da betway： 2010 has been a sensational year for Tottenham Hotspur, qualifying for the Champions League and participating in Europe’s premier competition for the first time since 1961/62. It has ended with them still being in the competition, winning their group after six thrilling games (8 if you include the qualifiers against Young Boys) including two pulsating ties against the European Champions. Added to this their exploits in Europe have so far not adversely affected their domestic form as they go into 2011 within touching distance of the Champions League place and, albeit it quite an ambitious and over strenuous touch, of the Premier League leaders. So here we give homage to the players who in particular have brought about this fantastic year. And give late Christmas presents to those selected to be part of the FootballFanCast.com Tottenham Hotspur Awards.
da cassino online： Player of 2010
I’m giving it to Luka Modric. I know the obvious choice is Gareth Bale, who by all accounts has had an exceptional year. But I just prefer watching Modric on the ball and think he really keeps the team ticking and always seems to know exactly what he’s doing with the ball at feet. He first thought and move is instinctively to go forward, he nearly always retains possession and looks composed, effortless and a class above. His contributions in the recent 10 men victories against Aston Villa and Newcastle United were phenomenal. The pass out to Hutton on the right for the opener against Villa scythed their defence apart and against Newcastle he rampaged up the pitch on the counter to unleash Bale to finish and secure the points. Added to this in the last ten minutes of the first half against Villa he led the master class of keep ball. Throughout the year he has been central to Tottenham’s attacking impetus and is also far less of a pushover than many originally expected in the centre of midfield.
Most Improved of 2010
This is the award Gareth Bale is taking home. Again I know it might be a bit controversial as the bulk of his improving was accomplished in the first three or so months of the year and indeed it was clear he had the talent all along. But to go from at the start of the year having not won a single Premier League match and being second choice left back, to at the end being possibly the most desired British talent in football and scoring a hat-trick in the San Siro is a remarkable turnaround. I say most of his improvement was done in the first few months as for me his standout performances of the year were in April against Arsenal and Chelsea where he instigated two vital victories on Tottenham’s journey to finishing fourth. He started the new season in equally scintillating form, catching a lot of media and public attention, and is the club’s joint top scorer for the season. Honourable mentions must also go to Younes Kaboul and Jermaine Jenas, who I’ve never really liked but has really impressed recently with a fantastic work rate.
Most Disappointing player of 2010
Robbie Keane takes it as has been unable to recapture his previous form that he showed for Tottenham since rejoining from Liverpool. He is now definitely the club’s fourth choice striker and will in all likelihood be shipped out in January. As his fall has come about so quickly it must be seen as a severe mistake to bring him back in the first place and as the highest paid player as well. Less than honourable mentions go to Giovani Dos Santos, who I was impressed with at the World Cup and genuinely thought could start to have an impact at the club. How wrong I was, his brief outings for the team have been distinctly unremarkable. Also Tottenham are still awaiting David Bentley to live up to a £16million transfer fee.
Most important signing of 2010
I couldn’t ignore the contribution made by Rafael van der Vaart just because he has only been at the club for four months. In those four months he has been a revelation. And this award I think is not just specific to Tottenham or even the Premier League, globally his signing has been the best bit of football business of 2010.
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