Lots of Leeds United fans have been agreeing with Adam Forshaw on social media after the midfielder named Stuart Dallas as his Whites Player of the Season.
While Forshaw has only managed to feature in seven Championship fixtures this term as a result of his injury hell with a hip issue that required two operations, Dallas has played the second-most minutes (3,274) of any United player despite never holding down any particular position as his own.
The £2.7million-rated ace has accumulated his action from 12 outings at left-back, 10 at right-back, eight from the right-wing and seven from central midfield, while contributing three goals and one assist to date.
Forshaw is in no doubt that Dallas’ work, regardless of where he is fielded by Marcelo Bielsa, makes him the clear contender for the club’s Player of the Season accolade, even over the efforts of Kalvin Phillips, Ben White and Pablo Hernandez.
“As someone who can go on and be the best, I would say Ben or Kalvin,” Forshaw said on Colin Murray’s 52 podcast. “Last year and in terms of what they do for the team when they play I would say Pablo.
“But I would say Stuart Dallas at the moment, he would be my player of the year all day.
“He will play anywhere on the pitch for you and he is a manager’s dream. He will run through a brick wall for you. He deserves this break and needs to be recognised for what he does.
“I call him the Championship’s James Milner. He’s absolutely fantastic.”
Lots of Leeds fans instantly agreed with Forshaw’s lavish praise for Dallas when his comments hit social media, while adding their own admiration for the 43-cap Northern Ireland star…
Agree with r Adam here. 👏🏻 #MOT https://t.co/w7DLxwvTuI
— John Large (@Largy4) April 1, 2020
Agree
— Neil Gibbins (@gib1974) April 2, 2020
The Championship’s James Milner. What an accolade! How fabulous @dallas_stuart 💙💛💙
— Apparel Leeds (@ApparelLeeds) April 1, 2020
Totally agree with Forshaw. @dallas_stuart has been immense this season.
— James Hollingworth (@JimmyHol84) April 1, 2020
I’ve said this all season, he’s been our best player, plays out of position and still does a job and never lets us down, and he has a ridiculous engine on him, my boy Dallas 🙌🏻
— Robert James (@Robertkas86) April 1, 2020
Totally agree
— Foz (@chrisfozard) April 1, 2020
Been the ultimate utility player this season. His ability to play in any position under Bielsa is somewhat remarkable.
— J T (@JakeTaylor200) April 1, 2020
100% agree Lee, Stuart has been absolutely awesome this season, Leeds through and through, plays for the shirt every game, he gets my vote ❤⚽ #MOT 💙💛 xx
— SUSAN SMITH 1 (@SmithLeedsUtd) April 1, 2020
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