Alex Woodyard

[Good feet for a big man]

Just wanted to know peoples opinions on Alex Woodyard. He started 3 games last season, regularly featured for the reserves and has been very involved in pre season this year.
I cannot see what he brings to the side, he cant pass, is not very big so physically not the best. Yet Sturrock & co seem to constantly be sticking with him.
I have seen enough of him now to pass judgement and really do not rate him.
Would be interested to know everyone elses opinion

 

[Cricko]

He has certainly "beefed up" for this season but having only seen him in training and against Wakering, where he played well it is a bit to soon to judge really..I think he will be a very useful squad player for us this year and we have to see how he develops this season before condemning him to the scrapheap.

 

[SUFC-Shrimper]

ive seen him agaisnt great wakering and braintree last night and thought he had an excellent game in both. If one of our midfielders was injured/suspended, i wouldnt be worried one bit to put him in there place. Although merrick would be just ahead, I still rate woodyard.

 

[sufcjoe]

Ive always rated Woody, his a very busy player, dont let the opposition settle on the ball and breaks down the play very well. he is only 17/18 years old he will only get better

 

[DTS]

Well he must have something as PS seems to rate him. Only seen him once and wasnt overly impressed as he seemed to small but I am more than willing to give him a chance.

All I would say in his defence is he is so young. We as fans see the player and often judge them as they are and I think players develop at different rates. He is meant to have a very good attitude of the pitch too so maybe thats a factor. Either way its nice to see players starting to develop under the youth system as lets be honest for 20 years we basically saw very little.