Burge - 7 - One of his better games, kept us in it in the first half but I did shit myself in the second when he came out and headed it over their player. Decent kicking too.
Grimmer - 6 - Got forward well
Stokes - 7 - I thought he had a pretty good game, for somebody more defensive he put some crosses in that Haynes could dream of.
Willis - 5 - Not his best game, had his pants pulled down all first half
McDonald - 5 - Same as Willis, they couldn't handle their strikers
Doyle - 6 - Didn't really do much either way, here nor there. Had a tussle with their 7 early on then their number 7 kept snapping him, would have been OK if he got sent off but he wasn't.
Bayliss -7 - Refreshing to see a midfielder want to carry the ball forward rather than stand still looking for a pass, it was his first game so a couple of wrong decisions but
Vincente - 6 - Didnt think he was that bad, tracked back, tackled and got stuck in. A few good passes to create counter attacks too.
Shipley - 5 - Wasn't his best game, a lot of wrong decisions made but again he is still only young.
McNulty - 7 - Can tell he is a good player, has a great touch and also very clever. Sometimes he snatches as shots rather than taking his time, it's as if he is the opposite of Biamou where when he gets time he can finish but quick play he isn't as good.
Biamou - 6 - Baffles me, he just needs to score. Works hard and chased down a lot, at one point he was just outside our box chasing the ball down.
Davies - 7 - Completely changed the game, their Rob Beckett striker didn't get a sniff. Can see him being used to mark Akinfenwa next week.
Dke - Cant really rate him, ran about a lot chasing them down
Nazon - 6 - Extra point for the assist, stood about with his arms in the air for most of it. He lost the ball twice and just stood there while they broke.
Who would your number one CB pairing be with the options in our squad?Davies - 7 - Completely changed the game, their Rob Beckett striker didn't get a sniff. Can see him being used to mark Akinfenwa next week.
Who would your number one CB pairing be with the options in our squad?
Burge - 7 - One of his better games, kept us in it in the first half but I did shit myself in the second when he came out and headed it over their player. Decent kicking too.
Grimmer - 6 - Got forward well
Stokes - 7 - I thought he had a pretty good game, for somebody more defensive he put some crosses in that Haynes could dream of.
Willis - 5 - Not his best game, had his pants pulled down all first half
McDonald - 5 - Same as Willis, they couldn't handle their strikers
Doyle - 6 - Didn't really do much either way, here nor there. Had a tussle with their 7 early on then their number 7 kept snapping him, would have been OK if he got sent off but he wasn't.
Bayliss -7 - Refreshing to see a midfielder want to carry the ball forward rather than stand still looking for a pass, it was his first game so a couple of wrong decisions but
Vincente - 6 - Didnt think he was that bad, tracked back, tackled and got stuck in. A few good passes to create counter attacks too.
Shipley - 5 - Wasn't his best game, a lot of wrong decisions made but again he is still only young.
McNulty - 7 - Can tell he is a good player, has a great touch and also very clever. Sometimes he snatches as shots rather than taking his time, it's as if he is the opposite of Biamou where when he gets time he can finish but quick play he isn't as good.
Biamou - 6 - Baffles me, he just needs to score. Works hard and chased down a lot, at one point he was just outside our box chasing the ball down.
Davies - 7 - Completely changed the game, their Rob Beckett striker didn't get a sniff. Can see him being used to mark Akinfenwa next week.
Dke - Cant really rate him, ran about a lot chasing them down
Nazon - 6 - Extra point for the assist, stood about with his arms in the air for most of it. He lost the ball twice and just stood there while they broke.
Burge - 7 - One of his better games, kept us in it in the first half but I did shit myself in the second when he came out and headed it over their player. Decent kicking too.
Grimmer - 6 - Got forward well
Stokes - 7 - I thought he had a pretty good game, for somebody more defensive he put some crosses in that Haynes could dream of.
Willis - 5 - Not his best game, had his pants pulled down all first half
McDonald - 5 - Same as Willis, they couldn't handle their strikers
Doyle - 6 - Didn't really do much either way, here nor there. Had a tussle with their 7 early on then their number 7 kept snapping him, would have been OK if he got sent off but he wasn't.
Bayliss -7 - Refreshing to see a midfielder want to carry the ball forward rather than stand still looking for a pass, it was his first game so a couple of wrong decisions but
Vincente - 6 - Didnt think he was that bad, tracked back, tackled and got stuck in. A few good passes to create counter attacks too.
Shipley - 5 - Wasn't his best game, a lot of wrong decisions made but again he is still only young.
McNulty - 7 - Can tell he is a good player, has a great touch and also very clever. Sometimes he snatches as shots rather than taking his time, it's as if he is the opposite of Biamou where when he gets time he can finish but quick play he isn't as good.
Biamou - 6 - Baffles me, he just needs to score. Works hard and chased down a lot, at one point he was just outside our box chasing the ball down.
Davies - 7 - Completely changed the game, their Rob Beckett striker didn't get a sniff. Can see him being used to mark Akinfenwa next week.
Dke - Cant really rate him, ran about a lot chasing them down
Nazon - 6 - Extra point for the assist, stood about with his arms in the air for most of it. He lost the ball twice and just stood there while they broke.
