How does one stay in the Football League? How does one perform in league two? I've prepared what I consider to be a definitive list to performing well in League Two.
- Get good gates. There's a definitive link in League Two with regards to attendances and League performance. If your not getting the peeps through the door, then where is the inspiration to perform brilliantly.
- Know the loan system. Just look at Hereford, they aren't exactly rich, but thanks to Graham Turner's knowledge of the loan scene in the UK the Bulls have exceeded expectations, albeit controversially.
- Have a physical presence. Players like Trevor Benjamin, Micah Hyde and Sean O' Hanlon have terrorized teams everywhere and seen their teams get promoted.
- Travel well. Teams need to prepare for away days with extreme care. Again this season home form has been pretty consistent league-wide, whereas performance away from home has been the difference maker. Milton Keynes have equalled the record for away wins in fact.
- Passion. The most important factor. If your teams got no passion to perform, like some of the lower table teams this season, then it's just not going to happen for you.
I've also taken the time out to pick my league two team of the season!
- GK- Willy Gueret. Big Willy has been in tremendous form this season, and his pure physical presence and the confidence he builds from the back of the Milton Keynes Dons team has been simply terrific. A great shot-stopper, Gueret has been terrific at saving penalties this term among his other achievements. (Honorable mention: Joe Lewis, Frank Fielding.)
- RB- Trent McLenahan. The aussie full-back has begun to finally show the mature play he promised in the youth set-up at West Ham United. A member of the Hereford United squad not on loan from another club, Trent will surely be looking forward to another crack at League One with The Bulls.
- LB- Dean Lewington. In this lower league fans eyes, Lewington was the only option. A very reliable defender, Lewington has perhaps held back from his attacking instincts of previous seasons, the end result being a tight-ship at the back for MK Dons. Players like Craig Mackail-Smith and Andy Robinson have found "Deano" a terror.
- CB- Danny Swailes. After spending last season at lowly Macclesfield under Paul Ince, Swailes followed Ince down the M1 to Milton Keynes. A rock at the back for The Dons, Swailes has been a permanent figure in their title-winning season. Swailes has contributed a fair few goals this season too.
- CB- Craig Morgan. The Welshman has contributed heavily to Peterborough's promotion this season. Posh leaked a ridiculous amount of goals last season, but Morgan has gained a new sense of positional play and controlled his temperament more successfully and gotten himself on the international scene too.
- RM- Jamie Ward. An awkward, awkward player to face. Ward has made many a defenders' miserable. After being shifted onto the wings for a large part of the season, Ward was crucial in keeping Chesterfield in play-off contention.
- LM- Lloyd Dyer. Simply incredible, probably my player of the season. Lloyd Dyer is absolutely frightening. His pace alone gives defender's nightmares, and his finishing and versatility have made him a talisman for MK Dons double winning season.
- CM- Keith Andrews. Winner of the League Two player of the year, he is the heartbeat of the Milton Keynes team. Added a new trick to his book by banging the goals in, and dictates the tempo in every game they play. A vital part of both defensive and offensive play, Captain Shamrock is simply incredible.
- CM- Micah Hyde. Gone about his business quietly, but been crucial for Peterborough. An absolutely scary presence in midfield, Hyde is a huge part of the reason Posh have scored the most goals in the whole of the football league. Used his experience brilliantly and expect him to play a part in League One next year.
- CF- Aaron McLean. What can I say? Incredible. The amount of goals he scores is insane, no defender seems to be able to stop him, his pace is extreme and McLean may be pint-sized but he can head a ball as good as any player I've seen. No doubt he serves a place in this list.
- CF- Andy Bishop. Has today handed in a transfer request to Bury boss Alan Knill, but no surprise as to why, he is simply to good for this level. Had he been playing for Peterborough, he could have scored thirty this term. Bishop is quite simple unstoppable when on song, but still beater than most when he isn't. Expect to see him in the Championship next season.
It speaks volumes that both the PFA list and my list are stocked in abundance with MK Dons and Peterborough Players. That is to say, quite simply, that they have dominated the League this year. I reckon they will perform well in League One next year. They'll need to as well, it's looking as though it will be darn tough in there next season.
Today's top five, wrestlers!
- Triple H. He really is the King of Kings.
- The Undertaker. What a gimmick. Gotta love him.
- Kurt Angle. Can Suplex all day.
- Randy Orton. Technically, I rate him highly.
- Rey Mysterio. I swear this kid can fly!
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