Bayern has already signed Dortmund's most exciting playmaker, the 20-year-old wunderkind Mario Gotze, for next season.
"Kevin has done a great job of being a playmaker all season long, " Brooks said.
Arsenal-bound playmaker Samir Nasri also came on for the final 15 minutes but it changed nothing.
Playmaker Iniesta was next to try his luck, his goal-bound right-foot volley deflected over by McManus.
Seldom one to pull a punch, playmaker Alvaro Recoba put the feeling into words.
The talent around him got worse, and they expected him to be more of playmaker.
Guardiola eventually brought on striker Villa and playmaker Iniesta, though midfielder Busquets was not used.
And the former Carlisle United playmaker was also the provider for the Quakers third goal late on.
Scotland, full-back Angel Rangel, midfielder Ferrie Bodde and playmaker Jordi Gomez have all received accolades this season.
The 28-year-old Brazilian playmaker, who has been linked to Manchester City, has agreed personal terms with Milan.
But McNamara's harsh words at the interval clearly had the desired effect, especially on chief playmaker Orford.
Olympiakos have also signed playmaker Alexandro Silva de Sousa -- also known as Dudu -- from CSKA Moscow.
The King still plays hoops with his palace guards: at 1.8 m, he's a playmaker and three-point shooter.
At the other end, Holt saw an effort go just wide and playmaker Wes Hoolahan also went close.
Ruben Olivera is a tall, strong, elegant playmaker who has already been picked up by Italian giants Juventus.
Mesut Ozil should take over his playmaker role behind strikers Claudio Pizarro and either Markus Rosenberg or Aaron Hunt.
Five minutes later, Great Britain playmaker Rob Burrow intercepted the ball inside his own half and set off upfield.
Germany stood off Pirlo, allowing the Italy playmaker to sweep a pass out to Giorgio Chiellini who fed Antonio Cassano.
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Listed at 5-foot-11, 201 pounds, Williams is considered a playmaker in the secondary and is known for his sprinter speed.
Playmaker Joe Cole is also sidelined as he recovers from the hamstring strain picked up at Bolton on 31 October.
Facing 10 men, Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho doubled down on attack and sent on the Croatian playmaker Luka Modric.
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Instead, the Aussie playmaker produced another sensational performance to complete a wonderful week in Manchester for the men from Perpignan.
The playmaker is now a doubt for the first leg of Arsenal's Champions League game against Barcelona on 16 February.
But Laporta admitted a deal to bring the former Real Madrid playmaker to the Nou Camp now looks increasingly unlikely.
Listed at 5-foot-11, 201 pounds, Williams is considered a playmaker in the secondary and is known for his speed and physicality.
Meanwhile, Arsenal's north London rivals Tottenham have suffered a setback with a serious injury to Croatia playmaker Luka Modric.
And the season-long loan for influential midfielder Alexei Eremenko could end this month if Metalist Kharkiv decide to sell the playmaker.
Last December in-form playmaker Xavi tore his cruciate ligament, but former youth team player Andres Iniesta emerged as an able replacement.
However, one player who could be on his way is French playmaker Guillaume Beuzelin, who is soon to be out of contract.
Last year, it was playmaker Shinji Kagawa, who left for Manchester United.
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