Last year's version: http://www.fm-base.co.uk/forum/english-football/57047-premier-league-your-team-year-2010-a.html
No specific rules, other than the obvious (hopefully) one that all choices must be Premier League players.
So what is your team of the year (not season 2010/11, but the actual year of 2011).
Please post reasoning behind your choices, as many decisions will be picked apart by the lovely community we have here at FM Base, and it'd be nice to know why you chose a player for a particular position.
Without further ado, here is my choice for Team of the Year 2011 in the Premier League:
Krul
Richards Kompany Vidic Enrique
Nani Parker Modric Bale
Silva
Van Persie
Honourable mentions to: Vorm, Hart, Agger, Coloccini, Walker, Lucas, Cabaye, Rooney, Ba.
If I've forgotten anyone obvious, then please do criticise my choices; I may well agree with you and just flaked at remembering someone.
Reasoning:
Krul - Newcastle had the joint least goals conceded up until around December time for a reason this season, and although much credit has to go to the very efficient partnership of Coloccini and Taylor at the heart of defence, I think Tim Krul is responsible for the majority of the defensive points gained by Newcastle over the past year.
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Richards - With the RB position questionable at both United and Chelsea this year, and with Sagna injured for this season, this was an almost immediate choice for me, and would have been the most insta-picked position if it wasn't for the performances of our very own Kyle Walker. Still, I do think Richards currently offers more defensively than his Spurs counterpart so he gets in ahead with some very impressive showings since breaking his way back into the City team.
Kompany - The man mountain and monster that you somehow have to beat consistently to beat City. He is truly a machine, and City remaining unbeaten in the league at the Etihad is a testament not only to how well he performs himself, but also how well he organises his defensive teammates. Would also be the captain of this team, if I was choosing one.
Vidic - You only have to see how many goals United have begun to concede since his injury to realise just how important this player is. He has become possibly United's most valuable player with the retirement of Edwin VDS and the inconsistency of a certain Wayne Rooney and he seems to relish this. Not only does he look rock solid at the back, but he also chips in with important goals for the team.
Enrique - Quality with Newcastle last season and has been very impressive indeed since his switch to Merseyside. In my opinion, he has been the best signing at Anfield despite many labelling Suarez as world class, purely because he is such a consistent performer. With Cole's poor form last season and Evra going completely off the boil, there was little competitive for this position other than Baines and BAE, who I believe are slightly behind Enrique not in talent, but by consistent showings.
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Nani - Might blow hot and cold occasionally, but is always a threat to the defence with his trickery and deception. This position chooses itself with the Portuguese star looking the most threatening right winger in a United shirt, when they have several that could be considered contenders for this position.
Parker - A fantastic personal season last year with a poor West Ham side, and a great start to the 2011/2012 season with Tottenham means you can't really look past Parker for one of the CM positions. There was huge competition for these slots, but having watched Parker the most throughout 2011 between those I considered alongside him, he gets the nod from me.
Modric - An exceptional season last year drew heavy interest from multiple teams and three bids from Chelsea. Always reliable, not just for his incredible passing range but his solidity and toughness for someone of his stature. Not the best at producing direct assists for the team, he's the one who will create the initial pass that leads to a goalscoring opportunity, whilst keeping play ticking over with a usually ridiculous 90%+ success per game.
Bale - Similar to Nani, in that his performances have blown hot and cold, but this season especially has really come into his own and begun producing the goods we all knew he could with a quality striker on the end of them. Tied on goals with Nani this year and around 3-4 years younger, this lad has a bright future and his performances this year guaranteed his place in my team.
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Silva - Labelled by many as 'the best player in the Premier League', this position was never in doubt and was one of two slots where I had no doubts who would be filling it. Not only do his exceptional performances keep City's new attacking style ticking over, but he also chips in with his share of goals and direct assists too. Superb player, and fantastic in a number of midfield positions.
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Van Persie - Quality. Amazing. Broke the Arsenal goalscoring record of Thierry Henry this year. Used to be mostly limited to his left foot, but seems to have become unbelievably capable with his right in the past year or so to the point where it doesn't seem to matter which side he shoots from. Not much more to say here. If he isn't in your team, then don't bother posting it in the thread because it's wrong.
