Amos: 6 - Not a lot to do Solly: 8 - they targeted his side and he stood up to it well DaSilva: 8 - class act Bauer: 9 - outstanding alongside Pearce. MOM for the goal if you can call it that. Pearce: 8 - see above Kashi: 8 - another class act and a great influence on the rest of the team Forster-Caskey: 7 looked very comfortable Holmes: 7 always a threat Clarke: 6 worked hard Fosu-Henry: 8 not as quick as I expected but used his skill better than I expected also. Novak: n/a Watt: n/a Ahearne-Grant: n/a Crofts: n/a
The last two seasons have depressed me . Really felt positive yesterday .
Amos: 6 - Some nervous moments . Will improve with games . I hope he plays Tuesday. Solly: 6 - Generally okay . Still believe we need cover for him . DaSilva: 7 - Excellent going forward and pacy . One slight concern is his height Bauer: 8 - Immense . Good goal . Pearce: 7 - We need him to stay fit . He marshals the back four well. Kashi: 9 - Wow . I had forgotten how good he was . We need to protect him during the season . Like having a new signing . Forster-Caskey: 7 Links up well with Kashi . Holmes: 7 - Contributed well Clarke: 7 - Really put in a shift when Novak went off . I like him . Reeves will find it difficult to displace him . Fosu-Henry: 8 A great start . Could be the find of the season . Novak: n/a Feel disappointed for him . At this level he should be good cover last season he never lived up to his previous reputation . Watt: n/a Maybe he does not suit our style . Feel sad he has never lived up to his early potential . Ahearne-Grant: Ran around well and gave us options . Crofts: n/a He has a big role to play this season rotating with Kashi . Felt he should have come on earlier .
Amos: 6.5 not convincing yet Solly: 7 DaSilva: 7.5 Bauer: 7.5 Pearce: 7.5 Kashi: 8 love the tricks Forster-Caskey: 7 Holmes: 7.5 never gives up Clarke: 6 bit anonymous Fosu-Henry: 7.5 faded a bit but was excellent
Amos: 5.5 shakey Solly: 8 best I've seen him for a long time. DaSilva: 8 class Bauer: 7 solid Pearce: 7 solid Kashi: 9 joint mom. Took the sting out of the game. Forster-Caskey: 7 good effort Holmes: 8 classic Ricky Clarke: 6.5 didn't get into it, but no real mistakes Fosu-Henry: 9 joint mom. Tracked back well Too. Novak: not a red Watt: shite
Amos: 6 - a nervy & unconvincing debut but he did get better as the game wore on Solly: 7 - first-half looked like the Solly of last season - i.e. a L1 journeyman at best. But really got it together 2nd half despite being picked out as the man to attack DaSilva: 7.5 - so glad we have him Bauer: 8.5 - immense Pearce: 8 likewise Kashi: 8.5 - so obvious we missed him (or a player like him) last year. Forster-Caskey: 7.5 - good 1st half but faded 2nd Holmes: 8.5 - clearly rattles teams, knows how to draw a foul when it suirs us best...and how to deliver the subsequent free-kick Clarke: 8 - did all he could to give us an out ball, worked his socks off Fosu-Henry: 8.5 - fantastic addition to the team. And with the opposition already nervous about Holmes runnung at the,, to have Fosu ready to exploit any space gives us great options
As for Watt, OK he was following orders, but at least once or twice surely he needed to think 'feck that, I'm going after this guy' - the situation demanded it
Amos: 5.5 - Shaky a few times, some poor kicking and decision making when coming for crosses, but made a good save. Solly: 7 - solid game, looked a bit exposed at times but the right side seemed to suffer most from going down to 10 men. DaSilva: 7 - carried on where he left off last season. He'll be a championship player next year. Bauer: 8 - great partnership with Pearce, looked assured on the ball. Extra mark for the goal Pearce: 7 - solid Kashi: 8.5 - love this guy, please stay fit and don't get shipped off the STVV! Forster-Caskey: 7 - worked well with Kashi Holmes: 8 - His usual hard-working self Clarke:7 - played his role well, lots of energy. Fosu-Henry: 8.5 - some exciting runs, quick thinking and brilliant one touch football at times.
Amos: 6 . Looked nervous especially at ctosses he will settle in I reckon but wouldn't suprise me if we get another keeper. Solly: 7 - solid, their left sided winger gave him a bit of stick he answered it well DaSilva: 8 - carried on where he left off ... he's a top top talent Bauer: 8 - great partnership with Jason Pearce: 7 - solid Kashi: 8.5 - in some ways (hahaha ) going down to ten men was ideal for a player like Kash , just sat back mopped everything up and sprayed the ball around like a sprinkler Forster-Caskey: 6.5 Holmes: 8 - full of energy and hard work Clarke:7 Fosu-Henry: 9 . Echo what others have said , fast, tricky, has an almost arrogance about him which I like
So I'm obviously like two days late but have had bad food poisoning the last couple days and only brought myself up to watching it back this morning. Don't expect this to be counted as statbank is already up (thanks as always @lancashire lad), but just wanted to put them down for the record.
