Monday 11 June 2012

British and Irish Lions 16 - Stephen



1 (GK) Joe Hart – England – I would agree he is the best goal keeper England has to offer, in fact I would even go as far as the best goalkeeper (with experience) in European football. Solid, reliable and encouraged. any more reasons?
Ashley Williams – Wales – Not the most influential Welsh player. But given the experience and opportunity he would receive within this British lions squad. He would thrive on the opportunity  to be solid just as he is with Swansea    
Ashley Cole -  England - Lets get this clear. Ashley Cole in my opinion is the best left back in the world. Yep, i said it. I think his flexibility and experience with the left back comes great attacking ability with solid defensive ability. Top player. 
4 John Terry - England - Ok, off the field, he is not the best role model. But on the field, he has to be regarded as one of the greatest leader in English football...ever? At 31 years of age he has received 74 caps covering 4 major tournament. Top class. 
5 Richard Dunne - Ireland - Always a big fan of the big Irish center back. with 74 caps he has been the heart of Ireland's defense for many caps. A big case for center backs having experience? In my opinion the most essential trait for a defender. 
6 Aaron Ramsey - Wales - At 21 with 21 caps. This guy has a chance to make a massive name for himself and cause upsets within the European world. As Wales captain he has the best chance to lead Wales to their first major championship for years. 
7 Oliver Norwood - Northern Ireland - Trust me. Watch this 21 year old who plays for Manchester United. you probably haven't? well you will in the near future. 
8 Steven Gerrard (c) - England - If there was a tour tomorrow my captain will be Steven Gerrard. with 92 caps to his name his experience will pass on to others and encourage them. If the tour was in four years time. My decision would be more moving towards Ramsey. 
9 Kevin Doyle - Ireland - The perfect 9. Hard working. Motivated, and a natural goal scorer. With a good team with him, good service, he will thrive. 
10 Wayne Rooney - England - A world class player. Not only a team player, but a goal scorer.  Top club player and a proper prospect. I will definitely put my money on him becoming England top scorer and most  capped outfield player. 
11 Gareth Bale - Wales - A tough choice. and not an obvious decision. But Gareth Bale would be my natural footed left midfielder great attacking threat and a defensive minded player. Great player. 


Subs
12 Darren Fletcher - Scotland - I had to choose a Scottish player! and quite clearly the best Scottish choice. Just missing out on the first 11 through experience of Gerrard and prospect of Ramsey. But he would be the first midfielder to get in for sub. 
13 Shay Given (GK) – R.Ireland - Given is one of the most under rated and under achieved goalkeepers of all time. A great player and a hard worker. 
14 Gary Cahil – England - A younger copy of John Terry, has a great chance of progessing thorugh his club and country. A huge talent and will become one of the most stable defenders we have seen in this land
15 Phil Jones - England - 'Only just turned 20 years of age Jones is one of the hottest prospects for the future for any country. Having moved to Manchester United last summer he didn't have the greatest of first seasons but it was good enough to show a high level of quality and to show that he has the potential to be a world class player in the future.' Exactly how I feel Ryan!
16  - Jordan Rhodes - Scotland - A massive controversial choice (Especially with Ryan!) I think this guy has the opportunity to become Scotland's leading goal scorer. Arguable that he had chosen Scottish. Nevertheless a huge prospect ONLY if he chooses the right path of club, or stays in my opinion with his current team Huddersfield. 

Manager - Sir Alex Ferguson - Scottish - Could not argue with Ryan as much as I wanted too! this man has expirience, passion and will have a lot of fun with the opportunity taken seriously. 
Assistant - Brendan Rodgers – Northern Ireland - Again, as much as I would love to agree with Ryan, I think Brendan under Sir Alex guidance will become the greatest coach Northern Ireland has ever produced.
Coaches - David Beckham (England) and Roy Keane (Ireland)- Two Manchester greats, passionate, talented and could mentor younger players to become better than their coaches and beyond. Which is what a coach is all about in professionalism football in my opinion!

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Stephen Orwin

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