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So, post yours.
No specific rules, other than the obvious (hopefully) one that all choices must be Premier League players.
So what is your team of the year (not season 2010/11, but the actual year of 2011).
Please post reasoning behind your choices, as many decisions will be picked apart by the lovely community we have here at FM Base, and it'd be nice to know why you chose a player for a particular position.
Without further ado, here is my choice for Team of the Year 2011 in the Premier League:
Krul
Richards Kompany Vidic Enrique
Nani Parker Modric Bale
Silva
Van Persie
Honourable mentions to: Vorm, Hart, Agger, Coloccini, Walker, Lucas, Cabaye, Rooney, Ba.
If I've forgotten anyone obvious, then please do criticise my choices; I may well agree with you and just flaked at remembering someone.
Reasoning:
Krul - Newcastle had the joint least goals conceded up until around December time for a reason this season, and although much credit has to go to the very efficient partnership of Coloccini and Taylor at the heart of defence, I think Tim Krul is responsible for the majority of the defensive points gained by Newcastle over the past year.
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Richards - With the RB position questionable at both United and Chelsea this year, and with Sagna injured for this season, this was an almost immediate choice for me, and would have been the most insta-picked position if it wasn't for the performances of our very own Kyle Walker. Still, I do think Richards currently offers more defensively than his Spurs counterpart so he gets in ahead with some very impressive showings since breaking his way back into the City team.
Kompany - The man mountain and monster that you somehow have to beat consistently to beat City. He is truly a machine, and City remaining unbeaten in the league at the Etihad is a testament not only to how well he performs himself, but also how well he organises his defensive teammates. Would also be the captain of this team, if I was choosing one.
Vidic - You only have to see how many goals United have begun to concede since his injury to realise just how important this player is. He has become possibly United's most valuable player with the retirement of Edwin VDS and the inconsistency of a certain Wayne Rooney and he seems to relish this. Not only does he look rock solid at the back, but he also chips in with important goals for the team.
Enrique - Quality with Newcastle last season and has been very impressive indeed since his switch to Merseyside. In my opinion, he has been the best signing at Anfield despite many labelling Suarez as world class, purely because he is such a consistent performer. With Cole's poor form last season and Evra going completely off the boil, there was little competitive for this position other than Baines and BAE, who I believe are slightly behind Enrique not in talent, but by consistent showings.
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Nani - Might blow hot and cold occasionally, but is always a threat to the defence with his trickery and deception. This position chooses itself with the Portuguese star looking the most threatening right winger in a United shirt, when they have several that could be considered contenders for this position.
Parker - A fantastic personal season last year with a poor West Ham side, and a great start to the 2011/2012 season with Tottenham means you can't really look past Parker for one of the CM positions. There was huge competition for these slots, but having watched Parker the most throughout 2011 between those I considered alongside him, he gets the nod from me.
Modric - An exceptional season last year drew heavy interest from multiple teams and three bids from Chelsea. Always reliable, not just for his incredible passing range but his solidity and toughness for someone of his stature. Not the best at producing direct assists for the team, he's the one who will create the initial pass that leads to a goalscoring opportunity, whilst keeping play ticking over with a usually ridiculous 90%+ success per game.
Bale - Similar to Nani, in that his performances have blown hot and cold, but this season especially has really come into his own and begun producing the goods we all knew he could with a quality striker on the end of them. Tied on goals with Nani this year and around 3-4 years younger, this lad has a bright future and his performances this year guaranteed his place in my team.
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Silva - Labelled by many as 'the best player in the Premier League', this position was never in doubt and was one of two slots where I had no doubts who would be filling it. Not only do his exceptional performances keep City's new attacking style ticking over, but he also chips in with his share of goals and direct assists too. Superb player, and fantastic in a number of midfield positions.
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Van Persie - Quality. Amazing. Broke the Arsenal goalscoring record of Thierry Henry this year. Used to be mostly limited to his left foot, but seems to have become unbelievably capable with his right in the past year or so to the point where it doesn't seem to matter which side he shoots from. Not much more to say here. If he isn't in your team, then don't bother posting it in the thread because it's wrong.
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So, post yours.