The Football Addick

Another Premier League season has come and gone. For some teams in the Premier League, the 2016/2017 season was highly successful and thus they can be happy with their efforts. However, for many teams in the league the season was tough and some will be glad that the season is over. The Football Addick analyses the performances of all teams that finished in the BOTTOM HALF in the Premier League and rates their success out of 10. Which teams got the highest marks in the bottom half? Which team got the lowest score of two out of ten? And who was each team's 'Star Man' and 'Disappointment' this season? Find out in the following pages. Michail Antonio scored nine goals in the 2016/2017 season, seven of which came with his head 11th - West Ham United - 5/10 Having faltered in the Europa League qualifiers against the Romanian side, FC Astra, and with his side struggling in the league, Slaven Bilic’s role as manager at West Ham was seemingly under thre...

Teams in the bottom half lack the quality that the biggest clubs in England possess and thus all have had a long and hard season. However, a host of players have shone despite playing for teams in the bottom half (11th - 20th). The Football Addick will identify the best of those players and select his Premier League bottom half XI. Who takes the goalkeeper spot out of Tom Heaton, Jordan Pickford and Kasper Schmeichel? Which West Ham player makes the squad? And how many players from the relegated teams make the XI? Find out the answer to all these questions in the following pages. *For purposes of fitting in all the best performing players, The Football Addick has chosen an unconventional 3-4-3 formation. Jordan Pickford looks set to have a bright future after a superb season for Sunderland GK: Jordan Pickford Heaton and Schmeichel have both had remarkable seasons, but Jordan Pickford ousted the others with his heroic performances for the league's bottom clu...

As a footballing nation, Italy have been at the forefront of world football for several decades. Known primarily for their emphasis on the tactical side of the game, Italy have won numerous titles in their history, including four World Cup triumphs. Whereas there may have been a shortage of talent of Italians in the Premier League, a few talented players from Italian shores have showcased their qualities in England's top flight. This article identifies the very best of those, ranking those that make the list from five to one in terms of their greatness. How many Chelsea players made the top five? which controversial forward is ranked at number two? And did Mario Balotelli make the list? Find out the answers to all these questions in the upcoming pages. 5) Roberto Di Matteo 5) Roberto Di Matteo scores the fastest ever FA Cup Final goal, for Chelsea against Middlesborough in 1997 A technical midfielder with a knack of scoring long range goals, Roberto Di Matteo moved...

It has been a tough season for those languishing at the bottom of the table, with many teams battling against relegation for a large portion of the season. Although they battled for much of the season, Hull's mini resurgence under new manager Marco Silva was not enough to keep them up, with a humbling 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace condemning them to relegation. They joined Sunderland and Middlesbrough in relegation to the Championship; both of which had quite miserable seasons. But amidst the ranks of the three relegated teams, there was talent that shone throughout the Premier League season. This article will examine and list the Top five players from the three relegated teams that deserve a transfer to a Premier League side in the summer. 5) Alvaro Negredo 5) Alvaro Negredo has done enough to earn himself a move back to the Premier League Middlesbrough may have been impotent in attack throughout the season, but this was not due to the efforts of the man dubbed...

Although it is uncommon to see Portuguese players plying their trade in the Premier League, a few elite players from the country have made a name for themselves on English shores.  In his sixth edition of TOP 5, The Football Addick will now turn his attention to naming his TOP 5 Premier League's Greatest Portuguese, using facts and figures to reinforce his claims. As aforementioned, there was not an extensive pool of Portuguese footballers to choose from. Those that were considered but did not make the Top 5 include Raul Meireles, Cedric Soares, Jose Bosingwa, Deco and Ricardo Quaresma. Deco and Quaresma were probably the two that came the closest to making the list, but their footballing peaks occurred away from England and thus were omitted. Now onto the list of the Premier League's Top 5 Greatest Portuguese. Which 2016 Euro Championship winner takes the number 5 spot? Which nine-year Premier League veteran makes the list? And can anyone come close to challenging Cristian...