[drewks]

Brunts performances at left back need a special mention.When the Captaincy was taken away from him,then being asked to play at full back,we could have expected some iffy performances from him,but I have been pleasantly surprised by how well he has done.Lets face it he has not been everyones cup of tea recently being the focus of the "boo boys". I think its takes someone special to react and perform the way he has,so well done Chrissy Brunt!

Totally agree, Pie. Above all else, Chris Brunt is a good, intelligent footballer, and if he's happy slotting in at left back, then fine, and although he might be even slower than Liam Ridgewell, hopefully his positioning sense and ability to read a game will help. I'm happy he's in the team.

"...slower than Ridgewell"?? There's no such animal.  

Agree with the sentiments though; for all his patchy form, he's never done less than his best. He seems to have been the target for many of those who have screamed out for 'pace & width'.......well, it's hardly HIS fault that he's not blessed with great pace and the HC picks him!

I never thought he was a leader and didn't agree with him as captain - but the fact that he was asked to do it is an honour that not many would say 'no' to; think he's actually playing better without the captaincy as well.

I think he's doing a pretty good job at LB too - hopefully the more games hes gets there the better he'll be, too