elhombrecito Posted May 29, 2019 Report Share Posted May 29, 2019 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/may/29/football-league-teams-of-the-season-2018-19-championship-league-one-two Goalkeeper: Dean Henderson (Sheffield United) The Manchester United loanee is on Gareth Southgate’s radar after a league-high 21 clean sheets. Another outstanding season away from his parent club after shining at Shrewsbury. Right-back: Max Aarons (Norwich City) The marauding teenager started the season on the periphery – Aarons made his league debut in September – but finished it as one of the first names on Daniel Farke’s team sheet. England’s next big thing at right-back. Centre-back: Adam Webster (Bristol City) Rarely flustered, Webster oozes class, sweeping up and striding out with possession. Stayed fit after being bogged down by injuries at Portsmouth and Ipswich. Centre-back: Liam Cooper (Leeds United) When he joined Chesterfield in League Two in 2013, Cooper thought his career was heading only in one direction but he has been at the heart of revival under Marcelo Bielsa. Eligible for Scotland, a defensive Braveheart. Left-back: Jamal Lewis (Norwich City) The 21-year-old, who competed for England in athletics in his teens, hit the ground running after missing the start of the season. Like Aarons, also poached from Luton’s academy, he has been a breath of fresh air. Centre-midfield: Kalvin Phillips (Leeds United) An Armley boy, Phillips is one of their own. A huge presence under Marcelo Bielsa, he has hoovered up in the anchorman role. “When he plays well, the level of the team increases clearly,” the Argentinian says. Centre-midfield: John McGinn (Aston Villa) Wembley winner capped a magnificent campaign. A relentless force, he has hassled and harried countless opposition into the ground. His 25-yard volley against Sheffield Wednesday in September was mesmerising. Attacking midfield: Harry Wilson (Derby County) Relished the responsibility handed to him by Frank Lampard, scoring 18 goals; five were piercing free-kicks, including a peach at Old Trafford. The Liverpool winger is going as a fan to the Champions League final. Right wing: Jarrod Bowen (Hull City) An outstanding 22 goals from the flanktells only half the story. The former Hereford scholar is a rare breed: a workhorse of a winger. Bowen plugs away when others have given up – brilliant at the basics and capable of the divine. Striker: Teemu Pukki (Norwich City) Picked up on a free, Pukki – an unselfish, persistent and clever forward – represents the signing of the season. The Finn scored 29 goals to take the golden boot ahead of Billy Sharp, Che Adams and Neal Maupay, all of whom also shone. Left wing: Saïd Benrahma (Brentford) Could not have wished for a better debut season. After scoring his first league goal in December, went on to hit double figures in goals and assists, despite starting 63% of league matches. Manager: Chris Wilder (Sheffield United) Guided his boyhood club back to the big time. Will fly the flag for workaholic English coaches in top flight, having won promotion from the ninth, fifth, fourth, third and second tiers. “I’ve missed a couple out but I don’t fancy going back,” he jokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted May 29, 2019 Report Share Posted May 29, 2019 That's spot on. Sums him up nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jin Posted May 29, 2019 Report Share Posted May 29, 2019 Nicky Maynard making it into the league two TOTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted May 29, 2019 Report Share Posted May 29, 2019 23 minutes ago, Gazred said: That's spot on. Sums him up nicely. Absolutely it does. No surprise that he was PoTY last season. He’s a real class act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted May 29, 2019 Report Share Posted May 29, 2019 Trust Ben Fisher to get a City player in there. Good lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted May 29, 2019 Report Share Posted May 29, 2019 Also in 442 as one if the top 10 championship players Good time to sell him then - £20m thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 29, 2019 Report Share Posted May 29, 2019 Whoever wrote that has actually watched the Championship. Will always be subjective, but at least they haven’t just picked the big names like Grealish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted May 29, 2019 Report Share Posted May 29, 2019 That team is pretty much spot on I reckon. The Guardian generally have people who now what they are talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 30, 2019 Report Share Posted May 30, 2019 So only us, Brentford and Hull have players on the list that weren’t involved in the playoffs. Six players from the promoted teams. Quality brings success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted May 30, 2019 Report Share Posted May 30, 2019 That team would finish half way up the premier league. Loads of talent in the championship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 30, 2019 Report Share Posted May 30, 2019 Wow a team put together that would actually be bloody brilliant in real life. So often these teams have like 4 forwards and 2 attacking midfielders, players in wrong positions that would not even play well together in real life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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