Dont think anyone is saying he is a great player, but a bloody good player and clubman for the team. Was not too chuffed to see him made captain, but has proved me totally wrong. Having the likes of Herd and especially Clark alongside him is giving him the chance to go forward more. Best player this season for me as well
But my problem is many people on here do actually think he's a fantastic player, as in he's better than Modric, Parker, Mascherano, Barry etc, I could name more. I've always thought he's just too slow and not quite at the pace of the English game for the most part, although he has had some very good games and played well the 2nd year he was here.
I'd put Given, Gabby and possibly Dunne ahead of Petrov for player of the year, the rest of them apart from Herd have looked ordinary.