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| 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by Cristalz(f): 1:14pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
The shortlist for the 2009 PFA player of the year award is out. . .with Manchester United players dominating the list. 1) Edwin Van der Saar 2) Nemanja Vidic 3) Rio Ferdinand 4) Ryan Giggs 5) Cristiano Ronaldo 6) Steven Gerrard Current title holder: Cristiano Ronaldo The PFA Young Player of The Year shortlist: 1) Johnny Evans 2) Rafael da Silva 3) Gabriel Agbonlahor 4) Ashley Young 5) Aaron Lennon 6) Stephen Ireland Current title holder: Francesc Fabregas Read more here: http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=636955&sec=england&cc=3888 . . .and let the arguments begin!!  |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by tocdee(m): 1:29pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
When I saw this list on Sky, I initially thought it was a bad joke but unfortunately, its real. Can anyone here 'look me in the eye' and tell me why Giggs (Sympathy Vote), Ronaldo and Rio are there ahead of Alonso and Lampard? Van Persie's even more concievable than Giggs who hasn't even made up to 10 starts this season!!!!!!!! Ronaldo has been highly criticized by Utd fans and recently, his manager for his work ethic. Rooney would have made a better nominee. And don't even get me started on Van Der Sar; it makes one wonder what players like Haangeland, Jagielka, Tim Cahill, Kevin Davies and co have to do to get recognized. Used to look forward to the PFA awards but questions have got to be asked here. Gerrard or Vidic for the Award. Gerrard for me as a RED!! |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by mukina2: 1:36pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
* hissssss*  |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by Cristalz(f): 1:42pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
@tocdee The nominations took place before United's current dip in form. . .when the nominations were on United were on top, in great shape and thrashing every team in sight. And VDS was breaking goalie records. Then, Liverpool were somewhere in the crowd, and Chelsea guys were letting their beef for Scolari make them play like novices The only player on the list I'm surprised at is Ryan Giggs. . .I agree that his is mostly sentiment. But the others, they deserve the nomination, as well as the award based on their individual and team performances. Just that one player deserves it more than the others, of course. @Muki Quit hating. Ain't nobody's fault y'all spent the better part of the season struggling for 4th place with A.Villa |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by tocdee(m): 1:51pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
Cristalz: That's the problem why vote for PFA player of the year based on the first few months of the season? These votes are made in January (I believe) so what is Ronaldo doing there when he missed the most part of 6 weeks at the start of the season? Also VDS is only as good as his impressive defence which we've all seen over the past month or so with injuries/suspensions to Rio and Vidic. Alonso and Lampard over VDS and Rio for me though. P.S Liverpool were not 'in the crowd' in January, they were top of the league  ! |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by tkb417(m): 1:55pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
why shouldnt Giggs be on the list? to me, hes one of UTDS best peformer till date Vida or Giggs for me. |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by MrCrackles(m): 1:59pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
Criz What a joke! PFA and the FA are bunch of muthafuckers!! Whoever made this list should have thier balls basted and slowly roasted inside an oven under maximum heating power! Awon Oloriburuku!  |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by MrCrackles(m): 2:00pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
tkb417: Have you forgotten this is not all about United but about the whole of the Premiership?  |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by tkb417(m): 2:05pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
Have you forgotten this is not all about United but about the whole of the Premiership?are u suffering from cataracts? cant u read again? the list says its all about UTD so who am i to object Giggs or Vida  |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by tkb417(m): 2:07pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
Crizhehehehe say that in pidgin |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by Cristalz(f): 2:10pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
@tocdee Each member of the PFA nominates two players every Spring. . .that should be September in the UK (if that crappy climate allows them Spring ). Then the shortlist is made in April. Not sure when the nominations get closed though.Going by this, when the nominations were going on, United were rocking it, and they did bounce Liverpool from the top spot. Chelsea - wobbling along. I agree, this thing should be based on the entire season, but. . .season's almost over. @TKB That's the thing. . .Giggs is up there mainly because of his past record, not present. He is an amazing player, but this season, others have performed better. @Brash Cool it jo Like I said before, ain't nobody's fault Arsenal spent the better part of the season struggling for 4th place with A.Villa And remember, your players were also hit for long spells by the injury angel, so instead of working for awards they were lounging on hospital beds chasing nurses |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by tocdee(m): 2:16pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
tkb417: 11 starts. 12 substitute appearances. 1 goal. Let's all have a good laugh at Utd's best performer! |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by mukina2: 2:17pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
| useless FA |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by tkb417(m): 2:19pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
11 starts. 12 substitute appearances. 1 goal. Let's all have a good laugh at Utd's best performer! yeah, say that to those who shortlisted okiz, not me |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by debosky(m): 2:20pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
Personally, the awards list is a load of bollocks, at least for player of the year. The young player of the year bit is a bit more realistic, but still not properly balanced IMO. It seems the success of the side you're in is more important than what you actually do on the pitch. If CR is on that list, why not Anelka? Why on earth is a washed up Giggs there? If he deserves to be there, then Silvestre should be there as well, cos in my opinion, they've contributed similar levels to their clubs. Ferdinand OR Vidic, but not them both - with Vidic's calamitous decline in the past few weeks, I see no reason for him to be there - given that half of the time he had been escaping with elbowing opponents and pulling shirts. Why is Da Silva on that list What has he done except score one goal against Arsenal and play better than the useless and washed up Neville? Heck even my grandma would defend better than Neville. Now that I've said that, now to the possible winners. Van Der Sar would be my pick from that list - his consistency and focus at his age are worthy of mention. No other goalie has been as good as he has been so he would deserve it. Young player? I'd give it to Agbonlahor - he was absolutely fantastic for Villa in the first half of the season, and before his injury was getting back to his menacing best as well. The argument about early in the season is complete tosh - Gabby was hotter than CR in that period, and if that was the basis he deserves to be in the PFA player of the year category. |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by tkb417(m): 2:23pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
