I have not managed to get to a live game yet this season, however, I have caught three games on TV. To say I have been impressed with what I have seen is an understatement. Yes we could, have and should have, scored more against Burnley, but with so many chances created it is difficult to criticise.

These missed chances could return to bite us against some clubs, but I don't feel that we are far away from giving a team a real tanking. Some of the pundits are now starting to sit up and take notice, we are not in the Premiership to just make up the numbers.

Now to get to my title. We have over the last two years purchased some real class players that seem to want to play for the club. They have not arrived on the cheap, having said that to pick up Joao Moutinho for the reported fee is just staggering. However, one player who joined last season has been a revelation. Ryan Bennett did well last year in the Championship, but I am sure many supporters had reservations about the step up to the Prem. In fact his position in the team looked under threat when Romain Saiss had such a good World Cup in the back three. Pre season seemed to confirm this, but credit to Ryan he retained his place and has looked totally comfortable at this level, making some terrific tackles and interceptions, while winning more than his fair share of headers. He does not seem to be vocal on the pitch leaving Coady to do the shouting but personally I am glad he is playing for us and not against.


Not a bad lad for a free transfer!