I love David Silva and thought my team of the half-season would be Silva plus 10 other players.
As it turned out, I ended up not picking Silva or other stars you would expect to be here.
There’no world class holding midfielder in the Premier League, so I didn’t pick one.
I was looking for balance, for players I thought could play with each other.
Stupid numbers like 52 often annoy me, so the team that will never play has been given sensible numbers that more or less suit what they do on the pitch.
Tiote had a blinder last night but Newcastle lost 3-1 at Liverpool.Maybe Tiote is more suitable for this team than Ramires.
Half of these footballers are slightly older than I thought they were.
It’s a Latin team with a bit of European muscle & the baby of the side is Gareth Bale.
Bale doesn’t defend and he’s a bit of a tart but he’s explosive and he scores goals.
August to Xmas EPL form eleven for 2011:
1. Tim Krul 23 Newcastle
2. Ivanovic 27 Chelsea
5. Kompany 25 Manchester City
6. Vermaelen 26 Arsenal
3. Jose Enrique 25 Liverpool
7. Nani 25 Manchester United
4. Ramires 24 Chelsea
8. Modric 26 Spurs
11. Bale 22 Spurs
10. Rooney 26 Manchester United
9. Van Persie 28 Arsenal
Most under-rated player: Odemwingie (West Brom)
Best newcomer : Szczesny (Arsenal)