Rate Your Squad 2011/12

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David De Gea - came in with a massive pricetag and hype, probably as somewhat predicted had an uneasy start...even since the New Year and the Gaard's injury he's been very solid indeed. Bulking up seems to have worked as well - 7.5/10

Anders Lindegaard - the under-the-radar buy of last year, looked pretty decent when called upon, didn't put too much wrong either - 7/10

Ben Amos - kept a clean sheet against a shite Stoke away side. adam_OAFC's favourite player ever 6/10

Tomasz Kuszczak - don't understand why he didn't leave in the summer or in January. A decent goalkeeper...not at all shit - N/A

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Nemanja Vidic - HUGE loss.. started to really miss him around April time. Hopefully the injury hasn't let him up in anyway - N/A

Rio Ferdinand - got pelters of 'past it' in 2011 but has pulled it around and looks like his old self again. I hope he retires from internationals so he can squeeze out the reminder of his quality with us. Calmest head on the pitch - 8/10

Patrice Evra - feels like hes played every Utd game going since 2008. Maybe age is finally catching up to him. Brilliant defensively, great getting forward...never good at crossing though haha - 8/10

Jonny Evans - MASSIVE improvement! Looks like hes found his 08/09 form. Please keep it up! Apparantly switching to a different side of central defence has been the catalyst to this resurgence in form - 8/10

Chris Smalling - Looks to have picked up from where he left off last season. He's still young and inexperienced so expect some mistakes here and there. Got injured a lot in mid-season. Ultimately being groomed to be Rio's heir - 7/10

Phil Jones - Looked awesome at the start of the season but has slowly faded away. Tons of potential to be the best centre-back in the world. Got injured a lot in mid-season. Ultimately being groomed to be Vidic's heir - 6.5/10

Rafael da Silva - Great going forward...Slowly improving defensively. He's still a *bleep*ing hothead and a short fuse and prone to a lapse in concentration. Hope he harnasses his aggression for his own good - 7.5/10

Fabio da Silva - Great going forward...Still not defensively sharp. Much calmer than his twin. Hopefully will benefit from playing at Benfica next season - 6/10

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Michael Carrick - playing like his 2006-2008 self again. Awesome at sitting infront of the back four, dictating play and spraying passes. Wish I could see more of him getting forward since hes a pretty good dribbler. Needs a good central midfielder with him - 9/10

Paul Scholes - looked awesome considering his situation when coming out of retirement. Wish he was 10 years younger to be honest. I hope he's used bit-part IF he stays on though - 8/10

Anderson - injured again, struck up a flash in the pan good partnership with Cleverley but faded away in form and injuries. I think his current injury has bought him another season to shape up - 6.5/10

Tom Cleverley - rode in on a tidal-wave of 'who needs Sneijder and Modric when we have this guy?!'. got a pretty bad injury, rushed back, injured again...probably get more opportunities next seasons - 6.5/10

Darren Fletcher - sad situation concerning his medical condition, explains his dip in form over the past 18 months too. Hope he gets better very soon - N/A

Ryan Giggs - same old, same old from him. Still pulls out those special moments and great performances every once in a while - 7.5/10

Paul Pogba - bright brief moments, looks like he's off...wish him well - N/A

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Antonio Valencia - majestic, amazing at crossing, amazing upper body strength, amazing pace...probably our player of the season. If his left foot was as good as his right foot then he would *bleep*ing amazing - 9.5/10

Nani - picked off where he left off...nice to see him balance out the skill with the actual football now. Still tries to score from 30 yards out though - 8/10

Ashley Young - Finally! Someone who can take decent corners and threaten from set-pieces! Brilliant right foot shot in him. Good versatility. Don't like his diving though..otherwise another fine addition to the squad - 8/10

Ji-Sung Park - Mr. Big Game sadly is losing his touch. I think he'll be sold in the summer. Great stamina, great movement...if he had decent finishing ability he'd be amazing - 7/10

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Wayne Rooney - Probably still our most talented players, great goal return this season... I don't think he had too much time off through injury either which is a bonus - 9.5/10

Dimitar Berbatov - I feel he should have been loaned out or moved on in January for his own good as it saddens me to see him not get used at all. Had a very good cameo period at the mid-point in the season. I hope he moves on the summer because I still think he can offer a lot to a good team - 7/10

