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Paully D · 08-05-2011, 01:01

Ramires, Odemwingie and Yaya Toure.

Ramires - I was always a fan, but he looked more like a marathon runner than a footballer and I did question whether he'd have enough about him physically to make an impact in the centre of midfield at one of Europe's best sides. He started off fairly well, started to fade a bit midway through the season along with the whole of Chelsea FC and for some reason as an outsider looking in he seemed to be getting more criticism than most (probably because he was an easy target as the new kid on the block). However, he's turned things around now and IMO has been one of their best players during the resurgence. Cracking player.

Odemwingie - I actually didn't think he'd have too much of an impact in the Premier League as I'd always (wrongly) thought of him as nothing more than an average striker, but he has certainly proved me wrong. Suffered awful abuse in Russia so it's good to see him happy and enjoying himself now and he's certainly feared among Premier League defenders. A bargain at £2.5m (

) and he's ahead of Hernandez as the signing of the season IMO.

Yaya Toure - One of my favourite players. Really enjoyed watching him at Barcelona and at international level as I love his style of play. A ball winner who has excellent distribution, plays box-to-box and has an eye for goal too. He cost a lot of money but it's pocket change to the Manchester City owners anyway. Fantastic player and I'm glad I get to see him playing week in, week out now.

AgileMyth · 08-05-2011, 01:05

Balotelli has kept me amused for most of the season. I really want to go on the beer with him.

opr · 08-05-2011, 01:08

David Silva. He is the main reason I tune into most of City's games as he is a joy to watch. I lament the fact Liverpool never signed him when Rafa was heavily linked with getting him

Opr

Mr. Guappa · 08-05-2011, 01:09

I can't help but smile anytime Javier Hernandez scores, his attitude is top-class and his love of scoring goals really shines through. He also seems to be a top bloke going on some of the stories floating around about him.

grenache · 08-05-2011, 01:36

Norwich. They are so positive to watch. Remind me of Blackpool last season. They dont know when they're beaten and are so clinical.

Lambert is a fcuking genius. Understated but unbelievably tactically astute.

And of course Blackpool, but i knew they would put up a decent battle and upset a few people. Holloway is a very likable character and another gem of a manager

almanu · 08-05-2011, 01:38

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Originally Posted by Mr. Guappa

I can't help but smile anytime Javier Hernandez scores, his attitude is top-class and his love of scoring goals really shines through. He also seems to be a top bloke going on some of the stories floating around about him.

cantgetright · 08-05-2011, 01:54

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Originally Posted by almanu

Good player
No. 6 was a fantastic finish

**dfx-** · 08-05-2011, 02:05

Dortmund and Real Sociedad and seeing Yaya Toure revel in his different role than the role at Barcelona. I've been a fan of Mascherano moving to Barcelona more than a few Barca fans, but I'd pick Yaya to have stayed instaed.

Maybe Braga in Europe too

rossie1977 · 08-05-2011, 02:08

paul konchesky

speedboatchase · 08-05-2011, 02:13

The weekly exploits of Mario Balotelli
Mainz's stunning first half of the season in the Bundesliga
The emergence of Jack Wilshere as an Arsenal key player
Cavani and his last minute winners for Napoli
Mario Gomez living up to his transfer fee at Bayern
Szczesny becoming Arsenal's number 1 and his excellent Twitter page
Kenny Daglish turning things around at Anfield. The Liverpool fans singing Happy Birthday during the Utd game was an epic moment

blue-army · 08-05-2011, 02:25

David Luiz.

The man is nothing short of a legend! Hasn't put a foot wrong all season and scored big goals against Man Utd and City.
Seems a right character as well, and will only keep on improving.

Ramires as well. Started off shaky enough, but has been excellent in the run in. Scored a couple of screamers too!

Himself and Luiz look to be Chelsea's new Lampard and Terry.

opr · 08-05-2011, 02:38

Yeah David Luiz has been great.

Opr

Oat23 · 08-05-2011, 02:40

Mainz and Thomas Tuchel
Edinson Cavani
Heung-Min Son - Not really a secret. I love him.

superfrank · 08-05-2011, 03:19

Hernandaz..Great Buy & (apart from the occasional dive) great attitude on pitch..Gives 110% (From a chelsea fan)

Nasri is a class act & Scotty Parker!!

Mikeyt086 · 08-05-2011, 03:31

Javier Hernandez. Its no secret. The entire United thread know im sporting major wood for that lil' Mexican.

