Player of the tournament C.L.

**Westside** · 27/05/2005, 3:45 AM

Any takers on who should get player of the tournament. I know theres gonna be people who say Shevchenko or Lampard or Crespo or even Maldini, but for me the most outstanding player of this tournament was the unfashionable Jamie Carragher.The reason I say unfashionable is because hes' no nonsense and just quietly gets on with what he's paid to do (defend).People say he's not a patch on John Terry or Rio Ferdinand or Nesta cause he can't score but hey if there was a better defender / player in this tournament.This guy died for the cause from the off and I think he above any player deserves that honour.Any takers..................

**anto1208** · 27/05/2005, 8:55 AM

he is defo up there near the top any way , i would nt have seen enough of all the games to say one way or the other .

**NeilMcD** · 27/05/2005, 9:35 AM

I would give it to Van Nistelrooy. Top scorer.

**anto1208** · 27/05/2005, 9:36 AM

Originally Posted by NeilMcD

I would give it to Van Nistelrooy. Top scorer.

dont be silly

**NeilMcD** · 27/05/2005, 9:37 AM

Its a fact he was top scorer with 8 goals

**Clifford** · 27/05/2005, 9:38 AM

I'd agree with you re Carragher. Heart of a lion, only other contender would be Shevchenko for me.

**anto1208** · 27/05/2005, 9:44 AM

Originally Posted by NeilMcD

Its a fact he was top scorer with 8 goals

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i know that im not disputing the facts just telling you not to be silly suggesting he was the best player .

**NeilMcD** · 27/05/2005, 9:47 AM

Thats who I would give it to and he is top scorer both of them are facts. I think the point of this thread is people say who they would give it to and thats my contribution.

**Colm55** · 27/05/2005, 9:54 AM

Mine would go to Jamie Carragher too, he was quite brilliant in the heart of Liverpools defense putting every limb on the line to get vital touches on the ball to knock them out for corners etc, rarely made mistakes and always did the right thing.

Honorable mentions go to Marc Van Bommel, John Terry, Gattuso and Shevchenko.

**tetsujin1979** · 27/05/2005, 9:58 AM

Rooney for the debut hattrick??
Ronaldinho for that goal against Chelsea??
Kaka for that pass in the final, and pretty much every other assist he got??

**Sheridan** · 27/05/2005, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by NeilMcD

I would give it to Van Nistelrooy. Top scorer.

You're 'avin a giraffe

If we must select a lionhearted player, then let us choose one who matches that description but can also play football (yes, they still exist) - Park Ji Sung of PSV.

My Team of the Tournament

Cech (Chelsea)

Caf� (Milan), Terry (Chelsea), Alex (PSV), Zambrotta (Juventus)

Park (PSV), Essien (Lyon), Lampard (Chelsea)

Ronaldinho (Barcelona)

Shevchenko (Milan), Adriano (Inter)

SUBS:
Dida (Milan)
Carragher (Liverpool)
Maldini (Milan)
Van Bommel (PSV)
Martins (Inter)
Drogba (Chelsea)

**Karlos** · 27/05/2005, 10:20 AM

For me Marc Van Bommel has probably been the most impressive player I've seen play. Great on the ball and has a knack of breaking up play with petty fouls that don't get punished. He's a clever player and will do well whereever he moves

**Sheridan** · 27/05/2005, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by KarlosIRL

For me Marc Van Bommel has probably been the most impressive player I've seen play. Great on the ball and has a knack of breaking up play with petty fouls that don't get punished. He's a clever player and will do well whereever he moves

He's gone to Barca. Class player.

**gustavo** · 27/05/2005, 11:47 AM

feckin vogels gone to milan too so he aint half bad. imagine wat psv could have done with robben and kezman in the team they would probably have won it!

**Sheridan** · 27/05/2005, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by gustavo

feckin vogels gone to milan too so he aint half bad. imagine wat psv could have done with robben and kezman in the team they would probably have won it!

I don't understand this signing at all. Milan are replete with quality DMs (Gattuso, Ambrosini, Pirlo - arguably more of a regista), and Vogel hardly represents a significant improvement over any of those players.

**gustavo** · 27/05/2005, 12:05 PM

milan for all their greatness probably dont have a great squad if you know what i mean they have a lot of ordinary players on the bench ie dhorasoo , serginho , inzaghi , kaladze , tomasson plus they have a habit of making strange signings so it kinda fits.

**De Town** · 27/05/2005, 12:51 PM

Shevchenko, Kaka' or Carragher for me.

**aido_b** · 27/05/2005, 1:03 PM

Defo Carragher or Gerard IMO, its about time Carragher got a bit of recognition, the blokes a legend.

**gustavo** · 27/05/2005, 1:19 PM

carraghers got plenty of recognition this season i dont know of anyone who doesnt agree he has had a great season!

**NeilMcD** · 27/05/2005, 1:21 PM

Liverpool are like Irish supporters they like to play the poor mouth and pretend they are down trodden. I agree taht Carragher has been excellent this season and he has been recognised as such. Quality season from a great professinoal