Danny Welbeck - Improved a lot since his loan spell at Sunderland. Starting to live up to the potential he had tagged on him five years ago. I love his footwork and physicality despite his leanish figure. Reminds me of Andy Cole - 8/10

Chicharito - I think hes got a bit of Second Season Syndrome this season. Injury didn't help either as well as Welbeck's rise. Still ruthless infront of goal and a brilliant buy considering his price. Here's hoping the Mexican F.Inzaghi refinds his true form next season! - 7.5/10

Michael Owen - 3 in 4 games all season...clinical. Think hes off in the summer. Wouldn't be surprised if he packed it in all together. He's got his post-football career all set up - N/A

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Krul - Bloody brilliant, one player I really don't want to lose - 9/10

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Ryan Taylor - Forever remembered for that goal. Suspect defensively, good going forward though, more of a midfielder, loves the club, always 100% effort - 7/10

Simpson - Improved as the season has gone on. Still a bit of a liability defensively, think we'll buy a LB in the summer and move Santon to right back, Simpson could leave - 7/10

Coloccini - Impeccable, could count his below par games on one hand - 9.5/10

Williamson - Appreciate his effort, shouldn't be 3rd choice CB at a club challenging for Europe though - 6/10

Steven Taylor - Brilliant up until his injury, real shame - 9/10

Santon - Going forward, magnificent, can get a bit sloppy defensively, for his first season though, couldn't ask for more really - 8/10

Perch - Laughing stock to cult hero - 8/10

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Cabaye - Another one who has improved as the season has gone on, plays far better further up the pitch for me, learned how to dictate games far better, our goal of the season vs Man United - 8.5/10

Tiote - Started slow, then has been our best midfielder for me, absolute giant in the middle, passing improved as well - 9/10

Gutierrez - Most under-appreciated member of our team, work rate he offers in contrast to Ben Arfa's magic is invaluable - 8/10

Guthrie - Can't complain when he plays, great passer of the ball, happy to have him - 7/10

Gosling - Doesn't seem to be happening for him if I'm honest, needs regular game time, maybe a loan next year? - 6/10

Marveaux - Sparkled brightly in his few appearances, Beardsley bigging him up massively the other day - 7/10

Obertan - Frustrating, looks to have all the pace in the world, just unsure what to do with it. Still better than some people would have you think, great outlet on the counter - 6.5/10

Sammy Ameobi - Very hit and miss, feel like the fact he's Shola's brother clouds some people's judgement - 5.5/10

Vuckic - Hell of a shot on him, hopefully introduced more next season, still a bright prospect - 6/10

Ferguson - Under-used this season, another good prospect, always looks bright coming off the bench - 6.5/10

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Ba - Undoubtedly came off the boil a bit, but not at the expense of the team, shows what kind of player he is. First half of the season a little too easily forgotten at the minute - 9/10

Cisse - Can't fault him since joining, perfect, love him - 10/10

Ben Arfa - A changed man since the derby, really nailed his position, one of the few players in world football who can go past players at will, scored 2 of our greatest ever goals this year as well - Before derby - 6.5/10 - After derby - 9.5/10

Best - Proved to be a really good player, also got valuable goals (both in 2-1 vs Fulham, winner vs QPR, and equaliser at Villa) that have basically won us 7 points by himself - 7/10

Shola Ameobi - Unfortunately not much used this season, but terrorised Man United with Demba, and came up with 2 massive goals when we really needed them, great presence when introduced late on, not hear a bad word said about the man - 7.5/10

Lovenkrands - Not happened for him this season, still, another whose effort can't be faulted - 6/10

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Fraser Forster - 8/10. I wasn't too happy when we re-signed at the start of the season, but he's completely won me over with some great games, Udinese away especially. Should definitely be signed.

Lukasz Zaluska - 6/10. Has shown he's good back-up and happy enough to be that given he just signed a new deal. Can't really recall him making that big of blunder which is a surprise.

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Cha Du Ri- 4/10. A pretty poor defender, average at best going forward and is prone to the odd mistake, like in Rennes. Gone in the summer I hope.

