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I appreciate we still have a month and a half to go but I think we have seen enough of the squad to offer our opinions on how they have performed this season:
Ankergren - 8 out of 10. Casper has been solid inbetween the sticks for us this season. Due to our dominance over most teams he has not been as actively 'in the game' as other keepers have been in recent years but when called upon he has for the most part delivered. Distribution has been excellent though he needs to realise that at times he can catch the ball rather than punch all the time!
Calderon - 8 out of 10. Inigo showed his best form in September to December scoring an impressive 5 goals during this period and defending soundly. In my opinion his form has dropped off in the second half of the season with some recent sub-standard performances. Looking to see him come on strong in the last 10 games of the season
Greer (c) - 8.5 out of 10. Started the season suspended and was then promptly sent off in his first home game, yet from that point on he has been the natural leader that the Albion craved. Always talking to his back line, excellent positionally and for a centre back he also possess good vision and distribution going forward
El-Abd - 9.5 out of 10. Quite simply Albion's player of the season in my opinion. Poyet has turned him from an average defender into the most consistent League 1 centre back this season. Physically strong, excellent awareness for the game and a never say die attitude has seen Adam excel this season
Painter - 8.5 out of 10. Mr Consistency at left back this season, rarely puts in a below par performance. Links well with midfield and solid in the tackle
Bennett - 9 out of 10. Probably our stand out player in the first half of the season and a hugely talented midfielder. He will be pushing 30 assists by the end of the season which is a phenomenal achievement. Has contributed some goals as well but perhaps not as many as he would have expected. Still time to add to his tally though
Dicker - 8 out of 10. When he is in the zone Dicker is undoubtably the best passer of a ball on the club and he has
put in some outstanding displays. These have been tempered by a few sub-standard performances as well and he needs to work on his consistency
Bridcutt - 9 out of 10. Has made unbelievable strides over the last 3 months to the point where alongside Bennett he is the first name to be pencilled into the midfield. Fantastic engine, the water carrier who breaks everything up. Give him a couple more years and he will be Premier league class
Kishishev - 9 out of 10. His experience has been invaluable this season and his form especially in the first half of the season has been majestic. Always makes himself available as an outlet to the player on the ball
Sparrow - 7 out of 10. Started the season with a bang scoring twice at Swindon but his form has been intermittent. Was outstanding away at Charlton but this was the exception to the rule. Will look to finish the season strongly
Noone - 7 out of 10. Looks an exciting prospect prepared to take on the man and delivery looks good. Expect to see the best of him next season
Lua-Lua - 9 out of 10. Gave us the X Factor when he was in the
side. Always capable of blasting one in from distance or creating goals for others with a mazy run. Fingers crossed he will be wearing the blue and White stripes again next season
Murray - 9.5 out of 10. Has pushed El-Abd all the way for player of the season. Credit to him for working so hard pre-season getting himself in great nick. Has the touch and technique to grace higher divisions and virtually wins everything in the air. Our target man and without him we would not currently be sitting top of the table. 17 goals and counting..
Barnes - 9 out of 10. Has taken a lot of unnecessary flak on this board but put it into perspective. 14 goals in his first full season of professional football is a magnificent achievement. Vital contributions in recent weeks, was outstanding against Carlisle. Still a baby with his best years ahead of him.
Wood - 7.5 out of 10. Has done well for us on loan, notching half a dozen goals. Again a player who blows hot and cold. Massive potential though and Gus rates him. Expect a move in the summer if we get promoted
Squad players
Brezovan - 6 out of 10. For me has looked shaky when called upon this season. Lacking the confidence of not playing regular 1st team football which must be tough
Elphick - 7 out of 10. When called upon has deputised solidly. A good back up option to Gordon and Adam
Taricco - 7 out of 10. Our number 2 has provided solid cover this season for Inigo. Hasn't looked out of place when required
Smith - 7 out of 10. Started the season well with some decent early displays. Not sure he is good enough to make the step up next season as a Championship squad player though
Sandaza - 7.5 out of 10. Started slowly but in recent weeks you can see his value off the bench. An old style goal poacher, may be retained as a squad player next season
Holroyd - 5 out of 10. Never seemed to grab any of the few opportunities that came his way. Good luck at Bury, that is probably your level.
