MacGillivray: 6 - Apart from the one cock-up, I thought he was very good off his line. Matthews: 6 - Decent rugby tackle. Defended well enough. One pretty good 1st half cross. Inniss: 7 - Very steady. Showed an unexpected burst of pace to see one out 2nd half. Famewo: 7 - Misjudged a few early on but grew really well into the game. Has got excellent strength and is good at getting a timely nudge into an opponent. Gunter: 6 - Defended well. I don't have a problem with him at left-back. Think he will improve as time passes and could link well in a Mark Bowen sort of way. Clare: 6 - Steady enough. Morgan: 6 - Tried and had moments. He'll be disappointed with his shooting but a run of games should see him improve. Dobson: 6 - Steady enough. Washington: 6 - Tried really hard and at least tried to get onto Stockley's knock-downs. Helped close up their right-wing. Stockley: 7.5 - Gave his all up front against pretty good centre-backs. Liked his hold up play and really liked his defending of corners. Must've cleared at least five with his head. Jaiyesimi: 6 - Too much diving. Clearly has ability and will be good to see him develop. Worked hard. Referee: 6 - Was that not a pen 1st half, when their goalie flattened Stockley from a corner?
Matthews: 6 Innis: 7.5 Famewo: 7 Gunter: 6 Clare: 6.5 Morgan: 6 nice flat corners, but needs to learn how to shoot. Dobson: 7 Washington: 5 Stockley: 8 Should have put that header away first half. Jaiyesimi: 7 Exciting to watch. Beat himself more than the full back but I’d a danger up front. Referee: 5 Booked our pull back, ignored two against us. Should have booked the blatant dive.
Overall I thought our defensive performance was very good, and I include Dobson in that. Stockley as well for clearing almost every corner or free kick pumped into the area. No left side left the attack weak.
MacGillivray: 6 Matthews: 6 Inniss: 6.5 Famewo: 6.5 Gunter: 6 Clare: 6 bit anonymous esp first half but can clearly pick a pass Morgan: 6 Dobson: 6 very busy and I think will improve Washington: 6 Stockley: 7.5 Jaiyesimi: 6 Referee: 4 poor, fell for Wednesday's diving
Not sure what the ref could do about the fouls, both teams matched up and nullified each other. My main criticism of him was a couple of clear shirt pulling incidents which by the letter of the law were penalties. Soft or not, you are not allowed to do it.
I guess he didn’t see them, otherwise I’m sure he’d have given them
MacGillivray: 6.5 - Reminded me a bit of Amos at the start of his first season with us. A little shaky, but there is a good keeper there I am sure. He just needs a bit more time to work with his defenders.
Matthews: 7 - good performance and his pace shone through.
Inniss: 7.5 - not only good in the air, but there was one moment, where he was letting the ball run out, where I saw genuine pace from him that I’d never seen before. Encouraging.
Famewo: 7.5 - another one who’s pace sets him apart. And he nearly started a great goal with an encouraging forward run.
Gunter: 7.5 - Is he our permanent left back? No. Did he put in an excellent shift considering he is a rub playing on the wrong side against a tricky customer in Andre Green? Yes! Let’s give some credit where it’s due.
Clare: 6.5 - battled really well and will have a big role to play this season. Like his energy and commitment. Interesting to see how he develops.
Morgan: 7 - Unlike others, I was encouraged by his performance and think he may well go on to make that role his own (IF he can just learn to compose himself in the box. I think that comes from match practice)
Dobson: 6.5 - Similar to Clare. Too early to tell. Not faultless, but excellent energy and a promising competitive start in a new team.
Washington: 6 - Did fine, but more to come from him. Love how he still looked fresh with 5 minutes to go.
Stockley: 8 - MOTM - with a goal, that was nearly the perfect big strikers performance, great choice for captain and I think he is going to be brilliant to watch this year.
Jaiyesimi: 6.5 - Another encouraging performance, he has freedom under Adkins which is fantastic to see. He’s not fully sharp yet, but I worry for defences when he is.
Referee: 5 - Not quite as bad as others have made out, just a very average league 1 ref who generally gave decisions based on who shouted loudest.
MacGillivray: 6 - Apart from the one cock-up, I thought he was very good off his line. Matthews: 6 - Decent rugby tackle. Defended well enough. One pretty good 1st half cross. Inniss: 7 - Very steady. Showed an unexpected burst of pace to see one out 2nd half. Famewo: 7 - Misjudged a few early on but grew really well into the game. Has got excellent strength and is good at getting a timely nudge into an opponent.
Referee: 6 - Was that not a pen 1st half, when their goalie flattened Stockley from a corner?
No. All 3 players arrived at the same time and the defender cleared. Keeper and Stockley just collided. Knocked the wind out of him, but no penalty was the right call.
Marks between 0.5 and 10 and please keep to the list order:
MacGillivray: 7 good off his line . Matthews: 7 got better as the game went on . Inniss: 7 looked fit . Famewo: 7 looked classy at times . Gunter: 6.5 no left foot , but did well . Clare: 7 had a good 20 minutes 2nd half . Morgan: 6 not sure what his best position is . Dobson: 7 worked hard . Washington: 6 nothing came off for him . Stockley: 8 tremendous defending corners , but missed good chance . Jaiyesimi: 6 frustrating game . Referee: 3 useless .
