Change of plans for today; rather than try to match Flint’s eloquence from yesterday and Frank’s for tomorrow, my season review takes for the form of a school report for the players.

Player	Grade	Headmaster’s Comments
Jens Lehmann	B	Still one of the top ‘keepers in the Division, consistently good shot stopper. Constant complaints about perceived fouls distract himself and others so needs to regain his focus.
Manuel Almunia	B	Did well in the cups. Could be consistent as the No.1 keeper for the team although he will need to hope Arsene has bought a pup in Fabianski for that to happen.
Emmanuel Eboue	B-	Failed to improve on his impressive form of 2005-06, losing a lot of defensive discipline in the process. A move to midfield would suit his attacking instincts but has to cut out the theatrics.
Justin Hoyte	B	More reliable defensively than Eboue, not as confident going forward although the potential is there, indicated by his finish against Charlton. My own personal choice as RB ahead of Eboue.
Kolo Toure	A-	The most consistent defensive performer this season when not paired with Gallas. When they are together, can be caught out of position. Scored a number of important goals.
William Gallas	B-	Injury-interrupted season meant we have not seen the best of him. Needs to show more leadership on the pitch as the most experienced Centre Half at the Club with more modesty off it.
Phillipe Senderos	C	A confidence player who benefits from a run in the side. A solid tackler. Gets unfair criticism for mistakes which seem to haunt him. Needs one good game against Drogba to build self-belief.
Johann Djourou	B	Solid and versatile although better in defence to my mind. An excellent player for the future and may well do better as a defensive partner for Toure than Gallas. Of the two Swiss players, the one I would tip for a long Arsenal career
Gael Clichy	A-	Personally I think he is a better player than **** was at a similar age. Very quick, pace that helps him to recover his position defensively. Very consistent in the second half of the season.
Armand Traore	C	Impressive in the Carling Cup run. Given a bit of a baptism of fire by Lennon and Robben but did not shirk from the task. Will give Clichy a run for his money in the future.
Abou Diaby	B	Recovered well from his injury and gives his all, even when picked as a supporting striker. A very promising prospect.
Cesc Fabregas	A	Excellent season. Shows great maturity on the pitch and off it. Took part in more matches than any other player. Needs to score more though. Get that right and he will be considered amongst the best in the World.
Tomas Rosicky	B+	Impressive first season which would have been better had he not missed a third of it through injury. Winner of the ‘Miss of the Season’ award. When he is absent from the team, it shows.
Freddie Ljungberg	C	The mind is willing but the body is not able. Struggles for goals, the important part of his game.. Perhaps should be released so that we can can hold onto the fond memories.
Alexander Hleb	B-	Much maligned but a good passer of the ball with excellent dribbling skills. Should shoot more often because he is tremendous finisher when he gets it right.
Denilson	B	Impressive when he came on although looks more comfortable in the middle than the wing. Learns fast with excellent ball distribution.
Gilberto	A+	My Player of the Season. Consistent in his defensive duties and contributed ten goals, making him third top scorer in the League. An excellent Captain who leads by example.
Mathieu Flamini	B	A solid player, does what is asked of him but lacks that little bit extra to challenge for a regular spot in the team.
Thierry Henry	B+	Injuries wrecked his season but still second top scorer. If fully fit next term, he should be back with a point to prove to the doubters. A scary thought indeed for Defenders.
Robin van Persie	A	The loss to injury. Top scorer despite missing a third of the season, scorer of Goal of the Season. Would have been everyone’s Player of the Year if he had been able to carry on.
Emmanuel Adebayor	A	The hardest working player at the Club? Runs for everything. Needs to improve his conversion rate to hold down a starting place. Marvellous strength of character to overcome the doubters.
Jeremie Aliadiere	D	Has the ability but seems to unable to produce consistently. Is one of those players who, at the moment, struggles in the spotlight. May do better at a ’smaller’ club.
Julio Baptista	D	My mum says, ‘Don’t say anything if you can’t say anything nice’. Has the ability but only God knows what went wrong. Julio and Arsene don’t because they would have put it right.
Theo Walcott	B	Got better as the season went on, culminating in the goal at Cardiff. With more experience next season, he should start to fulfill his potential.

As for the others, well they did not make enough appearances to give them a ‘mark’ for the season.

’til Tomorrow.