Amos: 7 a bit ropey but very smart with how he uses the ball and distribution is good. I think he'll get better
Solly: 7 Solly
DaSilva: 7.5 covered the entire left flank
Bauer: 8 goal and some good blocks
Pearce: 7
Kashi: 8.5 MOTM Kashi
Forster-Caskey: 7.5 very solid and had a great block from six yards out
Holmes: 7.5 Holmes. Assist
Clarke: 7.5 worked very hard and took up good positions
Fosu-Henry: 8.5 think it's a bit early to compare him to Theirry Henry but he was very, very good and very mature. Just edged out by Kashi for MOTM but if he plays more games like he did today he'll get his fair share of goals, assists, and MOTMes.
Novak: 1. Clear red card. Stupid challenge. Not much else to say. Hope he learns from it and gets better.
Comments
Solly: 8 - they targeted his side and he stood up to it well
DaSilva: 8 - class act
Bauer: 9 - outstanding alongside Pearce. MOM for the goal if you can call it that.
Pearce: 8 - see above
Kashi: 8 - another class act and a great influence on the rest of the team
Forster-Caskey: 7 looked very comfortable
Holmes: 7 always a threat
Clarke: 6 worked hard
Fosu-Henry: 8 not as quick as I expected but used his skill better than I expected also.
Novak: n/a
Watt: n/a
Ahearne-Grant: n/a
Crofts: n/a
Amos: 6 - Some nervous moments . Will improve with games . I hope he plays Tuesday.
Solly: 6 - Generally okay . Still believe we need cover for him .
DaSilva: 7 - Excellent going forward and pacy . One slight concern is his height
Bauer: 8 - Immense . Good goal .
Pearce: 7 - We need him to stay fit . He marshals the back four well.
Kashi: 9 - Wow . I had forgotten how good he was . We need to protect him during the season . Like having a new signing .
Forster-Caskey: 7 Links up well with Kashi .
Holmes: 7 - Contributed well
Clarke: 7 - Really put in a shift when Novak went off . I like him . Reeves will find it difficult to displace him .
Fosu-Henry: 8 A great start . Could be the find of the season .
Novak: n/a Feel disappointed for him . At this level he should be good cover last season he never lived up to his previous reputation .
Watt: n/a Maybe he does not suit our style . Feel sad he has never lived up to his early potential .
Ahearne-Grant: Ran around well and gave us options .
Crofts: n/a He has a big role to play this season rotating with Kashi . Felt he should have come on earlier .
Solly: 7
DaSilva: 7.5
Bauer: 7.5
Pearce: 7.5
Kashi: 8 love the tricks
Forster-Caskey: 7
Holmes: 7.5 never gives up
Clarke: 6 bit anonymous
Fosu-Henry: 7.5 faded a bit but was excellent
Solly: 7 Determined Solly performance. He reads the game so well which compensates for any loss of pace through his knee problems.
DaSilva: 7 Encouraging to see him outmuscle a much bigger Rovers player and come away with the ball.
Bauer: 7 Seemed solid and took the goal opportunity well
Pearce: 7 Solid
Kashi: 7.5 A definite talent and made a big difference. Let's pray he stays fit
Forster-Caskey: 7 Didn't notice him that much which is a good thing as it meant he was grafting to contain their midfield.
Holmes: 7.5 Usual fully committed Ricky performance
Clarke: 7 Noticed a willingness to make runs off the ball which came to nothing other than one but augurs well
Fosu-Henry: 8 Impressive debut. Loved the way he drew free kicks regularly to give us respite MOM
Novak: n/a
Watt: n/a
Ahearne-Grant: n/a
Crofts: n/a
Amos: 6.5
Solly: 7
DaSilva: 8.5
Bauer: 8
Pearce: 8
Kashi: 8.5
Forster-Caskey: 8
Holmes: 8.5
Clarke: 7
Fosu-Henry: 9
Novak: n/a
Watt: n/a
Ahearne-Grant: n/a
Crofts: n/a
Amos: 5.5 shakey
Solly: 8 best I've seen him for a long time.
DaSilva: 8 class
Bauer: 7 solid
Pearce: 7 solid
Kashi: 9 joint mom. Took the sting out of the game.
Forster-Caskey: 7 good effort
Holmes: 8 classic Ricky
Clarke: 6.5 didn't get into it, but no real mistakes
Fosu-Henry: 9 joint mom. Tracked back well
Too.
Novak: not a red
Watt: shite
Amos: 6
Solly: 7
DaSilva: 8
Bauer: 9
Pearce: 9
Kashi: 9
Forster-Caskey: 7.5
Holmes: 8
Clarke: 7.5
Fosu-Henry: 9
Novak: 1 idiot. Gave ref the opportunity
Watt: 1 heads gone.
