Echo News Ryan Leonard is voted Southend United's player of the decade

[Evening Echo]

RYAN Leonard has been voted Southend United’s player of the decade.

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[LCBB72]

IMO , Ryan would of been an average player in any other decade , just shows what a poor decade it has been .

 

[Southminster Shrimper]

I can't believe Ridgewell was not even mentioned. Shocking.

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Good player and all that but the player of the decade was Bilel.

He's the one people will still be telling their grandchildren about in 50 years' time.

 

[The Big Dady]

Well done Ryan, we are missing you.

 

[FarmdogSUFC]

Well deserved

 

[Napster]

Good player and all that but the player of the decade was Bilel.

He's the one people will still be telling their grandchildren about in 50 years' time.

Hmm. I'll be telling them about Big Bad Barry Corr.

 

[wakes123]

IMO , Ryan would of been an average player in any other decade , just shows what a poor decade it has been .

Completely disagree. Leonard would have been a fantastic midfielder for us in any decade. He was a brick wall in front of our defence for many years. One of my favourite every Southend players.

 

[Shrimpet steve]

Still trying to remember how many goals were actually scored from ryans last minute long throws?? In fact did we ever score from his throw ins at any stage of a match lol a hard working player!! But seriously overrated and looks like it wont be long until hes back playing in leagues 1&2

 

[MK Shrimper]

Still trying to remember how many goals were actually scored from ryans last minute long throws?? In fact did we ever score from his throw ins at any stage of a match lol a hard working player!! But seriously overrated and looks like it wont be long until hes back playing in leagues 1&2

Overrated? Really? Some people have short memories.

 

[Shrimpet steve]

Overrated? Really? Some people have short memories.[/QUOTE

Yes definitely!! He was a hard worker!! But never scored enough goals ! Was a loyal player who always gave 100% but for me was just good! Massively overrated!!

 

[shrimpled]

Still trying to remember how many goals were actually scored from ryans last minute long throws?? In fact did we ever score from his throw ins at any stage of a match lol a hard working player!! But seriously overrated and looks like it wont be long until hes back playing in leagues 1&2

Long admired by Gary Rowett, Ryan has just returned to fitness and is expected by many to be a key player for him at Millwall, who are 11th in the table and progressing nicely - but sure, won't be long till he's back to L1 or L2 with us..

I would suggest that having been signed by the man tipped to be LMA manager of the year shortly before becoming another Championship side's record signing means it's you underrating him rather than him being overrated.

A player whose class we probably we won't be blessed to witness in a blue shirt anytime soon.

 

[jarvisyeh]

Personally thought Bentley should have been given the award, but Leonard is the only other player I would have given it to.

 

[OldBlueLady]

Without any shadow of a doubt the correct decision - memorable goals and great defensive work, level headed and reliable - the kind of bloke you want on your side.

 

[tottenham541]

Yep the only player that deserves this, consistency in his performances and loyal to the club when needed

 

[Kris]

Still trying to remember how many goals were actually scored from ryans last minute long throws?? In fact did we ever score from his throw ins at any stage of a match lol a hard working player!! But seriously overrated and looks like it wont be long until hes back playing in leagues 1&2

Who would you have gone for then?

 

[WESTY_SUFC]

Without any shadow of a doubt the correct decision - memorable goals and great defensive work, level headed and reliable - the kind of bloke you want on your side.

Echo the above. Top class player for us. Well deserved.

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

Well deserved in my opinion. These kinds of awards are not always based on ability only, or if you had a one off season where the player banged in a load of goals. These awards are about more than that.

Firstly, to be player of the decade, you surely need to have played a number of years in that decade. Ryan gave us six loyal years. Of which he won numerous player of the season awards.

Secondly, it's all the other things a player might bring to the table. Leading by example, grit, passion, determination etc. Lenny had those in abundance!

Leonard reminds me of Jordan Henderson in many ways. The unsung hero. Henderson could possibly win the player of the season this year, not because of his quality (Salah, Mané, Van Dijk are all better) but because of attributes like the ones mentioned above.

Yes Mohsni excited me more and Bentley was always destined for better things, but Lenny deserved it above all in my opinion and we miss him terribly.

Well done Lendog!

 

[Clinton Baptiste]

Good decision just shaded it over Elliot Benyon.

 

[Shrimpet steve]

Who would you have gone for then?

Dan bentley was amazing for us