Amos: 6 couple of vital saves Solly: 4.5 looked out of sorts today Jackson: 5 Bauer: 5 Pearce: 5.5 Ahearne-Grant: 5 Kashi: 7 solid Forster-Caskey: 7.5 MOM Holmes: 7.5 opener was a worldy Fosu-Henry: 7.5 going to be handful this season Clarke: 7.5 does a lot of running Dodoo: 7 tried Konsa: n/a
Overall an odd match, could have gone either way. Should have sealed it when then went down to 10 men, walked it around them a bit.
Amos: 6.5 had no chance with goals Solly: 6 roughed up and was a target of their fans after his assassin got sent off Jackson: 6 tidy and a steady old head didn't have to deal with a winger as such Bauer: 6 harshly adjudged for their pen and got in a mix up with Pearce for their 2nd Pearce: 6 Not as tidy as last week stuck at it but Davis gave both our CBs hard time Ahearne-Grant: 5 Should have scored early doors tried but disappointing Kashi: 8 different class at this level controlled the show Forster-Caskey: 7 put a shift in goes unnoticed but done his bit Holmes: 9 A constant thorn in there side 30 yard postage stamp screamer Fosu-Henry: 8.5 Very good game scored, assist for Clarke's and our 3rd, great find Clarke: 7.5 intelligent, tidy, tireless player picked his spot with a side foot goal Dodoo: 7 came on for A-H G early 2nd half took his goal well, tricks & flicks. Konsa: n/a
Amos: 7 - can't fault him for the goals. Rooted for the third but line of sight was obstructed and should've been closed down. Solly: 6. Out of sorts. Penalty came from needlessly giving a corner away. Jackson: 7. Solid. Hero. Bauer: 6. Erratic. Pearce saved him on several occasions. Pearce: 7.5. Excellent first half. Should be captain. Ahearne-Grant: 6. Works hard, not much else. Needs a loan move. Kashi: 8. What a player. Forster-Caskey: 6. Looked lost. Holmes: 8. Constant threat. What. A. Goal. Fosu-Henry: 7.5 Couldn't handle him. Clarke: 7.5 quality Dodoo: 7 Tidy finish.
Amos: 6.5 - a relief when he came out and took some crosses confidently, kicking still a little suspect. Solly: 6.5- Found lots of space to put crosses in, in the first half, worked tirelessly, dealt with fan abuse ok. Jackson: 6 - steady and did and ok job, will be a relief for Da Silva to return though Bauer: 6.5 - Strong presence as ever. Pearce: 7 - The strong heart of the defence. Ahearne-Grant: 6 Kashi: 7.5 - Calm assured performance Forster-Caskey: 7 - put in a shift , worked hard without that much possession Holmes: 7.5 great goal , always a thorn in Oldham's side, wasted a few good crossing opportunities towards the end Fosu-Henry: 8 MOM, manages to be calm, fast and accurate, great set up for the third. Clarke: 7.5 Dodoo: 7 - confident clean finish, needs some time to fit in though. Konsa: n/a
Watched on iFollow. That was a truly bizarre game of football. Equal parts brilliance and madness. My biggest take away is that we managed to win, which we just about deserved. I don't think we'll play another game quite like this one this year.
Amos: 7 Had a couple good claims. Didn't see that he could do anything about the goals but the camera angle on the stream was weird. Distribution wasn't as good as it had been in previous weeks.
Solly: 6.5 a lot of attacks seemed to come down his side in the first half. He did alright with it. Crucial interception for Fane's second booking.
Jackson: 5.5 he probably did his best but he's always going to look exposes at left back. They clearly targeted him in the second half.
Bauer: 6.5 giving this number based on the fact that he gave away the penalty. I have no idea if he actually did. Don't think the second was his fault as it was on his side of the pitch. Other than that was pretty solid and reads the game well. A note for him and Pearce, it's clear Oldham know their own ground and when we had to defend looking right into the sun with what looked like a wind that also caused some problems Oldham just lumped it long to Doyle and Davies, two good forwards at this level. Another in the long line of reasons I'm happy we got a win and don't have to go back there.
