Comments on: Least Valuable Premier League XI

By: todd

todd — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:35:55 +0000

sorry.. gary neville? sure he lacks fitness and has struggled to not only stay healthy enough to play, let alone walk into a lineup with a teenager and john o’pie. but he is the captain of united. while giggsy is the leader on the pitch, neville is buzzing in everyones ear off of it. he is on of the strongest connections to the heart of the club. a true supporter of the reds who reminds the boys what it means to pull on that red shirt. ill be the first to admit his injuries make him an easy target, but he has rarely preformed badly when on the pitch, and all things considers, he does more for his club than someone like anelka if you ask me. would you have said tom brady was a waste of a squad number for the patriots last year (trying for a cultural example away from football).

By: hank

hank — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:49:18 +0000

Fabricio Coloccini certainly deserves a spot on this list.

By: David Allison

David Allison — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:47:30 +0000

Most of the list I would have to agree with. Alves should definitely be in there, for either Adebayor or Owen.

I can’t understand the inclusion of Neville, however. The criteria for players was a team that “would incite the masses with talent, with name recognition and with expense. They would then fail pathetically.” Neville has played little, but has nevertheless contributed towards a title-winning season. A more apt right-back would perhaps be Philippe Degen who, although signed on a free transfer, was believed to have had a £1m signing on fee and up to £40k a week. He has hardly played and has become injured on three occasions. A massive fail in my opinion…

By: FredTheRed

FredTheRed — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:55:49 +0000

Damien Duff?? The lad’s been played out of position all season.
As for Neville, that’ll be the most capped fullback in English history then?? At 34, most players would have retired but he’s forced himself back into the United squad. The MOST underated English player of the last 20 years.

By: LI Matt

LI Matt — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:22:26 +0000

Bentley’s main contribution to Spurs’ season was lighting a fire under Aaron Lennon’s butt. With no challengers for his starting place, Lennon became lazy and complacent. Once Bentley showed up, the Lennon who made the 2006 World Cup team suddenly re-appeared.

By: vinnie

vinnie — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:15:29 +0000

adebayor was red hot last season, many ppl, including myself and maybe tyduffy was expecting more from him this season, which the work rate and effectiveness are halved.

as much as a fan of owen myself, i have to agree putting him on the list, mainly due to his wages.

robbie keane might be up there if he hasn’t gone back to tottenham

interesting list

By: TheFlatBackFour

TheFlatBackFour — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:54:20 +0000

I think it's a fair list BUT Robbie Keane should be on the list. For 20million quid and 7 goals for Liverpool, that's 2.8m per goal. Not exactly great return on investmen is it? Anyway, I will remember this season due to ten major events that took place. Can't wait for 2009/10 season to start.

By: john james

john james — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:49:53 +0000

how in gods name is adebayor on this list

By: CMG

CMG — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:11:56 +0000

I remember going to the UK during the Robbie Keane transfer. Oh my how the pendulum swung back.

By: tyduffy

tyduffy — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:55:28 +0000

I considered Alves very hard. Owen’s salary tipped it for him, though I can see your point.