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Post by Hammy (still in Golcar) on Dec 30, 2013 13:54:19 GMT 1
This is a hard one, there are so many who are in contention, if Vaughan would of carried on playing games he would probably have taken it for me.
But for me it's simple the one and only Adam Clayton. This guy is seriously class.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2013 13:58:36 GMT 1
He's only played well since the Sheff Weds game though? Wasn't great up until then. Still Vaughan for me, although Smithies has played consistently well.
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Post by ipaytowatchhtafc on Dec 30, 2013 14:01:05 GMT 1
Adam Hammill by a mile in my opinion. I think he has been consistent throughout the first half of the season. Top assists. Improved defensively.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2013 14:03:09 GMT 1
Adam Hammill by a mile in my opinion. I think he has been consistent throughout the first half of the season. Top assists. Improved defensively. Him for me, too. Think he's been revelatory in transforming us into an aggressive attacking side. |
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Post by AndySk on Dec 30, 2013 14:03:55 GMT 1
Clayton has been outstanding the last couple of months but was poor up to then. For consistency since the first game its either Smithies, Hammill, Lynch or Vaughan for me. Hammill maybe just shading it
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Post by dyhterrier on Dec 30, 2013 14:19:27 GMT 1
Clayton, best midfielder since Gorre or earlier, pray he doesnt get injured, nobody even close to filling his boots
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Post by 3Pipe on Dec 30, 2013 15:16:51 GMT 1
Smithies got my vote. Tough one.
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Post by Headless Chicken on Dec 30, 2013 15:31:35 GMT 1
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Post by goodshot (FGS) on Dec 30, 2013 15:33:35 GMT 1
>Clayton, best midfielder since Gorre or earlier, pray he doesnt get injured, nobody even close to filling his boots<
I like Clayton a lot too - but we can play and win without him - ie at Bolton. We have quite a few decent options in midfield now. I feel bad not voting for Smithies - but I think I'll go for Hammill. Nice to have some choices!
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Post by Baby Ate My Eight Ball on Dec 30, 2013 16:08:52 GMT 1
Hammill - top of the assists charts, doesn't have lots of pace but his pace and trickery means defenders stand off him and draw others to him as well, and he regularly carries the ball a distance and lets the rest of the team move up the pitch. Also lets not forget he's been playing most of the time at right wing back, meaning he's had to do a lot of work defensively. I thought he'd get done easily but that hasn't been the case at all. Shown real professionalism and dedication this season after that unsavoury incident with the paramedic.
Honourable mentions to Smithies and Vaughan.
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Post by Carl2291 on Dec 30, 2013 16:18:06 GMT 1
Smithies for me. Vaughan second and Hammill a very close 3rd.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2013 16:20:20 GMT 1
Clayton for me.
It's a fallacy that he was poor right up until Sheffield Wednesday. He was occasionally poor, but never in this world was he poor all season up to that point. Somebody says it on here enough and then it becomes like the Emperor's new clothes. Poor by his own standards, maybe... but them's some standards!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2013 16:22:47 GMT 1
Hard one to call between Smithies and Clayton.
