Dig Dig Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 Surprisingly tough considering we are only out of the relegation zone on GD. Who do you think has been our player of the season so far? I'd be inclined to say Fonte, shaky start but been an ever present solid performer and a leader on the pitch.
The Kraken Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 Jack Cork. He's made the midfield noticeably stronger since he returned and put in 8/10 performances in pretty much every game he's played. Rickie Lambert has stepped up to the PL really well too, plus Morgan, so they'd be my top three.
Saint Charlie Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 Morgan for me. Puncheon and Cork making up top 3.
pangy Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 Morgan,Clyne,Cork or Shaw have been exceptional for me so an of those 4
Jack Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 Cork, very closely followed by Morgan, Lambert and Fonte. Very impressed by how those 4 have stepped up, they look Premier League quality all the way.
The9 Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 Surprisingly tough considering we are only out of the relegation zone on GD. Who do you think has been our player of the season so far? I'd be inclined to say Fonte, shaky start but been an ever present solid performer and a leader on the pitch. Hmmm, think I'll go for Luke Shaw to be honest. I think Cork's made a difference but not as much as Shaw.
Sour Mash Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 Agree with the OP, Fonte for me. Shown real character, fight and leadership.
saints_is_the_south Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 You could make a case for any of Fonte, Morgan, Cork and Lambert. Punch also gets a honourable mention, he has probably been the biggest surprise of the season.
View From The Top Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 Hard to put a fag paper between Morgan & Cork.
Smirking_Saint Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 Morgan or Cork for me, those two playing together are IMO the difference between staying up or the championship
Saint Garrett Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 Morgan, just beats Punch and Cork for me.
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 Corky is mr consistent. Morgan is either exceptional or poor. Sunderland game example where he was awful but man utd game he was brilliant. Corky for me.
Ziggy Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 To be fair most of the team have impressed me how they have stepped up to the mark and improved as the season has progressed. I am going for Fonte as he was my main "not up to the job" at the beginning of the season but he has proved me wrong.
Miltonroader07 Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 Jack Cork. He's made the midfield noticeably stronger since he returned and put in 8/10 performances in pretty much every game he's played. Rickie Lambert has stepped up to the PL really well too, plus Morgan, so they'd be my top three. I hate to agree with The Krackpot but I agree with her
Turkish Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 I hate to agree with The Krackpot but I agree with her I'd have thought you'd have said Brian Howard.
S-Clarke Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 3 stand out to me. Fonte, Cork and Morgan. Probably in that order. Even when we were shipping goals all over the place, I still thought Fonte looked our better CB out there.
Smirking_Saint Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 I'd have thought you'd have said Brian Howard. He isnt going to vote for agent howard is he ?
Armchair Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 Lallana not getting many votes I see. No-one been outstanding but cork has been consistent and team better with him in it.
SuperMikey Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 Cork for me, shored us up and gives us real bite in the midfield. Works "ever so hard" as well.
Zlavik Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 Since we started playing like PL team after his return, I'd have to say Cork.
Dig Dig Posted 2 January, 2013 Author Posted 2 January, 2013 Im not really into dating footballers. You should do. They buy you loads of stuff encrusted with diamonds and invite all their mates over for a go each every now and then.
SaintAndy14 Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 So tough to pick one name out - decent cases for all of the above. I'd go with Fonte (just). If Cork/Shaw had played from the start then would probably say one of those two. Morgan has impressed massively too, as has Punch.
ExSt Peter Saint Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 The difference in our team since Cork and Shaw became regular starters has been amazing. Which of those has made the most difference is hard to say, but the job that the manager has done in getting the team playing solidly shouldn't be underestimated. The fact that so many get an honourable mention is testament to a great team ethic and overall improvement.
Tony F Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Gotta be Jack Cork in my view. Since he recovered from injury he has been selected every game; our team looks a lot more secure, has stopped shipping goals (like we were early on) and we look like a team with a whole new level of composure. Partly because he plays a largely unsung role, but has been really consistent, he gets overlooked a lot of the time...... we take what he does for granted. In addition, because of how well he's doing what he does, there is less pressure on Morgan who can operate in a freer role.
