Burge 8 - two fantastic saves and was much more comfortable commanding his box. Would have got even higher but I think I recall three kicks which could have got us into trouble, but superb otherwise
Sterling 7.5 - solid performance. Was strong defensively and looked to have a relationship growing with Thomas
Hyam 8 - if he wasn’t lacking pace he’d be playing at a much higher level. Reads the game so well and barely ever comes out worse in any 50/50s
Willis 8 - feel like their defensive partnership will be crucial to our season and I don’t remember him putting a foot wrong.
Brown 7 - Burge bailed him out big time, but he didn’t let it effect his game and that moment withstanding had a great game
Thomas 7.5 - what we needed, pacey, tricky winger who can stretch a game. Reminds me a lot of Ryan Kent. End product lacking slightly but that’s why he’s with us
Bayliss 7 - wasn’t his usual expressive self but nonetheless put in a shift for the team and broke up the pitch well
Doyle 8 - first half was quieter but lead like a captain in the second half, helping push us on for the win
Shipley 4 - don’t wanna be too harsh on him, today he was very poor
Chaplin 8 - yes he missed a chance he should have scored but was such a threat throughout. Striker we needed, and linked up well with JCH
JCH 8 - looks a different player. Was so strong on the ball, none of his usual falling over, won a huge amount of headers.
One of the most enjoyable performances in a while, no idea how it stayed 0-0 for so long, Barnsley were neat and tidy too. Great advert for league one football, Barnsley will be up there end of the season.
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