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Friday, September 17, 2010

FACEBOOK FANS' ALL-TIME BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE XI

Recently, Facebook fans of Barclays Football (including myself) voted on the best player ever in the Premier League for each position.
The Great Dane, Peter Schmeichel helped Manchester United reach their first Treble ever in 1999.
Former teammate of Schmeichel, captain of Manchester United Gary Neville gets his spot as best right-back.
John Terry is definitely not crying because he was voted top centreback. An iconic picture as JT bawls out after slipping away a penalty kick that could have won him the Champions League title.
JT joins Tony Adams, formerly of Arsenal in an all time Premier League centreback partnership.
Frenchman Patrice Evra beat out Ashley Cole for a spot as best left back.
Nowadays, left winger Ryan Giggs has less chest hair. Giggsy couldn't help it when he scored a brilliant solo effort against Arsenal in an 1999 FA Cup replay. With a majestic left foot, Sir Ryan could make a movie with the title " The Curious Case of Ryan Giggs" as he grows younger every season. Giggs is the only person to ever score in EVERY Premier League season so far.
"He Score's GOALS, SCHOLES"
Giggsy's friend since their days in the youth system at United , central midfielder Paul Scholes who is also like a bottle of wine as Ryan Giggs.
Another great central midfielder, , Steven Gerrard. A scouser with a passion for his club, Stevie G is a true Liverpudlian captain.
There is only one David Beckham. Becks scores from free kicks and corner kicks. He achieved a lot with Manchester United, the club he supported as a kid like in 1999 when he won the Treble with United.
Frenchman Thierry Henry may now be known as a handballer but one cannot deny his talent. He scored, scored, scored and scored. Won awards but sadly went to Barcelona.
Le Roi, Monsieur Eric Cantona was also voted greatest striker. An enigma with wonderful quotes and shocking moments in his career (yes, THAT one at Crystal Palace), Cantona is still greatly admired by United fans and neutrals alike.
AND THE MANAGER:

Sir Alex Ferguson has won everything. Countless league titles, FA Cups, League Cups, European Cups, Club World Cup.. (i think you get it). 1999 was the highlight of Fergie's career as he lead Man United to their first Treble ever.

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Barclays Player And Manager Of The Month

Carlo Ancelotti was voted Manager of the Month and deservingly so. Chelsea are the only club so far to win all their games. But to be fair, Chelsea had an easy run-in.
Paul Scholes won the monthly accolade for players. Paul Scholes is in his twilight of his career but plays like he is in his 20's and tackles like he is 8 years old. :D

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Barclays Premier League's Shot of the Season Shortlist


The pictures are BPL's Shot of the Season's shortlist.
The Barclays Shot of the Season will be decided from the best single image submitted by each photographer. The winner will also receive a Barclays Award together with £5,000 of photographic equipment.

The judging panel includes Barclays Sponsorship Director Matt Appleby, Chairman of the Football Writers Association Steve Bates, Sky Sports Commentator Martin Tyler, and last year's winner Tom Jenkins.


Didier Drogba of Chelsea controls the ball in a match against Stoke City (Andy Hooper, Daily Mail)
Sundferland striker Darren Bent's shot deflects off a beachball and past Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina (Mike Hewitt, Getty Images)
Fans surround Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard after the last match of the season against Hull City (Craig Brough, Action Images)
Danny Rose scores a spectacular volley against Arsenal (Andy Hooper, Daily Mail)
Manchester United's Gary Neville and Paul Scholes embrace in the Manchester derby (Paul Thomas, Action Images)
Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen in a snowstorm against Blackburn Rovers (Lee Smith, Action Images)
Jimmy Bullard celebrates a goal for Hull City against Manchester City (Mark Robinson, The Sun)
Boaz Myhill pulls off a save for Hull City against Chelsea (Robert Noyes, Freelance)
Avram Grant looks forlorn as his Portsmouth team face Manchester United (Robin Jones, Freelance)
Everton's Steven Pienaar gestures in the derby against Liverpool (Gareth Jones, Liverpool Echo)