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Football England League One Team of the Season 2007-08
Manager: Roberto Martinez (Swansea City) Mark Bunn (Northampton Town) Very imposing, very consistent goalkeeper who gives his defenders huge confidence. Angel Rangel (Swansea City) Strong, mobile full back who was a model of consistency during his first season in English football. His name rhymes as well which is a bonus. Danny Livesey (Carlisle United) Brave, fearless centre half in the best English tradition. Never shirks a challenge and is a real inspiration to his colleagues. Kelvin Wilson (Nottingham Forest) Talented defender who is comfortable in the centre or at right back. Has the ability to succeed at a higher level but could be more aggressive at times. Gareth Roberts (Doncaster Rovers) Busy full back who gets forward to good effect. Tenacious defender who never gives his winger a moments peace. Mark Gower (Southend United) Although predominantly left sided Gower can play down either flank and provides real quality service into the front men. One of the best crossers of a ball in the country. Brian Stock (Doncaster Rovers) Stylish midfielder with quality distribution. Links up play neatly with quick, short passes but can also spot, and play, the killer ball. Good ability on set pieces too. Richie Wellens (Doncaster Rovers) Combative player who also likes to get the ball down and pass it. Also possesses a fierce shot which has brought him several spectacular goals. Kris Commons (Nottingham Forest) Highly gifted if somewhat erratic player whose left foot is more like a wand at times. The kind of player the modern coach is probably going to hate but the fans can’t help but love. Jermaine Beckford (Leeds United) After starring at this level on loan at Scunthorpe the previous season Beckford stepped into the boots of some high profile names as Leeds began life in the third tier and proved himself as a real danger man. Quick and strong he is always where the bullets are being fired and is an assured finisher. Jason Scotland (Swansea City) Had the slightly daunting task of replacing Lee Trundle but quickly made a name for himself with his goalscoring exploits. Not the biggest but hard to knock off a ball and extremely quick. Packs a punch with his left foot but is a calm finisher on either side. Subs: Carlos Ankergren (Leeds United) Manager: Roberto Martinez (Swansea City) Martinez continues to move Swansea in the right direction and has them playing good quality football too. Made an inspired move in bringing in Jason Scotland to replace the departed cult hero Lee Trundle and saw his side deservedly crowned League One champions after an outstanding campaign.
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