Post by Kieran on Jan 20, 2013 1:39:49 GMT
Hello, welcome to the Premier League Draft Game. Basically, 16 players have spent the last few weeks picking players to make a team (you can see how they did it in this thread pldraftgame.freeforums.net/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=2 ). and they are now ready to go head-to-head against each other to win your vote - which do you think is the better team? The voter has both the squad-sheet and the bios/tactics to consider!
The key rule for this edition of the game is that players are to be judged on the basis of their performances in the Premier League - so what they did in other leagues, in cup competitions or on the international stage is not directly relevant here.
Additionally, voters are requested to please justify the votes you cast: an explanation of why you voted for the team you did would be much appreciated and would add to the game as a whole. If you vote but don't justify your selection, then that vote may be discarded when totting up the final results. Please vote and adhere to the rules on each match thread.
Good luck to Andy and Ben!
andy85wsm- Formation/bio/tactics
Ben Chillada- Formation/bio/tactics
The key rule for this edition of the game is that players are to be judged on the basis of their performances in the Premier League - so what they did in other leagues, in cup competitions or on the international stage is not directly relevant here.
Additionally, voters are requested to please justify the votes you cast: an explanation of why you voted for the team you did would be much appreciated and would add to the game as a whole. If you vote but don't justify your selection, then that vote may be discarded when totting up the final results. Please vote and adhere to the rules on each match thread.
Good luck to Andy and Ben!
andy85wsm- Formation/bio/tactics
Shay Given - 440 Premier League appearances, and 125 international caps - There's not been many more consistent goalkeepers in the premier League than Shay. Named in the Premier League Team of the Season for 01/02 and 05/06, it showed what a great goalkeeper he could be, lightning reflexes and a brilliant shot stopper were just some of his attributes.
Kyle Walker - At just 22 years old, Walker already has 76 premier league appearances under his belt, and has quickly made a name for himself as Spurs' first choice right back. He won the Championship with QPR in 10/11, was named in the U21 Euro Championships team of the tournament in the same year, and also won PFA Young Player of the Year in 2012, as well as being named in their team of the year. A fairly solid full back, who is also great at going forward.
Leighton Baines - Another full back chosen for their attacking potential, as well as being there for defensive duties. He has gotten better and better as the years have gone on, and is currently touted by many as being England's best left back, even ahead of the mighty Ashley Cole. Devastating from set pieces, and a great crosser of the ball, he has everything needed for an attacking full back, and was recently named in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year (11/12).
Kolo Toure - One quarter of the famous Arsenal invincibles team, Toure was once a solid centre back and was integral to Arsenal's 49 game unbeaten run. Winner of the Community shield, FA Cup no less than 3 times, as well as 2 premier league wins, he isn't shy when it comes to showing off his medals.
Johnathan Woodgate - There's a reason Real Madrid signed Woodgate in 2004 - often spoken of as one of England's best ever defenders who never got to show his full potential due to injury. He made his name at Leeds, before moving onto Newcastle where he soon became a fans favourite. He was tactically aware, and could nulify the threat of most attacking players in his day.
David Luiz - Primarily a central defender in recent years, I have selected him in his preferred position of midfield. In his few displays in this position he has shown how well he can boss the midfield. Great on the ball, he has a great vision when making a pass, and does extremely well when needed to get a tackle in or intercept to cut up the play. AFter only signing for Chelsea in Jan 2011, he has already helped them to a Champions League and FA Cup win. While at Benfica he won the Portugese League in 09/10 and the cup 3 seasons running 08/09 - 10/11. He was voted Primeira Liga player of the year in 09/10.
Michael Carrick - A fantastic deep lying play maker who is currently in the prime of his life. People often wonder why he hasn't played for England more, given how good he is at picking out a run, holding the ball up and making an interception. He's the man that United have been looking for to replace Paul Scholes and is now showing why. He has helped United to 4 Premier League titles, the league cup, Community shield 4 times, Fifa Club World cup in 2008 as well as the Champions League win in 07/08. With the attacking threat in this team he has plenty to aim at and will do a great job
Georgi Kinkladze - Not a player with lots of titles and cups to his name while playing for Man City, but was voted player of the year 2 years running - '96 - '97. He was exquisite on the ball, often carving open the opposition teams midfield and then defence before a cool finish to end. This player had all kinds of flair, and with 2 holding mids behind, has all the time to show the opposition what hes made of.
