The key 5

[richardhubbard]

If we going to get out the mire to me Guzan, Clark, Delph, benteke and ngzobia are key.


In moments today they were key players and really are spine of our team .

[Chipsticks]

Based on today, I'd agree. However, I think if we're looking over the course of the season so far it would be:

- Guzan
- Vlaar
- Westwood
- Weimann
- Benteke

[Fernando Partridge]

I like the idea of key players and a spine to team. 

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

Fuck me, if Delph is in a "key 5", we may as well give up now! Since joining us he's shown us he's not very good at passing, shooting, tackling and has poor positioning. Other than that, you're right.

Chipsticks is more on the ball.

I think Lowton may turn out to be a good player as well (especially when not left isolated against two players in recent games (as has Bennett).

[PeterWithesShin]

This season Delph leads the team in passing percentage. Not including Williams and his 6/6 in his one appearance.

[Sleeuwenhoek]

That young lad Bent might prove to be alright if given a chance, might even turn into a 1 goal every 2 games sort of player!

[Percy McCarthy]

Five who have been pretty good already are Guzan, Lowton, Westwood, Benteke and Weimann. If they can keep that up, and Gabby, N'Zog and Delph can continue their recent form, we could be in business. Even Vlaark did well today for the most part, now that really is the key.

Really good to see Bent making a big contribution yesterday as well.

[N'Zimidy]

Fuck me, if Delph is in a "key 5", we may as well give up now! Since joining us he's shown us he's not very good at passing, shooting, tackling and has poor positioning. Other than that, you're right.

Chipsticks is more on the ball.

I think Lowton may turn out to be a good player as well (especially when not left isolated against two players in recent games (as has Bennett).

I take it you've missed the last 5 games he's played in then? Or are you going off his form as a teenager when he was recovering from a horrendous injury? Yet again one of our best players on the pitch, he's making it quite the habit.

[nigel]

Fuck me, if Delph is in a "key 5", we may as well give up now! Since joining us he's shown us he's not very good at passing, shooting, tackling and has poor positioning. Other than that, you're right.

Chipsticks is more on the ball.

I think Lowton may turn out to be a good player as well (especially when not left isolated against two players in recent games (as has Bennett).

I take it you've missed the last 5 games he's played in then? Or are you going off his form as a teenager when he was recovering from a horrendous injury? Yet again one of our best players on the pitch, he's making it quite the habit.

Agree.
Typically, though, once a player has someone on his back it doesn't matter how well he plays he can't get them off.

[Ads]

I think Gabby and his pace outwide (possibly Dawkins, we will see) is crucial. We look a decent side when we play with width.

[DerHammer]

In 2 maybe 3 seasons time, the team we have here (if we can keep them) is going to be a damn fine team & we'll be there or there abouts in terms of European qualificition-I'm certain of it. We just need to avoid relegation & keep the bulk of the players, especially Benteke,Wiemann, Baker, Lowton, Guzan, Delph, Westwood, Vlaar, N'Zog & Gabby.

[Concrete John]

As I see it, the player that have done well enough this season are Guzan, Vlaar, Lowton, Westwood, Weimann and Benteke.  Recently improved are Delph and N'Zogbia. 

The key to our survival is the last two maintaining recent form and another two or three joing that list.  In particular, Clark and at least one of Gabby or Bent. 

[Dave Cooper please]

Fuck me, if Delph is in a "key 5", we may as well give up now! Since joining us he's shown us he's not very good at passing, shooting, tackling and has poor positioning. Other than that, you're right.

Delph had a really good game, but it's all about opinions!

I'll add Baker to the list, i thought he was superb yesterday and really up for the fight.

[paul_e]

I think we'll end up with a key 7:

Guzan
Vlaar
Clark
Westwood
Delph
Nzogbia
Benteke

If they play well for the rest of the season we'll get out of the shit with games to spare.

[Chris Smith]

Fuck me, if Delph is in a "key 5", we may as well give up now! Since joining us he's shown us he's not very good at passing, shooting, tackling and has poor positioning. Other than that, you're right.

Delph had a really good game, but it's all about opinions!

I'll add Baker to the list, i thought he was superb yesterday and really up for the fight.

Completely agree about Delph but to a lesser degree about Baker. He's strong and wholehearted, so is suited to the direct type of game they tried to play, but he's limited on the ball which reduces his effectiveness at full back. I also thought Clark had a good game and I'd add Gabby to Richard's list of players who are going to be key over the next three months.