With things pretty much wrapped up bar the playoffs in the Blue Square Premier (more on that in a later blog) - here's my take on the BSP's best XI this season.
GK: Nikki Bull (Aldershot Town)
Quite simply the best goalkeeper in the division, and a match winner in his own right. Every successful team needs a good goalkeeper behind the sticks, and in Bull Aldershot had that man. With his contract up in the summer, it remains to be seen if Bull will stay with the Shots. League clubs will surely come calling regardless.
DR: Dan Gleeson (Cambridge United)
Part of an excellent Cambridge defence which has only conceded 17 goals at home all season. Tall, strong, and composed on the ball, Gleeson is also willing to get forward and support the attack.
DC: Michael Morrison (Cambridge United)
Towering centre-half, who is the interest of many Championship and Premiership clubs. At only 20, has shown maturity beyond his years at times this season, playing over 40 games in total. A defender with a very bright future in the game.
DC: Luke Foster (Oxford United)
Though Oxford have underachieved and struggled with goals this season, Foster has impressed throughout, playing in a number of positions, but is most comfortable in the centre of defence. A vital player for Darren Patterson's men next season.
DL: Kevin Nicholson (Torquay United)
His set-pieces and assists have been integral to Torquay United's success this season. As good a left foot as you'll see in the division, and a good defender to boot. Is yet to miss a league game for the Gulls, such is his consistency and fitness levels.
MR: Scott Davies (Aldershot Town)
The on-loan Reading man has added guile and creativity to the Shots midfield, with 11 goals and numerous assists. Aldershot will surely be enquiring about his services next season, as will others.
MC: Chris Hargreaves (Torquay United)
Evergreen at 36, 'Greavsie' has been vital for the Gulls. A calming influence in the centre of the park, Hargreaves never fails to use the ball well, is strong in the tackle, and gets up and down the pitch like he was 26.
MC: Ben Harding (Aldershot Town)
The link between defence and attack for the Shots. High energy levels and excellent use of the ball make him vital for Gary Waddock's Aldershot. Will surely be looking forward to another crack at the Football League.
ML: Jamie Cook (Crawley Town)
A suprising choice perhaps, but on his day Cook is as good as anyone in the division. Experienced at non league level and 11 goals from midfield is not a bad return for the attacking midfielder, who is at home anywhere across the midfield.
FC: Stuart Fleetwood (Forest Green Rovers)
Fleetwood went off the boil somewhat after the departure of his strike partner Mark Beesley in January, but 27 league goals in one season still isnt a bad return. Pace to burn and a natural finisher in front of goal, Fleetwood is leaving the New Lawn in the summer and certainly wont be short of offers.
FC: Mark Beesley (Cambridge United)
The perfect foil for Fleetwood, in what was a partnership made in heaven. It was no coincedence Fleetwood's goals dried up considerably when Beesley left for Cambridge. A skilful and intelligent footballer, Beesley is at home up front or 'in the hole'.
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So there we have it. Agree? Disagree? Leave a comment!
1 comment:
Excellent XI there, just one omission I would make,Beesley is only chosen because of his combination with Fleetwood not because of his own prowess in-front of goal, something that shouldn't be considered when picking a team of the season. Clearly John Grant or either Tim Sills should have been included. Also are you to add a player of the season as well?? I would offer Scott Davies as an option
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