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There was a period a few weeks ago when the club's performances were drying up. The Pulis factor appeared to have run its course and we were falling right back in to the relegation quagmire.

There seemed to be a direct correlation between this mini-slump and Jedi's declining form. For instance, I saw a recent article suggesting that he be fully rested for a week or 2 as he appeared exhausted. This echoes the poor performances last season after Jedi smashed his face.

I don't know what tonic he took but he appears to have found a second wind. His form is right back to where it was and the team's form has risen with it.

Where we are now is not all about one man, whether Jedi or Pulis. However, there is no doubt in my mind that he is the most important player we have.

I agree with you. Some people calling for him to be dropped not so long ago have been made to eat their words in the last few matches.

Whenever I feel the need to exercise, I lie down until it goes away.

True it would be nice if he could improve his passing but this is not his strength. It's hard to think of many players who win as many headers and tackles as he does (Joel Ward aside of course). When KG is playing well and now with Ledley playing just in front, Jedi's passing is less likely to let us down as these two usually give him a simple option.

Whenever I feel the need to exercise, I lie down until it goes away.

I would bet that he is the first name on Pulis's team sheet (yes, even before Ward), he makes it so hard for teams to even get to our defence. Didnt he put a bid in for him after we played them in the cup?

Immense player, great leader / captain aswell.

Jedi best in Europe? The algorithm obviously doesn't take into account pass completion