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With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:16 pm
by AGENT_CLARET
Who is your player of the season so far for me it's got to be Benson
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:18 pm
by jdrobbo
JACK CORK!!!!


Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:18 pm
by andyh
AGENT_CLARET wrote: ↑Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:16 pm
Who is your player of the season so far for me it's got to be Benson
Cork… but Zaroury and Benson have been the most exciting.
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:18 pm
by ClaretAndJew
Can't split Benson/Zaroury
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:19 pm
by AGENT_CLARET
jdrobbo wrote: ↑Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:18 pm
JACK CORK!!!!

It was between Benson and Cork
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:19 pm
by tiger76
Difficult one to judge, but I'll plump for Cork with Jay worthy of mention, both showing their class at this level.
Benson has been the pick of our new signings though I'll agree.
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:25 pm
by RVclaret
Due to the amount of point/match winning contributions I’ll go for Benson. He is currently contributing to a goal (goal or assist) every 71 minutes, this is by far the best in the entire division!
Shout outs for Cork and Cullen who I really enjoy watching dictate play in the middle, as well as Zaroury, who you feel could make something happen every time he has the ball at his feet.
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:27 pm
by Milltown1882
Harwood-Bellis. He’s that player that Cahill was when he came on loan and you knew straightaway he’d play for England.
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:29 pm
by taio
Cork followed by THB.
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:34 pm
by TheFamilyCat
Every bloody one of 'em!
I love seeing an exciting winger, so Benson and Zaroury have been fantastic to watch. The resurgence of JGB has been an unexpected joy. Old head Jay and Cork showing their class. Beyer and THB looking classy at the back. I could go on...
Too hard to single one out.
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:47 pm
by boatshed bill
Another vote for Harwood-Bellis.
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:56 pm
by Aclaret
It's great that it's such a difficult call, just about Jack Cork for me, his class is really showing in the Championship.
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 5:15 pm
by warksclaret
THB for me-shown the greatest consistency, not missed a minute , and a rock in defence
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 5:17 pm
by dsr
Zaroury for the moment, even though he's only played half a half a season.
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 5:28 pm
by Swizzlestick
Hard to look beyond the two wing wizards, who have been an absolute joy. Maybe Zaroury, just for sheer talent. Benson though has single handedly won us games and has improved so much. Contributions from everywhere though.
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 5:30 pm
by lakedistrictclaret
So many contenders, but Anass just shades it for me.
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 5:38 pm
by Bosscat
lakedistrictclaret wrote: ↑Fri Dec 23, 2022 5:30 pm
So many contenders, but Anass just shades it for me.
Roger the Rover said something similar but I don't think Mr Zaroury was the object of his affections ...
So many to pick from this season from Muric in goal, THB and Jordan Beyer Central Def ... Vitinho and Maatsen out wide defence ... the Joshes (Cullen and Brownhill) and Jack Cork ... Anass Z, Benson and JBG out Wide with Tella, Jay and Barnes ...
Plus we are getting glimpses of Darko, Twine,
& Dervisoglu off the bench
If I have to pick one ... Its Jack Cork for me ... looks like a different player in this system

Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 5:51 pm
by equinox
If they all perform in the second half of the season like they have in the first then we'll be promoted at a canter, I personally feel there's more to come from most of them.
Benson btw. (How well has VK man managed him though)?
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 5:55 pm
by clarethomer
Muric for me.
Without him, I don't think we would have the points we do today.
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 6:11 pm
by Carwin261
It’s probably easier to name the ones that have only been quite good ,ie Vitinhio ,Johann,Brownhill,Muric,Barnes,Jay Rod,the rest have been exceptional.
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 6:20 pm
by Sheedyclaret
Cullen for me such a clever player
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 6:24 pm
by claretcarrot93
Carwin261 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 23, 2022 6:11 pm
It’s probably easier to name the ones that have only been quite good ,ie Vitinhio ,Johann,Brownhill,Muric,Barnes,Jay Rod,the rest have been exceptional.
Brownhill Vitinho and J Rod have been excellent
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 6:29 pm
by Bobzuruncle
In the last few games Beyer really has come to the top and I’m so hoping that the stories of us not having an option to buy in the loan contract are incorrect.
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 6:30 pm
by Lord_Bob
Right now it's Jack Cork, wouldn't be surprised if it isn't Beyer by the end of the season.
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 6:32 pm
by Lord_Bob
Right now it's Jack Cork, wouldn't be surprised if it isn't Beyer by the end of the season.
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 8:07 pm
by Claretforever
It’s not even close for me. Jack Cork has been the stand out from what I’ve seen and really made us look comfortable. THB has been great with Beyer (want to sign him), as has Benson in recent weeks (hit and miss to start with), plus Zaroury who has burst onto the scene. We could mention Brownhill and Cullen too who have put some serious shifts in, but Cork has stood out for me.
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 8:21 pm
by Casper
clarethomer wrote: ↑Fri Dec 23, 2022 5:55 pm
Muric for me.
Without him, I don't think we would have the points we do today.
Agreed we would have 8pts more

Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 8:38 pm
by bobinho
Milltown1882 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:27 pm
Harwood-Bellis. He’s that player that Cahill was when he came on loan and you knew straightaway he’d play for England.
I knew that instantly with Cahill. Not so with THB. The only reason at the moment I can see THB getting in the England side is because of who he is signed to. He’s still developing I get that, but he’s got some way to go before he gets to the level Cahill was at for us. Cahill had an advantage that THB doesn’t. He had John McGreal, who was the perfect player for a developing centre half to learn from.
At the moment, THB is currently our second best centre half.
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 8:39 pm
by bobinho
Lord_Bob wrote: ↑Fri Dec 23, 2022 6:32 pm
Right now it's Jack Cork, wouldn't be surprised if it isn't Beyer by the end of the season.
You can say that again…..

Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 8:54 pm
by Elizabeth
Benson has been the stand out player among quite a few.
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 9:10 pm
by Aclaret
I chose Jack Cork...dont think anyone has mentioned Nathan Tella....let's not forget this fella, great player and an even better smile.....hope he is still with us come the end of the season.
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 9:14 pm
by Bullabill
Lord_Bob wrote: ↑Fri Dec 23, 2022 6:32 pm
Right now it's Jack Cork, wouldn't be surprised if it isn't Beyer by the end of the season.
..........wouldn't be surprised if it isn't..........????
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 9:25 pm
by clarethomer
Casper wrote: ↑Fri Dec 23, 2022 8:21 pm
Agreed we would have 8pts more
Disagree.
Anyway do you want to answer the question being asked?
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 9:27 pm
by Pickles
Cork. He's our most important player.
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 9:38 pm
by Casper
clarethomer wrote: ↑Fri Dec 23, 2022 9:25 pm
Disagree.
Anyway do you want to answer the question being asked?
Too many to choose from for me
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 9:57 pm
by clarethomer
Casper wrote: ↑Fri Dec 23, 2022 9:38 pm
Too many to choose from for me
Agree there has been a lot of good performances from across the team. Could have chosen probably 5 or 6 others as easily myself. The team score together and concede together.
Some good examples below of the contributions my choice has made this season so far.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myqg0Hd ... otballClub
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/D5ARV9fO5ek
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/U575NJ6CUFM
Come on, Im sure you can choose one player that has impressed you to think that they would deserve a bit of recognition?
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 10:01 pm
by Vegas Claret
the fact it's not a shoe in for Nick Pope is marvelous imho
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 10:48 pm
by Nonayforever
The one I want to see wear a Burnley shirt in the PL next season is Tella.
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 11:04 pm
by Funkydrummer
Nonayforever wrote: ↑Fri Dec 23, 2022 10:48 pm
The one I want to see wear a Burnley shirt in the PL next season is Tella.
I'll second that.
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 11:19 pm
by Wile E Coyote
Barnes, just for the rovers game alone. He took on god like status yet again.
with Zaroury and Benson also worth a mention for being brilliant .
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 11:32 pm
by Newcastleclaret93
Benson and there really are no other contenders
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 11:38 pm
by JohnDearyMe
Cork
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2022 6:25 am
by taio
Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 23, 2022 11:32 pm
Benson and there really are no other contenders
Demonstrates your lack of knowledge
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2022 6:37 am
by 4:20
I've been wowed with both Benson's and Zaroury's contributions but it seems like almost every game I've said something along the lines of "Cork was brilliant today".
Jack Cork, for me.
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2022 6:45 am
by Casper
Like I said too many for me
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2022 7:25 am
by leelad
Jack Cork for me
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2022 7:39 am
by Newcastleclaret93
taio wrote: ↑Sat Dec 24, 2022 6:25 am
Demonstrates your lack of knowledge
I would suggest the opposite. Anyone that goes against a player that’s averaging a goal contribution every 71 minutes and who’s goals have lead to the most points gained needs to have picked someone spectacular.
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2022 9:43 am
by taio
Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 24, 2022 7:39 am
I would suggest the opposite. Anyone that goes against a player that’s averaging a goal contribution every 71 minutes and who’s goals have lead to the most points gained needs to have picked someone spectacular.
I can understand someone choosing Benson because he's done very well. What I can't follow is why anyone would think there are no other contenders when you consider the performances of a number of other players - as named on this thread - and Benson has played a lot less yet we are top of the league.
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2022 9:56 am
by Newcastleclaret93
taio wrote: ↑Sat Dec 24, 2022 9:43 am
I can understand someone choosing Benson because he's done very well. What I can't follow is why anyone would think there are no other contenders when you consider the performances of a number of other players - as named on this thread - and Benson has played a lot less yet we are top of the league.
I don’t see anyone else producing on the same level he is.
Difficult to justify anyone else.
Re: With half a season gone
Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2022 10:27 am
by CleggHall
In the words of my Sunderland supporting friend, “Your right winger (Benson) took us apart and destroyed us in the 2nd half”.
I rest his case!