The constant struggle to define the ‘level’ of Finnish football is an often irritating part of discourse on the game here. Wayne Brown was often asked about this during his loan spell at TPS, and he consistently replied that Veikkausliiga was about the same as better League One sides or the lower end of the Championship. Clearly a cut above most Veikkausliiga players, he provided an energy and skill level unmatched by anyone else, and duly won the Player of the Season and Newcomer of the season awards. He helped TPS to a barnstorming run that very nearly led to a title win, returning after the end of his loan spell to try and finish the job.
Tue, Nov 17, 2009