If CR is on that list, why not Anelka? Why on earth is a washed up Giggs there? If he deserves to be there, then Silvestre should be there as well, cos in my opinion, they've contributed similar levels to their clubs.ure high on drugs!! |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by MrCrackles(m): 2:26pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
tkb417: I am afraid, i can only translate it in Swahili! |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by debosky(m): 2:28pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
tkb417: Giggs has scored 3 goals this season in 38 games Silvestre has scored 2 goals in 11 games - by that ratio, Silvestre is better than Giggs (remember the own goal )Giggs is washed up - MU have been surviving on other teams being defeated before taking to the pitch, not any wonder performance from Giggs. There is absolutely no reason why Giggs should be on that list. |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by MrCrackles(m): 2:30pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
Cristalz: You know you are the only one that can calm me down!  But having said that, i aint worried or losing sleep about it! It is all a fraud anyway and the FA is notorious for that!!! The same FA that hit my 3rd choice club, Luton Town FC with a massive 30point deduction resulting in thier relegation from the Pro League The same FA that literally favour one club over another blatantly, The same FA full of idiots and imbeciles with below par common sense The same FA full of retards with warped sense of thinking worse than TUMFULU's! THAT LIST IS THE JOKE OF THE CENTURY and trust me, 99.999991% of footy fans wont agree with it! |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by tocdee(m): 2:32pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
Cristalz: You make very valid points though I really don't think Spring comes in September anywhere in the world. More like March/April. Again these awrds should be based solely on personal contributions NOT team position, don't you agree? Lampard must be kicking his locker now!! |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by MrCrackles(m): 2:33pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
BTW where is Sauron? I need to square up to him on this! |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by mukina2: 2:35pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
MrCrackles: |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by tkb417(m): 2:36pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
we can even understand tocdee's fraustration cos Gerrard should be there, or even Torres but whats the problem with these Gaynners? Sylvestre ko, Gibbs ni |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by tocdee(m): 2:41pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
tkb417: . I think its more of disbelief than frustration! But at least Gerrard's there. Torres has even been more impressive than Giggs, Rio and VDS put together!! Fellaini anyone? Dempsey? |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by MrCrackles(m): 2:41pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
mukina2: That laugh is dodgy Mukinatrix Wetin u and Seun do Sauron? Make una carry am comot naw naw!! |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by mukina2: 2:43pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
MrCrackles: wetin? we did nothing to him Sharon lives |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by MrCrackles(m): 2:45pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
mukina2: Ok but make i do my investigation first! Dis one wey you dey shine teeth, i fear oo! Laydee i fear you ooo! |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by mukina2: 2:58pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
 This award dey vex me jo why didnt they add fergie to the list na |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by Cristalz(f): 3:45pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
@Debo Gabby was not yet 23 at the time nominations were made, which is why he didn't make the senior category. As for Rafael, you're being biased. He has scored only one goal so far in the EPL, but for a kid his age, he plays like he has been playing pro soccer since age 5! He absolutely deserves to be on that list. Giggs got voted out of sentiment, but he ain't washed up. At his age, the man can still cut it in MF and get the occasional goal/ make assists. @Brash This is all PFA. . .the FA's not involved Relax.@tocdee I agree, it should be based on the individual player's contribution, but remember that these nominations are made by people with their own personal beliefs and standards. Yeah, they are all professionals in the game, but I think their humanness gets into the picture a little. As for Torres. . .he was out injured a number of times this season, wasn't he? |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by debosky(m): 3:50pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
Cristalz:In that case Kieran Gibbs and Walcott deserve to be on that list since they play like they've been playing pro soccer since age inside the womb!
Gary Speed at 35 could also cut it in midfield with the occasional goal/assists with Bolton - he never made it to the PFA list. Let's say the truth - Giggs doesn't drink so all the alcohol he gets is passed on to the other players so they voted him solely because of that. Even Silvestre cuts it occasionally in defence, scoring a few goals, assists and even own goals to boot. |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by Cristalz(f): 4:01pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
@Debo See this man, you want to compare Silvestre with Giggs? Don't let Amadioha fire your tongue Gary Speed is also not on the same level as Ryan Giggs. . .take that anywhere and see if it will be refuted. Thank God for Kieran Gibbs and Walcott, but unfortunately, when a team is bad, even the best player in there will look bad 'cos all his efforts will be thwarted. And after a little while, the bad effect will influence his own play That's probably what made the members of the PFA think Arsenal players weren't just worth it, 'cos for the most part of the season, every one of them played like medium crap. . .even those who play like they've been playing pro soccer since daddy's tadpole fused with momma's egg! |
| Re: 2009 PFA Player Of The Year/ PFA Young Player Of The Year by Sauron1: 4:07pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
I'd say: Vidic Lampard Gerrard Ronaldo Giggsy Jagielka Johnny Evans should win Young Player Of The Year(by default)!!!! |
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