Player of the Year 2008

[ourkid]

Its likely to be the most unanimous decision in years, however putting forward all serious nominee's here

[Crooks]

Na-na! Na-na! Na-na! Na-na! Na-naaaaa!

[keithm]

Originally Posted by cornholio

Its likely to be the most unanimous decision in years, however putting forward all serious nominee's here

Not sure, i'd say a pretty good case could be made for Thompson, and probably Mannus too. Since Christmas Thompson has been pretty much unplayable in my view, and 41 goals in 44 games is a hell of a record. Probably go for Gaulty but, not just for the fact he's been outstanding, but the way he's come back after a pretty disappointing year last time

[jimhancot]

ffs, was 1 BN vote from Aidy enough to get him in the final four?!

[ourkid]

Originally Posted by keithm

Not sure, i'd say a pretty good case could be made for Thompson, and probably Mannus too. Since Christmas Thompson has been pretty much unplayable in my view, and 41 goals in 44 games is a hell of a record. Probably go for Gaulty but, not just for the fact he's been outstanding, but the way he's come back after a pretty disappointing year last time

Only saying this because Gaulty recieved 95% of votes from our 'nomination' panel.

Anyhoo, Gaulty gets my vote. Not just because he does that defensive job better than anyone and has done it consistently bossing every midfield in the league and also European and RoI opposition.. However, he has also added an extra attacking dimension to his play.. Last season we all had a chuckle every time he ventured towards the opponents box expecting a dodgy pass or weak shot, this season, he's almost 'completed' his game.. Its possible he's done this after knowing he's had to do the work of two with the dissappointing form of Maccers, however hes done it so well.. 'The White Viera' (Don't let this go to your head when you read it Gaulty :P)

Second place for me is Peter Thompson. Much like Gaulty, he's had to do the job of two players with the lack of pace of his partner up front Spike. Some people wondered could he get close to his tally of 2005/06 again, well heres your answer, 5 games left to play and hes 8 short of that tally and well capable of knocking 50 in for the season. To cap of a great season he scored his first full international goal. Apart from his scoring ability he torments defenders never giving them a second on the ball, and manages to hold off the roughest defenders until our attack can catch up.

Third, Tino. Lets face it, our defence is our weakness and the only thing stopping us from getting another OBE (Over Before Easter). We have an insurance policy on our defence however and its called Alan Mannus, the best keeper we've had in many years, i'd say the best in my lifetime. We've never had a keeper like him who can collect a ball from crosses AND be such an excellent shot stopper. Yes, the guy need to polish up his distribution and boss his defence a bit more, BUT, he's won us a lot of games this season with his performances.

Notable mention..

Jamie Mulgrew - Some people call Gaulty the white viera, i call Mulgrew the 'Smurf Gaulty'. Since he got over his early march bench huff, he's been our best player in a run of around 5 games and hope he's still in a blue shirt next season. I'd say his biggest assets are his determination and his balance, he just manages to ride through tough tackles without going down and never takes a dive because of a bad challenge, always tries to keep going.. His defensive play is excellent, second only to Gaulty, so if he wants to keep the partnership going he is going to have to excel in his creative ability. He hasn't done enough to win any POTY award this season, however certainly has been our best player the past month.

[return ticket]

was looking for the 'none of the above' option.

Winkie for me but went for Thompson, all the players mentioned have made a massive contribution but without Thompson's goals I don't think we would be where we are. Was a tough call though

[blues six glens nil]

Are those nominated allowed to vote?

[ourkid]

Originally Posted by blues six glens nil

Are those nominated allowed to vote?

Ofc

[ateta]

Originally Posted by cornholio

Only saying this because Gaulty recieved 95% of votes from our 'nomination' panel.

Anyhoo, Gaulty gets my vote. Not just because he does that defensive job better than anyone and has done it consistently bossing every midfield in the league and also European and RoI opposition.. However, he has also added an extra attacking dimension to his play.. Last season we all had a chuckle every time he ventured towards the opponents box expecting a dodgy pass or weak shot, this season, he's almost 'completed' his game.. Its possible he's done this after knowing he's had to do the work of two with the dissappointing form of Maccers, however hes done it so well.. 'The White Viera' (Don't let this go to your head when you read it Gaulty :P)

Second place for me is Peter Thompson. Much like Gaulty, he's had to do the job of two players with the lack of pace of his partner up front Spike. Some people wondered could he get close to his tally of 2005/06 again, well heres your answer, 5 games left to play and hes 8 short of that tally and well capable of knocking 50 in for the season. To cap of a great season he scored his first full international goal. Apart from his scoring ability he torments defenders never giving them a second on the ball, and manages to hold off the roughest defenders until our attack can catch up.

Third, Tino. Lets face it, our defence is our weakness and the only thing stopping us from getting another OBE (Over Before Easter). We have an insurance policy on our defence however and its called Alan Mannus, the best keeper we've had in many years, i'd say the best in my lifetime. We've never had a keeper like him who can collect a ball from crosses AND be such an excellent shot stopper. Yes, the guy need to polish up his distribution and boss his defence a bit more, BUT, he's won us a lot of games this season with his performances.

Notable mention..

Jamie Mulgrew - Some people call Gaulty the white viera, i call Mulgrew the 'Smurf Gaulty'. Since he got over his early march bench huff, he's been our best player in a run of around 5 games and hope he's still in a blue shirt next season. I'd say his biggest assets are his determination and his balance, he just manages to ride through tough tackles without going down and never takes a dive because of a bad challenge, always tries to keep going.. His defensive play is excellent, second only to Gaulty, so if he wants to keep the partnership going he is going to have to excel in his creative ability. He hasn't done enough to win any POTY award this season, however certainly has been our best player the past month.

Think that sums it up pretty well.

Cant believe Eccles managed to get O'kane even in this vote. No doubt he will end up with one vote in this too

Originally Posted by ateta

Cant believe Eccles managed to get O'kane even in this vote. No doubt he will end up with one vote in this too

I think O'kane doesn't receive some of the credit that he deserves... He is a very useful player as he can play midfield or defense. I wouldn't consider him our best player although, I would say he is under-rated...

However as for best player, Would have went with Mulgrew this season... although Gonna have to go for PistolPete. Been outstanding upfront and fully deserves the NI callups from Worthington.

[ThreeColoursBlue]

"He's Blue, he's White,
He's fuckin dynamite,
Michael Gault, Michael Gault."

[garnet1]

If i need one more vote ill have to do it!

[Bluenose]

The prize for the winner is a date with one of the Dungannon ladies

[garnet1]

Duh Duh Duh Duh, Peter Thompson!!!!!

[Blue Heaven]

Gaulty been outstanding this season in midfield and defence.And won a well deserved N.Ireland cap