So good 3 points today. I thought we started well but faded quite badly second half. Here's what I thought of the players:
Darlow - 6 - Nothing major to deal with and did what was asked of.
Hunt - 8 - Thought he was very good, looks a bit of a nutter but very strong in the tackle and didn't give Blackpool much
Manciennce - 8 - My MOTM, read everything had to offer, solid, if unspectacular performance
Fox - 7 - Dealt with a lot but thought he could of closed down Delfounso on one occasion.
Harding - 6 - Ok at the back but a bit poor going forward, gave 100% but if we want to play with supporting fullbacks as we did today, then they need to be a bit better going forward
Cohen - 7 - Linked the play well, great to see him back
Burke - 8 - Great 1st half and fantastic goal, caused Blackpool problems but one that faded 2nd half
Antonio - 6 - Perhaps harsh but I thought he lost the ball a lot and didn't always use it very well, also not the best 1st touch. I will take a poor performance with a goal every day of the week though. Will get better.
Reid - 7 - Fleeted in and out of the game and unlucky not to score with his shot that hit the post. Faded 2nd half but always tried to make himself available.
Assombalonga - 7 - Unlucky not to score. Looked like he really wanted to score. Big, fast and strong. Could well be a big player for us.
Fryatt - 7 - Impressed and surprised at how hard he works. Comes wide a lot to create space in the middle. More than just a poacher.
Mclaughlin - 6 - Struggled to have a meaningful impact with 1 notably wayward cross.
Osborn - 6 - Not much impact, helped keep possession.
Lihaj - N/A
What do you guys think?
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posted on 9/8/14
Kind of agree. Thought we looked worse when Antonio went off, he was one of the better players first half imo. Harding also got better as the game progressed. I would have given Reid MOM, but Manc deserved it; he was solid - so good at tackling! The strikers need to play more games together and build up an understanding - they weren't linking up very much today.
Disappointed we didn't bring Pato on for Antonio - thought he would have had a lot more to offer than McLaughlin, who didn't do much at all. Osborne for me looked more promising.
posted on 9/8/14
comment by Hoons (U5327)
posted 4 minutes ago
Kind of agree. Thought we looked worse when Antonio went off, he was one of the better players first half imo. Harding also got better as the game progressed. I would have given Reid MOM, but Manc deserved it; he was solid - so good at tackling! The strikers need to play more games together and build up an understanding - they weren't linking up very much today.
Disappointed we didn't bring Pato on for Antonio - thought he would have had a lot more to offer than McLaughlin, who didn't do much at all. Osborne for me looked more promising.
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I agree Hoons, I was a bit confused why Pato didn't come on. Also thought it was a good opportunity to give Veldwijk his debut.
posted on 9/8/14
Colin where were your predictions
posted on 9/8/14
Think McLaughlin needs some time on the pitch. best to give him the experience when we've got the points in the bag. not when it really matters
posted on 9/8/14
I hope Paterson doesn't lose the momentum from last season. Not sure where he fits into this side if we play two up front but guess he'll be used more in away games off the striker.
posted on 9/8/14
For me Burke should have been MOTM
posted on 9/8/14
Pearce brought McLaughlin on for Paterson last Sat when WBA were threatening to overrun us, and he steadied the ship after Pato had a bit of an off day.
Thought McLaughlin did well today, one poor cross straight after coming on but later one of their men was booked for half tripping him - he stayed on his feet and got a decent cross in.
posted on 9/8/14
I just thought bringing Pato on would have given us more chance of another goal or two. Not massively important I know when the game was in the bag. We just became a bit stagnant down the LHS with McLaughlin playing there, although saying that, I agree he didn't do much wrong ..
posted on 10/8/14
I thought Chris Cohen had an immense game. He broke up play constantly, got between our defence & the ball & showed why he is Captain.
Also although missed by cameras & most of the crowd, the Psycho salute to A block was a buzz at the end
posted on 10/8/14
Agree with most of the above but IMHO Harding was 4-5 (rating) ... a guy with no confidence. Antonio was 7. He will get better.
To be fair, Psycho did wave/salute upon many requests. Great to see.