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Post by Captainslapper on Dec 30, 2013 16:25:52 GMT 1
I'd vote for players who have played to a high standard consistently without peaks and troughs in form, so for me it would be Smithies, Gerrard, Hammill in that order.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2013 16:44:36 GMT 1
Clayton for me. It's a fallacy that he was poor right up until Sheffield Wednesday. He was occasionally poor, but never in this world was he poor all season up to that point. Somebody says it on here enough and then it becomes like the Emperor's new clothes. Poor by his own standards, maybe... but them's some standards! His early season form wasn't anywhere close to what he's putting in now IMO. Plenty of games in the early season where his work rate was very low, compared to what it is now. Lynch should probably be on the short list as well, he's been excellent this season and our best defender. |
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Post by Hammy (still in Golcar) on Dec 30, 2013 16:51:20 GMT 1
Clayton for me. It's a fallacy that he was poor right up until Sheffield Wednesday. He was occasionally poor, but never in this world was he poor all season up to that point. Somebody says it on here enough and then it becomes like the Emperor's new clothes. Poor by his own standards, maybe... but them's some standards! Spot on. I'm sure he was or at least in the running for 3/4 MOM s prior to Wednesday |
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Post by Hammy (still in Golcar) on Dec 30, 2013 16:53:25 GMT 1
Clayton for me. It's a fallacy that he was poor right up until Sheffield Wednesday. He was occasionally poor, but never in this world was he poor all season up to that point. Somebody says it on here enough and then it becomes like the Emperor's new clothes. Poor by his own standards, maybe... but them's some standards! His early season form wasn't anywhere close to what he's putting in now IMO. Plenty of games in the early season where his work rate was very low, compared to what it is now. Lynch should probably be on the short list as well, he's been excellent this season and our best defender. I probably should have put Lynch in it was between lynch and Dixon, but didn't think it really mattered as none of them would come close to the rest. |
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Post by goodshot (FGS) on Dec 30, 2013 16:55:10 GMT 1
Clayton has changed role. Pre the scrap with Paterson he was mainly playing further forward in central midfield with Hogg in the holding role. Since the scrap he has been playing the holding role, picking the ball up deep and controlling play, with Hogg doing the leg work in front. I think Clayton has now found his best position. He's an intelligent player with a good pass in him but not too much pace and a variable work rate. The Pirlo role is ideal for him.
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Post by rocky on Dec 30, 2013 17:10:06 GMT 1
This is a really tough one & I suppose if you're including Dixon, there's also a case to include Norwood & Ward, both of whom have been tremendous in the last 6 weeks or so. Hogg is also a vital player & doesn't get the praise he should do. The fact that its such a difficult choice is testament to the fact that this Town squad has lots of seriously good players in it.
It took me a while, but I went for Hamill in the end, who's been a revelation this season compared to last. Any of the others are worthy contenders (especially at the moment), but in terms of consistency & improvement, its Hamill for me.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2013 17:13:10 GMT 1
Im going for Smithies, he has been easily our most consistent player.
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Post by ShortbreadPete on Dec 30, 2013 17:36:40 GMT 1
Hammil POTS so far for me for his consistent effort, determination and being up for it every game.
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Post by Essex Terrier on Dec 30, 2013 17:53:32 GMT 1
Clayton!
Dixon - improved beyond belief
Smithies - Top keeper, but still accident prone (I know, but it's what I think!)
Vaughan - If he'd played all games he would be neck & neck with Clayts.
Hammill - A revelation. I don't mind admitting I thought it was an error to take him back, but he has been excellent. Now, if he could actually beat a player now & again, I think we'd have a multi£m player on our hands.(but I still miss Gary Roberts!)
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2013 18:17:27 GMT 1
This is a hard one, there are so many who are in contention, if Vaughan would of carried on playing games he would probably have taken it for me. But for me it's simple the one and only Adam Clayton. This guy is seriously class. Ps. Can someone add the poll thingy me jig I've know idea how to Pps think I've done it Surely if your going to make a poll you should include all the players. Not knocking Dixon, but very strange that you would include him in it and not Lynch who has arguably been our most consistent player this season. For me it's a toss up between Lynch and Vaughan, with Lynch just edging it as Vaughan hasn't been in great form since returning from suspension. |
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Post by shray on Dec 30, 2013 18:17:35 GMT 1
I've gone for Vaughan but only because Stead
isn't an option.
Seriously though I think its quite easy to forget that up until the Burnley game we couldn't actually see how it could be possible to win a game without Vaughan. So in the current circumstances credit must go to the team as a whole, and Robins, but because he hasn't played too often recently we seem to forget that he pretty much single handedly carried the team early on so for me he gets my vote.
