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Most surprising player this year. (1 Viewer)

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Ccfcisparks

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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Who had a much better season than you expected them to have?

I'll go first and say McFadzean
 
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rob9872

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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The most disappointing thing are the endless threads trying to dig people out in what's been another positive season.
 
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Ccfcisparks

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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rob9872 said:
The most disappointing thing are the endless threads trying to dig people out in what's been another positive season.
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Lighten up its a forum. I've changed the title now.
 
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We'll_live_and_die

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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rob9872 said:
The most disappointing thing are the endless threads trying to dig people out in what's been another positive season.
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Pointless threads are kind of the point of a forum though.
 
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rob9872

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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Ccfcisparks said:
Who had a much better season than you expected them to have?

I'll go first and say McFadzean
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Sam McCallum - wondered why we signed 2 left backs on loan at first and didn't really rate his defending but obvious pace going forward in our system. As the season's progressed he's got better and better and been one of our best consistent performers in the second half of the season. Would love to see if we can have him again now Norwich have been promoted, but suspect they'll want him elsewhere.
 
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Deleted member 9744

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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Wilson and McFadzean - wasn't convinced either were up to the level and although both have made mistakes they have largely proved me wrong.
 
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TM8792

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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O'Hare - surprisingly awful in front of goal, even by the exceptionally low standards he set last season.
 
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Samo

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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TM8792 said:
O'Hare - surprisingly awful in front of goal, even by the exceptionally low standards he set last season.
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Couldn't hit a cow's arse with a banjo... but still worth a place in my team.
 
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edgy

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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Max Biamou

Didnt think he could step up yet another level but he's not let us down this season. Told not needed early season, knuckled down and got on with training. Given a reprieve due to injuries and was asked to lead the line alone. Worked hard, matched the physicality of the Championship defenders. Adjusted to two up top and made goals for others.

Granted he should've been our top scorer this season by a mile with the chances he got/missed. But I'd hate to think where we'd be if we were reliant on anyone else from the squad when Godden and Walker were out.

So yeah he's suprised me at Championship level.
 
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Torquay Sky Blue

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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Samo said:
Couldn't hit a cow's arse with a banjo... but still worth a place in my team.
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You still talking about O hare or Biamou?
 

Hod dog

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  • Apr 27, 2021
  • #11
Wilson as hasn't been a number 1 anywhere so when he had to take over from marosi I was worried but he has been good and deserves to keep number 1 shirt for now.
fadz, thought he was a league 1 defender, thought he was to much of a lump but think he has been brilliant this year and would like to see him given another 12 months.
O hare has had a very good season creatively and his high work rate has helped us massively this season, but has has surprised me with low number of goals scored.
 
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Yorkshire SB

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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edgy said:


Max Biamou

Didnt think he could step up yet another level but he's not let us down this season. Told not needed early season, knuckled down and got on with training. Given a reprieve due to injuries and was asked to lead the line alone. Worked hard, matched the physicality of the Championship defenders. Adjusted to two up top and made goals for others.

Granted he should've been our top scorer this season by a mile with the chances he got/missed. But I'd hate to think where we'd be if we were reliant on anyone else from the squad when Godden and Walker were out.

So yeah he's suprised me at Championship level.
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Agree on that. Had a few bad moments, misses, passes, etc. However his performance levels have generally been right up there, he's battered some championship CBs.

Not sure he looks any worse/better in the champ than he did in L2
 
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JulianDarbyFTW

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  • Apr 27, 2021
  • #13
Probably Liam Kelly for me. I don't think I really understood how important he is to the team as a leader and as a layer of protection to the back five. He may not be the most gifted of footballers, but his return after the early season injury gave the team a boost at a time when results were going against us.
 
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chiefdave

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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edgy said:
Max Biamou

Didnt think he could step up yet another level but he's not let us down this season. Told not needed early season, knuckled down and got on with training. Given a reprieve due to injuries and was asked to lead the line alone. Worked hard, matched the physicality of the Championship defenders. Adjusted to two up top and made goals for others.

Granted he should've been our top scorer this season by a mile with the chances he got/missed. But I'd hate to think where we'd be if we were reliant on anyone else from the squad when Godden and Walker were out.

So yeah he's suprised me at Championship level.
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Pretty much what I was going to put. For someone who was told he was surplus to requirements and to find another club to decide to stick around and fight for a place then do a job when called upon is well above what anyone could have expected.

He may well not be here next season, or at best 4th or 5th choice with very limited opportunities, but he's definitely played a part in keeping us up.
 
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SBT

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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I don't see why anyone would be surprised by McFadzean, who's played more Championship games than anyone in our squad. We pretty much got what we expected there.

Biamou is a good shout - if you'd told me during the L2 days that he'd play 30 games in the Championship, I'd have called you insane. Obviously he hasn't been very good, but other similar/better players have looked more out of their depth.

