The Season That Was: The Premier League 07-08 Awards

With the curtain falling on another Premier League campaign, memories come flooding back on the season that was 2007-08. Here are a few awards that could be given out now that the play has come to a close.

Player of the season
It can only be one. Cristiano Ronaldo's 31 goals in 38 Premier League games is outstanding. Not only that, but he has also contributed seven assists and many other moments of brilliance, not least the now-famous free kick against Portsmouth.

Signing of the season
Whilst Fernando Torres has set the league alight, a fact I delight in as a Liverpool fan, and Bacary Sagna has produced a great season for a relative unknown, for sheer value for money it has to be Roque Santa Cruz.

Despite his form being somewhat streaky, he has notched 19 league goals and been a contender for Blackburn's player of the season alongside David Bentley. With Benni McCarthy misfiring, Santa Cruz's goals have been invaluable.

Worst signing of the season
Plenty of dishonourable mentions in this category. Florent Malouda has so far not lived up to his £13.5m price tag, although he is showing signs of adjustment to the English game.

Mido has remained on the sidelines at Boro, Rolando Bianchi had an ill-fated spell at Eastlands, and Paul McShane has been a general disaster at the back for Sunderland.

But for big-money flops, look no further than David Nugent. The striker was bought by Portsmouth for £6m and was such a disappointment for Harry Redknapp that he almost immediately tried to unload him. Featuring sporadically for the first team, he has unequivocally failed at Pompey, and will probably leave in the summer.

Goal of the season
Ronaldo's heel flick? That free kick? Stilyan Petrov's 40-yarder against Derby?  Elano's 30-yard arrow into the stanchion? My goal of the season would have to be Daryl Murphy's howitzer against Wigan.

Having just come on, Andy Reid lays an absolute inch-perfect through ball to Murphy, who takes it inside before smashing it in off the underside of the bar from 25-odd yards. Brilliant as well as crucial goal in a vital game.

Miss of the season
Cameron Jerome missed a stinker on the last day, but the one that sticks in my mind is Nicolas Anelka for Bolton against Liverpool. Trying to clear the ball, Jamie Carragher collided with his own keeper and left Anelka to roll it into an empty net, yet somehow the Frenchman contrived to pull it wide.

That goal would have made it 1-1, and Bolton went on to lose 4-0. Shocking play from a great player.

Worst haircut
Simple. Bacary Sagna's ridiculous spaghetti dreadlocks that flailed around his head like snakes on heat.

Most improved player
Having seen him play last season a few times, I was generally wary of Ashley Young's ability. Yet, he has proven the critics wrong with a series of scintillating performances that fully warrant a place in the national setup.

Dangerous crossing from dead balls, and with a great eye for goal, if Villa can keep hold of him Young can polish up to be an absolute gem.

Best chant
I can't see past Liverpool's brilliant ditty for Spanish darling Fernando Torres. For those who don't know the words:

    His armband proved he was a red, Torres, Torres

    You'll Never Walk Alone it said, Torres, Torres

    We bought the lad from sunny Spain

    He gets the ball, he scores again

    Fernando Torres, Liverpool's number nine.

The fans then proceed to bounce up and down singing the tune, which is to "the animals came in two by two."

Best fans
The Geordies come a close second, but the top of the tree has to be Derby County's legions, who only turned on their side at the final game of the season. Loyally following their team and packing out away ends, they have never stopped singing through the continual drubbings. Let's hope to see them back in the Premier League soon, albeit with a better side.

Who would you give your awards to? Are there any that I have missed out? Please comment below.