Player of the Year - Nearly

So the PFA player of the year shortlist has been announced and the list is sparking some controversy here at the Chateaux. Sure, Nasri, Tevez, Bale, Adam, Parker, Van Der Vaart and Vidic have all had good seasons or at least good spells, but we feel there are some names that are missing so here is AGs forgotten men for this season.

Andy Carroll
At Newcastle he caused all sorts of problems with his no-nonsense physical play. Earned a January move to Liverpool becoming one of British footballs most expensive players in the process. Received his first England call-up and bagged his first international goal too. Sure there has been some off-field controversy and he has his injury problems but really it hasn't been a bad season for the big man.

Dimitar Berbatov
It's rare that the seasons top scorer doesn't get a nomination but the Bulgarian is left out despite his 22 goals. Perhaps the fact that his goals have been concentrated in a few high scoring games, including bagging 5 against Blackburn, has counted against him. Regardless it seems he has finally settled into the Manchester United team and along with Rooney and Hernandez forms a truly scary front-line.

Nani
Nominated in the young player category but probably the biggest suprise omission from the main list. Nani has the done the one thing that he most often chastised for and been consistent. 9 goals and more assists than anyone else in the league isn't enough apparently. It is probably the fact that there are still too many theatrics in his game which make him unpopular among his peers. But at least Al-Fayed likes him enough to erect a statue of him outside Craven Cottage.

David Silva
The Spaniard has enjoyed a great debut season at Eastlands showing speed and technique that makes English wingers look decidely...well, English. I thought he would be too lightweight for the league but really the only thing that has held him back this season are the sometimes unambitious tactics of Man City.

Robin Van Persie
Put simply, Van Persie is the reason that Arsenal are a great team. Without him they lack the clinical edge and drop points as a result. His return from injury saw the Gunners go from Top four probables to real title contenders. Sadly, it seems he just cannot remain fit for an entire season, but with other players on the list going through bad patches or with injury problems of their own, we don't see why he didn't deserve a nod.




So there you go. But we don't choose the list, so if I had to bet on a winner my head would say Nasri, but I'm going for the dark-horse outside gamble with none other than this man:

Carlos Tevez - TG