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Premier League Breakout star of the season - Wilf
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 pstrutt  Busselton, WA 11 May 18 1.49am |
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Originally posted by the.universal
Shame they aren’t both playing for England this summer. Actually not a shame as we had rather his talents weren’t continually advertised to potential suitors. I know we wouldn’t begrudge him a big move and it might be an unanswered question as to how well he’d play for England, a lot like Salad’s understated international career, but Wilf being the Champion of Palace is so much more important than Wilf being at The World Cup for England.
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Mstrobez  11 May 18 7.46am |
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Originally posted by pstrutt
Actually not a shame as we had rather his talents weren’t continually advertised to potential suitors. I know we wouldn’t begrudge him a big move and it might be an unanswered question as to how well he’d play for England, a lot like Salad’s understated international career, but Wilf being the Champion of Palace is so much more important than Wilf being at The World Cup for England. From a selfish point of view yeah, but he should be on that darn plane with England to Russia this summer. Absolute disgrace England let him slip & despite him saying he’s happy with his decision, you can’t help feel he will know he should be there too. He’s a better player than Sterling in pretty much every aspect & that’s testament to him when you think Sterling has had continuous development at free flowing attacking teams & Zaha had pretty much a whole year out + has helped teams fight relegation ever since. You have to give Sterling credit for his numbers this season, but I’m almost certain in a team of the same style with the same opportunities handed to him, Wilf would be ahead. And beyond figures, Wilf brings so much more to a game in the way he can beat players too. He deserves mention for this seasons performance, and I’m glad he’s getting it. But I find the term “breakthrough” misleading as anything. It’s as if the pundits completely disregard the fact he was consistently excellent last season too & as important to us. Although I suppose the Gillette lot are the epitome of lazy British punditry... Edited by Mstrobez (11 May 2018 7.49am)
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PalazioVecchio  south pole 11 May 18 7.17pm |
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surely a 'breakout star' must be unknown beforehand. Not exactly the case with Zaha. Who had even heard of Mo Salah just 2 years ago ?
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| the.universal 11 May 18 7.37pm |
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Originally posted by PalazioVecchio
Who had even heard of Mo Salah just 2 years ago ? Everyone. We just didn’t realise he’s become world class in Rome.
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Jimenez  SELHURSTPARKCHESTER,DA BRONX 11 May 18 10.30pm |
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Originally posted by the.universal
Everyone. We just didn’t realise he’s become world class in Rome. Nope Mo Salah wins it hands down easily.
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| the.universal 11 May 18 10.47pm |
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Originally posted by Jimenez
Nope Mo Salah wins it hands down easily. Depends on your view I guess, what is a breakout star anyway. Before this year he’d already played 5 years in elite leagues, 6 seasons in a row in European competitions and 50 odd caps / 30 odd goals. Plus a £36m or so transfer fee. He’s had a great season for sure, fully deserved player of the year. But breakout, not so sure.
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| Jimenez SELHURSTPARKCHESTER,DA BRONX 12 May 18 12.33am |
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Originally posted by the.universal
Depends on your view I guess, what is a breakout star anyway. Before this year he’d already played 5 years in elite leagues, 6 seasons in a row in European competitions and 50 odd caps / 30 odd goals. Plus a £36m or so transfer fee. He’s had a great season for sure, fully deserved player of the year. But breakout, not so sure. Very True, but really didn't make his mark until joining Liverpool.
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| SeagullHunter Reading 12 May 18 7.26pm |
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No sure if you could class Salah as a breakout star - especially when £36m was paid for him they must have expected something! Doucoure at Watford has had an immense season for a team who have been pretty s***e and come out of the blue. Wilf also a shout purely because he's managed to string together a more improved and consistent set of performances in comparison to previous seasons. Scarily feel like there is still more to come from Wilf
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| eagle@ tn34 hastings 12 May 18 9.21pm |
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Salah has always been class he was at chelsea FFS COYP
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| Gary St.Andrews Kenley 13 May 18 9.51am |
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Originally posted by the.universal
Sterling’s been fecking amazing this year. If 18 goals and 11 assists in 28 starts isn’t getting you going, I have no idea what will. Your point about ‘anyone could score in that team’ is so far wrong. The first challenge is to hold down a place in City’s team, which he has done, and then he’s excelled. Maybe we should sack Kane off too? I conclude you won’t enjoy the World Cup very much. Come off it, anyone would look a million dollars in the Man City team. Stick Stirling in the Stoke side and the little f***er wouldn’t be seen...
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| Spiderman Horsham 13 May 18 10.16am |
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Originally posted by the.universal
Sterling’s been fecking amazing this year. If 18 goals and 11 assists in 28 starts isn’t getting you going, I have no idea what will. Your point about ‘anyone could score in that team’ is so far wrong. The first challenge is to hold down a place in City’s team, which he has done, and then he’s excelled. Maybe we should sack Kane off too? I conclude you won’t enjoy the World Cup very much. I take your point but if you look how many chances he has had, his "hit" rate isn't great. I do feel Wilf would score a hatful in that team, primarily because of all the chances they create.
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