08-05-2011, 01:01	#16
Paully D Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 10,440 Adverts \| Friends	Ramires, Odemwingie and Yaya Toure. Ramires - I was always a fan, but he looked more like a marathon runner than a footballer and I did question whether he'd have enough about him physically to make an impact in the centre of midfield at one of Europe's best sides. He started off fairly well, started to fade a bit midway through the season along with the whole of Chelsea FC and for some reason as an outsider looking in he seemed to be getting more criticism than most (probably because he was an easy target as the new kid on the block). However, he's turned things around now and IMO has been one of their best players during the resurgence. Cracking player. Odemwingie - I actually didn't think he'd have too much of an impact in the Premier League as I'd always (wrongly) thought of him as nothing more than an average striker, but he has certainly proved me wrong. Suffered awful abuse in Russia so it's good to see him happy and enjoying himself now and he's certainly feared among Premier League defenders. A bargain at £2.5m () and he's ahead of Hernandez as the signing of the season IMO. Yaya Toure - One of my favourite players. Really enjoyed watching him at Barcelona and at international level as I love his style of play. A ball winner who has excellent distribution, plays box-to-box and has an eye for goal too. He cost a lot of money but it's pocket change to the Manchester City owners anyway. Fantastic player and I'm glad I get to see him playing week in, week out now.

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08-05-2011, 01:05	#17
AgileMyth Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2,197 Adverts \| Friends	Balotelli has kept me amused for most of the season. I really want to go on the beer with him.

08-05-2011, 01:08	#18
opr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 9,388 Adverts \| Friends	David Silva. He is the main reason I tune into most of City's games as he is a joy to watch. I lament the fact Liverpool never signed him when Rafa was heavily linked with getting him Opr

08-05-2011, 01:09	#19
Mr. Guappa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tipperary Posts: 2,797 Adverts \| Friends	I can't help but smile anytime Javier Hernandez scores, his attitude is top-class and his love of scoring goals really shines through. He also seems to be a top bloke going on some of the stories floating around about him.

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grenache Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Limerician in Cork Posts: 5,605 Adverts \| Friends	Norwich. They are so positive to watch. Remind me of Blackpool last season. They dont know when they're beaten and are so clinical. Lambert is a fcuking genius. Understated but unbelievably tactically astute. And of course Blackpool, but i knew they would put up a decent battle and upset a few people. Holloway is a very likable character and another gem of a manager

08-05-2011, 02:05	#23
dfx- Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Solvency Posts: 7,245 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Soccer	Dortmund and Real Sociedad and seeing Yaya Toure revel in his different role than the role at Barcelona. I've been a fan of Mascherano moving to Barcelona more than a few Barca fans, but I'd pick Yaya to have stayed instaed. Maybe Braga in Europe too

08-05-2011, 02:08	#24
rossie1977 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 7,497 Adverts \| Friends	paul konchesky

08-05-2011, 02:13	#25
speedboatchase Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,504 Adverts \| Friends	The weekly exploits of Mario Balotelli Mainz's stunning first half of the season in the Bundesliga The emergence of Jack Wilshere as an Arsenal key player Cavani and his last minute winners for Napoli Mario Gomez living up to his transfer fee at Bayern Szczesny becoming Arsenal's number 1 and his excellent Twitter page Kenny Daglish turning things around at Anfield. The Liverpool fans singing Happy Birthday during the Utd game was an epic moment

08-05-2011, 02:25	#26
blue-army Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Blaaville Posts: 1,115 Adverts \| Friends	David Luiz. The man is nothing short of a legend! Hasn't put a foot wrong all season and scored big goals against Man Utd and City. Seems a right character as well, and will only keep on improving. Ramires as well. Started off shaky enough, but has been excellent in the run in. Scored a couple of screamers too! Himself and Luiz look to be Chelsea's new Lampard and Terry.

08-05-2011, 02:38	#27
opr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 9,388 Adverts \| Friends	Yeah David Luiz has been great. Opr

08-05-2011, 02:40	#28
Oat23 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6,427 Adverts \| Friends	Mainz and Thomas Tuchel Edinson Cavani Heung-Min Son - Not really a secret. I love him.

08-05-2011, 03:19	#29
superfrank Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 336 Adverts \| Friends	Hernandaz..Great Buy & (apart from the occasional dive) great attitude on pitch..Gives 110% (From a chelsea fan) Nasri is a class act & Scotty Parker!!

08-05-2011, 03:31	#30
Mikeyt086 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bray Posts: 7,989 Adverts \| Friends	Javier Hernandez. Its no secret. The entire United thread know im sporting major wood for that lil' Mexican.