Yup Simms pulls short straw again.We didn't lose.
Bidwell and Eccles played well.
Don't think Simms should have gone off
But still better than goddenLess we say about Wright the better.
Collins 7
Latibeaudiere 6
Thomas 7
Kitching 7
Bidwell 7
Sheaf 6
Eccles 8
Allen 5
Simms 6
Godden 6
Wright 7
O’Hare 5
Sakamoto 6
Best of our front 3 todayLess we say about Wright the better.
Simms was starting to cause Stevens problems down that side then he was dragged off.
At least Godden stayed on and continued to contribute fuck all.
Bet Rose and McNally were dreading dealing with him all game.
Yeah when our subs were ready to come on, they must have been shitting themselvesDid they even break into a sweat?
Did they even break into a sweat?
I agree, I am not his greatest fan but he deserves some plaudits today 100%Thought Eccles was very good today
Copying people’s homework isn’t onCOH 5 Just not there sharpness wise
They switched several times throughout the matchNope. Godden just doesn’t cause defenders problems. Like him for what he’s done for us but we’ve got to play the strikers we’ve spent money for….actually as strikers. Simms would’ve caused them problems centrally today.
I saw him win some duels, go in for 50/50s, press the defence and attempt to win a few races. His bigger problem was what he did when he got into the box.Just can’t believe how little Wright seems to want it. Ducks out of every aerial duel, pulls out of 50/50s, doesn’t chase down balls and gives up in foot races. You’d think if you had a point to prove they would be the things you tried to nail.
StrikersNope. Godden just doesn’t cause defenders problems. Like him for what he’s done for us but we’ve got to play the strikers we’ve spent money for….actually as strikers. Simms would’ve caused them problems centrally today.
Did you leave at half time?Just can’t believe how little Wright seems to want it. Ducks out of every aerial duel, pulls out of 50/50s, doesn’t chase down balls and gives up in foot races. You’d think if you had a point to prove they would be the things you tried to nail.
AgreeWe didn't lose.
Bidwell and Eccles played well.
Don't think Simms should have gone off
Collins 7 - not really tested but was comfortable with everything he did.
Latibeudiere 7 - beaten a couple of times but their highly rated winger didn't get much change from him
Thomas 7 - looks better in a back 4
Kitching 7 - good physicality
Bidwell 8 - some good early balls and crosses and defensively very good
Sheaf 7 - some moments of quality on the ball but severely tired last 10
Eccles 8 motm - he was everywhere and broke up so much of their play. Much more confident now and it makes a difference
Allen 6.5 - busy as usual. Linked nicely a few times but needed to do better with the two chances. Think he won more headers than Simms and Wright put together!
Simms 6.5 - starting to see his pace now. Needs to get those efforts on target and hold onto the ball better
Godden 6.5 - set up two Wright chances with a lovely cross and deft touch but he had to score that header from Bidwell corner
Wright 5 - if he has desire, he hides it well. Thought he was better second half and charging down the keeper was a breath of fresh air. Very surprised that he remained on the pitch
O'Hare 5 - way off the pace at the moment
Sakamota 6 - think he needed to come on sooner to get the team further up the pitch.
Wright a 7??Collins 7
Bidwell 8
Thomas 7
Kitching 7
Lati 6
Eccles 7
Sheaf 5
Allen 6
Wright 7
Godden 6
Simms 6
Subs
COH 5 Just not there sharpness wise
Saka 6
That defence deserves to start at Millwall.