Jimbo 172 Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 France Football have named the 50 nominees for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award with seven Englishmen on the list. Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen, Frank Lampard, John Terry, David Beckham, Jamie Carragher and Steven Gerrard are in the running for the gong, which was scooped by Milan striker Andrei Shevchenko last year. The mantle of European Footballer of the Year accompanies the prize and there are a number of Premiership contenders, including the likes of Michael Essien, Petr Cech, Park Ji-sung and Luis Garcia. Chelsea are predictably well represented after their exploits last term and in starting the 2005/2006 campaign in spectacular fashion. Real Madrid's Galacticos are also out in force with their big names all featuring, including recent acquisition Robinho. Arsenal have only one representative - star striker Thierry Henry, although former skipper Patrick Vieira is also on the list. Barcelona star Ronaldinho will be favourite to come out on top with the winner announced later in the year. Full list of nominees: Adriano (Internazionale) Michael Ballack (Bayern Munich) David Beckham (Real Madrid) Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus) Mauro Camoranesi (Juventus) Fabio Cannavaro (Juventus) Jamie Carragher (Liverpool) Petr Cech (Chelsea) Gregory Coupet (Lyon) Cris (Lyon) Deco (Barcelona) Dida (Milan) Didier Drogba (Chelsea) Emerson (Juventus) Michael Essien (Chelsea) Samuel Eto'o (Barcelona) Luis Figo (Internazionale) Diego Forlan (Villarreal) Luis Garcia (Liverpool) Steven Gerrard (Liverpool) Thierry Henry (Arsenal) Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Juventus) Juninho (Lyon) Kaka (Milan) Frank Lampard (Chelsea) Roy Makaay (Bayern Munich) Claude Makelele (Chelsea) Paolo Maldini (Milan) Pavel Nedved (Juventus) Michael Owen (Newcastle) Park Ji-sung (Manchester United) Andrea Pirlo (Milan) Raul (Real Madrid) Juan Roman Riquelme (Villarreal) Arjen Robben (Chelsea) Roberto Carlos (Real Madrid) Robinho (Real Madrid) Ronaldinho (Barcelona) Ronaldo (Real Madrid) Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) Andrei Shevchenko (Milan) John Terry (Chelsea) Lilian Thuram (Juventus) David Trezeguet (Juventus) Marc van Bommel (Barcelona) Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United) Patrick Vieira (Juventus) Xavi (Barcelona) Zinedine Zidane (Real Madrid). Good to see Michael Owen in there, but what the fuck is Cris doing in there ? possibly the worst football I've ever seen in my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bez 0 Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 (edited) Cris WAS a footballer who played badly. Doesnt mean he is always going to be poor I suppose. Frank Lampard struggled to justify his reputation just after his pie eating West Ham days. He improved too. Does surprise me he has got to that level though. If Shola works hard is he going to be there next year? Edited October 24, 2005 by bez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM4 0 Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 The fact that France Football organise this, really annoys me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Cris WAS a footballer who played badly.Doesnt mean he is always going to be poor I suppose. Frank Lampard struggled to justify his reputation just after his pie eating West Ham days. He improved too. Does surprise me he has got to that level though. If Shola works hard is he going to be there next year? 48767[/snapback] On a little fishing expedition with that one, Bez ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9577 Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 The fact that France Football organise this, really annoys me. 48781[/snapback] ??? At least this is an award that is somewhat respectable unlike the FIFA nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg 6 Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Robinho (Real Madrid) - WHY???? He has only ever played 7 games for a European team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bez 0 Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Cris WAS a footballer who played badly.Doesnt mean he is always going to be poor I suppose. Frank Lampard struggled to justify his reputation just after his pie eating West Ham days. He improved too. Does surprise me he has got to that level though. If Shola works hard is he going to be there next year? 48767[/snapback] On a little fishing expedition with that one, Bez ??? 48788[/snapback] I was going to say stranger things have happened but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Van Bommel isn't even in the Holland side is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 I think some on that list are there on reputation rather than exploits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 If you're going on "year" as in 2005, Lampard should walk that award. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar 0 Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Cris WAS a footballer who played badly.Doesnt mean he is always going to be poor I suppose. Frank Lampard struggled to justify his reputation just after his pie eating West Ham days. He improved too. Does surprise me he has got to that level though. If Shola works hard is he going to be there next year? 48767[/snapback] On a little fishing expedition with that one, Bez ??? 48788[/snapback] It's a Shola fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut 31 Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Cris has been outstanding this year for Lyon. Along with Juninho, he's been one of the main reasons they've walked/are walking away with the French title & doing well in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CrimsonFault Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Why isn't John Stead in there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Why isn't John Stead in there? 49214[/snapback] Who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CrimsonFault Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Why isn't John Stead in there? 49214[/snapback] Who? 49218[/snapback] Oh you know, Sunderland's most expensive signing this summer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Why isn't John Stead in there? 49214[/snapback] Who? 49218[/snapback] Oh you know, Sunderland's most expensive signing this summer... 49227[/snapback] Who's signing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CrimsonFault Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Why isn't John Stead in there? 49214[/snapback] Who? 49218[/snapback] Oh you know, Sunderland's most expensive signing this summer... 49227[/snapback] Who's signing? 49228[/snapback] Aye your right ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Was it Souness who signed him at Blackburn btw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CrimsonFault Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Was it Souness who signed him at Blackburn btw? 49232[/snapback] Yes. If I remember correctly, he wasn't bad when he first signed, scored a couple of important goals but since then he's gone downhill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sima Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 There's a core of 30 that are in every year ffs. Lampard or Ronaldinho to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty-sniper 0 Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Cris WAS a footballer who played badly.Doesnt mean he is always going to be poor I suppose. Frank Lampard struggled to justify his reputation just after his pie eating West Ham days. He improved too. Does surprise me he has got to that level though. If Shola works hard is he going to be there next year? 48767[/snapback] On a little fishing expedition with that one, Bez ??? 48788[/snapback] It's a Shola fish. 49099[/snapback] thats so poor i'm not sure if i even understand the punchline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15121 Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Cris WAS a footballer who played badly.Doesnt mean he is always going to be poor I suppose. Frank Lampard struggled to justify his reputation just after his pie eating West Ham days. He improved too. Does surprise me he has got to that level though. If Shola works hard is he going to be there next year? 48767[/snapback] On a little fishing expedition with that one, Bez ??? 48788[/snapback] It's a Shola fish. 49099[/snapback] thats so poor i'm not sure if i even understand the punchline. 49660[/snapback] Oh my god, I've only just got it myself. BlueStar, you're an arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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