 Byrom is a midfielder , and is more comfortable in the centre of midfield . He is left @-@ footed , although the left side is not his natural position , and he is rarely deployed as a winger . In 2007 , Clitheroe chairman , Carl Garner , said that Byrom has " tremendous skill and potential " , adding " Joel is a quality player . He can do things with the ball that players on the television can 't . In May 2009 , Stevenage manager Graham Westley believed that the acquisition of Byrom would " give the squad more balance " , and has also described him as having a " cultured left @-@ foot " that enables him to open up opposition defences . On securing the signature of Byrom , Westley said , " Joel is very creative going forward and is going to be one hell of a player . I was delighted to secure his signature as he is a real talent " . Dino Maamria has called Byrom a " creative midfielder " , as well as being able to unlock defences . Byrom has called himself " a good passer of the ball " , as well as being able to " chip in with a few goals and generally get the team ticking over " . In March 2010 , following Stevenage 's 3 – 0 win against Crawley Town , a game in which Byrom scored a goal from just inside Crawley 's half , Westley said that Byrom has the " ability to score spectacular goals " . 