Pearce: 6 won a fair share of headers but what was he doing for their second? Got. Completely sucked out of position.
Ahearne-Grant: 5 he tried. When Dodoo came on you saw what the thinking was with starting KAG up front: get on the shoulder of the last man, they play a high line with slow center backs. He never quite got the service to take advantage, but when the ball did come forward it didn't stick. He'll have better weeks than this.
Kashi: 8.5 a little sloppier in possession than usual at times but some of that was due to how deep we ended up. He is so good at stopping the ball, breaking up play, and getting blocks in.
Forster-Caskey: 7 another day where he did the uncelebrated things well. Never quite got a grip on the game.
Holmes: 8.5 a real threat and menace. What a goal. At times he got caught very high up the pitch leaving his fullback exposed because of how open the game was and how unapologetically direct Oldham were. Other than that a really good outing.
Fosu-Henry: 8.5 MOTM edges MOTM for his workrate. A couple minutes after his goal he took the ball of Bryan's foot as he was shaping to shoot. Set up Clarke's goal. Was an all around threat. Only cost a development fee.
Clarke: 8 lovely for him to get his first LEAGUE goal, got that one wrong on the match thread. Worked hard as usual. Seemed to be buzzing around everywhere in the first 30 minutes. Kind of drifted in and out of the game as it went on, but a lot of players did because it was a bizarre game. What a lovely signing he looks.
Dodoo: 7 what a lovely finish for the goal. Probably should have scored another. We brought him in to stretch defenses and he'll definitely do that. Also, to his immense credit, he got back and won a couple of key headers from opposition corners. It will probably take him a while to get his fitness levels where KR wants them and to get used to the system, but getting that first goal out the way is huge. Excited for him, we're still one light up front but he's clearly the type of player we needed.
Konsa: n/a looked a little disinterested when he came on. Might have been the unfamiliarity of playing on the right wing at times and the fact that the game was mental and made no sense.
your marks if you please from Boundary Park or the stream
Amos: 5 conceded three can't get more than 5 Solly: 4 not poor just not like solly I remember Jackson: 4 best days behind the legend 8( Bauer: 5 Pearce: 6 Ahearne-Grant: 5 kadhi 8 Forster-caskey 7 Holmes: 8 worldy finish Fosu-Henry: impressed very composed 8 Clarke: 7 doodoo 6 Konsa: n/a
Amos: 6 - pulled off a decent save first half, couldn't do much for the goals, wonky distribution at times Solly: 6 - got forward well, bullied by their big lads Jackson: 5 - not really troubled but gave the ball away a few times lumping it up field...team often bypassed him and gave it to Holmes instead Bauer: 5 - mix up for 3rd goal Pearce: 5 - as above Ahearne-Grant: 3 - didn't make an impact Kashi: 8 - always felt safe when he was on the ball or defending. Really runs the game. Forster-Caskey: 7.5 - pops up everywhere, controls the midfield really well with Kahi Holmes: 8 - a real outlet. Amazing strike for goal #1, loses 1 for giving the penalty away and letting them back into the game. Fosu-Henry: 8.5 - great runs, skills, assist and goal. MOTM. Clarke: 7.5 - took his goal well, faded at times Dodoo: 6.5 - good goal, composed finish. Looks like he could be a good player but needs time to gel with the rest of the team Konsa: n/a (was he playing CAM again??)
We were much stronger going forwards than defending yesterday!
