Distin has been an exellent signing so far.
Let's see how his legs carry him hrough the season though, and hope he stays injury free.
For me, it was close between Distin and Hibbert, but Hibbert played out of position and was still superb.
I would even go as far as to say Hibbert has been our best player this season, with Saha, Rodders and Pienaar close behind.
Regarding Howard :
Yes, it was a great shot, but if I had a quid every time Howard is standing in a bad position I could afford to go to the away matches abroad.
He is always vulnerable to the long shot as his movement is getting slower, probably because of his age.
He almost cost us again tonight by being too far off his line and nearly getting chipped.
In the box, he is a good keeper, but he really isn't the best positional goalkeeper I've ever seen, and next season I fear will be his last as number one if he doesn't improve, and especially if we get some money.
Regarding Jo:
Tonight I was screaming at him to get up and stop being a nancy boy.
He is in desperate need of extra strength, and really needs to put a few pounds on. I've given him my support right through, but I really don't see it in the guy. He isn't that quick either, and very much one footed.
I'd much rather see Aggard, Baxter, and Arnoux be given a few 45 minutes and see how they go. Aggard was energetic tonight.
Regarding Billy:
He puts in some great balls, but his corners were terrible tonight.
I think he will go on to have a great season, but he doesn't look like the attacking 'run at them' player I was quite expecting, and looks a little slower than expected too.
Good direction to his passes though.
Regarding Baines:
He is really out of sorts at the moment, and I would like to see him rested if possible. He hasn't had a good game by his own high standards all season.
Regarding Yakubu:
He looks quite lively considering, and pleased with the way he has gotten himself back into contention.
Saha is still our number one striker by a country mile at the moment, but I'm optimistic about the Yak. He is a great thinker, and very clever on the ball.
Regarding Fellaini:
Worked his ass off tonight again.
Was played in a more defensive position, but put some important tackles in, and nice to see him on the score sheet. That should raise his confidence a lot.
I can't wait to get Arteta playing with Pienaar and Fellaini / Rodwell / Cahill / Billy / Heitinga / Neville backup. Our midfield should be very strong indeed.
Need to get Pienaar contracted very soon though.
I usually get a bit 'involved' watching in the pub so admittedly my view on the match is probably bollocks! I just don't think Jo is as bad as people make out. But then again I thought Simon Davies was alright...
