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I'm struggling to see the attraction of Palmer too. Didn't do anything for me before he was injured and now we have Cook and Reeves who play in a similar style but better.
AOC best player for me too. Quietly getting on with his job. Mention for Vaughan too who is working his bollocks off

 

The player of the season so far was always going to be a defender and more than likely a central defender because if either of two/three centre backs weren't playing well under Bowyers strategy then we wouldn't be anywhere near the playoffs. Injuries to two of those three at the same time and we would either struggle or Bowyer would be forced into playing a different way. Anthony O'Connor has been quality all through the season, BRE has been solid but prone to the odd gaffe here and there and Paudie has fit in well when needed.

 

Sorry I disagree. I think AOC is one of our more "footballing" defenders. I don't know about against Swindon but the last home match against Morecambe he often found himself in space on the right and was playing balls down the wing or into the feet of Vaughan and more often Connelly. I think he is more than capable but like others suffers due to the lack of movement in front of him and negative play form our midfielders

 

AOC followed by Wood, which is sad when were talking about a team expected to win the league.

 

I have gone for Wood getting better all the time he could have a good career

 

A few weeks ago I would have gone for Wood - much improved, poses a real threat going forward, some great last-minute blocks & the best crosser we have imho. That said, he's faded a bit in the last few weeks - I thought the recent formation would allow him to get forward more, but it doesnt seem to be happening. Has to be A O'Connor for me (although he needs to work better with Paudie)

 

If Reeves were fit to start the season i'll bet he'd be winning this hands down.

 

Ha could well have been the case. Straight away from the Rochdale cup game he looks like he's never been away. Kills the myth you need time to get back up to speed. Shows how average our other midfielders are.

 

Doubt it.. Mr Sideways isn't that good.

 

No mate, i like to think i study the game and i've seen his every game since he came back. Most of the time he's a level above everyone else but the way we play is first and foremost defensive. Hence the goals for and against. And that isn't going to get the best out of any attack minded midfielder which to be fair isn't Reeves best position.

 

AOC for me, with Wood not far behind. Worst players are Anderson or Palmer

 

O,Connor nominated for Player of the Month.
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Although AOC has been Strong defensively, I still feel he hinders us somewhat when building up attacks.
This was evident vs Swindon where any sort of free ball wether it would be on the ground or aerially he'd just clear it as far as he could. Now this could be down to the manager's instructions or Anthony himself. If he was to be a little more composed it would definitely take AoC to the next level.

This is why Wood has to be POTS so far, strong both attacking and defending, his crossing stats are amongst the best in England. Composed, quick and the character has shown since last season to push on and improve as he has is remarkable (as well as AoC)