Sports Calendar

45. Fraizer Campbell

Juande Ramos appeared nonplussed when the striker arrived at Tottenham on loan as part of the deal that sent Dimitar Berbatov the other way, but Hull fans appreciate Campbell, whose goals last season were a key reason why they are now in the top-flight.

44. Jose Baxter

This Everton kid has a marvellous Spanish meets British name, the equivalent of a paella-and-chips supper. More to the point, his performances in the reserves and in a handful of first-team games suggest that Arsenal don’t have a monopoly on talented youngsters.

43. Jack Rodwell

The tall defender or midfield player is a prodigy. He made his Everton debut aged just 16 at the end of 2007 and has since made five starts and four substitute appearances in the league for the club.

42. Chris Gunter

Nine caps for Wales aged just 19, the full back was so good in just 20 league starts for Cardiff that Spurs paid £2 million for him.

41. Ched Evans

Fulham v Manchester City, December 6: Benjani is substituted. On comes a 19-year-old Welsh striker with a handful of appearances, while £18 million-worth of Brazil international in the shape of Jo is left on the bench.

40. Rory Delap

The Stoke City midfield player makes the list for his delicate first touch, his step-overs and his Cruyff turns. Oh, alright then, for his throw-ins. Let’s not do him a disservice, though, he has 11 caps for Ireland.