Ahearne-Grant: n/a
Crofts: n/a
Solly:7
DaSilva:8
Bauer:7
Pearce:7
Kashi:7.5
Forster-Caskey:7
Holmes:7.5
Clarke:7
Fosu-Henry: 8.5
Solly: 7
DaSilva: 7.5
Bauer: 8.5
Pearce: 7.5
Kashi: 7.5
Forster-Caskey: 7
Holmes: 7
Clarke: 7
Fosu-Henry: 8.5
Novak: n/a
Watt: n/a
Ahearne-Grant: n/a
Crofts: n/a
Solly: 7
DaSilva: 7.5
Bauer: 8
Pearce: 7
Kashi: 8
Forster-Caskey: 7
Holmes: 7.5
Clarke: 7
Fosu-Henry 7.5
Solly: 7 - first-half looked like the Solly of last season - i.e. a L1 journeyman at best. But really got it together 2nd half despite being picked out as the man to attack
DaSilva: 7.5 - so glad we have him
Bauer: 8.5 - immense
Pearce: 8 likewise
Kashi: 8.5 - so obvious we missed him (or a player like him) last year.
Forster-Caskey: 7.5 - good 1st half but faded 2nd
Holmes: 8.5 - clearly rattles teams, knows how to draw a foul when it suirs us best...and how to deliver the subsequent free-kick
Clarke: 8 - did all he could to give us an out ball, worked his socks off
Fosu-Henry: 8.5 - fantastic addition to the team. And with the opposition already nervous about Holmes runnung at the,, to have Fosu ready to exploit any space gives us great options
As for Watt, OK he was following orders, but at least once or twice surely he needed to think 'feck that, I'm going after this guy' - the situation demanded it
Solly. 7
DaSilva. 7.5
Bauer. 8
Pearce. 8
Kashi. 9
Forster-Caskey. 7.5
Holmes. 7.5
Clarke. 8
Fosu-Henry. 9
Novak. N/A
Watt. -5
Solly: 7 - solid game, looked a bit exposed at times but the right side seemed to suffer most from going down to 10 men.
DaSilva: 7 - carried on where he left off last season. He'll be a championship player next year.
Bauer: 8 - great partnership with Pearce, looked assured on the ball. Extra mark for the goal
Pearce: 7 - solid
Kashi: 8.5 - love this guy, please stay fit and don't get shipped off the STVV!
Forster-Caskey: 7 - worked well with Kashi
Holmes: 8 - His usual hard-working self
Clarke:7 - played his role well, lots of energy.
Fosu-Henry: 8.5 - some exciting runs, quick thinking and brilliant one touch football at times.
Solly: 6.5
DaSilva: 7
Bauer: 7.5
Pearce: 8
Kashi: 9
Forster-Caskey: 7.5
Holmes: 8
Clarke: 8
Fosu-Henry: 8.5
Solly: 7 - solid, their left sided winger gave him a bit of stick he answered it well
DaSilva: 8 - carried on where he left off ... he's a top top talent
Bauer: 8 - great partnership with Jason
Pearce: 7 - solid
Kashi: 8.5 - in some ways (hahaha ) going down to ten men was ideal for a player like Kash , just sat back mopped everything up and sprayed the ball around like a sprinkler
Forster-Caskey: 6.5
Holmes: 8 - full of energy and hard work
Clarke:7
Fosu-Henry: 9 . Echo what others have said , fast, tricky, has an almost arrogance about him which I like
Solly: 6.5
DaSilva: 7
Bauer: 8
Pearce: 7
Kashi: 8
Forster-Caskey: 6
Holmes: 9
Clarke: 7
Fosu-Henry: 8.5
Solly: 7
DaSilva: 8
Bauer: 7
Pearce: 7
Kashi: 9
Forster-Caskey: 7
Holmes: 8
Clarke: 6
Fosu-Henry:
Novak: n/a
Watt: 0
Ahearne-Grant:
Amos: 7 a bit ropey but very smart with how he uses the ball and distribution is good. I think he'll get better
Solly: 7 Solly
DaSilva: 7.5 covered the entire left flank
Bauer: 8 goal and some good blocks
Pearce: 7
Kashi: 8.5 MOTM Kashi
Forster-Caskey: 7.5 very solid and had a great block from six yards out
Holmes: 7.5 Holmes. Assist
Clarke: 7.5 worked very hard and took up good positions
Fosu-Henry: 8.5 think it's a bit early to compare him to Theirry Henry but he was very, very good and very mature. Just edged out by Kashi for MOTM but if he plays more games like he did today he'll get his fair share of goals, assists, and MOTMes.
Novak: 1. Clear red card. Stupid challenge. Not much else to say. Hope he learns from it and gets better.
Watt: n/a
Ahearne-Grant: n/a
Crofts: n/a