Mark Wilson - 3/10. Shame that injuries meant he only played a handful of games. Contract's up so he's away.

Adam Matthews - 8/10. Very impressive debut season and a real bargain at £200k. Should be interesting to see him and Lustig battle for RB.

Mikael Lustig - 5/10. Only played a couple of times after joining in January, but looked decent in them.

Emilio Izaguirre - 5/10. Injured right at the start of the season and only now getting back to fitness. His display at the weekend shows how much he offers us when fit.

Badr El Kaddouri - 3/10. Signed on a short loan deal to cover at LB. Good debut, shite after that. Left in January.

Charlie Mulgrew - 10/10. Player of the Year. Can't believe how much he's improved.

Daniel Majstorovic - 5/10. Highlight of the season was his face caving in at St Johnstone. Should be released.

Thomas Rogne - 7.5/10. Shame that he's injured every month or so. Still young and great when he's fit.

Glenn Loovens - 6/10. Generally awful but has found some form in recent weeks. Contract's up and he's on too big a wage to keep around as cover. Should be released.

Kelvin Wilson - 2/10. Please *bleep* off.

Andre Blackman - 1/10. Odd signing. Scored an OG in his only start. Think he's gone in the summer.

Marcus Fraser - came on at half time at home to Rennes at 17 and looked very good. Hope he gets a few games next year.

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Beram Kayal - 6/10. Great player but his form dipped massively just before his new deal, then got injured. Hope he's back to his best next season.

Ki Sung Yueng - 7/10. Huge talent, but doesn't seem to fit in to the team or the SPL style. Would sell if we get a big offer but could be very useful in Europe.

Joe Ledley - 9.5/10. Honestly can't think of a bad game all season.

Victor Wanyama - 9/10. Another great find and an absolute steal at £900k. Brilliant at CM, RB or CB. Can't see us holding onto him for too long. Just an awesome player, and still only 20.

Kris Commons - 6/10. Poor for most of the season but has looked his old self recently.

James Forrest - 8.5/10. Single handedly dragged us through games at times. Needs to be more consistent though.

Scott Brown - 9/10. Won me over massively this season.

Paddy McCourt - 5/10. Rarely played, but looked decent when he did. Probably gone in the summer.

Dylan McGeouch - Looks a great player. Hopefully makes more first team appearances next season.

Filip Twardzik - Another prospect. Loan or more sub appearances please.

Efrain Juarez - N/A. Should be sold.

Rabiu Ibrahim - N/A. Signed in January but hasn't featured yet. Only 21 and supposedly promising. Probably will take McCourt's place in the squad.

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Gary Hooper - 8/10. Form dipped too much, but still banged in the goals. Hope we can keep him.

Anthony Stokes - 7/10. Decent. Keep if he's happy to be a squad player.

Georgios Samaras - 7.5/10. As frustrating as ever. More consistent recently which is great.

Mo Bangura - lol/10. A real mystery...

Pawel Brozek - 3/10. Loaned as back-up. Won't be signed.

Tony Watt - Great debut scoring twice within 5 minutes of coming on. Very promising start. Only 18.

Morten Rasmussen - N/A. Will be sold if someone will take him.

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brad friedel - 8/10 - immense, stick around for another year son. 301 consecutive games (and counting) at this level is a great accolade for any player, so much more reliable than we're used to

carlo cudicini - 5.5/10 - absolutely unreal game vs rubin kazan, decent overall in europa league but pretty shit in the cups, dunno if he'll stick around for a final season

heurelho - n/a - injured and off to brazil in 2 months. one of my favourite characters in the game, will leave these shores with an unfair tag. far from shite

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younes kaboul - 8.5/10 - much better, putting in the performances we've been expecting, helped by being stuck in favourite position for long spell (rather than shunted to rb), aerially he is a monster, cemented place in X1 and well done to him

michael dawson - 5/10 - was a big year for him, breaking through into england team, then the tottenham injury curse rears its ugly head. hopefully get him ready for august where he and younes will continue their excellent blossoming partnership

ledley king - 6/10 - past his best. tottenham/king pretty much echoes the sentiments of bolton/kevin davies. that said still offers that calming influence at the back like no other and makes his CB partner put in a better shift each week. past his best but still offers a lot

