Player of the Season Poll

[St Chalet]

Very simple, vote for your player of the season. If someone gets 50% or more, they win - if not vote off.

Poll closes lunchtime Wednesday.

[Ashby Saint]

I went out on a limb here and voted for Lambert.

[jamesb]

Lambert end of.

[Appy]

Lambert

[pingwing]

Hooiveld.

Lambert has very much met expectations (Champ player of the season and top goal scorer) but who would have thought Hooiveld could have ended up as our key cb and blow away the expectations we held for him.

[Dr. Kucho]

Voted for Lambert, Hooiveld a close second.

[Ian the Red]

Ricky LAMBERT, has to be!

[Appy]

Hooiveld.

Lambert has very much met expectations (Champ player of the season and top goal scorer) but who would have thought Hooiveld could have ended up as our key cb and blow away the expectations we held for him.

That is mental.

[stev2001]

Lambert by a country mile but can't decide between Jos and Adam as they could be any more different in their contributions.

[stev2001]

Hooiveld.

Lambert has very much met expectations (Champ player of the season and top goal scorer) but who would have thought Hooiveld could have ended up as our key cb and blow away the expectations we held for him.

This is meant to be player of the season not who most exceeded expectations. If it was I agree Jos would win it by a mile.

[Dig Dig]

I had to vote for Lambert as Guly didn't make the cut.

[Jack]

Lambert by a mile. We wouldv'e struggled to make the playoffs without him.

[This Charming Man]

Hooiveld.

Lambert has very much met expectations (Champ player of the season and top goal scorer) but who would have thought Hooiveld could have ended up as our key cb and blow away the expectations we held for him.

I'm not quite sure how someone could fail to understand the rather simple concept of voting for the player that has been our top performer throughout the season, though it would appear you've managed it.

[This Charming Man]

Lambert by a mile. We wouldv'e struggled to make the playoffs without him.

As Fat Sam said, if he was at WHU they would've been promoted weeks ago.

[This Charming Man]

Though it would be quite funny if the NPC player of the season failed to win our player of the season award.

[dune]

Poll closes lunchtime Wednesday.

The suspense.

[Thedelldays]

may as well close it now.....lambert has won

[alpine_saint]

Hooiveld.

Lambert has very much met expectations (Champ player of the season and top goal scorer) but who would have thought Hooiveld could have ended up as our key cb and blow away the expectations we held for him.

Really ?

There was a lot of talk in close season as to whether he could make the step up, I seem to recall.

[sussexsaint]

Talk about exceeds expectations, well for me Lambert has been the one who has exceeded expectations this year. Tested at a higher level for the first time and blown away all competition. He has evolved spectacularly under Adkins. Can't wait to see what influence he will have on Sharp and Lee.

Despite the fact that there will only ever be one winner of this, it really has been an astonishing year for the whole squad. In all the years I have watched Saints play I can't ever remember saying 'wow' before after watching some beautiful passing football.

People talk aboput the premiership years with fondness, but for the vast majority of the time it seemed to be a scramble to get enough points to avoid the drop, plus the odd draw or win against one of the top clubs. This time I really think its going to be different

[Brussels Saint]

Lambert, clearly.

Then I cannot break Lallana, Jos & Morgan, so joint 2nd to the 3 of them.

[SNSUN]

Player of Saints season, Player of the Championship, Player of the lower league era for Saints. Worthy of his place on the top of the forum.

Rickie.

[dubai_phil]

Oooh ooooh

Can we write to the club and ask to present the surprise winner with a trophy on the pitch before the game on Saturday?

[Leicestersaint]

Controversial, I know, but I have voted for Richard Lambert. :scared:

[Dazza82]

Voted Lambert, but got to pay respect to Davis,Lallana,Hooiveld and Schneiderlin

[Legod Third Coming]

You will recall my note in the nomation thread about Tiger and Mickelson (and if you don't, look it up).
That was previously the biggest distance between first and second in any national or international ranking tournament....


Until today. :)

[Belgiansaint]

Credit to the whole squad, but RL stands definitely out.

[St Chalet]

The suspense.

Not really, the results are available as the votes roll in. Not every user spends all waking hours on the site like your good self so thought that would be fair to all.

[Benali Saint]

Lambert. He's had a great season

[Saint Charlie]

Take Lambert out our team and we wouldn't be facing the tension of tonight, we would probably be where Leicester are.

[supersonic]

Where are Guly and Harding on there?

[Weston Saint]

Cork - has disappointed me. I was expecting more from him over the season. Average performance

Davis - great shot stopper and kicker but lacks the all round ability of commanding his box. Good season all the same

Hooiveld - has been a relevation and our best centre back.

Lallana - has lived up to expectations and is a class act.

Lambert - What a good all round game this season. Holds the ball up well, passes well, good vision and the number of goals puts him firmly in the front. Only blip is his lack of real pace. My player of the season

Schneiderlin - Still not living up to the skills he undoubtedly has. Does a job in midfield but not much else. Think next season, assuming Premier, might be just what he needs. I predict a fine season next.

[CHAPEL END CHARLIE]

I generally try to swim against the tide, but this time it just has to be Sir Rickie.

Schneiderlin, Hooiveld, and Lallana not that far behind the big man I'd say

[StUrrock]

Jermaine Beckford.

[rshephard3]

Bart has been excellent but it has to be Lambert for me 😉

[ottery st mary]

Mr LAMBERT

[positivepete]

I want to vote for Guly. Seriously! A really good player who gets undeserved abuse from the ignorant section of our fan base. He has played an important role this season with assists and goals.

In the mean time I will vote for Jos, he has also made a great impact this season.

[S-Clarke]

I want to vote for Guly. Seriously! A really good player who gets undeserved abuse from the ignorant section of our fan base. He has played an important role this season with assists and goals.