Matt Le Tissier - A bit like Carrick, people often wonder why he didn't get more caps for England. Loyal to Southampton, I doubt many would argue he'd have medals coming out of his ears if he had opted to leave. A natural born goalscorer, who would often produce a goal out of nothing, and rarely scored a tap in. A great penalty taker with 47 converted from 48 attempts. He was the first midfielder to score 100 goals in the prem.
Gianfranco Zola - Opting to play Zola just behind Torres. One of the greatest players to play in the Premier League, let alone for Chelsea. A host of winners medals to his name - Fa Cup (2), Charity shield, league cup, UEFA Cup Winners Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup. A player with flair to spare, he would often create chances for team mates, as well as burying the ball in the back of the net himself.
Fernando Torres - The Liverpool Torres of course, not that thing that plays for Chelsea. A regular goalscorer for both club and country in his prime, he had a natural eye for goal, following some superb runs in behind the defence. His record for Liverpool was better than a goal every 2 games - 102 appearances - 65 goals, a phenomenal record, and just goes to show how good he once was.
Kyle Walker - At just 22 years old, Walker already has 76 premier league appearances under his belt, and has quickly made a name for himself as Spurs' first choice right back. He won the Championship with QPR in 10/11, was named in the U21 Euro Championships team of the tournament in the same year, and also won PFA Young Player of the Year in 2012, as well as being named in their team of the year. A fairly solid full back, who is also great at going forward.
Leighton Baines - Another full back chosen for their attacking potential, as well as being there for defensive duties. He has gotten better and better as the years have gone on, and is currently touted by many as being England's best left back, even ahead of the mighty Ashley Cole. Devastating from set pieces, and a great crosser of the ball, he has everything needed for an attacking full back, and was recently named in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year (11/12).
Kolo Toure - One quarter of the famous Arsenal invincibles team, Toure was once a solid centre back and was integral to Arsenal's 49 game unbeaten run. Winner of the Community shield, FA Cup no less than 3 times, as well as 2 premier league wins, he isn't shy when it comes to showing off his medals.
Johnathan Woodgate - There's a reason Real Madrid signed Woodgate in 2004 - often spoken of as one of England's best ever defenders who never got to show his full potential due to injury. He made his name at Leeds, before moving onto Newcastle where he soon became a fans favourite. He was tactically aware, and could nulify the threat of most attacking players in his day.
David Luiz - Primarily a central defender in recent years, I have selected him in his preferred position of midfield. In his few displays in this position he has shown how well he can boss the midfield. Great on the ball, he has a great vision when making a pass, and does extremely well when needed to get a tackle in or intercept to cut up the play. AFter only signing for Chelsea in Jan 2011, he has already helped them to a Champions League and FA Cup win. While at Benfica he won the Portugese League in 09/10 and the cup 3 seasons running 08/09 - 10/11. He was voted Primeira Liga player of the year in 09/10.
Michael Carrick - A fantastic deep lying play maker who is currently in the prime of his life. People often wonder why he hasn't played for England more, given how good he is at picking out a run, holding the ball up and making an interception. He's the man that United have been looking for to replace Paul Scholes and is now showing why. He has helped United to 4 Premier League titles, the league cup, Community shield 4 times, Fifa Club World cup in 2008 as well as the Champions League win in 07/08. With the attacking threat in this team he has plenty to aim at and will do a great job
Georgi Kinkladze - Not a player with lots of titles and cups to his name while playing for Man City, but was voted player of the year 2 years running - '96 - '97. He was exquisite on the ball, often carving open the opposition teams midfield and then defence before a cool finish to end. This player had all kinds of flair, and with 2 holding mids behind, has all the time to show the opposition what hes made of.
Matt Le Tissier - A bit like Carrick, people often wonder why he didn't get more caps for England. Loyal to Southampton, I doubt many would argue he'd have medals coming out of his ears if he had opted to leave. A natural born goalscorer, who would often produce a goal out of nothing, and rarely scored a tap in. A great penalty taker with 47 converted from 48 attempts. He was the first midfielder to score 100 goals in the prem.
Gianfranco Zola - Opting to play Zola just behind Torres. One of the greatest players to play in the Premier League, let alone for Chelsea. A host of winners medals to his name - Fa Cup (2), Charity shield, league cup, UEFA Cup Winners Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup. A player with flair to spare, he would often create chances for team mates, as well as burying the ball in the back of the net himself.
