Mata should be on young player list, Modric and Dempsey maybe eclipse Parker but difficult to tell due to different roles.
Other players I would say Parker deserves it more
because there are too many good players who deserve to be there for such a small list. Basically RVP and Rooney take 2 spots so we're down to 4 already. Can make an argument for each player to be included.Why? He turns 24 for this month, he's a well established player, shouldn't be anywhere near a youth list.
Mata should be on young player list, Modric and Dempsey maybe eclipse Parker but difficult to tell due to different roles.
Other players I would say Parker deserves it more
Why? He turns 24 for this month, he's a well established player, shouldn't be anywhere near a youth list.
Aguero shouldn't be on the young player list at 23, and he's well established. ****** list.
The same age as Sergio Aguero so that is a mute point. Mata should be on one of the lists without a doubt.
The same age as Sergio Aguero so that is a mute point. Mata should be on one of the lists without a doubt.
don't really feel like debating this properly with you (I have no strong affinity to any players/ clubs on the list) but as I said most players mentioned so far have a viable argument to be on the list. Parker has done exactly what he did last year to win it. Defensively solid, Unbelievable work rate, very committed. Maybe he shouldn't be there above others but there are also viable arguments as to why he is on thereWhat has Parker done exceptional at all this season? Apart from being adored by the media? Mata is single handedly carrying Chelsea's attack, Cabaye is the backbone to Newcastle's superb season, Valencia has probably been the best winger in the league, Modric is just excellent, Dempsey has had a storming season and has done no wrong except not playing for a top club and Arteta has been a passing supremo for Arsenal.
If anything Joel is saying Mata should be in the main list. lol.
Parker has done exactly what he did last year to win it.
I don't care if he wins or not, just giving a reason as to why he was nominated instead of everyone just dismissing him and thinking it a 'joke'Didn't he win Writer's Player last year? The media are madly in love with him so he'll probably win it again, don't worry.
Parker shouldn't be there, Hart shouldn't be there, Welbeck shouldn't be there, Chamberlain definitely shouldn't be there. Aguero shouldn't be in the YPOTY category, but thats more of a gripe with the rules.
Its farcical that James McClean isn't in the YPOTY nominees. Caulker could have easily been there, been class for Swansea. Then again he's a centre back for Swansea so isn't going to get much attention. Victor Moses could easily have been in there as well, far more deserving than Welbeck imo.