In the mean time I will vote for Jos, he has also made a great impact this season.

He's scored some important goals and hasn't been as bad as half harp on about, but he's not in contention for player of the season. That's just silly.

[Stevie B]

Lambert, been outstanding in his first championship season. Closely followed by Jos for me who has been absolutley class for us

[trousers]

Hooiveld.

Lambert has very much met expectations (Champ player of the season and top goal scorer) but who would have thought Hooiveld could have ended up as our key cb and blow away the expectations we held for him.

^ This

[trousers]

Really ?

There was a lot of talk in close season as to whether he could make the step up, I seem to recall.

Not from me. Always felt Rickie would do the business in this league.

[trousers]

I'm not quite sure how someone could fail to understand the rather simple concept of voting for the player that has been our top performer throughout the season, though it would appear you've managed it.

If it's that clear cut, why have a poll?

[brmbrm]

Hooiveld.

Lambert has very much met expectations (Champ player of the season and top goal scorer) but who would have thought Hooiveld could have ended up as our key cb and blow away the expectations we held for him.

Don't understand this at all. Someone labouring in league 1 for years becomes Championship top scorer and player of the year, and you call that "meeting expectations"? Obviously nodbody oin the last 5 years or more expected it to happen, or some championship club would have bought him.....

[doddisalegend]

well it's closer than I thought it would be with Lambert just edging it:lol:

[This Charming Man]

If it's that clear cut, why have a poll?

Well as you can see, there is little point in having a poll, Lambert is going to win it by a country mile. Though you have missed my point. I was merely wondering why he chose Hooiveld because the poll isn't to find out which player exceeded expectations or surprised you the most, those are the reasons he's given for voting for Hooiveld.

[Under Weststand]

Lambert has simply been the stand out player in the championship this season, not only his goals but his link up play & assists so I vote for him.
But Jos has to be a close second. He has been immense this year for us with his goals an added bonus.

[Thedelldays]

pretty conclusive I would say

[Avenue Saint]

Lambert, followed by Morgan/Jos.

[trousers]

Well as you can see, there is little point in having a poll, Lambert is going to win it by a country mile. Though you have missed my point. I was merely wondering why he chose Hooiveld because the poll isn't to find out which player exceeded expectations or surprised you the most, those are the reasons he's given for voting for Hooiveld.

Which is the same reason I voted for Jos.

If the selection criteria for Player of the Year is "the geezer who scores the most goals" then there's no point asking people who their PotY is.

The only reason you ask people to vote is becuase different people have different criteria for basing their opinion on. That's the point. It's either a poll about opinions or it's not. And if it's about opinions then there is no right or wrong.

[This Charming Man]

Which is the same reason I voted for Jos.

If the selection criteria for Player of the Year is "the geezer who scores the most goals" then there's no point asking people who their PotY is.

The only reason you ask people to vote is becuase different people have different criteria for basing their opinion on. That's the point. It's either a poll about opinions or it's not. And if it's about opinions then there is no right or wrong.

You don't seem to understand the point I'm making. Never mind, I'll just leave it...

[trousers]

Don't understand this at all. Someone labouring in league 1 for years becomes Championship top scorer and player of the year, and you call that "meeting expectations"? Obviously nodbody oin the last 5 years or more expected it to happen, or some championship club would have bought him.....

So, if someone on here, say myself, expected Ricky to excel in this league then that doesn't count as meeting my expectations? Surely my opinion has to be based on my expectations, not anyone else's?

[trousers]

You don't seem to understand the point I'm making. Never mind, I'll just leave it...

Likewise....

[Big_Bald_Si]

This poll seems a bit silly - Lambert's been voted the best player in the championship this season - as we're a subset of the championship, surely he should automatically win Southampton player of the year?

Reflects in the voting I guess :)

[Ohio Saint]

Yet another poll that would have benefited by having the option to cast multiple votes. With only one vote allowed, it makes very dull reading. I realise that this is for the man of the season only, but with only one option we don't see a scale representative of 2nd, 3rd etc. I mean, you can't really count the votes of the numpties that didn't vote for Lambo can you! ;)

[Cestrian Saint]

I'm not voting on this until Saturday evening.

[Crazy Diamond]

Lambertinho.

Anyone who reckoned he wouldn't do well in this division must feel stupid now.

[This Charming Man]

Who won?

[Window Cleaner]

Who won?

Think there's going to be a recount as it's pretty close :rolleyes:

[Appy]

I'm not voting on this until Saturday evening.

I'm sure that will make a huge difference.

[Noodles34]

wtf voted for Cork?

[Pilchards]

wtf voted for Cork?

His family?

[Noodles34]

Alan? or rubber?

[Victor]

This poll seems a bit silly - Lambert's been voted the best player in the championship this season - as we're a subset of the championship, surely he should automatically win Southampton player of the year?

Reflects in the voting I guess :)

There is a difference between 'Best Player' and 'Player of the Season'.

If someone less than the best puts in a shift beyond what was expected of him I reckon that can deserve a vote.

The 'best player' may get himself stupidly sent off a cost his team vital points by being unavailable - would he still deserve 'Player of the Season'?

Scoring more goals than anyone else is a fantastic achievement but it's also a very high profile and specific statistic but not one a goalkeeper is ever going to be chalking up.

Would we be where we are without Hooiveld? Almost certainly not, therefore worthy of a vote.

Anyway, congratulations to Rickie, I consider you a great player and worthy winner. (note for Alpine before he accuses me of being a Rickie-hater)

[Elias]

wtf voted for Cork?

To be fair Cork has been very good for us this season. He's helped the midfield step up a notch from last season.

[St Chalet]

Congratulations SRL