goal.com team of the season.
Premiership Team Of The Season
5/30/2005 5:07:00 PM
Jamie Orbetelli has selected the players that have stolen the show in this Premiership season.
1 Petr Cech (Chelsea): The Czech international has taken the Premiership by storm in his first season in English football and has outshone all the competition. Having broken the record for consecutive clean sheets, Chelsea’s defence seemed impenetrable at times during this campaign.
2 Ashley Cole (Arsenal): Although the England left back seemed to fade slightly in the wake of the Chelsea tapping up scandal, Cole has still been immense this season. The Arsenal defender retuned from Portugal with a newfound maturity after some stunning performances for England. Cole is without doubt the best left sided defender in the league.
3 Jamie Carragher (Liverpool): This season has seen Carragher transformed from a useful utility player to a vital cog in the Liverpool machine. The England hopeful’s transformation has been amazing this term and Carragher’s immense performances have helped Liverpool to their historic triumph in Istanbul. Possibly the most improved player in the Premiership this season!
4 John Terry (Chelsea): Voted the player’s player of the year, Terry has been vital in Chelsea’s first league success of the Abramovic era. Terry has put in a succession of inspirational performances for his side as the Chelsea captain led his team-mates by example. The England defender also chipped in with vital goals at vital moments when Chelsea seemed to be struggling at the other end.
5 Arjen Robben (Chelsea): The Dutch international has had a campaign hampered by injury but has still managed to make his mark in the few games he was able to start. Not since Thierry Henry has a foreign player made such an impact in the Premiership as Robben’s pace and skill ripped opposing defences to shreds.
6 Claude Makelele (Chelsea): The Frenchman failed to live up to expectation last season after his high profile move from Real Madrid. This term Makelele has been consistently outstanding in Chelsea’s midfield, protecting his back line. Makelele’s form has allowed the team a stable platform from which to build play.
7 Frank Lampard (Chelsea): Another Chelsea player to make the best XI this season. Lampard has appeared in the best XI almost weekly this term and has carried his team on both shoulders for some time now. The football writers player of the season has notched up an impressive tally of goals and assists and has led by example this season.
8 Steven Gerrard (Liverpool): The local hero has been Liverpool’s best player during the campaign and his immense performances helped his side capture the European Cup. Gerrard’s future has been the subject of many new stories but the speculation did not seem to affect his dedication to Liverpool. A true winner!
9 Shaun Wright Phillips (Man City): Manchester City star Phillips has had his best season so far for City resulting in international recognition as Sven gave him his full England debut. The pacy winger looks almost unstoppable when in full flight and a move away from Manchester City looks likely as his profile continues to rise.
10 Wayne Rooney (Man United): The youngster’s first season at the club may have ended trophy-less but Rooney’s form will be of some consolation. The former Everton prodigy has been a revelation in his debut season scoring spectacular goals and improving by the game. There seems no limit to what the youngster can achieve in the game.
11 Thierry Henry (Arsenal): Another season topping the scoring charts for the Frenchman . While Arsenal did not manage to retain their title, and Henry played little part in their F.A Cup success, the former Juve striker’s contribution cannot be discarded. The F.A Cup final showed what a difference Henry makes to the team.
11 Brian McBride (Fulham): The American striker proved with an opportunistic pair of goals that he and Fulham are well-matched.
Subs:
Paul Smith, Rio Ferdinand, Radhi Jaidi, J. Lloyd Samuel, Garry Neville, Stuart Downing, Christiano Ronaldo, Papa Douba Diop, Xavi Alonso, Andrew Johnson El Hadji Diouf
how can there be 11 subs? and how can there be two number 11's? wtf is wrong with goal.com. and is JT supposed to be a RB? in a 3 man defence? wtf!!! that sh-t wouldn't work! IDIOTS!!!
are you his cousin or something? haha