I can see Varney getting the goals, and perhaps Hudson the player of the year award for shoring up a defence that went AWOl a bit too much last year, and Shelvey will generate a lot of headlines for his precocious talent, but which player will be the one who performs consistently well without much drama or being noticed?
I think Andy Gray will be our unsung hero - doing a lot of link work and setting up chances for Varney to finish.
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Hmm, consistent in his effort - Maybe(the past 2 seasons, or what he has played of them anyway, lets not go beyond that). But consistently WELL? Hmm, runs a lot, no start or end product though. He has always kind of been unsung, only in the past 2 seasons has he approached 'hero status' for some & had that 'hero' label tagged on to the unsung bit.
If he plays regularly I think he will severely damage his current status for his fans.
What he does need is to be paired with a complimentary and physically stronger midfield partner - and that frequently hasn't been the case under Pards.
He won the POTY award by a street last season, and even if there weren't that many players seriously in contention that time, Holland still received three-quarters of the vote, voted by Charlton supporters who at least could appreciate his contribution.
Anyway, my comment was meant to be flippant and in context with BFR's post: " .....but which player will be the one who performs consistently well without much drama or being noticed?"
And of, course, some supporters don't notice Holland's contribution, do they?
;o)
top bloke top pro and deserved winner of POTY
Matty is an example of what a professional footballer should be in terms of his attitude on and off the pitch.
However he was never good enough to be the main man in midfield. Internationally he was at his best when Roy Keane and our own Mark Kinsella were playing alongside him. When he first came to Charlton the likes of Parker, Claus,Graham Stuart even Kish were there to help.
He is now 34 and although I don't doubt he is willing, I fear for our prospects if we have to play him in the majority of our matches.
We expect him to be a hardtackling ballwinner and he has never really been that and I agree with those who say that his status will be damaged if he has to play regularly.
In my view he should perhaps be on the bench to come on with 20 to go away from home when we are trying to hold a 1-0 lead and as an "old head" talk the youngsters like Jonjo through it.
Anyway, my comment was meant to be flippant and in context with BFR's post: " .....but which player will be the one who performs consistently well without much drama or being noticed?"
It'll be Ambrose for me. He'll score his fair share, make his runs and create space for the front two, assist a few and yet still not get enough credit.
As for his POTY award, I think that can be sumed up by a comment I heard in the Con Club, "it show's how bad we have been this season when Matt Holland gets player of the year" Does anyone really believe that he got that for his on pitch performances?
As others have said, if he's a regular starter this season then mid table is probably as good as we can expect.
I think that Semedo could be a big player for us this season, if he is given the chance. Thought he was excellent in the holding role at the start of last season.
i dont agree with a word mate the reason he got POTY was because he worked tirelessly on the pitch never hid and faced his critics week in week out.
Semedo was cack imo last year he gave the ball away in bad positions he held it too long with out passing and couldnt hit a barn door (excuse the pun) with any shot
that said i wouldnt call him a drain on resources as he can get better but only with players like holland alongside him
strange how 2 people can see 2 players so diferently
But each to their own NLA, It would be boring if we all saw eveything the same. ;o)
Charlton fans have always shown generous appreciation to the try-hards. But any good - he ain't.
(Top bloke though.)
Realistically who else was there?
Oh well, perhaps he does fall into the category of ".....but which player will be the one who performs consistently well without much drama or being noticed?"
And that was the question, after all.