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Post by Hammy (still in Golcar) on Dec 30, 2013 18:23:11 GMT 1
This is a hard one, there are so many who are in contention, if Vaughan would of carried on playing games he would probably have taken it for me. But for me it's simple the one and only Adam Clayton. This guy is seriously class. Ps. Can someone add the poll thingy me jig I've know idea how to Pps think I've done it Surely if your going to make a poll you should include all the players. Not knocking Dixon, but very strange that you would include him in it and not Lynch who has arguably been our most consistent player this season. For me it's a toss up between Lynch and Vaughan, with Lynch just edging it as Vaughan hasn't been in great form since returning from suspension. Because I only had a few options to name players and if you can add more I wasn't aware of it, I do apologise. Life's all about learning, next time I do a poll ill consult you of it's content. Thanks for the input. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2013 18:27:59 GMT 1
Surely if your going to make a poll you should include all the players. Not knocking Dixon, but very strange that you would include him in it and not Lynch who has arguably been our most consistent player this season. For me it's a toss up between Lynch and Vaughan, with Lynch just edging it as Vaughan hasn't been in great form since returning from suspension. Because I only had a few options to name players and if you can add more I wasn't aware of it, I do apologise. Life's all about learning, next time I do a poll ill consult you of it's content. Thanks for the input. No need to apologise or get sarcastic, there's a button which says something along the line 'add more fields' or something like that. You can put as many options as you like. |
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Post by Captainslapper on Dec 30, 2013 18:28:57 GMT 1
This is a hard one, there are so many who are in contention, if Vaughan would of carried on playing games he would probably have taken it for me. But for me it's simple the one and only Adam Clayton. This guy is seriously class. Ps. Can someone add the poll thingy me jig I've know idea how to Pps think I've done it Surely if your going to make a poll you should include all the players. Not knocking Dixon, but very strange that you would include him in it and not Lynch who has arguably been our most consistent player this season. For me it's a toss up between Lynch and Vaughan, with Lynch just edging it as Vaughan hasn't been in great form since returning from suspension. Lynch arguably our most consistent player? You sure mate? Hes had some cracking games and is VASTLY improved on last season in both performance and attitude, but hes also had some stinkers along the way. He doesn't come close to Hammill, Smithies or gerrard in terms of consistency IMO. Don't think hes even that consistent in individual games. Like reading- great for 70 minutes, all over the place for the last 20. Derby- a bit calamatous for a while after coming on, then great for the rest of the game. Id rate him alongside Clayton or vaughan, in that when hes on form he can be great and look our best player, but can also be pretty poor aswell when hes not. You did say arguably to be fair. |
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Post by shawsie on Dec 30, 2013 18:34:12 GMT 1
Dont think weve had a standout player thus far - the bulk have done well but had bad moments from time to time. Consistency wise smithies has probably edged it imho, but i can understand votes for hammill, gerrard, lynch and vaughan also.
Nice to have contributions from many squad players though - sign of a good manager who is getting the best from his whole squad, not just the favoured few.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2013 18:38:01 GMT 1
Surely if your going to make a poll you should include all the players. Not knocking Dixon, but very strange that you would include him in it and not Lynch who has arguably been our most consistent player this season. For me it's a toss up between Lynch and Vaughan, with Lynch just edging it as Vaughan hasn't been in great form since returning from suspension. Lynch arguably our most consistent player? You sure mate? Hes had some cracking games and is VASTLY improved on last season in both performance and attitude, but hes also had some stinkers along the way. He doesn't come close to Hammill, Smithies or gerrard in terms of consistency IMO. Don't think hes even that consistent in individual games. Like reading- great for 70 minutes, all over the place for the last 20. Derby- a bit calamatous for a while after coming on, then great for the rest of the game. Id rate him alongside Clayton or vaughan, in that when hes on form he can be great and look our best player, but can also be pretty poor aswell when hes not. You did say arguably to be fair. Not sure you can discredit Lynch for that when you mention Gerrard as POTS who does what you're accusing Lynch of... You've double standards when it comes to Lynch and Gerrard, slaps |
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Post by Captainslapper on Dec 30, 2013 18:42:49 GMT 1
Gerrard doesn't though, thats my point. Not in my opinion anyway. Hes been really consistant all season. No double standards at all-I just think gerrards been our best defender- ie at defending, even though Lynch has better moments if you like, like rampaging forward or making a last ditch tackle.
Theres a lot of double standards when discussing Gerrard and Lynch, but not from this end mate!
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