Larry's Radio Ratings

Here are my match ratings after listening to yesterdays match on the radio and following the text commentary on Wolves Blog.

Ikeme- 7. Another solid afternoon. One slight misjudgment when he came out for a long ball and almost let Donaldson in, but made up for it with two fine sounding saves late on to preserve the clean sheet, and the point.

Doherty- 7. Sounded a little rusty to begin with, and made one rash lunge which almost opened us up, but grew as the game went on. Made one great interception and run which set up Doyle for a great chance.

Batth- 7. Very assured, rarely troubled in the air, and used the ball pretty well at times.

Stearman- 8. Another very good game, made some vital interceptions, and sounded the most likely defender to offer a threat going forward, with some good carrying. A little hesistant at times under the long ball though.

Ricketts- 6. Thought he really struggled today. Was up against Donaldson, a tricky customer, but Ricketts never really got to grips with him. I can't remember hearing him winning a header against him.

Jacobs- 6. Not a bad debut, but not a sparkling one either. Just OK. Sounds like he prefers to cut inside rather than carry the ball down the line, but sounded a bit ponderous when in good positions.

McDonald- 8- I thought he was superb today. Used the ball really well, rarely wasted a pass, and was generally at the centre of everything we did. Got forward a lot more than I've heard in recent games, which was great to hear.

Edwards- 10. Man Of The Match. Probably his best match in a Wolves shirt, absolutely bossed the midfield and showed why Premier League clubs are showing interest. One first time pass early on was terrific and generally worked hard to win the ball and get it forward.

Sako- 5. Anonymous. Usually a big fan of Sako, but he was really disappointing today, just sounded very sluggish and laboured. Had the beating of McCormack for fun, but just never did it.

Doyle- 8. Another terrific game, just missing a goal. Worked well, won the ball, and once or twice turned his way past two or three defenders with ease.

Griffiths- 6. Frustrating afternoon, as he hit the post, and had several other decent chances which went just wide. Linked play well when needed though.

Subs:

Ismail- 6. Lively cameo. Tried to get things going, sounded a little bit short of match practice though.

Cassidy/Sigurdarson- N/A. Had to check my radio was still tuned in as Siggy's name was never mentioned. Probably will be the last time he plays for us before Stale takes him back to Greenland.