Fernando Torres - The Liverpool Torres of course, not that thing that plays for Chelsea. A regular goalscorer for both club and country in his prime, he had a natural eye for goal, following some superb runs in behind the defence. His record for Liverpool was better than a goal every 2 games - 102 appearances - 65 goals, a phenomenal record, and just goes to show how good he once was.
Tactics
4-2-3-1
2 = Luiz, Carrick
3 = Kinkladze, Le Tissier, Zola
1 = Torres of course
Fairly narrow formation, with the 2 attacking fullbacks bombing forward to provide width with Luiz holding, and Carrick playing a deep lying playmaker role to allow the 3 in front to work their magic
4-2-3-1
2 = Luiz, Carrick
3 = Kinkladze, Le Tissier, Zola
1 = Torres of course
Fairly narrow formation, with the 2 attacking fullbacks bombing forward to provide width with Luiz holding, and Carrick playing a deep lying playmaker role to allow the 3 in front to work their magic
Ben Chillada- Formation/bio/tactics
The Team
Peter Schmeichel
• UEFA Goalkeeper of the Year: 1992, 1993, 1997, 1998
• Was unanimously selected as the 20 season’s fantasy goalkeeper by both pundits and fans.
• Won Save of the decade 1997
• Captained Man Utd to Champions League success in 1999
• In 2001 won a public poll held by Reuters, when the majority of the 200,000 participants voted him as the best goalkeeper ever (ahead of Lev Yashin and Gordon Banks)
• In 2003 inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame!
• PFA England League Team of the Century (1907 to 2007): 2007
• Has greatest clean sheets-to-games ratio in the Premier League with 42% of the games he played in the league ending without his team conceding.
Des Walker
• The most gifted English defender of his generation, capable at both Right Back and Centre Back
• Pacey, hard tackling, Reliable defender.
• At the height of his career, Forest and Owls fans frequently chanted "You'll never beat Des Walker."
• Despite not being the tallest defender he could leap to beat the tallest players in the air and his pace meant even the quickest and most skilful forwards very rarely got any change from him.
• Sheffield Wednesday fans voted Des as their greatest ever defender.
Lucas Radebe
• Former captain of Leeds United and the South African national team
• At World Cup 2002. Nelson Mandela famously said of Radebe; "This is my hero."
• Loyal - Lucas turned down the chance to move to Manchester United, A.C. Milan and Roma. Alex Ferguson commented at the time "Everyone should be interested in Lucas"
• He was voted 54th in the Top 100 Great South Africans in 2004.
• The Kaiser Chiefs took their name from Lucas' old club as he had such an influence on them as young men.
• A suite at Elland Road is named the Radebe Entrance.
• Leeds United's mascot. 'Lucas the Kop Cat', is named after Radebe.
• In December 2011, he was inducted to The Football Ramble's Dean Windass Hall of Fame.
• In 2008, a local Leeds brewery asked for suggestions for a new beer; the most popular suggestion was 'Radebeer', showing the Leeds fans' admiration of Lucas
• Superb reader of the game, commanding in the air, captained Leeds Utd to their most successful time in the Premier League.
• In 2002 voted the best player of all time by Leeds fans.
Colin Hendry
• Signed for Blackburn by Kenny Dalglish in November 1991 for a fee of £700,000 and helped them to great success including winning the FA Premier League
• A key figure to Blackburn winning the Premier League in 1995, their then manager Kenny Dalglish said that Hendry was the driving force behind the success.
• Captained Scotland
• A no nonsense defender, very strong and marked top players out of the game.
• A BEAST from set pieces, Hendry scored over 45 career goals (36 for Blackburn in the Premiership).
• Voted the 2nd greatest Blackburn player of all time.
Gael Clichy
• The youngest player to win a Premier League medal.
• At the age of 15 while playing for Cannes, Clichy nearly died as his heart stopped beating due to a problem with his lungs. It restarted after 15 seconds. The doctor who led the operation described Clichy's survival as "a miracle"; while the player himself admitted that the ordeal changed his attitude towards football and gave him extra desire.
• Highly consistent defender with superb pace, marking and tackling with unrivalled stamina.
• He was a member of Arsenal's famous Invincibles team before leaving the club in 2011
• Selected in the PFA team of the year (2008)
• One of few players to have won the Premier League with 2 different clubs.