Amos: 6 - I don't believe he was at fault for any of the goals. Solly: 5 - Involved in a game changing moment, not that I condone feigning injury. Jackson: 6 - Stuck to basics did Jackson, but because of it was solid. Kashi and Holmes always on hand to help him out. Bauer: 8 - Yes, a mix up for the 3rd but I thought he had a great game. Pearce: 7 - I'd argue not as dominant as Bauer Ahearne-Grant: 3 - Agree with above - very little impact on the game. Missed a very good chance early doors. Needs to start scoring. Kashi: 9 (MOTM) - Brilliant performance. He's everywhere and always available. Good range of passing and covered at the back. Forster-Caskey: 7 - 2nd to Kashi today but played a big part in the 2nd goal. Holmes: 9 - World Class goal. Constantly drove at defenders. If it was him who gave the pen away, who cares. It wasn't a penalty. Fosu-Henry: 8.5 - Made things happen up front did Fosu. Clarke: 7 - Not always in the game but a better finish than I gave him credit for at the time. Dodoo: 6.5 - Not one to run about but an excellent finish. Konsa: n/a
No comments please strictly marks only (comments on performance against the mark aside), please take your observations to the post match thread (posted for and on behalf of cuddles). Thank you
Amos: 7 Not at fault for the goals Solly: 6 Played well Jackson: 6 Not a left back Bauer: 6 Loses a point for the mix up . Otherwise excellant Pearce: 6 As above Ahearne-Grant: 6 Not sure that the lone striker is his best position Kashi: 7 Kept things ticking over Forster-Caskey: 7 worked hard Holmes: 8 What a goal . gives him an extra point Fosu-Henry: 7 Also a good finish Clarke: 9 .MOTM. Two extra points for match changing incidents . One for the defensive header off the line just before half time the other for an excellent goal . Dodoo: 7 Good to start with a goal Konsa: n/a
Comments
Amos: 6 couple of vital saves
Solly: 4.5 looked out of sorts today
Jackson: 5
Bauer: 5
Pearce: 5.5
Ahearne-Grant: 5
Kashi: 7 solid
Forster-Caskey: 7.5 MOM
Holmes: 7.5 opener was a worldy
Fosu-Henry: 7.5 going to be handful this season
Clarke: 7.5 does a lot of running
Dodoo: 7 tried
Konsa: n/a
Overall an odd match, could have gone either way. Should have sealed it when then went down to 10 men, walked it around them a bit.
Amos: 6
Solly: 6
Jackson: 5
Bauer: 6
Pearce: 6.5
Ahearne-Grant: 5
Kashi: 8
Forster-Caskey: 6.5
Holmes: 8
Fosu-Henry: 7.5
Clarke: 7
Dodoo: 6 (an extra point for the goal)
Solly: 6 roughed up and was a target of their fans after his assassin got sent off
Jackson: 6 tidy and a steady old head didn't have to deal with a winger as such
Bauer: 6 harshly adjudged for their pen and got in a mix up with Pearce for their 2nd
Pearce: 6 Not as tidy as last week stuck at it but Davis gave both our CBs hard time
Ahearne-Grant: 5 Should have scored early doors tried but disappointing
Kashi: 8 different class at this level controlled the show
Forster-Caskey: 7 put a shift in goes unnoticed but done his bit
Holmes: 9 A constant thorn in there side 30 yard postage stamp screamer
Fosu-Henry: 8.5 Very good game scored, assist for Clarke's and our 3rd, great find
Clarke: 7.5 intelligent, tidy, tireless player picked his spot with a side foot goal
Dodoo: 7 came on for A-H G early 2nd half took his goal well, tricks & flicks.
Konsa: n/a
Solly: 6. Out of sorts. Penalty came from needlessly giving a corner away.
Jackson: 7. Solid. Hero.
Bauer: 6. Erratic. Pearce saved him on several occasions.
Pearce: 7.5. Excellent first half. Should be captain.
Ahearne-Grant: 6. Works hard, not much else. Needs a loan move.
Kashi: 8. What a player.
Forster-Caskey: 6. Looked lost.
Holmes: 8. Constant threat. What. A. Goal.
Fosu-Henry: 7.5 Couldn't handle him.
Clarke: 7.5 quality
Dodoo: 7 Tidy finish.
