Top10 - Number 7: Ryan Shawcross (Stoke)

Why: His bullish way of defending has split the opinion of the country. On one side you have those that encourage the return of the robust, powerful defender that this country has become used to seeing in the past and tout him as the next England captain, and the rest of us take no pleasure in the Stoke man's reckless challenges, sneaky fouls or his limitation on the ball.

Ask Arsenal fans what they think of Ryan Shawcross being the future 'England captain'.

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Top10 - Number 8: William Gallas (Tottenham)

Why: I think I speak for most football fans when I say there is no justice in the fact that someone as atrocious as Gallas has earned millions of pounds in wages in football. Sure, he's had a few decent performances here and there over the EIGHTEEN YEARS that he has been playing, but more often than not he has been complete toilet.

Not only has he switched between Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs whilst being in the country - three sides who don't exactly enjoy eachothers company - but Harry Redknapp has also described him as 'like Bobby Moore'. *face palm*

Perhaps it is just me, but I cannot stand him.

His whiney displays as Arsenal captain in this video sums up what sort of player he is. 

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Top10 - Number 9: David Vaughan (Sunderland)

Why: There is no hatred on my part towards the wee Sunderland midfielder, but he annoys me immensely. David Vaughan looks like he should work in a fast food restaurant or a library rather than a football pitch.

He is one of those players who football fans outside of Sunderland never hear about until he is shown on match of the day putting the ball into the back of his own net, like in this clip.

For that reason, he comes in at number 9.

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Top10 - Number 10: Goran Popov (West Brom)

Why: Okay, so before the incident I am about to talk about not many of us had a problem with the West Brom defender, but he makes it into my list anyway.

During the Baggies' clash with Tottenham last weekend Popov though it would be a good idea to spit in the direction of Spurs defender Kyle Walker, much to the disgust of everyone watching. He has later apologised for the incident and blames it on the frustrations of West Brom's decline in form which has also seen Jonas Olsson making gestures towards his own fans, and hopes that it doesn't stain his image.

That's okay then, isn't it?

For me spitting in any case is vile and the slobber of the man on loan from Dynamo Kiev lands him on my list of annoying Premier League players.

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Top5 - Number 1: Roy Keane

We all know that Roy Keane is a head case. In fact, if I had to choose one man on the entire planet not to get on the wrong side of, it would probably be him. The fiery Irishman has never held back and after Alf-Inge Haland gave the Manchester United midfielder stick for exaggerating an injury in an earlier game and... Well, you know the rest.

Keane later admitted that he had set out to hurt the former Norway international, saying:

I'd waited long enough. I f*cking hit him hard. The ball was there (I think). Take that you c*nt, and don't ever stand over me sneering about fake injuries. My attitude was, f*ck him. What goes around comes around. He got his just rewards. He f*cked me over and my attitude is an eye for an eye.

Haland was forced to retire due to the injury to his knee. Naughty naughty, Keano.

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Top5 - Number 2: De Jong-fu

What can I say about this 'attempt at winning the ball'? We can laugh about it now that no real harm was done, but at the time there was serious worries for the unfortunate Xabi Alonso. Nigel De Jong has never been a clean player, and he probably never will be, but as he flew into a karate-style stance and pounded his studs into Alonso's onrushing chest, his reputation plunged deeper than the tunnel Peter Odemwingie hollowed in his attempt to force QPR to sign him.

Enjoy this clip, and make martial art sound effects as you please.

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Top5 - Number 3: Witsel's wincer

Now, can I just suggest that if you have just eaten, are about to eat, or ever want to eat again then don't watch this clip. It really is disgusting. Axel Witsel's challenge/stamp left this bloke's foot hanging by a string and as he lifts his leg you can clearly see the anguish in his face.

Witsel is now emerging as one of the most talented youngsters in Europe and has obviously put the incident behind him, but I am sure that the victim of this tackle still winces at the thought of going for a 50/50 challenge.

Like I said, this one is not for the squeamish. 

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Top5 - Number 4: Eduardo's ankle

Arsenal fans, please don't let this clip spark the anger you held towards Birmingham's (now Sheffield Wednesday's) Martin Taylor. To be honest, you probably still hold that grudge against him, and who am I to judge? Arsene Wenger said at the time that Taylor should be banned from football for life and the bullish defender even received death threats for the incident.

Anyway, if you want to relive the moment that made the entire nation recoil with horror in their armchair, then feel free.

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Top5 - Number 5: 'Ave it

We have all had a whack in the kneecap, if you haven't then I can honestly say I envy you, but I'm sure not many of us have had the pleasure to be on the receiving end of one of these. In what looks to be a 50/50 challenge to secure possession of the ball, one player takes it upon himself to recruit the 'if I can't have it, then no one can' approach. You have to giggle when he tells the ref that he won the ball.

I challenge you to watch this and not flinch a little bit.

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Top5 - Number 1: vs Chelsea

Walcott has a thing for scoring against Chelsea. In fact, he often enjoys a goal in the big games and has proven to be the linchpin in many of Arsenal's games down the line.

Anyone who calls him a one-trick pony or suggests that he is too flimsy for a front man should take a look at this video. His dedication to keep this ball rolling is something to be commended and the finish after he beat 4 Chelsea players shows what an asset he is going forward. 

This may arguably not be Walcott's greatest goal on record, but it certainly my favourite. The strength he shows to persue the chance is what makes this my number 1.

Enjoy.

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