Pabs 0 Posted March 14, 2011 It is that time of year again to think about Player of the Season - not an easy decision this year baring in mind how well the whole squad have done.My top three would be:1. Andrew Crofts - Never say die, and has made his mark ever since the very first game. Box to box, can defend, tackle, pass and certainly shoot (judging by the Barnsley goal). He has made us think Darel who...? By far a superior player and an absolute bargain.2. Wes Hoolahan - Is the one player we have got that can change a game on his own - I would go as far as saying he is the best player in the league this season - opposition can''t deal with him. Another 10 goals too - my only reason he wouldn''t be number 1 is that Crofts has been slightly more consistent in his brilliance!3. Grant Holt - After a slow start, Holt has proven sensational at this level; I reckon every other team in this division would have him in their team. He has proven his critics wrong, and has led by example. The hat-trick v the scum certainly helped, too!Bubbling Under...Russell Martin - Has been so consistent and effective all season, and chipped in with a fee goals from full back.John Ruddy - After an uncertain start, he has been superb the last few months. Has kept us in several games and made some incredible saves. IMO better than Forster.David Fox - Didnt play for ages, but makes us tick -has been excellent as midfield fulcrum.Elliott Ward - Over the whole season, the only centre back who could claim the award as the others havent played enough. Has been a bit on and off, but generally solid and a good quality CB at this level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanaryOne 0 Posted March 14, 2011 If they go up this season it should be declared a tie and awarded to the whole squad . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted March 14, 2011 I think Crofts will win it.I will probably vote Hoolahan though.But Holt, Martin, Ruddy could all easily win it as well. And of course others such as Drury, Fox, Ward, Barnett etc have all been very good.Even if we miss out on promotion this season, I think we can look back and be proud of a lot of the teams performances this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I am a Banana 0 Posted March 14, 2011 Holt has scored his goals, but without hooly, holt would have 1/2 his goals maybe less, and the rest of the team would t hav scored as many! Hooly is out biggest asset! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"""""""""Ben """"""""""" 0 Posted March 14, 2011 I would say Hoolahan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted March 14, 2011 Thats almost a good point Banana, but don''t you think without Hoolahan we would be playing a different system, different players would have been signed, and Grant Holt might have scored even more? (very unlikely though, he didn''t at any other club, he really has excelled playing with Hoolahan). If now, Hoolahan was injured then yes your right. But If Hoolahan had never been here, or sold in the summer etc, it would be a different story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiery Zac 1,066 Posted March 14, 2011 [quote user="Pabs"]It is that time of year again to think about Player of the Season - not an easy decision this year baring in mind how well the whole squad have done.My top three would be:1. Andrew Crofts - Never say die, and has made his mark ever since the very first game. Box to box, can defend, tackle, pass and certainly shoot (judging by the Barnsley goal). He has made us think Darel who...? By far a superior player and an absolute bargain.2. Wes Hoolahan - Is the one player we have got that can change a game on his own - I would go as far as saying he is the best player in the league this season - opposition can''t deal with him. Another 10 goals too - my only reason he wouldn''t be number 1 is that Crofts has been slightly more consistent in his brilliance!3. Grant Holt - After a slow start, Holt has proven sensational at this level; I reckon every other team in this division would have him in their team. He has proven his critics wrong, and has led by example. The hat-trick v the scum certainly helped, too!Bubbling Under...Russell Martin - Has been so consistent and effective all season, and chipped in with a fee goals from full back.John Ruddy - After an uncertain start, he has been superb the last few months. Has kept us in several games and made some incredible saves. IMO better than Forster.David Fox - Didnt play for ages, but makes us tick -has been excellent as midfield fulcrum.Elliott Ward - Over the whole season, the only centre back who could claim the award as the others havent played enough. Has been a bit on and off, but generally solid and a good quality CB at this level.[/quote]Went through a horrible run of form when he couldnt pass/tackle/shoot just before christmas. Got it together now but Hoolahan for me for simply being the most entertaining, threatening, skillful and improved (defending) player of the season. (though im sure Doc will manage to beat him again somehow) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,238 Posted March 14, 2011 If we got promoted, then everyone would get a medal like they deserve! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewie - Holt Our Saviour 0 Posted March 14, 2011 Elliot Ward goes ahead of Leon Barnett? Seriously?I think even Whitbread has done enough to put himself ahead of Ward in POTS.Would have to be:1. Hoolahan2. Holt3. R.Martin4. Crofts5 L.Barnett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Chops 7 Posted March 14, 2011 Genuinely difficult this year.... top 3:Russell MartinWes HoolahanGrant Holt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 831 Posted March 14, 2011 HoltHoolahan makes the team tick technically, but holt has been such a great captain making us tick mentally and got some important goals, the most irreplaceable player in our team with wes not far behind.Crofts up there too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Barak 46 Posted March 14, 2011 [quote user="Mister Chops"]Genuinely difficult this year.... top 3:Russell MartinWes HoolahanGrant Holt[/quote]Agree with this, I''d like to see Martin get it for being so consistently good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,321 Posted March 14, 2011 Much as I f***ing love Grant Holt, it has to be Wes. Don''t forget he''s just signed another contract with us when there must have been good offers from others with more money than us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted March 14, 2011 All of them now please :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leedscanary 361 Posted March 14, 2011 Surely this guy is a shoo-in, seems to be there or there abouts every year [;)][img]http://www.fansfc.com/UploadedImages/Players/Gary%20Doherty_633584549708750000.jpg[/img] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWP = Poor Mans Ruel Fox!! 0 Posted March 14, 2011 Its just lovely to have a POTS award that is difficult to pinpoint, seems like a million years from the Croft fiasco! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i,coopius 0 Posted March 14, 2011 think they should retrospectively give the 2009 award to hoolahan, cause then i wouldn''t feel so bad about him not getting it this as crofts just has to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