Did Hamann
• Hamann gained a reputation for being a highly consistent and reliable player.
• Didi was very consistent throughout his Liverpool career. He acted as a shield for the defence and did a tremendous job every time.
• The catalyst for Liverpool winning the 2005 Champions League Final. Hamann's substitution at half time after being 3–0 down to bring the game back to 3–3. Hamann also showed a great amount of composure and bravery, as he took and converted the first LFC penalty with a broken foot.
• Steven Gerrard said of Hamann “Didi did all my defensive work for me, the best holding midfielder I’ve ever played with”
• Didi Hamann scored the last ever goal at the old Wembley.
Dennis Wise
• Wise played as a central midfielder and was noted for his aggressive and highly-competitive style of play.
• During his time at Stamford Bridge, Wise won two FA Cups, a League Cup and a Cup Winners' Cup, becoming the club's most successful captain
• In his time at Chelsea the combative midfielder became the player with the fourth most appearances in the club's history, featuring 445 times and scoring 76 goals
• He was also twice voted club player of the year, in 1998 and 2000
• He was voted 3rd best Chelsea player of all time.
• There has been pluralistic ignorance by fans of rival clubs to confuse aggression and competitiveness for dirtiness. This is not backed up by stats, as he has been sent off fewer times than Gerrard, Butt, Leboeuf and many other ‘clean’ players.
• A true spearhead who will lead by example.
Juninho Paulista
• Voted in a PFA fan's poll as Middlesbrough's greatest ever player
• World Cup winner who could handle the physicality of the Premier League.
• Technical genius on the ball, flair player with creativity from open play and set pieces.
• Boro fans would put out both their arms and bow forwards in worship during matches
• 23 Premier League goals in under 100 games for Boro and registered countless assists.
• His Manager said of him “Juninho's idiosyncratic offensive style and world-class ball skills, coupled with his humble and affable demeanour, often make his jersey the most sought after for opposing players after matches.”
David Ginola
• Ginola was renowned for his "magical" touch on the ball and his ability to get past players from any type of position and then manage to score a goal.
• In 1999, Dutch legend Johan Cruijff remarked that it was his belief that Ginola was currently the best player in the world
• Part of Newcastle’s most successful Premier League squad
• Scored 22 Premier League goals.
• Won French Player of the Year
• PFA Team of the Year 1995–96, 1998–99
• BBC Sport Goal of the Season
• Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Player of the Year 1998
• PFA Players' Player of the Year 1998-99
• FWA Footballer of the Year 1998-99
Robbie Fowler
• Fourth-highest goal scorer in the history of the Premier League
• PFA Young Player of the Year Award (2): 1995, 1996
• Liverpool voted Fowler as their “greatest goal scorer of all time”
• Throughout the mid and late 1990s, Fowler was widely considered to be the most natural finisher playing in England. Fowler sealed this reputation as he scored more than 30 goals for three consecutive seasons, up to 1997. He remains the only player to have scored 30 plus goals in his first three full seasons in England scoring 98 goals with a total of 116 in 3 and a half years
• Scored 166 Premier League goals.
• Simply known as ‘God’ by Liverpool fans.
Didier Drogba
• In October 2012, he was voted by Chelsea supporters as the club's greatest ever player
• The Big player for the big-games, never before has the Premier League had such a consistent scorer in the most important matches.
• His key attributes include his physical strength, ability in the air, and his ability to retain possession of the ball
• Scored 100 Premier League goals including 2 seasons winning the Golden Boot.
• Drogba is unplayable and is such an important asset to have.
Peter Schmeichel
• UEFA Goalkeeper of the Year: 1992, 1993, 1997, 1998
• Was unanimously selected as the 20 season’s fantasy goalkeeper by both pundits and fans.
• Won Save of the decade 1997
• Captained Man Utd to Champions League success in 1999
• In 2001 won a public poll held by Reuters, when the majority of the 200,000 participants voted him as the best goalkeeper ever (ahead of Lev Yashin and Gordon Banks)
• In 2003 inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame!
• PFA England League Team of the Century (1907 to 2007): 2007
• Has greatest clean sheets-to-games ratio in the Premier League with 42% of the games he played in the league ending without his team conceding.
Des Walker
• The most gifted English defender of his generation, capable at both Right Back and Centre Back
• Pacey, hard tackling, Reliable defender.
• At the height of his career, Forest and Owls fans frequently chanted "You'll never beat Des Walker."
• Despite not being the tallest defender he could leap to beat the tallest players in the air and his pace meant even the quickest and most skilful forwards very rarely got any change from him.
• Sheffield Wednesday fans voted Des as their greatest ever defender.
Lucas Radebe
• Former captain of Leeds United and the South African national team
• At World Cup 2002. Nelson Mandela famously said of Radebe; "This is my hero."
• Loyal - Lucas turned down the chance to move to Manchester United, A.C. Milan and Roma. Alex Ferguson commented at the time "Everyone should be interested in Lucas"
• He was voted 54th in the Top 100 Great South Africans in 2004.
• The Kaiser Chiefs took their name from Lucas' old club as he had such an influence on them as young men.
• A suite at Elland Road is named the Radebe Entrance.
• Leeds United's mascot. 'Lucas the Kop Cat', is named after Radebe.
• In December 2011, he was inducted to The Football Ramble's Dean Windass Hall of Fame.
• In 2008, a local Leeds brewery asked for suggestions for a new beer; the most popular suggestion was 'Radebeer', showing the Leeds fans' admiration of Lucas
• Superb reader of the game, commanding in the air, captained Leeds Utd to their most successful time in the Premier League.
• In 2002 voted the best player of all time by Leeds fans.
Colin Hendry
• Signed for Blackburn by Kenny Dalglish in November 1991 for a fee of £700,000 and helped them to great success including winning the FA Premier League
• A key figure to Blackburn winning the Premier League in 1995, their then manager Kenny Dalglish said that Hendry was the driving force behind the success.
• Captained Scotland
• A no nonsense defender, very strong and marked top players out of the game.
• A BEAST from set pieces, Hendry scored over 45 career goals (36 for Blackburn in the Premiership).
• Voted the 2nd greatest Blackburn player of all time.
Gael Clichy
• The youngest player to win a Premier League medal.
• At the age of 15 while playing for Cannes, Clichy nearly died as his heart stopped beating due to a problem with his lungs. It restarted after 15 seconds. The doctor who led the operation described Clichy's survival as "a miracle"; while the player himself admitted that the ordeal changed his attitude towards football and gave him extra desire.
• Highly consistent defender with superb pace, marking and tackling with unrivalled stamina.
• He was a member of Arsenal's famous Invincibles team before leaving the club in 2011
• Selected in the PFA team of the year (2008)
• One of few players to have won the Premier League with 2 different clubs.
Did Hamann
• Hamann gained a reputation for being a highly consistent and reliable player.
• Didi was very consistent throughout his Liverpool career. He acted as a shield for the defence and did a tremendous job every time.
• The catalyst for Liverpool winning the 2005 Champions League Final. Hamann's substitution at half time after being 3–0 down to bring the game back to 3–3. Hamann also showed a great amount of composure and bravery, as he took and converted the first LFC penalty with a broken foot.
• Steven Gerrard said of Hamann “Didi did all my defensive work for me, the best holding midfielder I’ve ever played with”
• Didi Hamann scored the last ever goal at the old Wembley.
Dennis Wise
• Wise played as a central midfielder and was noted for his aggressive and highly-competitive style of play.
• During his time at Stamford Bridge, Wise won two FA Cups, a League Cup and a Cup Winners' Cup, becoming the club's most successful captain
• In his time at Chelsea the combative midfielder became the player with the fourth most appearances in the club's history, featuring 445 times and scoring 76 goals
• He was also twice voted club player of the year, in 1998 and 2000
• He was voted 3rd best Chelsea player of all time.
• There has been pluralistic ignorance by fans of rival clubs to confuse aggression and competitiveness for dirtiness. This is not backed up by stats, as he has been sent off fewer times than Gerrard, Butt, Leboeuf and many other ‘clean’ players.
• A true spearhead who will lead by example.
Juninho Paulista
• Voted in a PFA fan's poll as Middlesbrough's greatest ever player
• World Cup winner who could handle the physicality of the Premier League.
• Technical genius on the ball, flair player with creativity from open play and set pieces.
• Boro fans would put out both their arms and bow forwards in worship during matches
• 23 Premier League goals in under 100 games for Boro and registered countless assists.
• His Manager said of him “Juninho's idiosyncratic offensive style and world-class ball skills, coupled with his humble and affable demeanour, often make his jersey the most sought after for opposing players after matches.”
