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%