SNSUN Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Quite a few choices. Clyne, for stepping up to the Premier League with ease and making the right back slot his own. Fonte, for improving when he had to and becoming a solid Premiership defender. Cork, for solidifying the defence. Shaw, for mature, almost exceptional performances at left back. Lambert, for getting goals and proving a handful for defences. For me, and I say with this with forgiveness in my voice, it's Puncheon. He's won us points and has proven a huge asset on the wing.
Window Cleaner Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Quite a few choices. Clyne, for stepping up to the Premier League with ease and making the right back slot his own. . TBH I thought Cork looked better at right back on Tuesday than Clyne has on a couple of occasions of late. Doesn't get forward as much perhaps but positionally better. I know JC doesn't want to play at RB but it's a distinct possibility.
tajjuk Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Yoshida for me, shaky start, played out of position but looked excellent since, was immense against QPR away and again showed his class against Arsenal. He has made a world of difference to Fonte IMO, who I can't include in this list as he was very poor at the start. Then Shaw, Cork and Lambert in no particular order. Morgan was the best player at the start but has faded a bit and he 'does a nasri' when trying to block a shot which annoys me. Puncheon is still too up and down as well and is too one dimensional Lallana has looked dangerous but needs more goals.
Giordano Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 For me: First would be Luke Shaw - from nowhere to certain starter at left back and coveted by the top 4 even more now he has shown he CAN play in the EPL. Second would be Morgan and Cork equally, both showing consistent class and ability at EPL level. Third would be Puncheon - most improved player for sure. Fourth would be Yoshida and Clyne, progressively improving.
del boy Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 The difference in our team since Cork and Shaw became regular starters has been amazing. Which of those has made the most difference is hard to say, but the job that the manager has done in getting the team playing solidly shouldn't be underestimated. The fact that so many get an honourable mention is testament to a great team ethic and overall improvement. nail, head
Wes Tender Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Cork for me. But the fact that there are so many diverse nominations speaks volumes of how far we've come this season. Surprising that Lallana and Ramirez are hardly mentioned, but testament to the solid contribution that has been made by midfielders and defenders who have made us harder to beat or who provide the ammunition for us to score goals.
Scummer Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Morgan was the best player at the start but has faded a bit and he 'does a nasri' when trying to block a shot which annoys me. Can you blame him? He could die if one of those shots hits him in the head.
Benali Saint Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Cork. Since his return from injury we have looked a fer better side
tajjuk Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Can you blame him? He could die if one of those shots hits him in the head. maybe he was after this incident - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H34ye5RPvmE
krissyboy31 Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 TBH I thought Cork looked better at right back on Tuesday than Clyne has on a couple of occasions of late. Doesn't get forward as much perhaps but positionally better. I know JC doesn't want to play at RB but it's a distinct possibility. Thought Cork was class at RB but we did miss his energy in midfield to a certain extent.
manji Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Yoshida. It was clearly difficult to settle in but it shows true steel to improve the way he has particularly bearing in mind some of the results we have had to endure.
Stubby Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 It depends what you're looking for: Most valuable player (on the pitch but not in money terms): Cork Hardest working player: Morgan Most improved player: Puncheon Best technical player: Ramierez Best youngster: Shaw Player I'd most miss if he left: Lambert Player I most hope stays: Shaw
CHAPEL END CHARLIE Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Cork, very closely followed by Morgan, Lambert and Fonte. Very impressed by how those 4 have stepped up, they look Premier League quality all the way. Lambert, Lallana, Cork, and Spiderman always looked looked like potential PL players - their success really should come as no big surprise to anyone on here. Fonte however I would describe as a borderline case - a pretty dodgy start for sure, but now looking every inch the accomplished PL defender I hoped he'd become. For that reason he just pips Morgan for player of the Season for me - but ask me again in May.
Window Cleaner Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 (edited) maybe he was after this incident - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H34ye5RPvmE poofy light balls, a real wet football would have knocked his head off and gone into the goal afterwards. Edited 3 January, 2013 by Window Cleaner
Minsk Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Cork. Since his return from injury we have looked a fer better side This, most definitely. But have also been very impressed by Morgan.
stevegrant Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Puncheon for me. Fair to say a year ago I'd have laughed at the idea If Cork had started the season then he'd be very close, but he's missed half the season so far. If he keeps his performances up for the rest of the season then he'll probably get my vote.
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now