Monday, 27 July 2009

Player of the season Announced

Kris Southby has beaten off all competition to become the Ghosts' player of the season. Southby won a fans' online poll, taking 27% of the vote.

Although Southby only played for the Ghosts three times, he starred in the 6-6 draw with The Grand and the historic 2-1 victory over Brighton Arthritic. Indeed despite being part of the side that lost 7-0 against Dudley's Breakfast, the Ghosts collected 4 points with him and none without. A record better than all Ghosts, except Alex Civello who also played in the 6-6 draw and 2-1 victory, but not the 7-0 defeat. John Marshall played in exactly the same games as Kris, but had a worse goalscoring record.

Southby was at the centre of many Ghost goals when he played and his skill and incisiveness were crucial in ensuring the Ghosts' best results.



Top scorer Brett Crossingham and Italian star Alex Civello finished joint second with 16% each. One game wonders Sam Parish and Kieran Hill both came in next with 11% each. Ralph Miller, Rob Edmonds and John Marshall all received 5%, while Rob Gill and Tom Stewart received 0%.

Results in full:
1. Kris Southby - 27%
2. Brett Crossingham & Alex Civello - 16% each
4. Sam Parish & Kieran Hill - 11% each
6. Ralph Miller, Rob Edmonds & John Marshall - 5%
9. Tom Stewart & Rob Gill - 0%

End of season review: Brett Crossingham

Brett Crossingham

Appearances: 7

Goals: 10

Best Moment: His hatrick in the 6-6 draw with the Grand. In fact all of his goals were highlights

Lowest point: His goalscoring no-show in the humiliating defeat against Dudley’s Breakfast

If he was a professional player he would be: Wayne Rooney – An aggressive, proven goal scorer who causes continuous problems for opposition defenders.


End of season review: Tom Stewart

Tom Stewart

Appearances: 5

Goals: 0

Best Moment: His brave goalkeeping performance in the 6-6 thriller with the Grand. Only blemished by Ralph Miller’s late moment of madness.

Lowest point: Allowing an innocuous shot that seemed destined to go wide to slip past him into the back of the net.

If he was a professional player he would be: Kevin Keegan – Messiah and flawed genius. Showed flashes of brilliance but carried the weight of expectation on his shoulders. The Newcastle resident was part of the club’s DNA. Left the club and came back. The Apple of all Ghosts’ (except the poltergeists) eyes.



End of season review: Ralph Miller

Ralph Miller

Appearances: 7

Goals: 0

Best Moment: His solid defensive (and managerial) display in the 2-1 victory over Brighton Arthritic

Lowest point: His unfortunate deflection which put the ball past keeper Tom Stewart for a last minute equaliser in the 6-6 draw with The Grand.

If he was a professional player he would be: Gilles Grimandi – Tenacious, hardworking and sexually alluring. All of these things can’t hide the fact he is a very limited footballer.

End of season review: Rob Gill

Rob Gill

Appearances: 5

Goals: 1

Best Moment: His stunning mazy run and goal against Unreal Madrid

Lowest point: Conceding 8 in the Ghosts’ first game against Red Snapper

If he was a professional player he would be: Jose Luis Chilavert – Kept goal well and with finesse, but just as comfortable with the ball at his feet. Stopped and scored great goals.



Player of the week Announced

Rob Edmonds was voted the Ghosts best player in their final game vs Varndean Academicals.
Edmonds gave a good performance in an ultimately disappointing season ender for the Ghosts.
Edmonds registered 46% of the vote.

Results in Full:
1. Rob Edmonds - 46%
2. Brett Crossingham - 23%
3. Tom Stewart - 15%
4. Ralph Miller & Rob Gill - both 7&
6. Kieran Hill - 0%

End of season review: Alex Civello

Alex Civello

Appearances: 3

Goals: 2

Best Moment: His winning goal against Brighton Arthritic

Lowest point: Barely any. If pushed his slightly under-par performance vs RS2.

If he was a professional player he would be: Daniele De Rossi – Italian box-to-box player, at the focal point of every good movement and sorely missed when unavailable.