The Great Drinkell 50 Posted March 23, 2011 It''s fair to say that when John Ruddy joined us I was working in St Ives and was told he was an excellent keeper. Having watched him a couple of times in the warm up and during the Watford game, I commented that he didn''t have a clue and technically was very poor. [:$] I am delighted to come on here and declare that I was wrong John Ruddy has proved me wrong and now -imo- is probably one of the best in the league and certainly one of the reasons we are where we are.[Y]Which player past or present has proved you wrong? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alysha 0 Posted March 23, 2011 for me, this season''s player who has proved me wrong is Wilbraham, does a lot more than people give him credit for, works hard, wins lots of knock ons and holds up the ball very well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coelho 0 Posted March 23, 2011 I think Iwan is the most obvious one for me - looked leaden-footed and generally hopeless in his first season, before going on to be an absolute legend. I think a lot of people on here will also remember complaining bitterly about signing ''washed-up old has-been'' Dion Dublin... [;)]Of the current squad, Russell Martin has astounded me with his progress this season. Thought he looked a weak link in League One at times this season, but is now a genuine contender for the Barry Butler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coelho 0 Posted March 23, 2011 [quote user="Coelho"]I think Iwan is the most obvious one for me - looked leaden-footed and generally hopeless in his first season, before going on to be an absolute legend. I think a lot of people on here will also remember complaining bitterly about signing ''washed-up old has-been'' Dion Dublin... [;)]Of the current squad, Russell Martin has astounded me with his progress this season. Thought he looked a weak link in League One at times last season, but is now a genuine contender for the Barry Butler.[/quote]Edit button plz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,865 Posted March 23, 2011 When i first saw his gangly frame i was worried about Crouch.He didn''t look like he would have any skill.Have to admit,and gladly,that Holt has proved me wrong.I wasn''t sure if he would crack the Champs but he sure has.Ruddy has turned into a diamond as well[Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I am a Banana 0 Posted March 23, 2011 Mark Fotheringham...hated, then captain, then left. But he was as good as anyone for a season! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coelho 0 Posted March 23, 2011 [quote user="I am a Banana"]Mark Fotheringham...hated, then captain, then left. But he was as good as anyone for a season![/quote]As good as anyone who was also sh*t, yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Chops 7 Posted March 23, 2011 In a good way? Russell Martin who looked (I thought) very pedestrian in League One.In a bad way? I thought Julien Brellier was going to strike fear into the hearts of opposing midfielders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,821 Posted March 23, 2011 I really thought Simon Whaley would have a field day in League One last season.......how wrong was I ??! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy cousins 9 Posted March 23, 2011 ny years ago kevin Bond , got inthe team coz he was the managers son and was total rubbish but ended up being pretty good at the end and we got good money when he went i seem to remember Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry 0 Posted March 23, 2011 [quote user="I am a Banana"]Mark Fotheringham...hated, then captain, then left. But he was as good as anyone for a season![/quote]He was gash, the only player I have verbally abused as he left the pitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O.T.B.C 0 Posted March 23, 2011 Of the current buncha a fair few if I''m honest. I didn''t think that Crofts, Martin and Fox would do anything great. How wrong I was and how glad I am.Just shows that we should never judge any of the signings that he makes as he does seem to have an eye for buying players that work well with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Humphrey 13 Posted March 23, 2011 [quote user="alysha"]for me, this season''s player who has proved me wrong is Wilbraham, does a lot more than people give him credit for, works hard, wins lots of knock ons and holds up the ball very well[/quote]Absolutely. Shame that some people are a bit too stupid to see it though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted March 23, 2011 dare i say it Grant Holt. when he first signed i expected an over weight plodder who would have been gone by the january....shows what i know eh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 0 Posted March 24, 2011 I thought Chris Martin was decent, i was proved totally wrong this seasonwait for it............ lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lennon7 0 Posted March 24, 2011 I''m gonna go for Fox. Don''t get me wrong when I first saw him I thought he was a neat player with a very good passing range, but didn''t see him holding down a place. But he has been absolutely fantastic this season, brilliant midfielder! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieFarlie 0 Posted March 24, 2011 [quote user="canarywales"]ny years ago kevin Bond , got inthe team coz he was the managers son and was total rubbish but ended up being pretty good at the end and we got good money when he went i seem to remember[/quote] Scored some cracking own goals as well ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCFC4LIFE 0 Posted March 24, 2011 [quote user="I am a Banana"]Mark Fotheringham...hated, then captain, then left. But he was as good as anyone for a season![/quote]Rubbish.... Mark Fotheringham is a prick always has been always will be.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Fantastic 0 Posted March 24, 2011 Surman, thought he would be classy, every opportunity whip a ball into the box Beckham style, how wrong I was, weak on the ball, afraid to put a cross in and slow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tricky974 61 Posted March 24, 2011 Thomas Helveg was dissappointing for me and i thought he was gonna be a great signing and also i was not sure about Dion but was delighted to be proven wrong about him not only a brillient player but a natural leader. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkchance1 0 Posted March 24, 2011 Peter Thorne came with such a great reputation for goalscoring and did nothing. It has to be him for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Road to Nowhere 0 Posted March 24, 2011 Whitbread - came here as a injury prone, journeyman and after the first few months looked like he was likely to continue his reputation however, in the last few weeks he has become massively important to the team. Looks like a real player and I dont think he would look out of place in the PL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muddy funster 0 Posted March 24, 2011 Russell Martin - I thought he was average at best - Well done Mr Martin, you are better than I thought Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gerry Harrison 2 Posted March 24, 2011 Going back a few years I thought Byran Gunn was very poor in his first few games. I was calling for Graham Benstead to be given another chance in goal! Recently Michael Nelson proved me wrong, after a shaky start, he was a rock last season, and even this season in most games after the opener against Watford. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slater 0 Posted March 24, 2011 Darren Kenton: I remember him being substituted 20 minutes into home game he was having such a nightmare. Within a few weeks The Barclay were singing "You''ll never beat the Kenton." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howson is now! 0 Posted March 24, 2011 This season - Grant Holt and Chris Martin have both proven me wrong as I bet a tenner that Chris Martin would outscore Grant Holt at this level.In the past - Initially felt we would have more joy if we signed Crouch on a permanent over Hucks. Can''t tell how that would have worked out but I''m pretty pleased with Hucks ;-)Thought Tom Adeyemi would be playing in the first team ahead of Korey Smith last season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wazzock 919 Posted March 24, 2011 Michael Nelson.I thought he was terrible after a couple of games, and looked out of his depth.How wrong was I. Turned out to be a rock at the back and chipped in with a few decent goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murphy and the Bricks 0 Posted March 24, 2011 For me has to be one of my hero''s now, "Jerry Goss" as he was average joe for a long time but came good in the latter part of his career & put in some terrfic performances & scored some world class goals!!!!This season I would have to say Russell Martin really didnt think he would cut in the Champ...but glad to say he has proved me wrong!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taintedtom2000 0 Posted March 24, 2011 Reading through this thread has made me realise just how much trust we have gained in our manager, and rightly so! Alot of the players that are mentioned in the thread were Lambert signings who not many people gave a chance/hope of putting us where we are today. Just strikes me (yet again) just how lucky we are at the moment and how far we have come since McNally and Lamberts team came into place. Nice one OP for posing the question by the way, interesting responses too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeonYellow 4 Posted March 24, 2011 Definitely Russell Martin. He looked so afraid of the ball away at Leyton Orient last season that I didn''t think he would be up to much in the championship.I''m really pleased he has gone on to have played every game so far this season and hasn''t let us down!I never doubt Lambert''s decision''s on players even McNamee who has had a part to play this season e.g Burnley at home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites