Henderson 9 - 2 great saves. Solly 8.5 - almost back to his best Wiggins - 7.5 played well Bikey 8 - man mountain - didnt let much get past him Ben Haim 8.5 Reads the game so well - a real steal. Gudmudsson - 4 off after 30 mins Buyens 7 - solid - a bit overrun at times. Jackson 6 - hmmm, not sure Cousins 6.5 good ball for the pen Vetokele 6 quiet game - looked tired after internationals Tucdean 5 - poor, seems unable to keep the ball - and today we needed some release , which he couldnt provide.
Moussa 5 - Poor, so many decisions in last 20 mins that he made were wrong. Wilson 6.5 - Solid Harriot 6 - ordinary whilst on.
Henderson-9 MOM (won it for us with some of his saves) Solly-8 Wiggins-8 (Improvement from how he has played this season) Bikey-8 (Solid) Ben Haim-8 (Solid) Gudmudsson N/A (Only played 28 mins) Buyens-8 Jackson-7 Cousins-7 Vetokele-7 Tucdean-6
Henderson 9 - enormous performance, some stunning blocks & decisive catches Solly 8 - really nippy & secure down the flank, broke brilliantly a couple of times Wiggins 7 - just about did ok Bikey 9.5 - dear Christ (MOTM, don't even care about his dodgy long passing) Ben Haim 9 - absolutely brilliant again Gudmudsson N/A Buyens 8.5 - on course for a 9.5 first half, got a bit overwhelmed in the second but gave us our shape and was generally magnificent Jackson 7.5 - showed his usual neat touch Cousins 6.5 - hmm. Blowing a bit towards the end. Not really a day for him to shine Vetokele 8 - held it up superbly and made all the right runs Tucudean 6 - tried hard and got into decent positions but not his sort of game
Moussa 4.5 - lol Wilson 8.5 - our most threatening player in the second half; absolutely cut out for this level (we already knew this, right)
Henderson 7.5- distribution has improved and kept us in it with two fantastic saves. Solly 7- Poor first half but great second half. Like two different players. Wiggins 7 - Same as Solly. Bikey 8.5 MOM- don't know how to describe him. Without him in the last 10 we would of lost. Outstanding. Ben Haim 7 - Got caught out a couple of times, was berated by Bob. Solid enough. Gudmudsson 6 - showed some quality. Buyens 7.5 - Great Pen. Always available and for the first time I remember, two misplaced passes in a game! Jackson 6 - put a shift in but not as influential as other games. Cousins 6 - worked very hard Vetokele 7 - Nearly got another player sent off. Unplayable at times and two very good defensive headers. Didn't mind putting his head into Gomes' fists either to try and get a goal. Tucdean 6 - Worked hard but lacked final product.
Wilson 7 - Very assured performance. Tried a few skills and great cross. Improved Solly greatly.
Moussa / Harriot 5 - Both squandered opportunities on the break and lacked composure.
Henderson - 9 MOM saved us all 3 points, no pun intended Solly - 7.5 Got better as game went on Wiggins - 6.5 Our weak link, opposition are working this out Bikey - 7.5 Monster Ben Haim - 7.5 Perfect partnership with Bikey Gudmudsson - NA Gamble to start him backfired Buyens - 7.5 Looks too good for championship Jackson - 7 Faded late on but good captains performance Cousins - 7.5 Getting better and better Vetokele - 8.5 Worked tirelessly and had the Watford defence scared with his pace Tucdean - 6.5 Needs to improve
Moussa - 4.5 Very poor. Can't complain about being on bench Wilson - 7.5 Unlucky not to be starting. Looks hungry and captain material Harriot - NA
Henderson 8 (MoM) - some good stops, comfortable handling, and decent distribution. One on one was Lloris like the way he came of his line - so quick.
Solly 7.5 - grew into the game, but got forward well given his dodgy knees. Dogged defending.
Bikey 8 - absolute monster from the beginning with those first 2 aerial battles with Deeney, also some very strong tackles on the floor.
Ben Haim 8 - reads the game very well and is so calm moving the ball out of defence, thought he tidied up very well indeed.
Wiggins 7.5 - good game; up against a tricky opponent in Anya who had him for pace a couple of times but got forward well and was calm enough at the back
Cousins 6 - needs to be in the middle. He worked hard and some good play, but can't beat players and cant cross brilliantly either. Why he takes our corners now I do not know - poor delivery today. Made the pass for the penalty though, and given the options on the bench at the moment would probably still be choice for that position tbf.
Jackson 6.5- solid game.
Buyens 7.5 - some great interceptions and hardly put a foot wrong until that dodgy ball on the counter attack. Should have lobbed Gomes who was miles out of position....I would've.
Gudmundsson 5 - gave ball away a bit and injured (not really his fault, obviously shouldn't have started)
Tucdean - 4.5 - really do not think this is his level at all. Poor balance and awareness, and just so slowww. One nice lay off in the second half but do see him as the weak link.
Vetokele 6.5 - some lovely touches to fashion chances, but they clearly saw him as dangerman and fouled him whenever he broke away. Played the penalty appeal just right. Obviously tired.
Wilson 7.5 - thought he played really well when he came on. tracked back well and some lovely bits of skill - looked better going forward than in the past. Would actually play him out on the right and Gudmundsson on the left, given that the latter is supposed to be such a good crosser of the ball, and think Wilson better option than Cousins on the wing.
Moussa 5.5 - bit lethargic, and some poor decision making although does link the play up better than George I think
Harriot 5 - attempted header control summed him up. Bit clueless.
Henderson 8 Solly 6.5 defensive liability at times. great going forward tho in second half! Wiggins 5.5 Bikey 8.5 one mistake all game. brilliant MOM Ben Haim 7.5 Gudmudsson 5 Buyens 6 poor second half Jackson 7.5 Cousins 7.5 not used enough tho when on wing Vetokele 7 great 1st half, tired towards end Tucdean 7 some good link-up play
Moussa 3 not good enough. awful decision making. would much rather have seen Church Wilson 7.5 Harriot 5.5
Henderson 8 Great game Solly 8.5 Started slowly, but grew into it. Was immense for the final 20 mins Wiggins 7 Decent performance at the back and always looked for the overlap Bikey 7.5 A rock Ben Haim 7.5 As above Gudmudsson 5 no real impact before going off Buyens 7 Started great but faded in the second half Jackson 4 Huffed & puffed but always 5 yards behind everything today Cousins 7 Great play for the penalty. Always looking to get involved Vetokele 7 Marked out of much of the game (they rightly saw him as our main threat) and kept their back 4 on their toes. Done well to win the pen Tucdean 5 Feel a bit sorry for George, as he didn't actually see much of the ball, but needs to add more mobility to his game. Looked jaded
Moussa 6 Saw plenty of the ball, but seemed to make the wrong decisions Wilson 7 Played very well. added a nice balance to the right side and provided good cover for Solly Harriot 6 No time to impact the game
Henderson 9 - Saved everything and looked very comfortable Solly 7.5 - Got the run-around from McGuigan in first half, but improved in 2nd half and looked back near his best Wiggins 7.5 - Tough job against Anya and used his pace well mostly; still some disappointing distribution Bikey 8.5 - Rock like - do not mess with him! Ben Haim 7.5 - Handled Deeney well using experience to the full; I didn't think Deeney's challenge on him was a foul as he blocked the ball Gudmudsson 7 - Good start but groin injury caught up and he will be missed Buyens 8.5 - Fabulous work rate, and always available for the pass Jackson 8 - Good game always involved Cousins 7.5 - Did well when given the ball and looked fine in the middle after Jacko went off Vetokele 8 - Always dangerous, but looked a bit tired near the end Tucadean 7.5 - Worked hard
Moussa 7 - Lack of discipline meant lost too many balls when we just need to play if safe Wilson 8 - Excellent all game after replacing Gudmunson Harriot 7 - Good positioning but also lost easy ball too often near the end
I thought Watford were very good; deserved at least a point and should have had a penalty (when Deeney was felled). They will be contenders if their disciplinary problems can be curbed...
Henderson 8 Solly 7.5 Wiggins 7.5 Bikey 7 Ben Haim 7.5 Gudmudsson 6 Buyens 7.5 Jackson 5 poor again Cousins 5 as always shouldn't be on left Vetokele 7 Tucdean 4
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Solly 8.5 - almost back to his best
Wiggins - 7.5 played well
Bikey 8 - man mountain - didnt let much get past him
Ben Haim 8.5 Reads the game so well - a real steal.
Gudmudsson - 4 off after 30 mins
Buyens 7 - solid - a bit overrun at times.
Jackson 6 - hmmm, not sure
Cousins 6.5 good ball for the pen
Vetokele 6 quiet game - looked tired after internationals
Tucdean 5 - poor, seems unable to keep the ball - and today we needed some release , which he couldnt provide.
Moussa 5 - Poor, so many decisions in last 20 mins that he made were wrong.
Wilson 6.5 - Solid
Harriot 6 - ordinary whilst on.
Solly-8
Wiggins-8 (Improvement from how he has played this season)
Bikey-8 (Solid)
Ben Haim-8 (Solid)
Gudmudsson N/A (Only played 28 mins)
Buyens-8
Jackson-7
Cousins-7
Vetokele-7
Tucdean-6
Moussa-6
Wilson-7
Solly 8 - really nippy & secure down the flank, broke brilliantly a couple of times
Wiggins 7 - just about did ok
Bikey 9.5 - dear Christ (MOTM, don't even care about his dodgy long passing)
Ben Haim 9 - absolutely brilliant again
Gudmudsson N/A
Buyens 8.5 - on course for a 9.5 first half, got a bit overwhelmed in the second but gave us our shape and was generally magnificent
Jackson 7.5 - showed his usual neat touch
Cousins 6.5 - hmm. Blowing a bit towards the end. Not really a day for him to shine
Vetokele 8 - held it up superbly and made all the right runs
Tucudean 6 - tried hard and got into decent positions but not his sort of game
Moussa 4.5 - lol
Wilson 8.5 - our most threatening player in the second half; absolutely cut out for this level (we already knew this, right)
Henderson 7.5- distribution has improved and kept us in it with two fantastic saves.
Solly 7- Poor first half but great second half. Like two different players.
Wiggins 7 - Same as Solly.
Bikey 8.5 MOM- don't know how to describe him. Without him in the last 10 we would of lost. Outstanding.
Ben Haim 7 - Got caught out a couple of times, was berated by Bob. Solid enough.
Gudmudsson 6 - showed some quality.
Buyens 7.5 - Great Pen. Always available and for the first time I remember, two misplaced passes in a game!
Jackson 6 - put a shift in but not as influential as other games.
Cousins 6 - worked very hard
Vetokele 7 - Nearly got another player sent off. Unplayable at times and two very good defensive headers. Didn't mind putting his head into Gomes' fists either to try and get a goal.
Tucdean 6 - Worked hard but lacked final product.
Wilson 7 - Very assured performance. Tried a few skills and great cross. Improved Solly greatly.
Moussa / Harriot 5 - Both squandered opportunities on the break and lacked composure.
Henderson 9
Solly 8
Wiggins 7.5
Bikey 8
Ben Haim 7
Gudmudsson 7
Buyens 8.5
Jackson 6
Cousins 6
Vetokele 8
Tucudean 4
Moussa 6
Wilson 7
Harriot 5
Solly - 7.5 Got better as game went on
Wiggins - 6.5 Our weak link, opposition are working this out
Bikey - 7.5 Monster
Ben Haim - 7.5 Perfect partnership with Bikey
Gudmudsson - NA Gamble to start him backfired
Buyens - 7.5 Looks too good for championship
Jackson - 7 Faded late on but good captains performance
Cousins - 7.5 Getting better and better
Vetokele - 8.5 Worked tirelessly and had the Watford defence scared with his pace
Tucdean - 6.5 Needs to improve
Moussa - 4.5 Very poor. Can't complain about being on bench
Wilson - 7.5 Unlucky not to be starting. Looks hungry and captain material
Harriot - NA
Solly 8
Wiggins 7
Bikey 7.5
Ben Haim 7.5
Gudmudsson 6
Buyens 8
Jackson 8
Cousins 6.5
Vetokele 7
Tucdean 5
Moussa 4
Wilson 7.5
Solly - 7.5
Wiggins - 7
Bikey - 8
Ben Haim - 7.5
Gudmudsson - 6
Buyens - 7
Jackson - 6
Cousins - 6
Vetokele - 7
Tucdean - 6
Moussa - 5
Wilson - 7
Harriot - 5
Solly 7.5
Wiggins 7
Bikey 8.5
Ben Haim 7.5
Gudmudsson 6
Buyens 7.5
Jackson 6
Cousins 6.5
Vetokele 7
Tucdean 6
Moussa 5.5
Wilson 6.5
Harriot 5.5
Solly - 7.5
Wiggins - 7.5
Bikey - 9
Ben Haim - 8
Gudmundsson - 6
Buyens - 7
Jackson - 5
Cousins - 6.5
Vetokele - 7
Tucudean - 4.5
Moussa - 5
Wilson - 6.5
Harriot - 4
Solly 7.5 - grew into the game, but got forward well given his dodgy knees. Dogged defending.
Bikey 8 - absolute monster from the beginning with those first 2 aerial battles with Deeney, also some very strong tackles on the floor.
Ben Haim 8 - reads the game very well and is so calm moving the ball out of defence, thought he tidied up very well indeed.
Wiggins 7.5 - good game; up against a tricky opponent in Anya who had him for pace a couple of times but got forward well and was calm enough at the back
Cousins 6 - needs to be in the middle. He worked hard and some good play, but can't beat players and cant cross brilliantly either. Why he takes our corners now I do not know - poor delivery today. Made the pass for the penalty though, and given the options on the bench at the moment would probably still be choice for that position tbf.
Jackson 6.5- solid game.
Buyens 7.5 - some great interceptions and hardly put a foot wrong until that dodgy ball on the counter attack. Should have lobbed Gomes who was miles out of position....I would've.
Gudmundsson 5 - gave ball away a bit and injured (not really his fault, obviously shouldn't have started)
Tucdean - 4.5 - really do not think this is his level at all. Poor balance and awareness, and just so slowww. One nice lay off in the second half but do see him as the weak link.
Vetokele 6.5 - some lovely touches to fashion chances, but they clearly saw him as dangerman and fouled him whenever he broke away. Played the penalty appeal just right. Obviously tired.
Wilson 7.5 - thought he played really well when he came on. tracked back well and some lovely bits of skill - looked better going forward than in the past. Would actually play him out on the right and Gudmundsson on the left, given that the latter is supposed to be such a good crosser of the ball, and think Wilson better option than Cousins on the wing.
Moussa 5.5 - bit lethargic, and some poor decision making although does link the play up better than George I think
Harriot 5 - attempted header control summed him up. Bit clueless.
Solly 6.5 defensive liability at times. great going forward tho in second half!
Wiggins 5.5
Bikey 8.5 one mistake all game. brilliant MOM
Ben Haim 7.5
Gudmudsson 5
Buyens 6 poor second half
Jackson 7.5
Cousins 7.5 not used enough tho when on wing
Vetokele 7 great 1st half, tired towards end
Tucdean 7 some good link-up play
Moussa 3 not good enough. awful decision making. would much rather have seen Church
Wilson 7.5
Harriot 5.5
Solly 8
Wiggins 6
Bikey 7
TBH 7
Gudmudsson 6
Buyens 8
Jackson 6
Cousins 6
Vetokele 7
Tucudean 5
Moussa 6
Wilson 7
Harriott 5
Solly - 7.5
Wiggins - 7
Bikey - 8
Ben Haim - 7.5
Gudmudsson - 7
Buyens - 7.5
Jackson - 7
Cousins - 7
Vetokele - 7
Tucdean - 5.5
Moussa - 5
Wilson - 7.5
Harriot - 6
Solly - 7
Wiggins - 7.5
Bikey - 8
Ben Haim - 7.5
Gudmundsson - 6
Buyens - 7
Jackson - 6
Cousins - 6
Vetokele - 6.5
Tucudean - 6
Moussa - 4
Wilson - 7
Harriot - 5
Solly 7
Wiggins 7
Bikey 9
Ben Haim 8.5
Gudmudsson 6.5
Buyens 7
Jackson 7
Cousins 6
Vetokele 7.5
Tucdean 5.5
Moussa 6
Wilson 7
Harriot 5
Solly 8
Wiggins 7
Bikey 7.5
Ben Haim 7.5
Gudmudsson 6
Buyens 8
Jackson 7
Cousins 6.5
Vetokele 6
Tucdean 5
Moussa 4
Wilson 7.5
Solly - 8
TBH - 8
Bikey - 8.5
Wiggins - 7.5
Wilson - 7.5
Jackson - 7
Buyens - 7.5
Cousins - 5.5
Vetokele - 7
Tucudean - 5
Solly - 7.5
Wiggins - 7
Bikey - 8
Ben Haim - 8
Gudmundsson - 6.5
Buyens - 8
Jackson - 6.5
Cousins - 7.5
Vetokele - 7
Tucudean - 6.5
Moussa - 5.5
Wilson - 7
Harriot - 6
Solly 7.5
Wiggins 7
Bikey 9
Ben Haim 8.5
Gudmudsson 7
Buyens 8
Jackson 6
Cousins 6
Vetokele 7
Tucdean 6
Moussa 5
Wilson 7.5
Harriot 4
Henderson. 8
Solly. 7
Wiggins. 6.5
Bikey. 7
Ben Haim. 7
Gudmudsson
Buyens. 7.5
Jackson. 6.5
Cousins. 7
Vetokele. 7
Tucdean. 6.5
Moussa. 6
Wilson. 7
Harriot. 5
Referee 1st half 8 2nd half 3
Solly - 8.5
Wiggins - 7
Bikey - 8
Ben Haim - 8
Buyens - 8
Jackson - 7
Cousins - 7
Vetokele - 7.5
Tucdean - 7
Moussa - 6
Wilson - 8
Solly - 8
Wiggins - 6
Bikey - 8
Ben Haim - 7
Gudmudsson - NA
Buyens - 8
Jackson - 7
Cousins - 7
Vetokele - 7
Tucdean - 6
Moussa - 5
Wilson - 7
Harriot - 5
Solly 8.5 Started slowly, but grew into it. Was immense for the final 20 mins
Wiggins 7 Decent performance at the back and always looked for the overlap
Bikey 7.5 A rock
Ben Haim 7.5 As above
Gudmudsson 5 no real impact before going off
Buyens 7 Started great but faded in the second half
Jackson 4 Huffed & puffed but always 5 yards behind everything today
Cousins 7 Great play for the penalty. Always looking to get involved
Vetokele 7 Marked out of much of the game (they rightly saw him as our main threat) and kept their back 4 on their toes. Done well to win the pen
Tucdean 5 Feel a bit sorry for George, as he didn't actually see much of the ball, but needs to add more mobility to his game. Looked jaded
Moussa 6 Saw plenty of the ball, but seemed to make the wrong decisions
Wilson 7 Played very well. added a nice balance to the right side and provided good cover for Solly
Harriot 6 No time to impact the game
Solly 8
Wiggins 7
Bikey 8
Ben Haim 8
Gudmudsson 6
Buyens 8
Jackson 7
Cousins 6
Vetokele 8
Tucdean 6
Moussa 6
Wilson 8.5
Harriot 6
Solly 7.5 - Got the run-around from McGuigan in first half, but improved in 2nd half and looked back near his best
Wiggins 7.5 - Tough job against Anya and used his pace well mostly; still some disappointing distribution
Bikey 8.5 - Rock like - do not mess with him!
Ben Haim 7.5 - Handled Deeney well using experience to the full; I didn't think Deeney's challenge on him was a foul as he blocked the ball
Gudmudsson 7 - Good start but groin injury caught up and he will be missed
Buyens 8.5 - Fabulous work rate, and always available for the pass
Jackson 8 - Good game always involved
Cousins 7.5 - Did well when given the ball and looked fine in the middle after Jacko went off
Vetokele 8 - Always dangerous, but looked a bit tired near the end
Tucadean 7.5 - Worked hard
Moussa 7 - Lack of discipline meant lost too many balls when we just need to play if safe
Wilson 8 - Excellent all game after replacing Gudmunson
Harriot 7 - Good positioning but also lost easy ball too often near the end
I thought Watford were very good; deserved at least a point and should have had a penalty (when Deeney was felled). They will be contenders if their disciplinary problems can be curbed...
Solly 7.5
Wiggins 7.5
Bikey 7
Ben Haim 7.5
Gudmudsson 6
Buyens 7.5
Jackson 5 poor again
Cousins 5 as always shouldn't be on left
Vetokele 7
Tucdean 4
Moussa 5
Wilson 6
Harriot 5