Sunday, May 4, 2008

Team of the year: left midfield

SPL: AIDEN MCGEADY (Celtic)
honourable mentions: Lee McCulloch (Rangers), Andrew Driver (Hearts)

Yes, I know he's more overrated than viagra (not that I'm talking from experience, honest) but, until from February every team started doubling up on him, McGeady had finally found a bit of consistent. If Cuellar is Scotland's outstanding defender this season - actually there is no "if" about it - then McGeady is the outstanding attacker. He's been a joy to watch, at least for those of us who are neutral with regards to the Old Firm, and I wouldn't be surprised if he deserts Paradise for down South sooner or later.

EPL: ASHLEY YOUNG (Aston Villa)
honourable mentions: Martin Petrov (Manchester City), Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough)

Young gets the nod for his stonking form in the last couple of months, though admittedly he has been playing in more of a free role. He's quick, direct and his set piece delivery is sensational time after time. So he gets in ahead of Petrov, who is greased lightning but lost form like the rest of the City team after New Year, and Downing who I suspect looks better than he really is because of the paucity of quality surrounding him at Boro.

L.

1 comment:

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