M-V-P! M-V-P!
As if there ever was a doubt. What was the expression Tim used in our last podcast? One of the few this season without blood on their hands? Yes something like that. I can count four players who fit that tag: De Ro, Frei, Cronin and Attakora. The rest are middle of the pack to major disappointments.
But back to De Ro, as there were some talk about certain supporters groups perhaps not naming their MVP this year, which I hope is not the case. Towards the end of the season with all the banter about problems in the dressing room, selfishness, play on the pitch, etc ... but seriously get rid of all that - what is an MVP? Or what defines one? Most obviously is the player that made the difference, and without them your team is noticeably worse off. Any player on this team this year could have been replaced (within our line-up). Except De Ro. If he's gone, 11 goals are gone. The left side attacking is gone. Any balls moving forward is gone. A trophy is gone. It's as simple as that. I understand what some say about his particular style on or off the field, but I'm looking at the results and he delivered where many could not.
If there was an award for major disappointment of the season, without a doubt it goes to Marvell Wynne. At the end of last year, he looked like his ticket was booked to Europe. I thought it was a miracle he stayed on, or didn't get any noticeable interest, even with his known defending skills (or lack thereof) he was making things happen. This year ... just not happening on the right side, his crosses were brutal and some good chances (I'm thinking Colorado off of the cross from De Ro) was just terrible. I don't know what happened between '08 and '09, but here's to hoping next year he gets it together or we're able to find someone to take over that spot who puts a priority on defending/positioning.
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