FIFA World Cup Golden Ball nominations

Warper

rarnes1 wrote: »

Iniesta was class the other night but he's had a few poor games.

Shouldn't be on that list.

He was injured for a large chunk of the season and is just back from injury. Iniesta is only getting match-fit but you can see the improvement in every game - I might back him to be man of the match on Sunday (7-1) but I agree he shouldn't get the Golden Ball based on 1 or 2 performances.

LeixlipRed

Xavi

Pauleta

Im torn between Forlan, Schweinsteiger and Villa but schweiny gets the nod :cool:

Vincent Vega

Vokes wrote: »

It'll be Sneijder or David Villa. The one who wins the final on Sunday will get it.

Do you think?

imo, it may go to Gyan to 'right a wrong'. though he was really really important for Ghana with Essien's absense.

I voted for Forlán myself, coz I think of all the players I've seen this tournament he has been the most talismanic.
Sure, there are better players on the list, alot of players who impressed more goalswise.
I think alot of them also are playing in very strong teams. I don't think any of them got behind their team as much and really gave that extra 10%.
Amazing player.

Reganio 2

SlickRic wrote: »

Villa, Sneijder or Xavi.

IMO anyone else will make a mockery of it completely.

Don't be stupid. Bastian has played better than 2 of them Villa being the one he probably has been level with. Sneijder has been flattered by the goals he has scored.

Turtyturd

Reganio 2 wrote: »

Don't be stupid. Bastian has played better than 2 of them Villa being the one he probably has been level with. Sneijder has been flattered by the goals he has scored.

I think him being at fault for Uruguays first goal might cost him a chance of winning it.

redout

So Mueller has the young player award in the bag.

Didnt make sense putting some chap who was only one goal off being tournament top scorer in that award.

Dublin_Gunner

I'm basing this on overall, single player to influence their team the most in the tournament.

On that basis, unfortunately the two I'd chose won't be playing in the final.

If its not Forlán or Schweinsteiger, I'll be seriously disappointed.

If Villa scores, he's out of contention IMO, as he'll get Golden Boot.

Xavi and Iniesta, if they combined and were the one person, fair enough Between them, and playing together they are excellent, but I don't think individually they should be on that list.

As much as I like Forlán, I'll have to go with Schweinsteiger. He's been excellent throughout, and played every game.

eagle eye

Both awards have been won the by the same player in the past and I honestly think that David Villa has been the best player in the tournament. If he gets the Golden Boot thats a bonus but I think he should get the Golden Ball.

Vincent Vega

eagle eye wrote: »

David Villa has been the best player in the tournament. If he gets the Golden Boot thats a bonus but I think he should get the Golden Ball.

I'd surmise that some of the voters so far may have thought thats what was being voted on here.:rolleyes:
Seeing as him and Sneijder are running away with it.
just sayin'.

Mr.Nice Guy

Villa or Sneijder deserve it. Whoever wins tomorrow's match merits the accolade.

pickarooney

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Villa or Sneijder deserve it. Whoever wins tomorrow's match merits the accolade.

Even if, say, he gets sent off?

ctrl-alt-delete

Just nipping in to vote for Forlan :pac:

flahavaj

Surprised and delighted they actually gave it to him.

Well played Diego, up there with his double at Anfield as the crowning moment of his career.:pac:

glanman

forlan got golden ball???? big shock

Necronomicon

Delighted, congratulations Diego. A likable guy and always presents himself as a model pro; and world class to boot. It's the shame that the width of a crossbar denied him winning the golden boot outright.

flahavaj

Necronomicon wrote: »

Delighted, congratulations Diego. A likable guy and always presents himself as a model pro; and world class to boot. It's the shame that the width of a crossbar denied him winning the golden boot outright.

A f*cking shame for my bank balance as well.:pac:

v3ttel

Diegooooo woooah.

Dublin_Gunner

Delighted for him, he was immense.

Fantastic player with a fantastic attitude.

Real pity that crossbar got between him and the Golden boot

Mr Alan

yea, deserved winner-Villa not playing too well against Germany and Holland didn't help his cause.

SlickRic

well done d-i-e-g-o.

deserved, and Al's right, Villa's lack of performance in the last two games didn't help him at all; or else I'm sure he would have walked it.

Chardee MacDennis

flahavaj wrote: »

Surprised and delighted they actually gave it to him.

Well played Diego, up there with his double at Anfield as the crowning moment of his career.:pac:

he only scored one when atleti beat us in april!

homerjay2005

cant believe forlan got it. he has to be the luckiest footballer alive. i would have put him towards the bottom of that short list to be honest.

Dublin_Gunner

homerjay2005 wrote: »

cant believe forlan got it. he has to be the luckiest footballer alive. i would have put him towards the bottom of that short list to be honest.

Have you not seen the man play in the world cup?

Fair enough, there were a few decent candidates alright, but to say he wouldn't have deserved it is ignorant.

homerjay2005

Dublin_Gunner wrote: »

Have you not seen the man play in the world cup?

Fair enough, there were a few decent candidates alright, but to say he wouldn't have deserved it is ignorant.

i think other people deserved it more than him.

fryup

Paul the octopus

Warper

Doubt anyone has any valid arguments not giving it to Forlan. He really is a class player with no histrionics attached. What a player he has turned into since being laughed at at Old Trafford.

fryup

Warper wrote: »

Doubt anyone has any valid arguments not giving it to Forlan. He really is a class player with no histrionics attached.

yes he got my vote, a good pro > honest, full of enthusiasm gives his all in every game, superb ball control

and lovely flowing blonde locks that catches the eye;)

pickarooney

homerjay2005 wrote: »

i think other people deserved it more than him.

Like Patrice Evra