Willis......8....Simply Brilliant,
McNulty has a great touch?! Too many fizzy Fosters for you mate
Pretty much spot on my thoughts, but honestly Willis gets same rating as McDonald?...i thought Willis was superb today aslthough his passing was awfull its never ever been his strong point.Burge - 7 - One of his better games, kept us in it in the first half but I did shit myself in the second when he came out and headed it over their player. Decent kicking too.
Grimmer - 6 - Got forward well
Stokes - 7 - I thought he had a pretty good game, for somebody more defensive he put some crosses in that Haynes could dream of.
Willis - 5 - Not his best game, had his pants pulled down all first half
McDonald - 5 - Same as Willis, they couldn't handle their strikers
Doyle - 6 - Didn't really do much either way, here nor there. Had a tussle with their 7 early on then their number 7 kept snapping him, would have been OK if he got sent off but he wasn't.
Bayliss -7 - Refreshing to see a midfielder want to carry the ball forward rather than stand still looking for a pass, it was his first game so a couple of wrong decisions but
Vincente - 6 - Didnt think he was that bad, tracked back, tackled and got stuck in. A few good passes to create counter attacks too.
Shipley - 5 - Wasn't his best game, a lot of wrong decisions made but again he is still only young.
McNulty - 7 - Can tell he is a good player, has a great touch and also very clever. Sometimes he snatches as shots rather than taking his time, it's as if he is the opposite of Biamou where when he gets time he can finish but quick play he isn't as good.
Biamou - 6 - Baffles me, he just needs to score. Works hard and chased down a lot, at one point he was just outside our box chasing the ball down.
Davies - 7 - Completely changed the game, their Rob Beckett striker didn't get a sniff. Can see him being used to mark Akinfenwa next week.
Dke - Cant really rate him, ran about a lot chasing them down
Nazon - 6 - Extra point for the assist, stood about with his arms in the air for most of it. He lost the ball twice and just stood there while they broke.
Willis was awful in the first half along with McDonald and Grimmer, and yes i get that the defence was all over the place due to the lack of midfield.Pretty much spot on my thoughts, but honestly Willis gets same rating as McDonald?...i thought Willis was superb today aslthough his passing was awfull its never ever been his strong point.
Also fully expect him to continue to receive more and more through balls now he is proving he can finish.
What a joke you are
Willis had his pants pulled down time and time again, nearly injured himself recoveringPretty much spot on my thoughts, but honestly Willis gets same rating as McDonald?...i thought Willis was superb today aslthough his passing was awfull its never ever been his strong point.
Yeah, don't get it. Their strikers were making mugs of both McDonald AND Willis in that first half. He did do better in the second though.
Bayliss is my motm , a goal and looked good on the ball , he also wasn't intimidated by some the Cheltenham players .
Looks to have good future in the game , how long with us ! well until the owners decide to cash in !!!
That McNulty comment is wrong unfortunately. Their keeper made a brilliant save from one of his shots in the 6 yard box in the second half.Il kick this off.
Much needed win.
Burge 7.....one great save first half, loses a point for his kicking/distribution.
MCDonald.. 5.....very poor first half could not get near his striker all half.
Willis......8....Simply Brilliant,
Grimmer...6....Average
Stokes.....7...Great to see him back, needed him today vs big physical team.
Shipley....7...Some good touches. Solid.
Bayliss....8..my motm. Outstanding debut. Looked a cut above anything else on the pitch. More impressive comsidering how physical they were, could have had a penalty too.
Doyle 7....back to what he does best, breaking up play and picking up the pieces.
Vincenti...7...thought he had one of his better games.
McNulty...7...Thank god he scored, as he did waste a few chances none of his attempts made keeper work or were on target.
Biamou 6....Superb work rate, max effort, lacking confidence in front goal should npt have been looking for penalty as he had a good goalscoring opportunity.
Davies...8...Superb when he came on.
Nazon...6 still frustrates, still loks greedy, still doesnt work hard enough for me.
MR ...8.....Well done on giving Bayliss debut ahead of Stevenson
Willis had his pants pulled down time and time again, nearly injured himself recovering
I stand corrected apart trom the one first minute.That McNulty comment is wrong unfortunately. Their keeper made a brilliant save from one of his shots in the 6 yard box in the second half.
Willis had by far the tpughest job marking Eisa(top player). MCDonald had the easier job marking the donkey whom he couldnt get near. Davies showed him how its done 2nd half.Yeah, don't get it. Their strikers were making mugs of both McDonald AND Willis in that first half. He did do better in the second though.
From what i had witnessed before i was certain hed fuck it up. Thank their keeper gave him a helping hand.He took a very heavy first touch for that goal. I really thought he had blown it.
It's a tricky one today though, because there was a stark contrast between the first and the second halves. Willis was much, much better in the second half.Willis had by far the tpughest job marking Eisa(top player). MCDonald had the easier job marking the donkey whom he couldnt get near. Davies showed him how its done 2nd half.
Strange how lots have marked Willis in their top 3/4 players today?
Agreed, dont really remember them having a single shot 2nd half?It's a tricky one today though, because there was a stark contrast between the first and the second halves. Willis was much, much better in the second half.
McNulty has a great touch?! Too many fizzy Fosters for you mate