Posted March 27, 200817 yr According to the club website voting for player of the year (and goal of the season) are now open. So I never normally get round to voting but was wondering who it would be? I think this is the year where Makalele should get his dues as so many first teamers have been injured or away for african nations and Maka has been brilliant. I think I'd put Joe Cole as most likely to get it though and he would thoroughly deserve the award. Who else have I forgotten? Nobody immediately springs to mind?
March 27, 200817 yr Close one between Carvalho, Alex, Joey and Makalele for me and as you say Maka could just be my vote when you think about how well he played while we had our worst run of injuries, likely done a great deal to keep us in the top three. I think Joey has had two or three great goals but would have to have a good think before I voted, for some reason I'm having trouble remembering goals that stand out at the moment. Belletti just sprang to my mind as I typed that...he's had a couple of belters.
March 27, 200817 yr I feel joe's stood out because he's been able to play more "freely" this year than under mourinho. His goal against Everton stands out for me. Alex perhaps, great goals and stepped in for Terry. This is a hard one...i need time..
March 27, 200817 yr Joe was pretty average for quite a chunk of thie season. I think since the turn of the year he has been our best player, but before that SWP was all the rage. No one in particular stands out. As I've said else where, I think JT kept the team together when Jose left, and maybe thats had a greater influence than any. That said, it's probably down to what the player does on the pitch, it would be a 3 way split of Carvalho, Alex and Makelele for me. 3 defensive players... wonderful.
March 27, 200817 yr Joe Cole has sparkled more than most. I have a feeling this is his year, a few goals over the coming weeks should cap it.
March 28, 200817 yr I think people should wait a few weeks...there are a few candidates, all mentioned here, but no-one stands out massively over another...that could all change in the next few weeks if we do something sensational...or not
March 28, 200817 yr As I said before that I really think Drogba should be one of the front runners. Sure his missed periods of the season through injury and ACN duties, but he has been very good for us when his been playing. His early season form for us was excellent and though he did have a few below average matches after he came back from the ACN, all of the other players listed had poor games at times too. I beleive to an extent that when people suggest players like Alex and SWP for the player of the season awards, they do so partly because they are suprised at how well they did moreso than the idea they were actually better than the other players at the club.
March 28, 200817 yr good point, but when essien got it it was for his achievements as a new player - he wasnt better than frank lampard.
March 28, 200817 yr Joey will be probably be for me, although I do agree with points above regarding Maka! I will give it another thought, though! Regarding the best goal, does anybody has links for these on the net? I do remember half of them, but I would like to see them again before voting! However, still none of them is nowhere near Essien's from last year!
March 28, 200817 yr It was actually really hard to choose. My choice was between J.Cole, Alex, Riccy and Drogba. I decided to pick Joey. I love his attitude and flair he showes. I think he deserves praises and prices. For the goal I chose Belletti's screamer against Spuds.
March 30, 200817 yr ballack is the most improved essien is the opposite and joe cole has been th ebest player
April 3, 200817 yr i voted ricky c he has been the unsung hero at the bridge for a few years now, he just quitley goes about his buisness and always gives 100%
April 6, 200817 yr i voted ricky che has been the unsung hero at the bridge for a few years now, he just quitley goes about his buisness and always gives 100%