Solly: 6
Jackson: 6
Bauer: 6
Pearce: 6
Ahearne-Grant: 6
Kashi: 8
Forster-Caskey: 8
Holmes: 7.5 great goal
Fosu-Henry: 7
Clarke: 7.5
Dodoo: 7
Konsa: n/a
Solly: 6.5- Found lots of space to put crosses in, in the first half, worked tirelessly, dealt with fan abuse ok.
Jackson: 6 - steady and did and ok job, will be a relief for Da Silva to return though
Bauer: 6.5 - Strong presence as ever.
Pearce: 7 - The strong heart of the defence.
Ahearne-Grant: 6
Kashi: 7.5 - Calm assured performance
Forster-Caskey: 7 - put in a shift , worked hard without that much possession
Holmes: 7.5 great goal , always a thorn in Oldham's side, wasted a few good crossing opportunities towards the end
Fosu-Henry: 8 MOM, manages to be calm, fast and accurate, great set up for the third.
Clarke: 7.5
Dodoo: 7 - confident clean finish, needs some time to fit in though.
Konsa: n/a
Solly: 6.5
Jackson: 6
Bauer: 6
Pearce: 6
Ahearne-Grant: 6
Kashi: 7.5
Forster-Caskey: 7
Holmes: 7.5
Fosu-Henry: 7.5
Clarke: 8
Dodoo: 7
Konsa: n/a
Amos: 7 Had a couple good claims. Didn't see that he could do anything about the goals but the camera angle on the stream was weird. Distribution wasn't as good as it had been in previous weeks.
Solly: 6.5 a lot of attacks seemed to come down his side in the first half. He did alright with it. Crucial interception for Fane's second booking.
Jackson: 5.5 he probably did his best but he's always going to look exposes at left back. They clearly targeted him in the second half.
Bauer: 6.5 giving this number based on the fact that he gave away the penalty. I have no idea if he actually did. Don't think the second was his fault as it was on his side of the pitch. Other than that was pretty solid and reads the game well. A note for him and Pearce, it's clear Oldham know their own ground and when we had to defend looking right into the sun with what looked like a wind that also caused some problems Oldham just lumped it long to Doyle and Davies, two good forwards at this level. Another in the long line of reasons I'm happy we got a win and don't have to go back there.
Pearce: 6 won a fair share of headers but what was he doing for their second? Got. Completely sucked out of position.
Ahearne-Grant: 5 he tried. When Dodoo came on you saw what the thinking was with starting KAG up front: get on the shoulder of the last man, they play a high line with slow center backs. He never quite got the service to take advantage, but when the ball did come forward it didn't stick. He'll have better weeks than this.
Kashi: 8.5 a little sloppier in possession than usual at times but some of that was due to how deep we ended up. He is so good at stopping the ball, breaking up play, and getting blocks in.
Forster-Caskey: 7 another day where he did the uncelebrated things well. Never quite got a grip on the game.
Holmes: 8.5 a real threat and menace. What a goal. At times he got caught very high up the pitch leaving his fullback exposed because of how open the game was and how unapologetically direct Oldham were. Other than that a really good outing.
Fosu-Henry: 8.5 MOTM edges MOTM for his workrate. A couple minutes after his goal he took the ball of Bryan's foot as he was shaping to shoot. Set up Clarke's goal. Was an all around threat. Only cost a development fee.
Clarke: 8 lovely for him to get his first LEAGUE goal, got that one wrong on the match thread. Worked hard as usual. Seemed to be buzzing around everywhere in the first 30 minutes. Kind of drifted in and out of the game as it went on, but a lot of players did because it was a bizarre game. What a lovely signing he looks.
Dodoo: 7 what a lovely finish for the goal. Probably should have scored another. We brought him in to stretch defenses and he'll definitely do that. Also, to his immense credit, he got back and won a couple of key headers from opposition corners. It will probably take him a while to get his fitness levels where KR wants them and to get used to the system, but getting that first goal out the way is huge. Excited for him, we're still one light up front but he's clearly the type of player we needed.
