Best Player So Far Pre-Season?

[Alioune DVToure]

I am with IBH on this one. He flatters to deceive. OK he has scored a couple but really I don't see what all the fuss is about and if we are to pin any hopes of a top 3 finish on Jo we might as well give up.His touch and holding ability is average at best and I would hope we have better back up to the real first team than him.

Be fair. I don't think anyone is suggesting he's gonna replace either Ade or Tevez in the starting eleven. The argument that we've nothing to lose by keeping him is, in my opinion, a good one. If he can get (and keep) his head down then we've a talent on our hands. If not, then cut our losses. Incidentally, I happen to think his touch is pretty good, especially in tight situations, and when he's drifted out wide his final ball has been decent too. His tendency to wander and take up wide positions would also suit our new-look fluid attack (Ade, Tevez, Johnson, Silva all like a good wander). I'd like to see more. Blood him in Europa, bench him in league.

[Florida Blue]

I know it's fun to take the piss out of him but my vote goes to Jo.

He has worked hard, shown some good touches and bagged a few goals too! Could this be the season we see why we paid all that money for him?

Agreed KK, and to add to that, has anyone seen him mentioned in any moves lately? I think Mancini likes what he sees, and I suspect he will at least be named to the bench vs Spuds if there are no changes to the strike force.

[brite blu sky]

I am with IBH on this one. He flatters to deceive. OK he has scored a couple but really I don't see what all the fuss is about and if we are to pin any hopes of a top 3 finish on Jo we might as well give up.His touch and holding ability is average at best and I would hope we have better back up to the real first team than him.

100% agree with this. His touches and interplay are mostly duff, with just one or two times in a match it kind of works but looked like he did it by accident. That said if it was him or PV to stay id reluctantly pick Jo at the drop of a hat.