william gallas - 6.5/10 - best thing about him in 10/11 was how his quality shone through in the bigger matches. that's his big hindrance now, age has caught up with him and will probably be off in the summer, still premier league quality and good luck to him getting a PL club

kyle walker - 9.5/10 - stay around for 15 years kyle please. could go on to be a legend at the club. defensively excellent, attacking not too shabby, physically a freak of nature (in a nice way ), our player of the season

benoit assou-ekotto - 7.5/10 - another good season, getting better every season at the back as he gets more experience, but the brain farts are still there. needs proper lb back up bought in because was looking jaded recently before injury ruled him out the last few games. showboat lovers must adore this guy

seabass - 4/10 - i actually rated the guy but a transfer would be best for both parties, in and out the team so much has done him no good, playing in wolves defence must have absolutely killed his confidence. cant remember much about him for us this season really

ryan nelsen - -/10 - x_x i dont even want to rate this guy

naughton, caulker, smith all impressed on loan, naughton will prob be sold off to a pl team this summer, other two will come into first team squad

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gareth bale - 8.5/10 - overall a very good season, further enhanced reputation as one of most exciting young players in the world. went off the boil when whole team went off boil and decided he was cristiano ronaldo. twice the player at left wing than anywhere else so needs to stay there, wants to get involved too much at the moment and the goals have dried up

luka modric - 7.5/10 - very good, quiet by his standards since january/february time but still excellent nonetheless. top class if not world class player who'll be donning the red of manchester united before too long unfortunately

scott parker - 8/10 - excellent impact, has added alot to the team but for all ball winning he does his ball retention is very inconsistent, has needed a break from first x1 for a while now though, harrys overplayed him because he thinks the sun shines out of his arse and he's suffered

sandro - 7/10 - will be world class within 3 years and off to ac milan, quote me. another solid season but needs to be starting more games next season to blossom further

livermore - 7/10 - very impressed with the boy. thought after that injury on loan at crewe a few years ago he wouldn't make it with us, but of all the youngsters in that academy team (parrett, bostock, mason) its him who's taken the jump into the first team, looks composed and comfortable, has adapted brilliantly, most improved player of the season by a distance

hudd - n/a - get better soon you loveable bastard

lennon - 6.5/10 - reason he's rated so low is a combo of injuries and harry *bleep*ing him around too much. if he's fit, he starts, simples. offers a dimension not a lot do really, and when harry lines up with a 442 without lennon in the midfield looks the most disjointed/unbalanced thing in the world. harry or whoevers manager, dont take him for *bleep*ing granted next season you cahnts

n kranjcar - 6/10 - didnt play enough. suffered from harrys lack of squad rotation and will prob be off as a result. real shame, very talented

danny rose - 5/10 - been a hot prospect for about a decade now lol. decent if limited youngster who needs a full season out on loan at this level, then needs to find his best position and stick to it

david bentley - shit/10 - will hopefully be gone in the summer, think we see more of him than west ham fans (and i dont even think i see him once)

steven pienaar - 4/10 - good player, doesn't suit us, him to everton is a given this summer

andros townsend - 6/10 - our best player in the europa league before impressing out on loan for birmingham, another academy player with a big future (we've actually got a few of em now), technically very good for a nippy winger and his goal vs. shamrock is the best goal i've seen all season

jenas - see bentley

falque - shit. trips over his own feet. literal clownshoes

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rafa van der vaart - 8/10 - sick guy. has grace and footwork like no other in the league, had a spell of about 6 weeks where he drifted out of games, excellent otherwise and will be our key player next season. i actually love this guy and imagine if we had him and berba at the same time, we'd win the league tbh

jermain defoe - 7/10 - good player. suffered from harrys weird/lack of rotation system. wouldn't be surprised or blame him if he wants out

adebayor - 7.5/10 - very good, keeps the ball up there, and for all he's offered us (which is alot), his inconsitency shooting means i'm unsure if i want him signed permanently (i mean i'll happily take him if he's the best available but there must be better available lol)

saha - 6.5/10 - decent if not unspectacular, triggered his 12 month extension and will be able back up next season

pav - i miss the guy but cant remember a thing about him this season other than that free kick v rubin which would've knocked down a family of elephants

cameron lancaster - lol