KUMB Forum Player of the Month: September 2008

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KUMB Forum Player of the Month: September 2008

Poll ended at Fri Oct 31, 2008 4:48 pm

Dean Ashton
0
No votes
Valon Behrami
17
8%
Craig Bellamy
0
No votes
Luis Boa Morte
1
0%
Carlton Cole
71
32%
Calum Davenport
0
No votes
David Di Michele
2
1%
Matthew Etherington
81
36%
Julien Faubert
3
1%
Robert Green
0
No votes
Herita Ilunga
19
8%
Jan Lastuvka
1
0%
Walter Lopez
0
No votes
Hayden Mullins
0
No votes
Lucas Neill
0
No votes
Mark Noble
10
4%
Scott Parker
17
8%
Kyel Reid
0
No votes
Fred Sears
0
No votes
Matthew Upson
2
1%
 
Total votes: 224

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Up the Junction wrote:Only three votes for Noble so far ... I find that surprising.
I find only seven for Parker even more surprising. He's shone in our last three league games (apart from the miss at West Brom).

He's commanded the midfield much more than Noble too. Excellent little player.
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k-r-c wrote:Was between Cole and Etherington for me. Went for Cole.
Likewise
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On the basis that whoever wins is dropped the next month, and Ethers is way out in front, my vote for Parker still leaves him safe -


Sorry Matty... tactical voting :lol:
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D&G wrote:Can someone tell me how in gods name is Ethers leading? One f***ing goal and he is player of the month? :lol: Ilunga has been solid and reliable just like Linda was before he was sold. In fact add that Ilunga can also get up front and have a shot as well!
He was directly concerned with both our goals against Fulham, scored against NUFC (after running them ragged all game) and has been part of a team with - for once - real attacking threat.

I voted CC, but Etherington definitely deserves the shout.
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Went for ethers. Would have gone for cole if he hadn't got done for drink driving and being out at 4.30 in the morning. I have no idea how Scotty parker has that many votes. So many misplaced passes this season.
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saludo de carlitos wrote: I have no idea how Scotty parker has that many votes. So many misplaced passes this season.
:shock:

So just looked up the stats.
Passers Team Passes Accuracy
Xabi Alonso Liverpool 424 84%
Denilson Arsenal 416 85%
Lampard Chelsea 415 84%
Parker West Ham 353 87%
Butt Newcastle 352 81%
4th most passes in the league, highest pass completion.......
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carnage wrote: :shock:

So just looked up the stats.
4th most passes in the league, highest pass completion.......
Fair enough that shuts me up lol. I guess i only notice his passes when he is passing forwards.
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Arch Dandy wrote:Went for Etherington, was pretty close with Cole.
same
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Maybe someone might like to tell Blades or Blades fans that they can come and vote which will be used against us in court somewhere soon down the line....
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saludo de carlitos wrote:Went for ethers. Would have gone for cole if he hadn't got done for drink driving and being out at 4.30 in the morning. I have no idea how Scotty parker has that many votes. So many misplaced passes this season.
:D

I'm sure the first article I read said 3:00, the next 3:30 and so on.

I voted Ethers. He's adapting very well to Zolas formations. Versatility wasn't something I'd have expected from him.

I think Behrami deserves to be in front of Ilunga.
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Great to see people debating the issue. It means we have half adozen candidates. Good sign. I'd go for Mark Noble, but nobody will agree with me on that one.
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Memorial Ground wrote: :D

I'm sure the first article I read said 3:00, the next 3:30 and so on.

I voted Ethers. He's adapting very well to Zolas formations. Versatility wasn't something I'd have expected from him.

I think Behrami deserves to be in front of Ilunga.
True ethers does seem to be really flourishing under zola. He also seems very confident in his own ability which is great to see.
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Voted Ethers. Would have gone Cole if he had converted a couple of opportunities. Both are equal in my book though.

On a side note - Behrami is looking like he will improve considerably. Really impressed at how much he gets around the park, and would have scored against Fulham if it hadn't been for a very good save.
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parker for me...he would run threw a brick wall,100% commitment!!
he can also pass the ball to a team mate,a nasty habit.. :wink:
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Luis Boooooa Morte 8-)
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Wilts journo wrote:I find it amazing that Ethers is leading this poll when almost to a man this forum was telling Curbs to get rid of him in the summer. Even the few who defended him then were shouted down with inconsistency, poor attitude and general crapness being the chief reasons for his departure.
We are a fickle bunch aren't we?
I didn't vote for him, but I don't see why it's fickle to vote for Ethers. The question is specifically, who was the best player of September, not who was best last season or during the pre-season tour or whatever. If a person's opinion is that Matty was tops in that month, then there's nothing wrong with voting for him on that basis, rather than on the basis of what's happened before that or on some sort of prediction of what might happen in the future.
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Post by monkey »

Behrami for me. Take away his constant hard work and strenght in the middle and I'm not sure the system would work. Zola has played a blinder making him a central midfielder.
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Post by dodger »

For leading the line so well while Bellamy and Ashton were yet again injured, has to be Cole.
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Cole has been fantastic, hopefully the goal against Fulham has given his confidence a boost and he will continue scoring. :thup:
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Post by Paddy O'Hammer »

Matty!

I always loved watching him play (not in a sexual way). To see where he come from with his personal problems then explode (not in a sexual way) on the pitch - it's feckin great.

Don't drop the pace Matty!
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