Wednesday, March 14, 2012

The Managers Vote



A survey by Barclays, title sponsor of the League Managers Association, had revealed many interesting findings. The survey was conducted on 20 managers of premier league. So the findings are based from the people who really know about the game and the league.

The most interesting finding is the majority of bosses agreed that Manchester City will pip local rivals Manchester United to win their first ever Barclays Premier League title. While most of the gaffers agreed that Harry Redknapp’s team as the best team to watch in the League this season

Man City players also been voted as best player in goalkeeper, defender and midfielder position.

The other findings of the survey were:

     A.      Who has been the signing of the season so far in the Barclays Premier League?

1.
Demba Ba                                   
56%
2.
Phil Jones                                    
13%
3.
Scott Parker                                
13%
4.
Sebastien Larsson                       
6%
5.
Juan Mata                                   
6%
6.
Craig Bellamy                              
6%

     B.      Which current Barclays Premier League players do you rate as the best in each position?

Goalkeeper
1.
Joe Hart                                        
69%
2.
Pepe Reina                                   
13%
3.
Brad Friedel                                    
6%
4.
Shay Given                                   
6%
5.
Tim Krul                                        
6%

Defender
1.
Vincent Kompany                         
88%
2.
John Terry                                   
6%
3.
Thomas Vermaelen                       
6%

Midfielder
1.
David Silva                                   
31%
2.
Yaya Toure                                   
25%
3.
Leon Britton                                  
13%
4.
Scott Parker                                   
6%
5.
Gareth Bale                                   
6%
6.
Moussa Dembele                           
6%
7.
Ramires                                        
6%          
8.
Luka Modric                                   
6%


Forward/Striker
1.
Robin van Persie                         
25%
2.
Sergio Aguero                             
19%
3.
Demba Ba                                  
19%
4.
Luis Suarez                                
13%
5.
Wayne Rooney                            
13%
6.
David Silva                                 
6%
7.
Gareth Bale                                
6%

     C.      Who has been the best young player in the Barclays Premier League this season?

1.
Phil Jones                                     
31%
2.
Daniel Sturridge                            
25%
3.
Kyle Walker                                  
25%
4.
Oriel Romeu                                 
6%
5.
Scott Sinclair                                
6%
6.
Chris Smalling                               
6%

     D.      Which Barclays Premier League manager has impressed you the most this season?

1.
Brendan Rodgers                        
47%
2.
Paul Lambert                              
40%
3.
Roberto Mancini                          
6%
4.
Steve Kean                                
6%

     E.       Other than winning, what is the best part about being a manager?

Best
1.
Being involved in what you love doing                                                
25%
2.
Working daily with the players                                                            
19%
3.
Watching a successful team and one that is playing well                     
13%
4.
Camaraderie                                                                                    
13%
  
     F.       Who will win the Barclays Premier League title?

1.
Manchester City                           
67%
2.
Manchester United                       
33%

     G.     Which team in the Barclays Premier League, other than your own, do you enjoy watching play the most?

1.
Tottenham Hotspur                       
75%
2.
Man Utd                                      
13%
3.
Arsenal                                        
6%
4.
Swansea                                      
6%

     H.      Which player do you think has been the most influential in the League’s history?

1.
Ryan Giggs                                    
50%
2.
Eric Cantona                                   
13%
3.
Paul Scholes                                   
13%
4.
Alan Shearer                                    
13%
5.
Thierry Henry                                   
6%
6.
Cristiano Ronaldo                             
6%

     I .        Other than your own, which Barclays Premier League stadium or fans creates the best atmosphere on match days?

1.
Liverpool (Anfield)                                                            
50%
2.
Stoke City (Britannia Stadium)                                         
29%
3.
Newcastle United (St James’ Park)                                  
7%
4.
Everton (Goodison Park)                                                  
7%
5.
Tottenham Hotspur (White Hart Lane)                              
7%




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