TX Bill
Player Valuation: £80m
I know that our squad has issues. Every squad does. But we have a few players in a few positions right now that are doing the business. Obviously this is subject to change based on form, injury, etc....
Howard - Has had a fairly solid year with a few blinders mixed in. He may not be the best keeper in the Premier League but I'd take him over quite a few on his day. Our starting goalkeeper is not a position that I worry about.
Jagielka - A rock at the back this year and our most consistent player. Has improved immensely in the short time he's been here. Man of the Match how many times? Our starting centerback is not a position that I worry about.
Yobo - Wait, what's that you say? Joey Yobo? Yes, he can make an occasional gaffe but what centerbacks don't? For the past several years, he's been a mainstay in back with several different partners. He's also rarely injured which is a big plus. I believe he's improved as well as I remember some matches a few years ago where he was downright awful. He hasn't had one of those in awhile. Forming a good partnership with Jags. Our other starting centerback is not a position I worry about.
Pienaar - Injured a bit more than I would like lately so I debated on whether or not to include him but when he's in the lineup, he almost always produces. No coincidence that our form slumps when he's out of the lineup. A good pro and a great buy by Moyes. I'm not worried about our left winger.
Honorable Mentions:
Neville - At right back naturally and on current form. Like to see more of it though. Last year, I wouldn't have put our right back position down as a position not to worry about. Credit to Neville for upping his game.
Osman - Improved over the past year and rarely injured. Still a bit lightweight and pushed off the ball a bit too easy for me. Need more possession and creativity from him. Doing better though so I don't worry too much when Leo is on the teamsheet.
Howard - Has had a fairly solid year with a few blinders mixed in. He may not be the best keeper in the Premier League but I'd take him over quite a few on his day. Our starting goalkeeper is not a position that I worry about.
Jagielka - A rock at the back this year and our most consistent player. Has improved immensely in the short time he's been here. Man of the Match how many times? Our starting centerback is not a position that I worry about.
Yobo - Wait, what's that you say? Joey Yobo? Yes, he can make an occasional gaffe but what centerbacks don't? For the past several years, he's been a mainstay in back with several different partners. He's also rarely injured which is a big plus. I believe he's improved as well as I remember some matches a few years ago where he was downright awful. He hasn't had one of those in awhile. Forming a good partnership with Jags. Our other starting centerback is not a position I worry about.
Pienaar - Injured a bit more than I would like lately so I debated on whether or not to include him but when he's in the lineup, he almost always produces. No coincidence that our form slumps when he's out of the lineup. A good pro and a great buy by Moyes. I'm not worried about our left winger.
Honorable Mentions:
Neville - At right back naturally and on current form. Like to see more of it though. Last year, I wouldn't have put our right back position down as a position not to worry about. Credit to Neville for upping his game.
Osman - Improved over the past year and rarely injured. Still a bit lightweight and pushed off the ball a bit too easy for me. Need more possession and creativity from him. Doing better though so I don't worry too much when Leo is on the teamsheet.
