By which we don’t mean that someone has been in the top slot for 26 months, but rather that the particular player at the top of the power rankings is there for the first time in more than two years.
⇧ 1. Sorba Thomas (9): Jack Rudoni’s absence has shown how little Town can attack without him, so we were inclined to go with him, but Thomas is now much more crucial because of his continued absence. Throughout the last several games, you have been head and shoulders above the others. hasn’t been at the top of this list since September 2021, which seems appropriate.
2. Jack Rudoni: We truly miss him; please recover quickly.
⇩ 3. Jonathan Hogg (1): A vital leader who starts when fit. Drops somewhat nonetheless, partially due to the above mentioned factors but also partly because of Rarmani Edmonds-Green’s strong backup performance against Watford (and, to a lesser amount, against Hull).
⇧ 4. Danny Ward (6): Oddly, Ward’s value has increased as a result of Town’s incapacity to come up with a substitute during the striker’s prolonged absence. Moore, who is eager to play, is still waiting to receive the opportunity.
⇩ 5. Michal Helik (3): Quite rightfully, Town’s first choice center-back in whatever capacity.
⇩ 6. Lee Nicholls (5): Since our previous meeting, mostly innocent of Town’s problems. Nonetheless, an important player in his day.
⇧ 7. Tom Lees (12): Seems to have replaced Josh Ruffels in the back three, at least for the time being, and has mostly avoided criticism even at a trying time. We believe Moore is merely partial to him and will make room for him no matter what, even in the face of strong opposition.
⇩ 8. Matty Pearson (4): The best of that fine competition. Made to appear even more impressive by being left out of Leeds’ starting lineup, the player was left out to allow for the switch to a back four, so he must fall below Lees in these rankings.
⇧ 9. Ben Jackson (18): This month’s major breakthrough, Jackson has successfully claimed the right-back position that has plagued Town this entire season, quietly making a name for himself at this point.
⇩ 10. Burgzorg, Delano (7): Moore will be eager to continue trying to get a song out of him even though he’s not our favourite player—as alert readers will note—we’ve seen the manager’s methodology when he doesn’t have a standout offensive player in the squad. We’re not positive we’ll ever see it, but at this point, there’s no other course of action except to try.
11. Yuta Nakayama (8): Has had his ups and downs this month, so we’re wondering if Josh Ruffels will take this spot when play gets back underway following the international break.
12. Josh Koroma (13), : It seems like Moore doesn’t have much faith in Koroma, who has, to be honest, been playing mediocre to poorly this season. However, he and Ward are the team’s only other established Championship goal scorers, so he will continue to have opportunities to regain his form.
⇩ 13. Josh Ruffels (10): It’s quite regrettable to see him leave the top 11 after being one of Town’s most dependable players this year. The timing of that injury was unfortunate because Lees and Nakayama were both finally fully recovered. But as we’ve already stated, we won’t be shocked if he reclaims the position.
⇩ 14. Ben Wiles (11): Although we don’t quite agree with the criticism the midfield player has received in certain places, we still have to admit Wiles has performed below average most of the time since joining the team in the summer. Wiles was ranked number ten by Neil Warnock, but we don’t think Moore really understands how to use him.
⇧ 15. Kyle Hudlin (20): Against Watford, in his debut start for the team, he gave an eye-opening performance. isn’t the best tool for every task, but it’s growing and obviously has its merits.
⇧ 16. David Kasumu (17): We believe Moore will be pleased with Kasumu’s aggressiveness, dynamism, and ball-carrying skills and won’t be too shocked if he pushes through ahead of Wiles. An more participant in the Never Played For Moore Club, which, come to think of it, has a sufficiently wide mandate to encompass the majority of the rest of the globe. I mean, isn’t it just lovely to be included?
⇩ 17. Jaheim Headley (16): We’re not the only ones who find it surprising that Headley’s name has a downward arrow, but if Nakayama, Ruffels, Koroma, and Burgzorg are all eligible, then that must be the case as well. Headley’s third choice in two distinct positions prevents us from placing him higher. But he would still be frequently coming off our bench.
⇩ 18. Kian Harratt (15): Scored a goal against QPR but found himself behind Hudlin away to Hull after being handed an unappreciated task against Cardiff and Leeds. Strangely, if Ward is still unfit, we believe Harratt jumps right into the starting lineup; nevertheless, if he is, we must insert him here since he is a like-for-like replacement.
⇧ 19. Rarmani Edmonds-Green (21): Has proven to us that he is capable of performing when called upon with a few strong, if unspectacular, appearances.
⇩ 20. Diarra Brahima (19): Similar to Wiles and Koroma, we get the odd impression that Moore still doesn’t really understand Diarra. Players that prefer to play in the pockets somewhat outside of the box seem to follow a pattern, don’t they?
⇧ 21. Pat Jones (22): Always fit, good if not. Disgrace.
⇩ 22. Tom Edwards (14): His performance at Elland Road, at least, was somewhat explained by the disclosure that he had suffered a concussion, but he still appears to be well off speed.
23. Chris Maxwell (23): As an additional custodian.
24. Josh Austerfield: RING RING RING. Hi there? How are you doing? It’s a January loan to League One. Indeed. Yes, that’s fine, thanks! Yes. Yes. Sorry to interrupt, but I don’t really know how to escape this humorous concept that I’ve established. What is it? Yes, I will be breaking the fourth wall in a very cliched manner. Yes. [Giggles] Okay, so. Be careful.
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