McPhee: the Amish Pirlo
Right, the votes are in and the results have been independently adjudicated. There were votes for Walter for pulling off a series of ‘Hollywood’ saves (of which more later) and for Rich who spent most of the second half in an extended duel with a pacey winger. However, the clear winner this week was Dave ‘Xavi-esta’ McPhee. The Harrogate Makele picked up the votes for being Albion’s “main flick on man” and mopping up in front of the back four. He also earned praised for his calm distribution throughout which was apparently like an “Amish Pirlo”.
There was an interesting selection of Henri Leconte votes. Entertainment was gleaned from Putney’s player stropping off during the first half like a poor man’s Balotelli. Jim was also nominated for unveiling the smallest pair of shinnies anyone at Albion has ever. Little more than the size of a custard cream, Jim is continuing to deny that he stole them from Warwick Davis. In second place was Putney’s goalkeeper, who despite being lobbed twice and conceding four goals, decided to take Walter to task after the game for his ‘Hollywood’, ‘one for the cameras’ goalkeeping. Well, at least he keeps them out. However, Henri Leconte this week was Charlie who serenaded the Albion with an impromptu version of Total Eclipse of the Heart in the Alex.