[Albion] Albion player of the season…. So far….

[dazzer6666]

Despite the term being used quite a lot in this thread.....
None of the players are currently winning POTS by a country mile

This is the best squad I can remember.
It would be a nightmare even drawing up a shortlist for POTS let alone pick 1 player.

Hard to argue with Dunk, Gross or Murray winning it.
Ryan, Stephens and Propper, all deserving but most likely to be overlooked
Bong, Schelleto, Izquierdo - definite wild card candidates

And that excludes the likes of Knocky, Bruno, Duffy
You couldn't leave them out of the shortlist, could you?

Pretty much this. Most games me and junior struggle to pick a MOTM, let alone a POTS due to the 'team'. It's remarkable, and brilliant.

 

[Withdean11]

Correct my if i'm wrong, but hasn't Gross been nominated for the Premier League player of the month twice, and Murray once? No other player has been nominated?

If true this tells a story. Whilst all of our players have been fantastic this season, Gross has been, by far, the stand out player.

 

[Withdean and I]

Murray

 

[Is it PotG?]

1) Groß

2) Stephens

 

[Alba Badger]

EDIT, do we think the official voting/award this year will be later because there are no play offs to worry about?

(Looked back and awards were at the end of April)

 

[Wardy's twin]

Dunk.

Being a "team" is our greatest strength, his drive and leadership epitomises this. Remember when Ryan saved Adam's penalty at Stoke, Dunk made sure he got that tackle in on Adam and put it behind. What he did next was great, he didn't celebrate he shouted at the team to concentrate. Gross makes the chances, Murray scores the goals, Maty saves the penalties but Dunk stitches it all together with his attitude.

I think you must watch the same games I do. One point to add he has done this consistently through the season whilst most of the other contenders have had a number of 'off' games.

so for me it would be Dunk, then Murray (unbelievable form and getting better) , Gross , Stephens then Duffy the Proper

 

[dazzer6666]

....Ryan has barely made a mistake since the first couple of games

 

[Wardy's twin]

Correct my if i'm wrong, but hasn't Gross been nominated for the Premier League player of the month twice, and Murray once? No other player has been nominated?

If true this tells a story. Whilst all of our players have been fantastic this season, Gross has been, by far, the stand out player.

On his day (and that says it all) he can deliver eye catching performances to the casual observer but there have been games when he has been anonymous . I would bet Dunk, Stephens, Ryan are the first on Hughton's team list.

 

[Wardy's twin]

....Ryan has barely made a mistake since the first couple of games

I agree but I suspect his record is good because of the two quality centre backs in front of him. He certainly has improved from the first few games but I don't think he has been as influential as Dunk.

 

[Mackenzie]

I think you must watch the same games I do. One point to add he has done this consistently through the season whilst most of the other contenders have had a number of 'off' games.

so for me it would be Dunk, then Murray (unbelievable form and getting better) , Gross , Stephens then Duffy the Proper

My type of player, the nuts and bolts of the team, nothing flash but allows the others freedom to do what they do.

Any of them would be worthy winners but I love what Dunk brings to the team.

 

[Left Footer]

Dunk for me followed by Gross and Ryan

 

[the right footed denilson]

I’m not certain he is (although who am I to question our recruitment team!) I don’t think he has the same work ethic as Groß and doesn’t quite have the same vision. Although he would be reasonable cover I don’t think he is competition as such.

He's a different player- much more selfish, will score more goals but less assists. He works pretty hard. His highlights vs West Hame are worth watching for this, most of his passes don't come off, but he is niggly and very skilful, and a direct goal threat. I guess the question is, can we afford another 10 who is just a copy of gross, or Gross-light in actuality, or do we want someone who offers something different? For me, if Gross is having a bad game, or if we're lacking thrust, Powell offers an interesting alternative. It is, of course, a big step up.

 

[Marshy]

He's a different player- much more selfish, will score more goals but less assists. He works pretty hard. His highlights vs West Hame are worth watching for this, most of his passes don't come off, but he is niggly and very skilful, and a direct goal threat. I guess the question is, can we afford another 10 who is just a copy of gross, or Gross-light in actuality, or do we want someone who offers something different? For me, if Gross is having a bad game, or if we're lacking thrust, Powell offers an interesting alternative. It is, of course, a big step up.

A free punt though, and has the pedigree, well worth getting in for me

 

[Papa Lazarou]

A free punt though, and has the pedigree, well worth getting in for me

And gives us 2 options for the same (ish) role. Plus he's home grown.

 

[jeremyfisher]

According to the excellent spreadsheet being complied by someone one here of all our ratings after every match the average ratings we've given the players (up to the West Ham match) are as follows (that's only players with 5 or more appearances).

Player/Appearances/Average rating

Lewis Dunk 26 7.14
Mathew Ryan 26 6.79
Shane Duffy 25 6.6
Gaëtan Bong 13 6.5
Solly March 20 6.41
Davy Pröpper 26 6.4
Pascal Groß 24 6.36
Anthony Knockaert 22 6.32
Bruno 19 6.31
Glenn Murray 18 6.3
Dale Stephens 26 6.29
Markus Suttner 13 6.29
José Izquierdo 16 6.28
Ezequiel Schelotto 9 6.07
Tomer Hemed 12 5.95
Izzy Brown 6 5.34

Here are the details.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1O2WsPkB_iZ1w1oPFtsTCy2Oe587rb3asC5J5x8RxDhQ/edit#gid=0

Not quite sure how Gross is so far down, but on a match by match basis that's how we've got it!

 

[Coxovi]

That choice was as hard as I can remember it being. We are definitely a squad. I could have easily picked any one from 5.

 

[Eggmundo]

Got to be Gross for me - I would have gone for Dunk but then I always new he would excel in any league he was in. Gross has just appeared from out of the blue and totally owned that position from day one.

 

[Spanish Seagulls]

The fact that there are so many candidates says it all really, we have a squad of players who are proving to be our best side ever. I went for Gross due to his contributions in the goals that have almost made our best season ever, in my opinion & I have been watching since 1975.

 

[Codner pharmaceuticals]

I hope I’m wrong, but I suspect Dale will show all doubters why he is PotS today by his absence.

 

[Bakero]

I hope I’m wrong, but I suspect Dale will show all doubters why he is PotS today by his absence.

The pessimist in me was thinking the same.