Utter rubbish
Dovin 5
He has little game play intelligence. His close range distribution is poor and he fails to find players to make a break situation. Wilson, for his faults, can gather and then sprint forward and by-pass a few opponents and turn a quick counter. We have pace in the team now. Ok, he can reaction-save but tbh he needs to be benched and get some training. Typical example of his lack of nouse today: Sims off and Bass on; Dovin goes to long ball. C’mon.
MVE 7
Without his pace tracking back we’d be f’d. wasn’t as direct as he can be but at least showed some effort.
Binks 6
Distribution from back is poor. It seems that we are trying to play 2 ball playing centre backs, but without an attacking mid outlet to get it to then it makes a mockery of the tactic.
Lati 5
He’s the skipper - he’s not organising that team and it shows.
Bidwell 6
Some great crosses and runs but was caught out of position on occasion. That said, played better than most.
Eccles 4
Most passes are backwards and the forward ones often weighted wrongly. Too hard and the winger has to let it hit him and bounce and all momentum is gone.
Torp 4
Lord only knows what’s going on with him. Thought we’d bagged a star when first signed but today wasn’t in the races.
Rudoni 5
Thought he was signed as an O’Hare replacement but seems to play far deeper than an attacking midfielder. As a result the gap between the striker and midfield is too big and the striker can’t play off the defender shoulder since short balls and put throughs from the middle aren’t coming. We had Palmer and COH as attacking 8’s, now no one.
Wright 7
Looked dynamite first half - flagged later but, was rested midweek. His energy to score in extra time last league home match suggests you keep him on.
Tats 6
Some good moments but looks like he’s made of glass and knows it. Understandable that he’s being cautious. Hope his injury isn’t a set back.
Sims 5
Two great chances but looks like his bottle has gone. Slow to press. Needs to be benched. Deflated.
Subs:
Bassette 7
At least he tries. Good cutting in from wide but he’s not a target man who will hold the ball up.
Allen 5
Sorry, he’s not up to this standard.
JDS 5
Nearly gave another goal away at the end and is generally poor.
EMC 6
Flashes of something but no end product.
BTA ?
Cameo.
overall:
Poor tactics, no steel in midfield, no flair and no urgency when behind.
We are going backwards.