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Worst part is that the best Chelsea central defender didn't even get picked.
Rose being in there is also a joke considering he's missed 3 and a half months. But to be honest, the votes are counted after like half a season right?
Having just 2 of the Spurs back 5 is criminal though. They're part of the best defensive record in the league. Especially considering the only reason Lukaku is there is because he's top goalscorer. Sanchez and Ibra were much more deserving.
Rose being in there is also a joke considering he's missed 3 and a half months. But to be honest, the votes are counted after like half a season right?
Having just 2 of the Spurs back 5 is criminal though. They're part of the best defensive record in the league. Especially considering the only reason Lukaku is there is because he's top goalscorer. Sanchez and Ibra were much more deserving.
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Top goalscorer in the league for a team probably going to finish outside the top 6 is a pretty good reason for Lukaku to be included in my opinion.
Who else was going to score for them?
Aguero was top scorer in 2014/2015 and he didn't even get in the team of the year.
Has Darren Bent or Andy Johnson ever got in a team of the year? They scored for some lowly clubs.
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Aguero should have made the team, can't be bothered to research Bent I know he was brilliant for Charlton but I don't know who beat him to it. Andy Johnson scored loads for Palace but how many were penalties... Quite a lot if I remember correctly
In my opinion Lukaku has been quality for Everton this season thoroughly deserves his place. If Lukaku doesn't deserve his place then you could make a better case for Kane not making the team as well.
Great to see 4 spurs in there agree Hugo Toby and Jan could warrant a place, but Chelsea have been quality as well, cant argue with the midfield and Strikers
AJ was there in 2005 when he was banging them for palace, don't recall Bent ever making the cut. Carr was there twice!
Anyway, this team is selected by players, it's not exact science. Toby and Jan are superior but make less fuss (as they are that good shutting off opposition), Rose had loads of press on him this season and as the PFA members probably watch more Chelsea matches and feed off the press I'm not surprised the results might be a bit skewed
for someone who apparently watches football 24/7 for a living the above post is astoundingly ignorant
Lukaku has been pure quality - 100% deserved
Who is the best 'central' Chelsea defender from those back 3? Azpilicueta? He plays wide
We don't play with a back 5 - even if we did - Team of The Year would always use a 4-4-2 formation as it is the most balanced in terms of players
Sanchez has been inconsistent and Ibrahimovic nowehere near as good as Lukaku
If Chelsea are playing three at the back, then two of those central defenders are going to be wide. It shouldn't matter. Alli doesn't play central midfield yet he's central in the 4-4-2 position. Azpiliecta has played centre back and probably should be there. Alot more than Cahill should.
Regardless. Alderweirelds omission is incredible.
Does De Gea actually have better numbers than Lloris?
I thought they vote from profile pics?
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Trying very hard not to be bias in this but I think I would go
De Gea
Walker-Toby-Luiz-Rose
Alli-Dembele-Kante-Hazard
Kane-Lukaku
I think I am probably cheating a bit having Alli as a right midfielder but simply couldn't leave Dembele out
De Gea
Walker-Toby-Luiz-Rose
Alli-Dembele-Kante-Hazard
Kane-Lukaku
I think I am probably cheating a bit having Alli as a right midfielder but simply couldn't leave Dembele out
To be fair, most would have trouble spelling Jan or Toby too!!
Lloris
Walker Alderweireld Vertonghen Rose
Dier Dembele
Son Dele Eriksen
Kane
Walker Alderweireld Vertonghen Rose
Dier Dembele
Son Dele Eriksen
Kane
Would there be a match ban for taking a swing at Hazard during the PFA awards?
This is good to see:
PFA Young Player of the Year:
2017 - Alli
2016 - Alli
2015 - Kane
2014 - Some diving bastard Chav
2013 - Bale
2012 - Walker
PFA Young Player of the Year:
2017 - Alli
2016 - Alli
2015 - Kane
2014 - Some diving bastard Chav
2013 - Bale
2012 - Walker