West Bromwich Albion currently sit at the top of the Championship and are hoping to maintain their position in order to secure promotion back to the Premier League under Slaven Bilic.
The table suggests the Croatian’s squad have performed well as a group this season, but the club’s official Twitter account has singled out the current captain Jake Livermore for praise this week.
Has Jake Livermore been WBA's player of the season?
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Here’s how some of the fans have reacted to the post.
Top class his desire and passion for the club is unquestionable!
— WEST BROM FAN TV (@ALBIONFANTV) February 10, 2020
Proper Captain??
— dylan ashmore (@WBADyl) February 10, 2020
Jake isnt just the senior figure who is given the armband.
He’s the leader in the team, you can see him giving orders, showing passion and drive that his team see and follow.
He will support defence and press opposition defence then turn around to say, Im doing it, now you do it— JonW1995 (@JonW1995) February 10, 2020
Actually love this man
— shayleeWBA??????? (@shayhadlington) February 10, 2020
Hard to put into words how much this man means to me. His leadership, his passion, his desire. Just love ??
— Bomber’s Boots (@BombersBoots) February 10, 2020
He’s been amazing this season ??
— NiftyNick (@CLAYTONPHlLLlPS) February 10, 2020
What do we think?
On average this season, Livermore’s performance rating is a solid 6.69/10 (via WhoScored.com). Although it may not seem anything to shout about, a lot of what the 30-year-old brings to the table is the stuff that often goes under the radar.
His leadership quality that some fans are delighted with is one of those things, and if they are to secure promotion, it will have been under his guidance as captain – which can only serve to further enhance his popularity amongst the Baggies faithful.