Definately great news. Ked's has scored a hat full. Shame i haven't seen any apart from the ones in the match highlights on the official site. Obviously the league position shows we have a decent squad, i take it you go to most games also Bruno, what players would you like to see stay on next season and why? What's the individuals qualitys? Anyone else care to chip in that would be great.

Cheers  

Football is a game of opinions (and long may it remain so) and therefore any assessment of players is a very subjective matter and to a great extent is based upon our own prejudices.  I am not expecting to get away with my assessments without cries of "Rubbish", "You don't know what you are talking about" etc and maybe the odd "I agree about…".  Feel free peeps, discussion of matters football is what this forum is all about and with the exception of personal abuse I will take it on the chin.

The loyalty factor in me says keep the players who have done so well this season but I’m afraid that reality then kicks in and says that particularly if we make the National we need to be brutal and bring in some stronger players.  What would change my opinion would be a Capital League reserve side where for example Daniel Moore would get what he desperately needs – regular football to prove himself one way or the other.  One thing which applies to ALL of our current squad and goes without saying is their commitment.

Its no secret that my favourite player is Daisy though this year he hasn't had it all his way with players like Bods, JT Keds and Perks putting in consistently good performances.  However, you don't just change your favourite player like you change your socks and despite having had a bit of a mixed season in my book Daisy on form is a joy to behold.  His fighting spirit, foresight, playmaking, distribution and dead ball expertise make him in my opinion, the best all round player in our side.

JT has to be one of the best keepers in the League and is still developing.  You don't keep 11 clean sheets in 36 matches unless you have that something.  He does have 'Grobbelar' moments when your heart comes into your mouth and his kicking can be erratic, though this has improved dramatically as the season has progressed.  Very much a team player who shares the joys and disappointments of those in front of him and can be heard to make honest assessments of situations which develop on the park whichever side they happen to.

Keds was a shrewd signing by Ade.  He has commitment, can hold the ball up, fights for the ball, and best of all gets into goal scoring positions.  Can be firey and does seem to have injury problems.

Bods one of Ade’s gems has taken the opportunity since his promotion from the bench in the New Year to show his worth.  Quick, battles, has goals in him, stronger than his frame suggests, still developing.

Leon, another of Ade’s gems.  Quick, strong, can cross the ball, confident going forward, still developing.

Guest a recent signing fitted straight into the side.  Strong, good in the air.

Mooro, along with Daisy, survivor from last season’s side.  I know not why but I have never taken to him.  Strong, good in the air.

Gleds a pain to attacking opponents. Robust and fiery battler.  Has a penchant for yellow cards.

Perks a great signing.  Experienced and performs well wherever he plays (keeper next week?).  Concerns as to his proneness to injury.

Stadhart is a player who has not lived up to my expectations.  Hardworking, finisher but inconsistent.

Carthy recently returned experienced, quality player.  Not lived up to the reputation he built up when with us at the end of last season.

Pins has not lived up to my expectations.  Expected more goals from him.  Battles and can hold ball up.

Ashby has been plagued with injury.  Seasoned, big, strong, not unfamiliar with ‘gamesmanship’.

Owen inconsistent, middle of the road player.

 

Rowland has big reputation to live up to (prejudice strikes)

 

Clarke is positive and battles.

 

Daniel Moore promising, young, quick but has not managed to make the step up from the bench and without playing regularly its hard to see how he will.

 

Can’t miss the Manager out.   Ade presents as an easy going guy but don’t let that fool you.  He is a shrewd cookie on a mission and is not going to let anyone stand in his way.  Keeps dressing room to himself (as he should) but I’m sure leaves the players in no doubt as to just what he thinks.  Good tactician who has on several occasions puzzled the fans with tactics and substitutions but they have paid off handsomely.  Considering he built the side this season (only 2 players from last year) on limited funds he has been remarkably successful - you don’t get that degree of success by pure chance.

 

That’s it peeps its over to you.

Look forward to your first impressions after 17th wingsoldwally.

I think a revolving door in the close season is unlikely though irrespective of what League we end up in there will be some movement.  I would hope that Keds stays and proves himself next season with another 20 goals (he must surely get the 2 necessary goals this season in our remaining matches)

I think that in my own way I was saying pretty much the same about Daisy's season but there have been matches where his quality has shone through.  I think the comment about losing posession was a bit harsh as in the home matches he has been no worse than and better than our other midfielders.