I see also here I am still the only non-Nocerino voter.
Aquilani was our best midfielder pre his injury. He and Cassano gave many assists, and Aquilani actually played as a midfielder for us, unlike some others.
He was the playmaker we missed the rest of the season. (After he returned, it/he different.)
El Shaarawy, no comment needed. He impressed me immediatly. You'd see he was something rightaway.