January Player Of The Month

I'd hazard a guess it's Between Long and JWP. Any others? Who'd you give it to?

Going by Ratio of minutes played and goals /points won it has to go to Charlie Austin

Should be Davis or Long. Throw Targett and Bertrand into the mix maybe?

Should be Davis or Long. Throw Targett and Bertrand into the mix maybe?

Yep Long or Davis, possibly Davis just shaving it, given Long's brace against Arsenal came in December.

Do we give awards out for best player of a 4 week spell now?? Heavens above!

It is interesting that VVD never gets a mention here nor in the press. He has an almost languid gait that is somewhat deceptive, as he is a brick wall, but to me he is our best and most consistent player

I'd be tempted to give it to Long, the first proper run he's had in our team and he has been crucial in our results over the last 4 weeks. Good to see him finally nail a spot.

If my memory is correct the old Saints forum that was run by KL there was a player of the month award as voted for by the members and the winner was presented with a Saints forum mug, could be wrong I'm sure there are others who will remember.

Long or Clasie.

If my memory is correct the old Saints forum that was run by KL there was a player of the month award as voted for by the members and the winner was presented with a Saints forum mug, could be wrong I'm sure there are others who will remember.

That would be good to do (paid members only? otherwise too many trolls could muck it up).

Long I think is the man to get it this month.

Maybe slightly left of field, but I'd give it to Targett. He's come back into the team, in a new position, looked solid, assisted at least one goal, was unlucky not to score another and hasn't looked out of place at all. In fact at the moment, I'd be disappointed if he wasn't on the team sheet in that position.

Targett, Clasie or Long for me, whole team has played well though.

Long edges it for me.

Long for me. Followed by Bertrand, Classie and Davis.

Had Romeu kept his place and form he'd be up there. Nice to see so many potential candidates.

It is interesting that VVD never gets a mention here nor in the press. He has an almost languid gait that is somewhat deceptive, as he is a brick wall, but to me he is our best and most consistent player

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It is interesting that VVD never gets a mention here nor in the press. He has an almost languid gait that is somewhat deceptive, as he is a brick wall, but to me he is our best and most consistent player

Agreed. He got my motm vote at Old Trafford - as poor as United were, every time they did look threatening it was invariably VVD that snuffed out the danger.

Given that when he first joined his reputation (and even hints of it from his first couple of months) was 'does great things but error prone', its good that he is almost an unsung hero now!

has to be shane long

for so long he has had to wait for a run like this. Should have happened a year ago but here we are.

no way does he deserved to be dropped what so ever

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Long or Davis, Davis missed the Man U game so has to be Long. Nice to see Matty get the recognition though.

Steven Davis. Clasie the runner-up. Long still has some work to do on his finishing.

has to be shane long

for so long he has had to wait for a run like this. Should have happened a year ago but here we are.

 

no way does he deserved to be dropped what so ever

Not Pelle for you then?

Surprised no-one mentioned Gaston he got better every week he didn't play.

I still think JWP would have nailed this had he played against Watford, for his 2 goals against WBA and the key assist in the winning goal at Old Trafford, but it has to be Long again from what I've seen. From squad player to Key player.

JWP just for the fact he's finally scored a free kick and could of been a very different game had he not. Also assist v United after not being on the pitch for very long.

I'd hazard a guess it's Between Long and JWP. Any others? Who'd you give it to?

It should obviously go to one of the back five. Three clean shots in a row. Maybe Long for general effort but JWP - why? For one decent free-kick?

Longy. First decent run in the side and he has delivered very good all round performances while re-energising the offensive side of our game with his workrate. Targett a close second

VVD for me has been an absolute rock at the back in recent weeks.

I'm a little surprised to see Targett won it, Can't complain though the lads doing well!

Fair play to the lad

Tiggs has really stepped up recently versus some iffy displays start of the season.

Wonder if they were linked to the team being a bit under par or him not being a brilliant 1v1 defender and lacking a yard of pace (like Fox) that Shaw and Bertrand have?

Certainly better to come into the side a bit further forward.

Think young Matthew has been a key component to the new team set up, he has taken to his new role very comfortably, so fair play to the lad for picking up the award.

It will do wonders for Targett's confidence but good that there were so many in the frame this month. Testimony to the way that things have turned around.

Think young Matthew has been a key component to the new team set up, he has taken to his new role very comfortably, so fair play to the lad for picking up the award.

He's gone from a guaranteed backup to a useful option, depending on the formation.

Fraser