O'Hare is the other one for me - I wasn't sure whether this would be a step too far for a kid who hadn't played much senior football, but turns out that work rate alone can take you a long way, when your work rate is as good as his.
 
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ccfc_Tom

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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Wilson - Thought he would be appalling, done a decent job.
Biamou - see above
 
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SlowerThanPlatt

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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TM8792 said:
O'Hare - surprisingly awful in front of goal, even by the exceptionally low standards he set last season.
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xG says he should have 5 more goals. Next season is a crucial one for him on a personal level, he’ll be 23 no longer seen as a “prospect” so time to take his game to the next level as he has the potential to put up some great numbers.
 
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SBT

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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For those saying Wilson - how bad were you expecting him to be?!
 
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AOM

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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Agree with others and would say Wilson or McFadzean.

Wilson - although he's made some costly errors, he's gone from the odd cup game appearance in league one to holding onto the number one shirt, has made some vital saves this year and kept out an emergency loan goalkeeper from the team

McFadzean - has experience, but thought his age would work against him in the Championship. Has a few errors in him, but he's been the best central defender (on the clubs books) all season
 

AOM

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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SBT said:
For those saying Wilson - how bad were you expecting him to be?!
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The threads when Marosi first got injured were pretty bleak
 
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Deleted member 5849

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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SBT said:
For those saying Wilson - how bad were you expecting him to be?!
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Truly abysmal!
 
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Razzle Dazzle Dean Gordon

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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Wilson for me. There was alot of concern when Marosi got injured and i'd not expected him to play ahead of Camp once we brought him in. He's made quite a few errors but ultimately played an important role in a side that's stayed in the division. I suspect we'll be in the market for a new keeper in the summer but considering he was basically a League 2 bench warmer he's performed surprisingly well at this level.
 
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Deleted member 11652

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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I’m gonna say Eccles.

He had a great game v Gillingham followed by a loan at league 1 level which I didn’t think he was ready for.

He’s come back and performed well at u23 level even adding some goals to his game.

It seems he will be a genuine option in the squad next season and I hadn’t expected that from him
 
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PVA

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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Quite a few contenders really. Wilson, Mccallum, Fadz, Kelly, O'Hare, Biamou. You could say they have all fared better than expected.

I'll go with Wilson, because I truly expected him to throw one in his net every game, followed by O'Hare who went from impact player last season to one of the first names on the team sheet this season.
 
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cov donkey kick

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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Mc fadzean been impressive since the start of the season the QPR game I remember watching that game and he was there barking out orders to his teammates then and of course he scored on the night and continued throughout the season.he is prone to red cards and mistakes as everyone knows but he's been brilliant.
Other players max been consistent and not let team down.
O'Hare a buzz of energy around the field.
McCullam got better as season went on.
Liam Kelly would he make the level was asked?well yes still injuries wise bloody nusiance.
Everyone else have contributed and would love to see ostigard at the Ricoh next season.
 
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Offhegoes

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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Max Biamou - Told to find a new club in the summer. Played through injury and scored some vital goals. Yes he missed some chances, but always looked lively, and deserves another year. More than capable as 3rd or 4th choice striker
 
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Ccfcisparks

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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Offhegoes said:
Max Biamou - Told to find a new club in the summer. Played through injury and scored some vital goals. Yes he missed some chances, but always looked lively, and deserves another year. More than capable as 3rd or 4th choice striker
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He's not good enough as a 3rd or 4th choice if we want to progress.
 
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cov donkey kick

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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Can see both sides of the coin with max and not fussed wether he goes or stays the thing I can say is he cares and loves the club and I understand that to.guess it's robins choice and what he thinks he can offer.
 
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Sky Blue Harry H

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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Ostigard - we'd had a settled well thought of back 3, and I knew nothing about him - just hoped he'd be up to filling in now and again. He is a bit better than that !!!
 
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Alex1987

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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Positives
Wilson and Mcfadz have been better than expected

Negatives

Rose is my only disappointment. Expected him to be the number 1 centre back tho has probably slipped to number 4. I'm happy to give him the benefit of the doubt due to the long term Hip injury he had last Summer.
 

Skyblueweeman

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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Walker has been better towards the latter part of the season once he got over Covid and Injuries. Looking forward to seeing him next season, hopefully injury free and after a good pre-season.
 
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Skybluefaz

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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Ccfcisparks said:
Who had a much better season than you expected them to have?

I'll go first and say McFadzean
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I can't say anyone else other than Ben Wilson. Didn't expect him to feature at all. Came in and without being fantastic, didn't disgrace himself.
 

Skybluefaz

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  • Apr 27, 2021
  • #33
SBT said:
For those saying Wilson - how bad were you expecting him to be?!
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As bad as Burge.
 
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Alex1987

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  • Apr 27, 2021
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Skybluefaz said:
As bad as Burge.
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I actually thought he would be slightly worse....!
 
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Alex1987 said:
I actually thought he would be slightly worse....!
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Wilson is nowhere near as good as Burge
 
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