We usually get these threads after every match, so thought it'll be interesting to hear everyone's view of each individual over the whole season! Here's your chance to become a pundit; give your opinions on all Brighton players! I also believe Acker has all the weekly scores recorded, so it'll be interesting to see how this thread differes to that data - Like, how much will Gorden Greer's poor form catch up with his 'good' start to the season.
Stockdale - 6 a 1 million pound signing automatically raises expectations. Unfortunately, those expectations of a consistent shot-stopper were not matched. A mixed bag for David. Lots of match winning saves, lots of match loosing blunders. But, he looks like the right type of character you want at a football club. Hopefully he kicks on next season and justifies that ONE MILLION price tag.
Bruno - 6 Bruno is mister liability at times. This season though, he was often one of the only players who looked like he knew what to do. As always, good going forward. Was asked to preform an impossible task under Sami, did okay considering his age and pace. Hopefully we don't have to ask him to play in midfield again!
Calderon - 7 One of few to show passion and commitment. He wasn't our best player, but never let us down either. Average performances every game but needed to fill a gab in midfield which was left by piss poor summer activity + March getting injured. Popped up with goals too, which have heavily contributed to keeping us up.
Greer - 5 Started this season off like he finished the last - mostly solid. But... He then returned from Scotland duty and his form heavily dipped. He looks slower than ever, and often miss passes the football. Will need to find another CB next season no doubt (assume Halford will not renew), and hopefully one which can replace Gordon's role as a leader.
Dunk - 8 Pretty much carried he defence on many occasions. His end of season form didn't match the high precedent he set early on, but that's manly down to our whole team playing negativity. Top goal scorer too, which speaks volumes about our front men.
Halford - 6 Did 'okay' and was a very useful squad player. He played CB, RB, CM and CF and never let us down... Whilst also never setting the world alight. Sadly, he's not the right type of character to be a squad player, so we should set our sights higher if Brighton want to challenge for top six.
J.Bennett - 6 Very good running with the ball and positioning. Not a great defender and often fluffed up chances with poor crossing. Would like a permanent LB who is our own next year.
Ince - 7 The best holding midfielder we had, even though he can lose position with loose passing or control. However, he is meeting his potential more and more with every game he plays. He was superb today (Boro) and can be unbeatable on his day.
Stephens - 5 A season plagued with an injury meant he started his comeback slowly. He did a lot better than his predecessors, but the whole team form dipped as he comeback. That's not Dale's fault, but hard to rate him higher. A few useful goals, though.
JFC - 3 Not much to say here. Him and Gardner were asked to play an odd position under Sami, but he should have done better. Such a shame we don't see his England u21 form in a Brighton shirt. Maybe he's a player best suited for a team on form, not a team fighting relegation? Short passing and no creativity, plus his frustrating mistakes, makes him not good enough for the first team. Still has time on his side to improve.
Holla - 4 Such pedigree, such disappointment.
Gardner - 4 Ditto ^. He gets a whole point from that Wigan scrappy goal which turned out to be very important.
Kayal - 8 Looks like a ****ing fantastic signing! Brightest spark during our latter season slump. Looks incredibly strong and clever. He'll be a very integral player next season.
March - 6 Didn't have many opportunities due to injury. When he did play, he looked okay and had a few really nice moments. He offers excitement, something lacking all season.
Teixeira - 7 The only player we had who showed technique and flare. Sadly, he didn't start every weak and often lost the ball. Hopefully we don't rely on a youngster on loan again next season.
LuaLua - 6 Did okay when played as an impact sub. Still lacks some consistency. Still baffles me why CH didn't start him more over Calderon. Kaz may not be an ideal top 6 championship starter, but why not give it a ago?? LuaLua carries a threat going forward, which is where we struggled to produce.
Colunga - 4 Home sick and showed. Hope we can replace Ulloa + Barnes properly this season. We need a 15 goal a season striker, anyone will do!
Baldock - 6 Picked up an injury just as he started to find a little bit of form. He was often played out wide and did okay. He scored a few when given the chance as a striker. Eager to see more of him next season.
CMS - 4 What can I say which hasn't already been said? He tries hard, but can't score. 2.5M for his services, costing almost 200K a goal once wages are factored in.
