Player of the Season Winner: Gareth Bale Runner Up: Robin Van Persie This was a straightforward choice in the end. While Bale did not start the season brilliantly he has found incredible form since Christmas and has essentially carried Tottenham all season long. Without Bale, Spurs would have been nowhere near the top [...]
September, 2013
PREMIER LEAGUE 2012/13 AWARDS
Posted in Football Opinion | Tags: Arsenal, Football, Mark Clattenburg, Phil Jagielka, Premier League, Rafael Benitez, Sir Alex Ferguson, Tom Cleverley, Tom Huddlestone
Paul Scholes: The Greatest Midfielder of the Premier League Era
As retirements go, Paul Scholes rather allowed his to slip under the radar, hidden behind the attention that Sir Alex Fergusons own retirement received. That sums up Paul Scholes the man really. Unflashy, uncomplicated and reliable to the end. As a player however Scholes was something unique, special, and a man who stood out from [...]
Posted in Football Opinion Pick of the Week | Tags: Football, Paul Scholes, Pep Guardiola, Premier League, Steven Gerrard, Xavi, Zidane
David Beckham: A Career Unfulfilled
David Beckham has announced his retirement from football. In truth, David Beckham the footballer was lost a while ago. This retirement marks the end of the brand appearing on a football field. David Beckham is a football icon, a global superstar, recognised the world over. But did he really achieve enough as a footballer and [...]
Posted in Football Pick of the Week | Tags: David Beckham, Gary Neville, Man Utd, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Sir Alex Ferguson
