Premiership's Overrated XI

Was reading through CaughtOffside and came across this article on Premiership's Most Overrated XI. Well, everyone have their own opinions and views so I'll let you have a look at my team of overrated and overpaid footballers.

Goalkeeper: Paul Robinson (Tottenham)

It's hard to pick an overrated goalkeeper as they are only 20 or so of them to pick from but I think Robbo is the clear winner here.

I'm not implying that Spurs are a big team but one would expect their goalkeeper to be a wee bit better. Perhaps he was a few seasons ago but has now gone down the road as one of those who promised so much, shown so little.

Cringe to think that he's a vice captain of Spurs. I just can't see him setting any sort of example and certainly don't inspire confidence eh? England's number one? It's probably down to the lack of backbone from the England management team rather than him being good.


Right Back: Pascal Chimbonda (Tottenham)

I don't get the media hype that surrounds this man. He's had a wonderful season with Wigan last season but he definitely didn't perform up to par this time round at Spurs. Perhaps it's a step too big for the Frenchman. He's good going forward but seemed like a suspect when it comes to defending. Well, what can you say when you're a defender and you can't defend well?


Left Back: John Arne Riise (Liverpool)

I know, you must be fuming now. 'HEY WTF YOU THINK YOU'RE WRITING, MAN!'. As a Liverpool fan, blinkered or not, could tell that Riise is not as good as what we made him to be all these years, ESPECIALLY at the left back slot.

He have been a great servant to the club and is perhaps, one of the first few names on Rafa Benitez's team sheet but honestly, other than his rocket shots and look-a-like-ability with Wayne Rooney, he's really not THAT good. He's not fast, can't take on defenders and always commits into tackle too soon. Makes him a rather bad defender to be honest....


Centre Back: Matthew Upson (West Ham)

Pfft, 7.5 million GBP. You must be havin' a laugh! Decent but honestly can't see what's the deal with him anyway.


Centre Back: Philippe Senderos (Arsenal)

I'm at a loss, whether to put Senderos or Bramble. But whatever it is, they both equally lost in certain football matches. For the Swiss, the mere mention of the name 'Drogba' certainly gives him a rightful trauma.

Slow and clumsy. Even now Arsene is struggling to decide a position for him to play. Might turn out to be more of a liability rather than asset. But he's still young....as the Arsenal fans says....


Right Midfield: Shaun Wright-Phillips (Chelsea)

The price and expectations makes him overrated to a certain extent. He can be good on his days but he just looked like a kid lost in the playground too many times and the touted replacement for Beckham should not be found anywhere near the England squad.

Left Midfield: Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough)

One good season and is hailed like the saviour of English football and the answer to their left wing problem, this winger is constantly called up for the national team perhaps due to McClaren's position as the national coach. Can't beat a man and can't cross to save his life, a few good goals score does redeem his ailing reputation a bit.


Centre Midfield: Jermaine Jenas & Michael Carrick (Tottenham / Man United)

This two players will walk into any overrated XI with no trouble. Because they truly are! Both are sort of like the invisible man on the pitch while one cost a grand total of almost 20 million! They don't really do much, score a few goals here and there and that's about it.

England squad beckons anyway....


Striker: Jeremie Aliadiere (Arsenal)

Can't believe till now, he's still at Arsenal. How? I don't know. Perhaps back in their undefeated season, he was touted to be the new Henry. Well, perhaps, in Arsene they trust.......


Striker: Emile Heskey (Wigan)

Really, do I have to say more? Thankfully he's never going to be called up for England squad again....Oh hang on, he might! His goal scoring record speaks for itself and the amount of quids spent on this man (Liverpool, 11million, pffft!) is enough to make him the mainstay in ALL major overrated XI.


Subs: Chris Kirkland (Wigan), Jose Reina (Liverpool), Stephen Carr (Newcastle), Emmanuel Eboue (Arsenal), Paulo Ferreira (Chelsea), Titus Bramble (Newcastle), Kieran Richardson (Man Utd), Michael Ballack (Chelsea), Juan Angel (Aston Villa), Ashley Young (Aston Villa), Bobby Zamora (West Ham)


Agree with me or not? You have something to say? You're angry at me for mentioning your favourite player? Drop me a comment on what you think. I'm sure we'll have a cracking time discussing this! Fun time!