The Manager
Gus - 10 out of 10. Has taken to management like a duck to water. Tactically astute, a great man motivator, articulate and engaging. We love you Gus
Ankergren - 8 out of 10. Casper has been solid inbetween the sticks for us this season. Due to our dominance over most teams he has not been as actively 'in the game' as other keepers have been in recent years but when called upon he has for the most part delivered. Distribution has been excellent though he needs to realise that at times he can catch the ball rather than punch all the time!
Calderon - 8 out of 10. Inigo showed his best form in September to December scoring an impressive 5 goals during this period and defending soundly. In my opinion his form has dropped off in the second half of the season with some recent sub-standard performances. Looking to see him come on strong in the last 10 games of the season
Greer (c) - 8.5 out of 10. Started the season suspended and was then promptly sent off in his first home game, yet from that point on he has been the natural leader that the Albion craved. Always talking to his back line, excellent positionally and for a centre back he also possess good vision and distribution going forward
El-Abd - 9.5 out of 10. Quite simply Albion's player of the season in my opinion. Poyet has turned him from an average defender into the most consistent League 1 centre back this season. Physically strong, excellent awareness for the game and a never say die attitude has seen Adam excel this season
Painter - 8.5 out of 10. Mr Consistency at left back this season, rarely puts in a below par performance. Links well with midfield and solid in the tackle
Bennett - 9 out of 10. Probably our stand out player in the first half of the season and a hugely talented midfielder. He will be pushing 30 assists by the end of the season which is a phenomenal achievement. Has contributed some goals as well but perhaps not as many as he would have expected. Still time to add to his tally though
Dicker - 8 out of 10. When he is in the zone Dicker is undoubtably the best passer of a ball on the club and he has
put in some outstanding displays. These have been tempered by a few sub-standard performances as well and he needs to work on his consistency
Bridcutt - 9 out of 10. Has made unbelievable strides over the last 3 months to the point where alongside Bennett he is the first name to be pencilled into the midfield. Fantastic engine, the water carrier who breaks everything up. Give him a couple more years and he will be Premier league class
Kishishev - 9 out of 10. His experience has been invaluable this season and his form especially in the first half of the season has been majestic. Always makes himself available as an outlet to the player on the ball
Sparrow - 7 out of 10. Started the season with a bang scoring twice at Swindon but his form has been intermittent. Was outstanding away at Charlton but this was the exception to the rule. Will look to finish the season strongly
Noone - 7 out of 10. Looks an exciting prospect prepared to take on the man and delivery looks good. Expect to see the best of him next season
Lua-Lua - 9 out of 10. Gave us the X Factor when he was in the
side. Always capable of blasting one in from distance or creating goals for others with a mazy run. Fingers crossed he will be wearing the blue and White stripes again next season
Murray - 9.5 out of 10. Has pushed El-Abd all the way for player of the season. Credit to him for working so hard pre-season getting himself in great nick. Has the touch and technique to grace higher divisions and virtually wins everything in the air. Our target man and without him we would not currently be sitting top of the table. 17 goals and counting..
Barnes - 9 out of 10. Has taken a lot of unnecessary flak on this board but put it into perspective. 14 goals in his first full season of professional football is a magnificent achievement. Vital contributions in recent weeks, was outstanding against Carlisle. Still a baby with his best years ahead of him.
Wood - 7.5 out of 10. Has done well for us on loan, notching half a dozen goals. Again a player who blows hot and cold. Massive potential though and Gus rates him. Expect a move in the summer if we get promoted
Squad players
Brezovan - 6 out of 10. For me has looked shaky when called upon this season. Lacking the confidence of not playing regular 1st team football which must be tough
Elphick - 7 out of 10. When called upon has deputised solidly. A good back up option to Gordon and Adam
Taricco - 7 out of 10. Our number 2 has provided solid cover this season for Inigo. Hasn't looked out of place when required
Smith - 7 out of 10. Started the season well with some decent early displays. Not sure he is good enough to make the step up next season as a Championship squad player though
Sandaza - 7.5 out of 10. Started slowly but in recent weeks you can see his value off the bench. An old style goal poacher, may be retained as a squad player next season
Holroyd - 5 out of 10. Never seemed to grab any of the few opportunities that came his way. Good luck at Bury, that is probably your level.
The Manager
Gus - 10 out of 10. Has taken to management like a duck to water. Tactically astute, a great man motivator, articulate and engaging. We love you Gus
