I'm going to run a poll for defender / midfielder / forward of the season.
Let's start with the defenders. Let's hear it.
Smalling for me
Let's start with the defenders. Let's hear it.
Smalling for me
[Poll] Who was your defender of the season?
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) was joined by comedian Ali Woods to look back at the best and worst moments of a rollercoaster season with the annual United Hour Awards.
Has Ten Hag been sacked yet? We're not sure and we hope not, but it's looking more likely as the days pass.
Who should replace him and why is it taking so long to make a decision?
Ashley Young.
- Smalling
- McNair
- Jones
- Rojo
- Shaw
This should be fairly unanimous.
Well that was easy
Chris Smalling by a mile.
No brainer.
Jonny Evans
not really. Its Smalling
Jonny Evans
not really. Its Smalling
Who the feck is voting for Valencia?
There's always some plebs. People will vote for Evans too.
It shouldn't even be a poll. It's Smalling. McNair did well but come on.
Yep, fully agreed.
In order:
Smalling
Rojo
Valencia
Jones
McNair
Shaw
Rafael
Blackett
Evans
Smalling
Rojo
Valencia
Jones
McNair
Shaw
Rafael
Blackett
Evans
Arsenal fans.
Jones
Smalling
Rojo
Shaw
McNair
Rafael
Valencia
Evans
Blackett.
Smalling
Rojo
Shaw
McNair
Rafael
Valencia
Evans
Blackett.
Useless poll, it's obviously Smalling. Would be better if we had a thread to rank them.
Smalling > Jones > Rojo > Valencia > Shaw > McNair > Rafael > Blackett > Evans
Smalling > Jones > Rojo > Valencia > Shaw > McNair > Rafael > Blackett > Evans
I voted for Smalling, because, come on. He's been by a country mile our outstanding defender this season.
I was only half joking when I said Ashley Young. He should be on that poll list.
I was only half joking when I said Ashley Young. He should be on that poll list.
I thought about it. Salling peaked higher and ultimately offered more, but Valencia was steady and durable. We can't really say that for anyone else this year, not even Smalling.
Very good
Smalling
Good
Jones
Rojo
Shaw
Decent
Valencia
McNair
Rafael
Poor
Evans
Blackett
Smalling
Good
Jones
Rojo
Shaw
Decent
Valencia
McNair
Rafael
Poor
Evans
Blackett
Probably more votes for Smalling as he spent about half his time on the pitch defending the right flank on Valencia's behalf.
Where is the 'none' option?
Who voted for Blackett?
McNair was almost my pick because he shut gobs of all journos who were questioning club's identity.
Obviously Chris Smalling. Great arc this season. From dressing like Bin Laden to becoming pillar of defense.
Obviously Chris Smalling. Great arc this season. From dressing like Bin Laden to becoming pillar of defense.
Smalling by default
Why do people take the piss and vote for bollocks like Rafael? Take it seriously, man!
I voted for Smalling. Rojo would be my second choice then Shaw.
I voted for Smalling. Rojo would be my second choice then Shaw.
1) Smalling - By a large margin.
2) Jones
3) Rojo
4) Valencia - Just by being fit and able to play
5) Shaw
6) McNair
7) Rafael
8) Evans
9) Blackett
I know Thorpe has been let go, but still don't understand how McNair and Blackett got games ahead of him.
2) Jones
3) Rojo
4) Valencia - Just by being fit and able to play
5) Shaw
6) McNair
7) Rafael
8) Evans
9) Blackett
I know Thorpe has been let go, but still don't understand how McNair and Blackett got games ahead of him.
Very good
Smalling
Shaw
Good
Jones
Rojo
Valencia
Decent
McNair
Poor
Evans
Blackett
Rafael
Smalling
Shaw
Good
Jones
Rojo
Valencia
Decent
McNair
Poor
Evans
Blackett
Rafael
This poll should only have one option; Chris Smalling. Was our best defender the season before last as well.
Shaw very good? His only ''very good'' game was against Chelsea at the Bridge.
2 votes for Rafael 
Seriously the love for him here is ridiculous. Smalling by a country mile, I don't think anyone other than him was really good to be honest. Some others were solid, Valencia overall did a decent job at RB and doesn't deserve all the blame imo (but of course he is not a ideal RB and we need someone better).
Seriously the love for him here is ridiculous. Smalling by a country mile, I don't think anyone other than him was really good to be honest. Some others were solid, Valencia overall did a decent job at RB and doesn't deserve all the blame imo (but of course he is not a ideal RB and we need someone better).
Smalling. He was solid for parts of the season, and definitely our best centre back. Shaw was very good at times too and stronger in defence than attack, but did have plenty of injury problems.
I disagree.
This should be every bit as obvious as who our player of the season was.
Smalling #1 by a lot for me.
Injuries really did a number on our back four all season long.
Saying that I did think Rojo, Shaw and even Blind did well.
I think Valencia did a job but his positioning and overall lack of contributing to our attack were poor.
Injuries really did a number on our back four all season long.
Saying that I did think Rojo, Shaw and even Blind did well.
I think Valencia did a job but his positioning and overall lack of contributing to our attack were poor.
For some reason, I honestly can't recall much about our defence that season. I remember being terribly disappointed with the veterans (Rio, Vidic, and to a lesser extent, Evra,) but I have no recollection of how the rest of them performed.
Unsurprising.
I think it was pretty dire across the board. Even Smalling got lots of stick for his poor attacking from right back.2 votes is somehow symptomatic of a caf love in? Dear god.2 votes for Rafael
Seriously the love for him here is ridiculous. Smalling by a country mile, I don't think anyone other than him was really good to be honest. Some others were solid, Valencia overall did a decent job at RB and doesn't deserve all the blame imo (but of course he is not a ideal RB and we need someone better).
Yeah, a bit bizarre to single out Rafael when Blackett also managed to get 2 votes.
Blackett was a lot better than some would like you to believe on here. But Smalling as been the most consistent this season.
4 people actually voted for Jonny Evans, I mean the man was a walking liability. I only hope they are rival fans.2 votes for Rafael
Seriously the love for him here is ridiculous. Smalling by a country mile, I don't think anyone other than him was really good to be honest. Some others were solid, Valencia overall did a decent job at RB and doesn't deserve all the blame imo (but of course he is not a ideal RB and we need someone better).
Yeah thats even more bizarre.
59 people didn't vote for Smalling, bizarre. He was our stand out defender, I can't believe Evans and Blackett got any votes at all.