Wilson 8.5 MOTM
Da Costa 7
Osti 8
McFadzean 8
Hyam 7
McCallum 7
Kelly 7
Hamer 6
O'Hare 8
Walker 7
Godden 7
Subs
James 8
Gyrokeres 7
Biamou 7
Eccles 6
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Thought Eccles was more than a 6. Looks like he’s got a decent football brain on him, glad we’ve managed to give him some first team minutes and I reckon he can develop into a decent player.
Couldn't have dreamt of being on 51 points with 3 games to play. Great mental strength.
Wilson 8 (motm. Two quick reaction saves that came at crucial times. Handling and decision making was good)
Dacosta 6 (some great first time passes / crosses but frequently exposed at the back)
McCallum 7 (lots of good tackles but delivery going forward was disappointing. We will miss his long throws when he goes back)
Ostigard 8 (solid as usual. Great headed assist for Biamou goal)
McFadzean 8 (another defensively solid game at the heart)
Hyam 7 (good first half but then struggled against Fletcher in 2nd. However made a crucial clearance in dying minutes)
Kelly 7 (great defending which led to his injury. So unfortunate)
Hamer 6 (shooting was off and overplaying gave them a goal. However beautiful clipped pass for Walker volleyed chance)
O'Hare 8 (great work rate as usual and did really well with assist to Walker. Looked tired last 10. Thought Allen should have come on then)
Walker 7 (took his goal well, very composed. Looked lacking energy. Noticed him using an inhaler before second half - asthmatic or post-COVID?)
Godden 7 (held ball up well and won fair share of headers. Touch to O'Hare before his assist for Walker was quality)
James 7 (started really well after coming on with some great touches and passing but then had a period second half when he kept losing the ball. Improved again towards the end)
Gyokeres 7 (good work rate and great finish for winning goal)
Biamou 6 (good positioning for his goal. Should have notched a second)
Eccles 7 (composed passing which was needed)
Fair comment and interesting stats. I am just commenting on how I saw it in the flow of the game. The stats didn't show off the ball work (indicator of energy) and competing for the ball. Even though Godden didn't always win headers, he was competing for them which prevented them from clearing the lines. This wasn't the case second half when Stoke were in control and hence the subs were made to good effect.Godden had 11 touches of the ball in the 66 minutes he played tonight - the equal fewest of any player on the pitch , the same number as Kelly and the Stoke defender who also went off injured in the first half. They both completed more passes however. In the same amount of minutes on the pitch, Walker had 34 touches and 3 shots (vs none) 3 tackles (vs 0) and one goal. I’m not trying to have a go at Godden today tbf but how you can say he held up the ball well and won a fair share of headers whereas Walker looked “lacking energy” on those stats is beyond me.
I agree that both Wilson and Gykores could have been scored higher, particularly Wilson. He wasn't troubled much but what he did do was very good. The Fletcher headed was good reactions and positioning but I would have been disappointed if he hadn't saved it as it was pretty much straight at him. The other save showed great athleticism and the way he managed to push it away from goal was impressive. Don't get me wrong it was a great save but it wasn't a bullet header so he had time to make it. Gyokeres did very well with his goal but the keeper really should have done better. Apart from that, he worked hard but didn't get much time for further input, hence why I didn't score him higher. I could though have scored him 8 and Wilson 9.How has Wilson not got 9's?
And Gyrokres carries the ball half the length of the field, beats his man, holds of another, comes inside a third, looks up, and smashes the ball past the keeper into the far corner for the winner, and still only gets a 7I mean, what more do you want?
Godden was anonymous and gets a 7
Hamer gifts Stoke an equalizer and gets a 6
Come on guys, be realistic.
Talk about not giving people creditI agree that both Wilson and Gykores could have been scored higher, particularly Wilson. He wasn't troubled much but what he did do was very good. The Fletcher headed was good reactions and positioning but I would have been disappointed if he hadn't saved it as it was pretty much straight at him. The other save showed great athleticism and the way he managed to push it away from goal was impressive. Don't get me wrong it was a great save but it wasn't a bullet header so he had time to make it. Gyokeres did very well with his goal but the keeper really should have done better. Apart from that, he worked hard but didn't get much time for further input, hence why I didn't score him higher. I could though have scored him 8 and Wilson 9.
I don't understand? I just did.Talk about not giving people credit
Walker 7.5 - Fantastic movement, better in the air than people realise too. Excellent finish & unlucky not to get a 2nd from Hamer's clever free-kick.
I'd agree with that.Wilson 8.5 - Excellent, did everything right.
Back 3, all very good. Couple of times Hyam nearly got caught out but he's been much better since his return to the side.
Østigård 8
McFadz 8
Hyam 7
Wing-backs solid enough. McCallum obviously better defensively but there's some really good raw potential in Dacosta, particularly going forward.
McCallum 7.5
Dacosta 7
Kelly & James both very good. Hope Kelly's injury isn't too serious. Worrying he keeps picking them up although they always seem unrelated at least & last night's was obviously just a freak accident.
Kelly 7
James 7.5
Hamer 6 - Apart from his ridiculous mistake I thought he looked much more like his old self which was encouraging. If that had been certain other players though they'd be getting scores of 0 & 1 etc.
O'Hare 8, just brilliant & absolutely relentless. I'd hate us to have to play against him.
Walker 7.5 - Fantastic movement, better in the air than people realise too. Excellent finish & unlucky not to get a 2nd from Hamer's clever free-kick.
Godden 6 - Tried, worked hard but not really in the game.
Subs:
Gyökeres 8
Biamou 6
Eccles 6
I thought your scores were fair and this explanation too.I agree that both Wilson and Gykores could have been scored higher, particularly Wilson. He wasn't troubled much but what he did do was very good. The Fletcher headed was good reactions and positioning but I would have been disappointed if he hadn't saved it as it was pretty much straight at him. The other save showed great athleticism and the way he managed to push it away from goal was impressive. Don't get me wrong it was a great save but it wasn't a bullet header so he had time to make it. Gyokeres did very well with his goal but the keeper really should have done better. Apart from that, he worked hard but didn't get much time for further input, hence why I didn't score him higher. I could though have scored him 8 and Wilson 9.
Osti?Have thought that too - wins a lot in the air against bigger opponents. Think his timing must be good, as he doesn't appear to have an osti type leap on him (but then who does?)
Sorry, I meant OtisOsti?
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