Player of the Year Candidates

[manor15]

Thompson got my vote. Very close along with Cox, Leonard and Ferdinand but couldn't think of a single game where he played badly and his improvements over the season have been huge.

 

[RobM]

Lenny might be back on Monday to strengthen his bid for player of the year,
Ranger has been marvellous.
Anton - so steady and reliable except for the injury niggles.
Thommo - continues to be a key part of the team.
Wordy - back from a poor spell and back scoring
Fortune - comes back onto the pitch ........... and scores. Fabtastic.
Cox - 15 goals so far and still going strong.

It's tricky for sure.
Here's my opinion.
Leonard - Not enough of the spectacular, but his role doesn't always allow that. Never out through injury.
Ranger - not enough appearances but as said, marvelous. Strong, skillful, trouble for any defender.
Ferdinand - again, not enough appearances. Classy, reads the game so well.
Thommo - the odd dodgy pass! Ball-winner.
Wordsworth - that poor run of form has scuppered his chance...or has it? Plenty of goals - we like that!
Fortune - again, not enough appearances. Intelligent player, full of goals and tricks that work.
Cox - Some anonymous games. As Fortune.
Atkinson - doesn't get forward quite enough. He never gives less than his all.

But hey - isn't it great that we have that many strong contenders? I'm glad I don't have to choose!

 

[BrettieAngell]

Thommo has been immense this season, most improved player by a long way!

 

[Jay_SUFC]

Lenny might be back on Monday to strengthen his bid for player of the year,
Ranger has been marvellous.
Anton - so steady and reliable except for the injury niggles.
Thommo - continues to be a key part of the team.
Wordy - back from a poor spell and back scoring
Fortune - comes back onto the pitch ........... and scores. Fabtastic.
Cox - 15 goals so far and still going strong.

It's tricky for sure.
Here's my opinion.
Leonard - Not enough of the spectacular, but his role doesn't always allow that. Never out through injury.
Ranger - not enough appearances but as said, marvelous. Strong, skillful, trouble for any defender.
Ferdinand - again, not enough appearances. Classy, reads the game so well.
Thommo - the odd dodgy pass! Ball-winner.
Wordsworth - that poor run of form has scuppered his chance...or has it? Plenty of goals - we like that!
Fortune - again, not enough appearances. Intelligent player, full of goals and tricks that work.
Cox - Some anonymous games. As Fortune.
Atkinson - doesn't get forward quite enough. He never gives less than his all.

But hey - isn't it great that we have that many strong contenders? I'm glad I don't have to choose!

Ferdinand has played 33 games; how many appearances do you need to warrant enough!!!!

Personally I think it's a close call between Cox, Leonard, Thompson and Ferdinand - I'm siding with Ferdinand, not only does he read the game very well but the difference it's made to the whole side since he came in has been massive

 

[RobM]

Ferdinand has played 33 games; how many appearances do you need to warrant enough!!!!

Personally I think it's a close call between Cox, Leonard, Thompson and Ferdinand - I'm siding with Ferdinand, not only does he read the game very well but the difference it's made to the whole side since he came in has been massive

Oh I didn't realise he played that many.

 

[Jay_SUFC]

Oh I didn't realise he played that many.

Fair enough - I knew he hasn't played 40, but was pretty sure it was a lot, but had to check :smile:

 

[rigsby]

Fair enough - I knew he hasn't played 40, but was pretty sure it was a lot, but had to check :smile:

Anton hasn't played as many but our season didn't really start until after the Rochdale game. When he became captain we went on that unbeaten league run all the way to the Sheffield U game, which dramatically changed our season. He did miss the 2 cup games at Millwall and Stevenage....... We lost both of those.

 

[IloveShrimp]

Thompson for me.

 

[Kevin Hogg]

I think Ferdinand has been the piece of the jigsaw that was needed most. Composure and experience.

 

[OldBlueLady]

Still Lenny for me, though Cox has closed the gap considerably.

 

[Tinks]

My vote will go to Lenny for this year although I am hoping that the POTY curse does not affect him.
I think Cox, Thompson and Ferdinand will be very strong contenders and it could be any one of those four

 

[Harry Bullocks]

My vote will go to Lenny for this year although I am hoping that the POTY curse does not affect him.
I think Cox, Thompson and Ferdinand will be very strong contenders and it could be any one of those four

Based upon this Nouble is my choice.....can't take any chances :whistling:

 

[Ricky Otto]

Anton for me, the change in the defence after he stepped in was massive and I love watching him, never seems to get out of second gear but positions himself so we'll that he doesn't have to.

 

[mrsblue]

Games I have seen which isn't a lot I admit.

1/Ferdy very classy
2/Wordy excellent player and can score goals
3/Lenny is the powerhouse

 

[TTS]

I'm struggling with the order .. for the me the best / most important 3 players have been ;

Lenny - because he's the power source
Ferdinand - our run has coincided with his arrival and look at what he has done for Thommo
Cox - you can't ignore 15 goals and 10 assists

 

[rigsby]

Anton for me, the change in the defence after he stepped in was massive and I love watching him, never seems to get out of second gear but positions himself so we'll that he doesn't have to.

The good thing about Anton is that he able to put that extra yard in when he has to. On the 12 minute vid from Saturday there is a grate example in the first Half.

 

[Tinks]

The good thing about Anton is that he able to put that extra yard in when he has to. On the 12 minute vid from Saturday there is a grate example in the first Half.

Have to agree. I have yet to see him break out into a sprint.
His expierence and influence on the others is quite apparent to see.

 

[secondalibi]

I know football isn't all about scoring goals, but Cox is my pick. He's been a class act. But it's a close run thing. You cannot ignore the contributions of the likes of Wordsworth, Leonard and Ferdinand, who have all been fantastic.

 

[OldBlueLady]

I know football isn't all about scoring goals, but Cox is my pick. He's been a class act. But it's a close run thing. You cannot ignore the contributions of the likes of Wordsworth, Leonard and Ferdinand, who have all been fantastic.

Yep. Between these four for me. Thompson has come on tremendously but he's not quite to this level yet. Most improved player? Definitely Thompson.

 

[RHB]

Yep. Between these four for me. Thompson has come on tremendously but he's not quite to this level yet. Most improved player? Definitely Thompson.

And there was me thinking that Nouble may take the most improved player.