David Ginola
• Ginola was renowned for his "magical" touch on the ball and his ability to get past players from any type of position and then manage to score a goal.
• In 1999, Dutch legend Johan Cruijff remarked that it was his belief that Ginola was currently the best player in the world
• Part of Newcastle’s most successful Premier League squad
• Scored 22 Premier League goals.
• Won French Player of the Year
• PFA Team of the Year 1995–96, 1998–99
• BBC Sport Goal of the Season
• Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Player of the Year 1998
• PFA Players' Player of the Year 1998-99
• FWA Footballer of the Year 1998-99
Robbie Fowler
• Fourth-highest goal scorer in the history of the Premier League
• PFA Young Player of the Year Award (2): 1995, 1996
• Liverpool voted Fowler as their “greatest goal scorer of all time”
• Throughout the mid and late 1990s, Fowler was widely considered to be the most natural finisher playing in England. Fowler sealed this reputation as he scored more than 30 goals for three consecutive seasons, up to 1997. He remains the only player to have scored 30 plus goals in his first three full seasons in England scoring 98 goals with a total of 116 in 3 and a half years
• Scored 166 Premier League goals.
• Simply known as ‘God’ by Liverpool fans.
Didier Drogba
• In October 2012, he was voted by Chelsea supporters as the club's greatest ever player
• The Big player for the big-games, never before has the Premier League had such a consistent scorer in the most important matches.
• His key attributes include his physical strength, ability in the air, and his ability to retain possession of the ball
• Scored 100 Premier League goals including 2 seasons winning the Golden Boot.
• Drogba is unplayable and is such an important asset to have.
Team Tactics
I believe my team to have the perfect balance to be a complete team. My team will play a rigid system in which the defenders will defend and the attackers will attack – simple eh?!
The team is built on a quality back 4 in front of the best ever Premier League Goalkeeper by far Peter Schmeichel. Call me old fashioned but I want my defenders to defend, not go roaming *cough* Glen Johnson. Defensively all my defenders are quality and can deal with any attacking threat quickly giving the ball to a more attacking player. Lucas Radebe, Colin Hendry, Gael Clichy & Des Walker will provide a reliable backbone to my team.
Both combative centre midfielders Dennis Wise and Didi Hamann complement each other. Big man Hamann can play as anchor man in front of the back four and can pick out a pass. Wise shall be a complete box to box midfielder, never stops running makes important tackles as well as being a prolific goal scorer himself.
David Ginola and Juninho can run, pass, cross, shoot and will be a nightmare to deal with as they can interchange positions and roam freely knowing they will not leave the team exposed because of the disciplined defenders. These players need to have the freedom because in the tight system my team will play, sparks will be created out of nothing and supply the formidable strike force.
Strong, Pacey combination of Drogba and Fowler will cause every defence insane problems. Drogba can hold the ball up can pick a pass, attack headers, while Fowler has pace, awareness and is the most natural finisher the Premier League has seen. Fowler can score off scraps while Drogba can take players out of the game and win the ball aerially every time.
I believe my team to have the perfect balance to be a complete team. My team will play a rigid system in which the defenders will defend and the attackers will attack – simple eh?!
The team is built on a quality back 4 in front of the best ever Premier League Goalkeeper by far Peter Schmeichel. Call me old fashioned but I want my defenders to defend, not go roaming *cough* Glen Johnson. Defensively all my defenders are quality and can deal with any attacking threat quickly giving the ball to a more attacking player. Lucas Radebe, Colin Hendry, Gael Clichy & Des Walker will provide a reliable backbone to my team.
Both combative centre midfielders Dennis Wise and Didi Hamann complement each other. Big man Hamann can play as anchor man in front of the back four and can pick out a pass. Wise shall be a complete box to box midfielder, never stops running makes important tackles as well as being a prolific goal scorer himself.
David Ginola and Juninho can run, pass, cross, shoot and will be a nightmare to deal with as they can interchange positions and roam freely knowing they will not leave the team exposed because of the disciplined defenders. These players need to have the freedom because in the tight system my team will play, sparks will be created out of nothing and supply the formidable strike force.
Strong, Pacey combination of Drogba and Fowler will cause every defence insane problems. Drogba can hold the ball up can pick a pass, attack headers, while Fowler has pace, awareness and is the most natural finisher the Premier League has seen. Fowler can score off scraps while Drogba can take players out of the game and win the ball aerially every time.
