whiteshadow
Player Valuation: £25m
I've listed my ratings of our players so far this season.
Howard - 7
Makes the odd mistake but also wins\saves us a few games. Been pretty solid this season.
Baines - 8.5
Even when he's having a bad game he's still dangerous and always looks to be one of our biggest threats going forward, either overlapping down the wing or from set pieces. I wouldn't be suprised if he wins Player of the Season this year.
Distin - 6.5
He's had a mixed season so far, some games he's made more mistakes than he normally would but others he's been a key player at the back. Overall solid but lapses in form made me lower my score.
Jags - 9
Probably our most consistent player this season. In a great run of form atm.
Coleman 7
Always looks good going forwards but had a shaky start to the season defensively. I thought he would improve at the back with more game time and I'm glad Moyes ignored the people saying we shouldn't play him at full back anymore. Having his best season for the club so far, just a shame Mirallas hasn't featured in the team more as they seem to link up really well with each other.
Heitinga - 5
Was a rock at the back last year and one of my fav players. Sod knows what happened over the summer but he's been awful this year.
Hibbert - 7
As solid as ever at the back and works hard for the team but always a bit limited going forward.
Pienaar - 5
Other than a couple of games, such as at Villa, he's really struggled for any kind of form. I think if he was a new signing he would have been dropped by now but Moyes is keeping faith in him. I just hope he comes good, we know he's got it in him to.
Gibson - 8
We always miss him when he's not in the starting line up, his distribution, positioning and work ethic really help give our midfield more dominance in games. Played well during his limited starts.
Neville - 6.5
Gets a lot of stick from fans but I'm going to go against the grain and say he's actually been ok this season. Put in some good performances at times and helps tighten up the midfield defensively.
Mirallas - 7
I don't think we've seen the best of Mirallas yet, apart from maybe in the derby but he's got spades of talent on the ball. If he'd been involved in more games I think we'd have picked up quite a few more wins.
Naismith - 5
Poor first touch, gives the ball away cheaply a lot and his lack of pace really hinders him on the wing (Pienaar has been too this season), he's not been playing great. The question is if it's lack of talent or lack of confidence that's holding him back. I think it's confidence as he has shown some glimpses of skill and has a knack for being in the right place to score. I think he'd do better playing behind Jelavic instead of the wing but that doesn't look like it will happen anytime soon.
Osman - 6.5
Plays great at times but goes missing in other games. Not sure if it's just me but he always seems to play worse in the 2nd half of games. I think he's benefited from being played in the centre more often.
Fellaini - 8
Having a great season. I just wish he was more creative with his passing as I think Jelavic is suffering from a lack of through balls on the floor. We continually play more direct with Fellaini as AM and it doesn't bring out the best in Jelavic's game.
Jelavic - 6
He's working his socks off to try and make stuff happen upfront, often drifting wide, deeper to get the ball but it's not coming off for him. We all knows he's got the ability just hope he can find his form again soon, it'll be vital if we want to have any chance of coming 4th.
Anicebe - 7
He's been playing really well this season. Showing a lot more maturity to his play and holding the ball up really well. He seems to have dropped his spoilt kid attitude this season and it's helping him play better. Composed finishing too.
Howard - 7
Makes the odd mistake but also wins\saves us a few games. Been pretty solid this season.
Baines - 8.5
Even when he's having a bad game he's still dangerous and always looks to be one of our biggest threats going forward, either overlapping down the wing or from set pieces. I wouldn't be suprised if he wins Player of the Season this year.
Distin - 6.5
He's had a mixed season so far, some games he's made more mistakes than he normally would but others he's been a key player at the back. Overall solid but lapses in form made me lower my score.
Jags - 9
Probably our most consistent player this season. In a great run of form atm.
Coleman 7
Always looks good going forwards but had a shaky start to the season defensively. I thought he would improve at the back with more game time and I'm glad Moyes ignored the people saying we shouldn't play him at full back anymore. Having his best season for the club so far, just a shame Mirallas hasn't featured in the team more as they seem to link up really well with each other.
Heitinga - 5
Was a rock at the back last year and one of my fav players. Sod knows what happened over the summer but he's been awful this year.
Hibbert - 7
As solid as ever at the back and works hard for the team but always a bit limited going forward.
Pienaar - 5
Other than a couple of games, such as at Villa, he's really struggled for any kind of form. I think if he was a new signing he would have been dropped by now but Moyes is keeping faith in him. I just hope he comes good, we know he's got it in him to.
Gibson - 8
We always miss him when he's not in the starting line up, his distribution, positioning and work ethic really help give our midfield more dominance in games. Played well during his limited starts.
Neville - 6.5
Gets a lot of stick from fans but I'm going to go against the grain and say he's actually been ok this season. Put in some good performances at times and helps tighten up the midfield defensively.
Mirallas - 7
I don't think we've seen the best of Mirallas yet, apart from maybe in the derby but he's got spades of talent on the ball. If he'd been involved in more games I think we'd have picked up quite a few more wins.
Naismith - 5
Poor first touch, gives the ball away cheaply a lot and his lack of pace really hinders him on the wing (Pienaar has been too this season), he's not been playing great. The question is if it's lack of talent or lack of confidence that's holding him back. I think it's confidence as he has shown some glimpses of skill and has a knack for being in the right place to score. I think he'd do better playing behind Jelavic instead of the wing but that doesn't look like it will happen anytime soon.
Osman - 6.5
Plays great at times but goes missing in other games. Not sure if it's just me but he always seems to play worse in the 2nd half of games. I think he's benefited from being played in the centre more often.
Fellaini - 8
Having a great season. I just wish he was more creative with his passing as I think Jelavic is suffering from a lack of through balls on the floor. We continually play more direct with Fellaini as AM and it doesn't bring out the best in Jelavic's game.
Jelavic - 6
He's working his socks off to try and make stuff happen upfront, often drifting wide, deeper to get the ball but it's not coming off for him. We all knows he's got the ability just hope he can find his form again soon, it'll be vital if we want to have any chance of coming 4th.
Anicebe - 7
He's been playing really well this season. Showing a lot more maturity to his play and holding the ball up really well. He seems to have dropped his spoilt kid attitude this season and it's helping him play better. Composed finishing too.
He got great feet so he get 7.5 for me so far
