PLAYER OF THE SEASON AWARD


By Matthew Jones
April 7 2003

With so many class in the side, who will be the "Tyne-Talk Fans' Player of the Season"? Voting will only take two seconds, so why not? Read our views on the candidates, and then, with a few clicks of the mouse, record your vote!!!

With the season drawing to an end, TyneTalk have picked out FIVE players who we think have done extremely well this year. We will give you a bit of info as to why we think this, and then give you the option to vote for YOUR personal player of the season.

First of all, the candidates:

First of all, Welsh ace, Gary Speed. This great player is very much the general in midfield. He has become an oustanding holding player in midfieled and has certainly played a big part in Newcastle's title-race this season.

Captain Alan Shearer - A perfect striker, who impressed so much that Sven asked him to seriously reconsider making a come-back out of International Retirement.

What about Craig Bellamy who can tear apart any defence with his pace and 9 times out of 10 provide the essential finishing touch. Where would The Magpies' be without him and Shearer?

Shola Ameobi has proved his doubters wrong and rapidly developed this season scoring more goals on a regular basis and generally looking a quality player. He's done excellent in the Champions League this season and also in the league when filled in upfront . Olivier Bernard has developed into the complete player. Lots of solid games at the back could earn him a regular place in the first team. He has everything required for a full-back.

Kieron Dyer and Jermaine Jenas have also showed the quality and class needed for the Player of the Season award, both making appearances for England or England U21. Unfortunately though, we can only have so many candidates. Post your views on the message board about these two young stars!

Dyer has been his old self being a massive threat to the opposition. although he hasnt scored too many he has created a lot and openend up defences constantly , and Jenas has matured masterfully this season, doing really, really well. He seems to have got the lot and when he develops even more he'll be immesne. he's scored goals, made goals and generally kept things tidy

So who will you pick? Will it be Welsh-Whippet Craig Bellamy who has recieved several bans and fines for "Headbutting" and "Punching" this season? Will it be Olivier Bernard who has everything a full-back needs? Or will Shola Ameobi get your vote for putting Newcastle through the first round of the Champions League?

Voting is easy and only takes seconds. Look on the right hand side, underneath the menu bar, and you will find our poll.We'll let you know the results and tell you who we think our player of the season is after the last game of the season.

Don't forget to enter our Camption Competition!