Well he certainly has stood out for being totally erratic in his level of performance.
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Well he certainly has stood out for being totally erratic in his level of performance.
Toss up between him and Kane for the 3rd selection for me. Didn't think Winks was that good early part of the season, whilst being good on the ball, he really left a lot to be desired off the ball, looked lost. Last 3 months he's nailing that side of his game too. With a handful of games still to go I it's between these two. I might swap depending on their influence in these remaining games.I don’t know how anyone can leave Winks out of a top three, gone from playing a handful of league games before this season to being by a country mile our best midfielder, including putting in some outstanding performances in big/tough games. Spurs kid through and through as well.
Toss up between him and Kane for the 3rd selection for me. Didn't think Winks was that good early part of the season, whilst being good on the ball, he really left a lot to be desired off the ball, looked lost. Last 3 months he's nailing that side of his game too. With a handful of games still to go I it's between these two. I might swap depending on their influence in these remaining games.
But Kane is only ONE goal off the golden boot despite being out injured for 6 weeks and in a team that hasn't been that fluid this year, it could be argued that Kane has been more influential this year than in previous seasons as a result in us not having that spark and goals from Dele/Eriksen/Lucas/Lamela, so for that alone no way can I yet pick Winks (he's had nothing like the influence as Kane).
Yeah agree with that. I think the player of the year should also have something more about him, an 'X' factor on top of what you mentioned, which is why Kane gets the nod over Winks still and also probably why I haven't included Eriksen (who I adore and still do). And also why I've gone for Son, who during his purple patch was a joy to watch.I had a similar dilemma, but between Kane and Son. Son stepped up at a vital time, despite his World Cup exploits, the turmoil of failing there and then two more international tournaments, but if we really weigh it up rationally, Kane has still contributed more to our season than Son. And if we include Kane or Son, then we still have to consider Eriksen. For all the lull in pizzazz lately, he's still influenced us being in the top 4 massively over the course of the season, our third most productive player in terms of raw goals/assists, he's now being asked to do a completely different role for much of this season, helping to hold a midfield together as well as being expected to still create and score, I think if you were to objectively quantify it - ie who scores/assists, who sees the ball the most, who covers more ground - Eriksen would probably top that collective algorithm. Then you factor in that nobody in our team provides the intelligence he does, hard to quantify or qualify, we are not the same team when he is not there. Alli brings some of that, as does Kane but nowhere near the same influence.
It's a toughie.
Toss up between him and Kane for the 3rd selection for me. Didn't think Winks was that good early part of the season, whilst being good on the ball, he really left a lot to be desired off the ball, looked lost. Last 3 months he's nailing that side of his game too. With a handful of games still to go I it's between these two. I might swap depending on their influence in these remaining games.
But Kane is only ONE goal off the golden boot despite being out injured for 6 weeks and in a team that hasn't been that fluid this year, it could be argued that Kane has been more influential this year than in previous seasons as a result in us not having that spark and goals from Dele/Eriksen/Lucas/Lamela, so for that alone no way can I yet pick Winks (he's had nothing like the influence as Kane).
The poll as it currently stands completely contradicts that statement. There are two players clearly out in front one of which has 83% of the vote (based on 3 candidates available for selection).For the first time in a long time there are no real standouts for the POTY.
Average season overall.
It was only 3 weeks ago pundits were talking about Sonny being Player of the Season.
You misspelt the 'most improved player and one of our best this season' wrong
Other than Van Dijk name a better Centre back than Vert of even Alderweireld this season... I'll wait. Sonny would be a close call in that 11, although due to Manes incredible end to the season he might take Sons spot (Sterling too)
Probably your best post on this forum. Includes pizza.I had a similar dilemma, but between Kane and Son. Son stepped up at a vital time, despite his World Cup exploits, the turmoil of failing there and then two more international tournaments, but if we really weigh it up rationally, Kane has still contributed more to our season than Son. And if we include Kane or Son, then we still have to consider Eriksen. For all the lull in pizzazz lately, he's still influenced us being in the top 4 massively over the course of the season, our third most productive player in terms of raw goals/assists, he's now being asked to do a completely different role for much of this season, helping to hold a midfield together as well as being expected to still create and score, I think if you were to objectively quantify it - ie who scores/assists, who sees the ball the most, who covers more ground - Eriksen would probably top that collective algorithm. Then you factor in that nobody in our team provides the intelligence he does, hard to quantify or qualify, we are not the same team when he is not there. Alli brings some of that, as does Kane but nowhere near the same influence.
It's a toughie.
There are 3 standouts which most people have picked out. They just dont stand out compared to players in the top 2.For the first time in a long time there are no real standouts for the POTY.
Average season overall.