After just over two years of serving as technical director of Tottenham Hotspurs Franco Baldini and Spurs have parted ways, this was confirmed in a Short statement made available on the Club’s website.
Franco Baldini left the position of General Manager at AS Roma in 2013 to become Technical Director at Spurs
He was instrumental to the arrival of a couple of players who where adjudged to be “flops” and of the seven or so players only two (Nacer Chadli and Christian Eriksen) have had relative success.
Baldini also oversaw the world record sale of Gareth Bale to Real Madrid for a £85million.
An Appearance in the finals of the Capital 1 Cup and two top six finishes were also recorded during his time at the club
Baldini has left the Club to “spend time outside club football” the statement read.
Here are the top players in the BPL 2014-2015 Season, as selected by all of us at the Newfanzone. The list is dominated by New BPL Champions Chelsea with 6 players from a possible 11, While Back to Back FA Cup champions Arsenal provided two players in the Newfanzone BPL Team Of the Season 2014/2015 Edition, one player each from Man City, Man Utd and Tottenham Hotspurs, make up our final list of eleven and we have adapted the 3-4-3 formation.
Swansea City Manager Gary Monk has also been chosen as the manager of the season here at the Newfanzone, if you’ve got your own BPL team of the week and you want it published or you’ve got a different view or comment or you simply want to express a view on this or any other sporting issue please feel free to drop your comments below or on our Facebook page (don’t forget to like it) you can also circle us on google+. follow our twitter Handle @NewFanzone and we will follow you back or might want to send a mail to us via fanzone.fans@gmail.com. lets keep the conversation going.
The Spaniard was a shining light in a topsy-turvy season for Manchester United. He won a lot of points for the “Red devils” with excellent reaction saves.
Defender: Branislav Ivanovic (Chelsea)
The versatile defender is a top class player, his ability to set up attack is top notch and he also defends with the same intensity. He was crucial to Chelsea winning the Premier league title scoring a lot of match winning goals.
The Chelsea Captain was a “rock” in the defence throughout the season; Blocking shots and making decisive clearances.
Defender: Laurent Koscielny (Arsenal)
The French defender’s commanding display in defence throughout the season was a joy to watch. In the second half of the season,he helped Arsenal to keep several clean sheets.
Midfielder: Nemanja Matic (Chelsea)
The Chelsea midfielder is arguably the best defensive midfielder in the premier league. He gives his two central defenders maximum protection. The “Big Serb” won the most tackles in the league this season.
Midfielder: Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea)
Cesc Fabregas had an impressive debut season for the league Champions,creating numerous chances from the middle of the pack. He had the highest assist and he made the most successful passes in the league.
Hazard showed the premier league viewers why he is regarded as the most exciting player in the premier league, his dribbling skills was a joy to watch throughout the season. It wasn’t surprising,he was voted the PFA player of the year,Premier league player of the season and Football Writers’ Association player of the year
Midfielder: Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal)
The Chilean Winger had an impressive debut season for Arsenal scoring 16 Premier league goals
Sergio Aguero, photo credit mcfc.co.uk
Forward: Sergio Aguero (Manchester City)
The Argentine striker was one of the shining lights in a disappointing season for Manchester City. He scored 26 goals in the league to claim the Premier league golden boot.
Forward: Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspurs)
The young England striker is one of the revelations of the season. He helped his team throughout the season scoring crucial goals. He scored 21 Premier league goals this season and deservedly won the PFA young player of the year award
Diego Costa, Chelsea. photo credit actuasport.fr
Forward: Diego Costa (Chelsea)
The Chelsea striker had a fantastic debut season scoring 20 goals in 24 apperances in the league.
looks like the 4-3-3 attacking formation is fast becoming our thing here at the newfanzone.com because the lads have settled for it again this for our Newfanzone BPL team of the week,
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Formation: 4-3-3
GoalKeeper: Costel Pantilimon (Sunderland)
The big Romanian goalkeeper was outstanding in the Tyne-Wear derby making two-world class saves from Sissoko and Perez respectively. He was one of the major reasons Sunderland defeated their fierce rivals.
Right back: Pablo Zabaleta (Manchester City)
Zabaleta’s performance against Crystal Palace was simply superb. His movement throughout the game was breath-taking,creating numerous chances and was a source of concern to Crystal Palace defence.
Left back: Ashley Young (Manchester United)
Ashley Young had a lovely game against his former club at the weekend. His darting runs and crosses was a problem for the Aston Villa defence throughout the game. He capped off his outstanding performance with a sublime cross which gave his team their only goal of the match.
Centre defender: Maya Yosida (Southampton)
The Japanese defender dealt with the threat of Romelu Lukaku and Steven Naismith with ease. His all-round performance against Everton was exceptional scoring his team third goal with a brave header.
Centre defender: John O’shea (Sunderland)
Sunderland Captain O’shea was at his best with a commanding display in defence.
Midfielder: Yaya Toure (Manchester City)
Toure stepped up his game in absence of his team strikers. He was a constant source of invention in the midfield against a resolute Crystal Palace side. He capped off his outstanding display with an absolute belter to score his team’s third goal.
Midfielder: Sebastian Larsson (Sunderland)
Larsson gave an hard-working and effective performance in Tyne-Wear derby. He was at the heart of everything that was good in the midfield.
Attacking midfielder: David Silva (Manchester City)
Silva gave a man of the match display against Crystal Palace scoring two lovely goals.
Forward: Stewart Downing (West Ham United)
Downing is playing the best football of his career this season creating 52 goal scoring chances this season more than any other player in the league. He scored a lovely goal this weekend to secure all three points for the Hammers.
Forward: Erik Lamela (Tottenham)
Lamela had an outstanding game against Burnley scoring a lovely goal.
Forward: Charlie Austin (Queens Park Rangers)
Austin is a prolific goal scorer and he showed why he is the man that can save QPR’s season with a well deserved hat-trick against West Bromwich Albion at the weekend.
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