With half a season gone

AGENT_CLARET · Post by **AGENT_CLARET** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:16 pm

Who is your player of the season so far for me it's got to be Benson

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:18 pm

JACK CORK!!!!

andyh · Post by **andyh** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:18 pm

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.

ClaretAndJew · Post by **ClaretAndJew** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:18 pm

Can't split Benson/Zaroury

AGENT_CLARET · Post by **AGENT_CLARET** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:19 pm

jdrobbo wrote: ↑
Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:18 pm
JACK CORK!!!!

It was between Benson and Cork

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:19 pm

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.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:25 pm

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.

Milltown1882 · Post by **Milltown1882** » 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.

taio · Post by **taio** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:29 pm

Cork followed by THB.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:34 pm

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.

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:47 pm

Another vote for Harwood-Bellis.

Aclaret · Post by **Aclaret** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 4:56 pm

It's great that it's such a difficult call, just about Jack Cork for me, his class is really showing in the Championship.

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 5:15 pm

THB for me-shown the greatest consistency, not missed a minute , and a rock in defence

dsr · Post by **dsr** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 5:17 pm

Zaroury for the moment, even though he's only played half a half a season.

Swizzlestick · Post by **Swizzlestick** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 5:28 pm

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.

lakedistrictclaret · Post by **lakedistrictclaret** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 5:30 pm

So many contenders, but Anass just shades it for me.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 5:38 pm

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

equinox · Post by **equinox** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 5:51 pm

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)?

clarethomer · Post by **clarethomer** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 5:55 pm

Muric for me.

Without him, I don't think we would have the points we do today.

Carwin261 · Post by **Carwin261** » 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.

Sheedyclaret · Post by **Sheedyclaret** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 6:20 pm

Cullen for me such a clever player

claretcarrot93 · Post by **claretcarrot93** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 6:24 pm

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

Bobzuruncle · Post by **Bobzuruncle** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 6:29 pm

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.

Lord_Bob · Post by **Lord_Bob** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 6:30 pm

Right now it's Jack Cork, wouldn't be surprised if it isn't Beyer by the end of the season.

Lord_Bob · Post by **Lord_Bob** » 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.

Claretforever · Post by **Claretforever** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 8:07 pm

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.

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 8:21 pm

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

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 8:38 pm

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.

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 8:39 pm

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…..

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 8:54 pm

Benson has been the stand out player among quite a few.

Aclaret · Post by **Aclaret** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 9:10 pm

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.

Bullabill · Post by **Bullabill** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 9:14 pm

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..........????

clarethomer · Post by **clarethomer** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 9:25 pm

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?

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 9:27 pm

Cork. He's our most important player.

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 9:38 pm

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

clarethomer · Post by **clarethomer** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 9:57 pm

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?

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 10:01 pm

the fact it's not a shoe in for Nick Pope is marvelous imho

Nonayforever · Post by **Nonayforever** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 10:48 pm

The one I want to see wear a Burnley shirt in the PL next season is Tella.

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 11:04 pm

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.

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 11:19 pm

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 .

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 11:32 pm

Benson and there really are no other contenders

JohnDearyMe · Post by **JohnDearyMe** » Fri Dec 23, 2022 11:38 pm

taio · Post by **taio** » Sat Dec 24, 2022 6:25 am

Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑
Fri Dec 23, 2022 11:32 pm
Benson and there really are no other contenders

Demonstrates your lack of knowledge

4:20 · Post by **4:20** » Sat Dec 24, 2022 6:37 am

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.

Casper · Post by **Casper** » Sat Dec 24, 2022 6:45 am

clarethomer wrote: ↑
Fri Dec 23, 2022 9:57 pm
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?

Like I said too many for me

leelad · Post by **leelad** » Sat Dec 24, 2022 7:25 am

Jack Cork for me

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Sat Dec 24, 2022 7:39 am

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.

taio · Post by **taio** » Sat Dec 24, 2022 9:43 am

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.

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Sat Dec 24, 2022 9:56 am

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.

CleggHall · Post by **CleggHall** » Sat Dec 24, 2022 10:27 am

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!