Underperformer of the Season – the nominees

[MC Prussian]

So, with roughly 80 percent of the season gone, let's have a look at certain individuals.

 

Who'd you think should've contributed more this season?

 

I consider them all role models in terms of attitude and professionalism, especially for aspiring pro footballers.

 

The nominees are:

Patson Daka – his exceptional scoring record (and continuation thereof) has become a running joke (sic), especially when you consider what a bargain he's been, Daka's career proves you don't need to be a striker to be considered one (and command a massive wage)

Stephy Mavididi – currently outshining and outscoring everybody with a whopping 2 goals and 1 assist in 24 league matches; when he doesn't play for himself he gets caught up front with his selfless dribbling

Harry Winks – on Mavididi's level with a massive 1 goal and 2 assists (as many as a certain Bilal El Khannouss)

Jeremy Monga – completely disappeared off the radar with 1 goal and 2 assists in 22 games, a testament how the club manages to successfully integrate academy talent into the first team recently

Oliver Skipp – 1 goal, yes, 1 goal and no assists this season so far (he's played 26 matches up to this point), loves to be on the pitch (and running around), a joy to watch

Caleb Okoli – has come up with some of the smartest decisions on the pitch this season – who doesn't love his misplaced passes or doesn't remember THAT silly red card fondly? Makes Vestergaard look like Ronaldo

 

Special mention:

Jordan Ayew – always entertaining when he's on the pitch, you could compile a short reel with all his hand gestures and the elegance by which he tends to land on the floor; his antics have deservedly earned him the nickname "The Grass Beater"

 

Out of competition:

The club management – you couldn't find a more smashing and competent bunch who have nothing but the club's misfortune on their minds

 

Un certain regard:

Our back four – has done everything in their powers to contribute to the second-worst defensive record in the Championship this season, or as they say: no defense wins you relegation

 

Reminder:

These players (sauf Monga) have cost the club a combined transfer fee of approximately £100m.

Edited 8 March by MC Prussian

[FoxesWalk]

Top, Rudkin, Ayew, Thomas, Ricardo would be top of my list, Bobby Reid probably also 

Edited 8 March by FoxesWalk

[SK3Blue]

Mavididi for me, the step overs, the lack of X factor, he’s gone from looking like he could have held his own in the PL to league one standard very quickly. 
 

Ayew, pure comedy, the worst 9 I’ve ever seen. 
 

And because of these two they add pressure to the midfield and defence when they constantly lose the ball. 

[MC Prussian]

18 minutes ago, FoxesWalk said:

Top, Rudkin, Ayew, Thomas, Ricardo would be top of my list, Bobby Reid probably also 

Luke "Lightweight" Thomas: 5 assists so far, more than Mavididi, WInks and Skipp combined.

Bobby De Cordova-Reid aka "The Flair" aka "Moody": Missed the list because he's scored more than Winks, Skipp and Mavididi combined

Edited 8 March by MC Prussian

[Hamilton Fox]

80% of the season gone.. 95% of the team are up for under performer of the season and I’m being generous 

[Nolucklcfc]

Mavididi for me. Been way way off it for so long. 

[dmayne7]

Mavididi by a mile. Skipp being on this list in the context of what we've seen this season is silly

[fazzyfox]

Based on my own expectation of them - Mavididi and then surprised that Thomas struggled so much at this level and yes I’m aware the two can be linked as they form the left hand side, ahem, “partnership” if they ever come within 30 yards of each other.

[The Year Of The Fox]

Skipp?

[suffolk fox]

Mavididi followed by Ayew.  Neither Skipp or Winks should be on the list.

[Sunbury Fox]

In terms of the difference between pre-season expectations and output on the pitch, it’s Stephy by a country mile. Not having KDH running about 15k per game alongside him, giving him constant support and options, has exposed his limitations and revealed him to be a very one dimensional player. 

Edited 8 March by Sunbury Fox

[Muzzy_no7]

On the pitch: Jordan Ayew. 
 

Off the pitch: Bottom

[everton carr]

Skipp been our most consistent player this season

[Sol thewall Bamba]

Mavididi by a distance 

[murphy]

Literally everyone except for Jordan James. 

[Suzie the Fox]

Defo Mavididi but also i think Stolarszyk has underperformed to a similar extent. Probably a knock on effect from what is in front of him, but the decline has been telling. 

[StanSP]

Mavididi, Ricardo, Thomas. 

 

Ayew hasn't underperformed because no one expected him to be any good beyond falling over and trying to win free kicks. Which he doesn't even succeed in doing any more anyway. 

 

Mavididi looks like he gave up on the season by about November. Turns out everyone was ready for the 'szn'... 

[Chrysalis]

You forgot Top and Rudkin.

[Suzie the Fox]

10 minutes ago, Chrysalis said:

You forgot Top and Rudkin.

Underperforming would imply you expected them to be doing better. I certainly didnt, they suck

[Bourbon Fox]

 

 

[niyaminski]

I don’t think it’s fair to say Monga has underperformed. Maybe he hasn’t lived up to the hype.

His heart isn’t in it. But then again, why would it be? He’s 16 year old lad from Cov with an exceptional talent who’s waiting for a move to Man City.

 

Underperformed? Nah.

Overhyped? Probably imo.

[lookwhaticando]

Ayew. Expected nothing. Somehow ended up with less. 

[OntarioFox]

Mavididi by a mile for me, knowing his capabilities at this level his drop-off this time out has been nothing short of shameful. At least Fatawu has shown occasional flashes of brilliance. With Stephy it's just nothing.

 

Ayew is the obvious candidate but we all knew how shit he was, it was pure mental gymnastics convincing ourselves he wasn't going to continue to wheeze around the pitch like a granny's fart just because we were in a lower tier.

[fazzyfox]

I’ve said Mavididi then Thomas but special  mention for El Khannous, essentially on strike, talk about who you want next to you in the trenches, the answer isn’t “a guy who scarpers!” 
The effort once he decided was unprofessional. 

[Claudio Fannieri]

In no particular order for me but Winks, Mavididi and Ayew all 3 could and should be smashing this league and all 3 have basically downed tools in one way or another