O'Grady - 5 Never settled properly, thus was never given a proper chance early doors. In theory, a CMS / COG partnership had promise - but it never got given a chance. Instead, Sami played a silly formation and was stubborn ti change to two up top.
The rest were either short loan deals or didn't feature enough.
Stockdale - 6 a 1 million pound signing automatically raises expectations. Unfortunately, those expectations of a consistent shot-stopper were not matched. A mixed bag for David. Lots of match winning saves, lots of match loosing blunders. But, he looks like the right type of character you want at a football club. Hopefully he kicks on next season and justifies that ONE MILLION price tag.
Bruno - 6 Bruno is mister liability at times. This season though, he was often one of the only players who looked like he knew what to do. As always, good going forward. Was asked to preform an impossible task under Sami, did okay considering his age and pace. Hopefully we don't have to ask him to play in midfield again!
Calderon - 7 One of few to show passion and commitment. He wasn't our best player, but never let us down either. Average performances every game but needed to fill a gab in midfield which was left by piss poor summer activity + March getting injured. Popped up with goals too, which have heavily contributed to keeping us up.
Greer - 5 Started this season off like he finished the last - mostly solid. But... He then returned from Scotland duty and his form heavily dipped. He looks slower than ever, and often miss passes the football. Will need to find another CB next season no doubt (assume Halford will not renew), and hopefully one which can replace Gordon's role as a leader.
Dunk - 8 Pretty much carried he defence on many occasions. His end of season form didn't match the high precedent he set early on, but that's manly down to our whole team playing negativity. Top goal scorer too, which speaks volumes about our front men.
Halford - 6 Did 'okay' and was a very useful squad player. He played CB, RB, CM and CF and never let us down... Whilst also never setting the world alight. Sadly, he's not the right type of character to be a squad player, so we should set our sights higher if Brighton want to challenge for top six.
J.Bennett - 6 Very good running with the ball and positioning. Not a great defender and often fluffed up chances with poor crossing. Would like a permanent LB who is our own next year.
Ince - 7 The best holding midfielder we had, even though he can lose position with loose passing or control. However, he is meeting his potential more and more with every game he plays. He was superb today (Boro) and can be unbeatable on his day.
Stephens - 5 A season plagued with an injury meant he started his comeback slowly. He did a lot better than his predecessors, but the whole team form dipped as he comeback. That's not Dale's fault, but hard to rate him higher. A few useful goals, though.
JFC - 3 Not much to say here. Him and Gardner were asked to play an odd position under Sami, but he should have done better. Such a shame we don't see his England u21 form in a Brighton shirt. Maybe he's a player best suited for a team on form, not a team fighting relegation? Short passing and no creativity, plus his frustrating mistakes, makes him not good enough for the first team. Still has time on his side to improve.
Holla - 4 Such pedigree, such disappointment.
Gardner - 4 Ditto ^. He gets a whole point from that Wigan scrappy goal which turned out to be very important.
Kayal - 8 Looks like a ****ing fantastic signing! Brightest spark during our latter season slump. Looks incredibly strong and clever. He'll be a very integral player next season.
March - 6 Didn't have many opportunities due to injury. When he did play, he looked okay and had a few really nice moments. He offers excitement, something lacking all season.
Teixeira - 7 The only player we had who showed technique and flare. Sadly, he didn't start every weak and often lost the ball. Hopefully we don't rely on a youngster on loan again next season.
LuaLua - 6 Did okay when played as an impact sub. Still lacks some consistency. Still baffles me why CH didn't start him more over Calderon. Kaz may not be an ideal top 6 championship starter, but why not give it a ago?? LuaLua carries a threat going forward, which is where we struggled to produce.
Colunga - 4 Home sick and showed. Hope we can replace Ulloa + Barnes properly this season. We need a 15 goal a season striker, anyone will do!
Baldock - 6 Picked up an injury just as he started to find a little bit of form. He was often played out wide and did okay. He scored a few when given the chance as a striker. Eager to see more of him next season.
CMS - 4 What can I say which hasn't already been said? He tries hard, but can't score. 2.5M for his services, costing almost 200K a goal once wages are factored in.
O'Grady - 5 Never settled properly, thus was never given a proper chance early doors. In theory, a CMS / COG partnership had promise - but it never got given a chance. Instead, Sami played a silly formation and was stubborn ti change to two up top.
The rest were either short loan deals or didn't feature enough.