)
"There have been a few problems but the manager has kept faith in him and the England manager has kept faith in him. I think he is justifying that faith."
JAVIER HERNANDEZ (Manchester United)
"The way he has adapted to the English game is quite exceptional, and it says a lot for his character and ability that he has been able to come over here and showcase everything that is good about Mexican football."
NANI (Manchester United)
"I have seen him take some terrible punishment this year from defenders and he has shown great bravery in getting up and getting on with it. He has great skill and he has had the opportunity to show that more consistently for Manchester United."
SAMIR NASRI (Arsenal)
"When Arsenal are at their best they are like Barcelona, and Nasri is a key to their stylish passing game. Yet another player nurtured patiently by Arsene Wenger, the Frenchman has really come to the fore this season."
JACK WILSHERE (Arsenal)
"He's not the biggest or the tallest but he has a real zest for the game, and is certainly not afraid to make a tackle. His control, his left foot, his perception and vision are exceptional. The world of football is really at his feet."
Who do you think will win either of these awards or possibly both?
CWL
PFA Player of Year contenders (with the thoughts of PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor):
CHARLIE ADAM (Blackpool)
"Charlie has been an overwhelming success in helping Blackpool gain promotion last season, and subsequently lighting up the Premier League with their exciting brand of football during the current campaign. Ian Holloway has built a team around him and, in addition to his brilliance from dead-ball situations, the quality of his passing and his unerring accuracy are there for all to see. It's no wonder the likes of Liverpool and Villa wanted to sign him."
GARETH BALE (Tottenham)
"It took Gareth some time after he came to Tottenham from Southampton - in fact he had some adverse publicity - but suddenly he has blossomed. He has come through and more than fulfilled everyone's expectations and I think he looks real value for money at just £5million. The impact he has made, the goals he has got, he has been quite outstanding."
SAMIR NASRI (Arsenal)
"His skills under pressure are quite fantastic. He has done ever so well and will be looking to blossom again. He is now one of the top players in an Arsenal team which has been a major contender for honours."
SCOTT PARKER (West Ham)
"You would have to say, without doubt, Scott has been West Ham's outstanding player and if they stay in the Premier League, you would have to say he would have been very much responsible for that. Things looked quite hopeless at times for West Ham but he managed to keep them going."
CARLOS TEVEZ (Manchester City)
"Carlos made a controversial move from Manchester United to City - in fact, controversy has probably dogged him since he came to the country. He has come through in spite of that. He did well for United and now he has moved on and has been a real talisman for City in their attempts to break through into the top level of teams in this country. He has maintained that level of consistency and leadership and his workrate is phenomenal for such a good goalscorer."
RAFAEL VAN DER VAART (Tottenham)
"Another shrewd buy by Harry Redknapp. He has been bedevilled a little bit by injuries but he is top class and some of the quality of his goals have been a real delight to see. With some of the prices that are paid, I don't think Harry will have any regrets with what he paid for him."
NEMANJA VIDIC (Manchester United)
"He has been a success story. It took him a while to settle in but now he is acknowledged as one of the world's best defenders. When they are fit, Vidic and Rio Ferdinand are as good a pair of central defenders as you could expect to come across in the whole world. It is not often defenders get so highly rated with regard to our nominations but he certainly deserves to be up there."
PFA Young Player of Year contenders (with the thoughts of PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor):
GARETH BALE (Tottenham)
"His ability to take on defenders on the flank and turn them inside out has been quite frightening. It's so exciting to watch. Everything has come together this season in a magnificent way."
SEAMUS COLEMAN (Everton)
"He got first-team opportunities with Blackpool in their promotion campaign last year and that obviously did him the world of good. He has continued to fulfil his promise with Everton this season."
JOE HART (Manchester City)
"There have been a few problems but the manager has kept faith in him and the England manager has kept faith in him. I think he is justifying that faith."
JAVIER HERNANDEZ (Manchester United)
"The way he has adapted to the English game is quite exceptional, and it says a lot for his character and ability that he has been able to come over here and showcase everything that is good about Mexican football."
NANI (Manchester United)
"I have seen him take some terrible punishment this year from defenders and he has shown great bravery in getting up and getting on with it. He has great skill and he has had the opportunity to show that more consistently for Manchester United."
SAMIR NASRI (Arsenal)
"When Arsenal are at their best they are like Barcelona, and Nasri is a key to their stylish passing game. Yet another player nurtured patiently by Arsene Wenger, the Frenchman has really come to the fore this season."
JACK WILSHERE (Arsenal)
"He's not the biggest or the tallest but he has a real zest for the game, and is certainly not afraid to make a tackle. His control, his left foot, his perception and vision are exceptional. The world of football is really at his feet."
Who do you think will win either of these awards or possibly both?
CWL