Konsa: n/a looked a little disinterested when he came on. Might have been the unfamiliarity of playing on the right wing at times and the fact that the game was mental and made no sense.
Solly: 5.5
Jackson: 5.5
Bauer: 6
Pearce: 6
Ahearne-Grant: 5.5
Kashi: 7.5
Forster-Caskey: 7
Holmes: 8
Fosu-Henry: 7.5
Clarke: 7
Dodoo: 6.5
Konsa:
Amos: 5 conceded three can't get more than 5
Solly: 4 not poor just not like solly I remember
Jackson: 4 best days behind the legend 8(
Bauer: 5
Pearce: 6
Ahearne-Grant: 5
kadhi 8
Forster-caskey 7
Holmes: 8 worldy finish
Fosu-Henry: impressed very composed 8
Clarke: 7
doodoo 6
Konsa: n/a
Solly: 6 - got forward well, bullied by their big lads
Jackson: 5 - not really troubled but gave the ball away a few times lumping it up field...team often bypassed him and gave it to Holmes instead
Bauer: 5 - mix up for 3rd goal
Pearce: 5 - as above
Ahearne-Grant: 3 - didn't make an impact
Kashi: 8 - always felt safe when he was on the ball or defending. Really runs the game.
Forster-Caskey: 7.5 - pops up everywhere, controls the midfield really well with Kahi
Holmes: 8 - a real outlet. Amazing strike for goal #1, loses 1 for giving the penalty away and letting them back into the game.
Fosu-Henry: 8.5 - great runs, skills, assist and goal. MOTM.
Clarke: 7.5 - took his goal well, faded at times
Dodoo: 6.5 - good goal, composed finish. Looks like he could be a good player but needs time to gel with the rest of the team
Konsa: n/a (was he playing CAM again??)
We were much stronger going forwards than defending yesterday!
Solly: 5 - Involved in a game changing moment, not that I condone feigning injury.
Jackson: 6 - Stuck to basics did Jackson, but because of it was solid. Kashi and Holmes always on hand to help him out.
Bauer: 8 - Yes, a mix up for the 3rd but I thought he had a great game.
Pearce: 7 - I'd argue not as dominant as Bauer
Ahearne-Grant: 3 - Agree with above - very little impact on the game. Missed a very good chance early doors. Needs to start scoring.
Kashi: 9 (MOTM) - Brilliant performance. He's everywhere and always available. Good range of passing and covered at the back.
Forster-Caskey: 7 - 2nd to Kashi today but played a big part in the 2nd goal.
Holmes: 9 - World Class goal. Constantly drove at defenders. If it was him who gave the pen away, who cares. It wasn't a penalty.
Fosu-Henry: 8.5 - Made things happen up front did Fosu.
Clarke: 7 - Not always in the game but a better finish than I gave him credit for at the time.
Dodoo: 6.5 - Not one to run about but an excellent finish.
Konsa: n/a
Solly: 6.5
Jackson: 6
Bauer: 6
Pearce: 6
Ahearne-Grant: 6.5
Kashi: 6.5
Forster-Caskey: 7.5
Holmes: 8
Fosu-Henry: 8.5
Clarke: 7.5
Dodoo: 7
Solly: 6 Played well
Jackson: 6 Not a left back
Bauer: 6 Loses a point for the mix up . Otherwise excellant
Pearce: 6 As above
Ahearne-Grant: 6 Not sure that the lone striker is his best position
Kashi: 7 Kept things ticking over
Forster-Caskey: 7 worked hard
Holmes: 8 What a goal . gives him an extra point
Fosu-Henry: 7 Also a good finish
Clarke: 9 .MOTM. Two extra points for match changing incidents . One for the defensive header off the line just before half time the other for an excellent goal .
Dodoo: 7 Good to start with a goal
Konsa: n/a
;o) Just saying based on all the others reviews....
(I normally quote the non-marking comments and paste em into post match views to respond, apologies for not doing so today chief.)