MacGillivray: 6 V little to do behind an excellent defence. Matthews: 7.5 Looks significantly sharper than last season. Inniss: 7.5 Relished the battle. Famewo: 8 Dominant - glad we got him back. Gunter: 7 Did as well as can be expected on the wrong side. Clare: 6 Busy, but be nice to see more of the skill that was mentioned when he signed. Morgan: 7 Tried really hard to make things happen with mixed results. Dobson: 6.5 Couple of awkward slips but an encouraging debut. Washington: 6 Tireless but not his most effective position. Stockley: 7.5 Led by example. Shame we couldn't give him more to attack. Jaiyesimi: 7.5 Outstanding first half. More subdued later but still worked back. Referee: Gullible. I thought they'd been told to ignore falls from minor contact (and that includes Morgan's deliberate wait to be bumped from behind - cue Kenneth Williams).
MacGillivray: 5 did not give me confidence he commands the area Matthews: 5 passing poor caught of position occasionaly Inniss: 6 solid Famewo: 5 same as Matthews though passing and first touch slightly worse Gunter: 5 Clare: 6 was error prone in cross field passes which canceled out his good work in runs forward Morgan: 4 not a good day his corners stated well but got worse as the game went on, and they need to teach him to hit a barn door. Dobson: 5 non descripted Washington:5 seemed off the pace Stockley: 7 our best player on the day Jaiyesimi: lots like him, but to me he flatters to deceive. Runs into blind alleys and to often takes one to many step overs and then loses the ball, and his first touch was poor yesterday. The bench must be poor with Adkins making only one sub and that in the last 10 mins of the game.
MacGillivray: 5.5 Untested Matthews: 6 Inniss: 6 Famewo: 6.5 Made several crucial interceptions, and one exciting advance through midfield Gunter: 5.5 Prone to errors Clare: 5.5 Unremarkable Morgan: 5 Several bad misses - must hit the target Dobson: 5.5 Unremarkable Washington: 6 Stockley: 6 Jaiyesimi: 6 Much bustle, not enough end product Referee: 6
*Barry Bannan was Man of the Match by a country mile. We need midfielders like him, who can get past opponents and advance to the box.
MacGillivray: 6 Kiely Rebooted. In fact a new pair of boots would be a handy idea Matthews: 6.5 had a fraught 5 minute spell in the first half, very solid otherwise Inniss: 7 Johann Cruyff he is not. Good otherwise Famewo: 7 Johann Cruyff he...is? Excellent on the ball, rather less good when passing it Gunter: 7.5 did very well out of position Clare: 8 thought he had a storming game tbh, nearly capped it off with a lovely through ball that was just cut out Morgan: 6 his finishing is terrible for a player in his position, decent otherwise Dobson: 6.5 thought he was solid and largely effective Washington: 6.5 a good shift Stockley: 7 yes he missed our best chance but I thought he brought people into the game nicely and defended corners really well Jaiyesimi: 7 a threat, won loads of freekicks Referee: 6 loved his whistle
Adkins had us playing above our level of players, showed his class yesterday I thought
MacGillivray: 6 - a quiet afternoon but he does look uncomfortable with the ball at his feet Matthews: 6 - pretty solid and one very good cross in the second half Inniss: 6.5 - a comfortable afternoon against Wednesday's powder puff strikers. Good to get 90 minutes into the big man Famewo: 6.5 - good defensively and one fine run forward to create a shooting chance for Stockley Gunter: 6.5 - did well as a stand in left back Clare: 6 - a little erratic at times but good energy and some decent runs forward in the second half Morgan: 6 - his set plays were a little below par, although Wednesday were well organised at the back. Needs more composure when he gets a sight of goal Dobson: 6.5 - looks a competent and tidy player Washington: 5.5 - made no headway against a very solid defence Stockley: 7.5: MoTM - dominant in both boxes and some good hold up play Jaiyesimi: 6.5 - blows hot and cold but he is dangerous and puts teams on the back foot Referee: 5 - very whistle happy, which didn't enhance a game already generally low on entertainment and goalmouth action
Comments
Matthews: 7
Inniss: 7
Famewo: 7
Gunter: 6.5
Clare: 6
Morgan: 6
Dobson: 6.5
Washington: 6
Stockley: 6.5
Jaiyesimi: 7
Referee: 7
Matthews: 6 - Decent rugby tackle. Defended well enough. One pretty good 1st half cross.
Inniss: 7 - Very steady. Showed an unexpected burst of pace to see one out 2nd half.
Famewo: 7 - Misjudged a few early on but grew really well into the game. Has got excellent strength and is good at getting a timely nudge into an opponent.
Gunter: 6 - Defended well. I don't have a problem with him at left-back. Think he will improve as time passes and could link well in a Mark Bowen sort of way.
Clare: 6 - Steady enough.
Morgan: 6 - Tried and had moments. He'll be disappointed with his shooting but a run of games should see him improve.
Dobson: 6 - Steady enough.
Washington: 6 - Tried really hard and at least tried to get onto Stockley's knock-downs. Helped close up their right-wing.
Stockley: 7.5 - Gave his all up front against pretty good centre-backs. Liked his hold up play and really liked his defending of corners. Must've cleared at least five with his head.
Jaiyesimi: 6 - Too much diving. Clearly has ability and will be good to see him develop. Worked hard.
Referee: 6 - Was that not a pen 1st half, when their goalie flattened Stockley from a corner?
Matthews: 6
Inniss: 6
Famewo: 6
Gunter: 6.5
Clare: 6
Morgan: 5
Dobson: 6.5
Washington: 6
Stockley: 7 MOM
Jaiyesimi: 6.5
Referee: 5
Matthews: 6.5
Inniss: 6
Famewo: 6
Gunter: 6.5
Clare: 6.5
Morgan: 7
Dobson: 7
Washington: 6
Stockley: 7.5
Jaiyesimi: 7
Referee: 6.5
Matthews: 7
Inniss: 6
Famewo: 7
Gunter: 6
Clare: 6
Morgan: 7
Dobson: 7
Washington: 7
Stockley: 8
Jaiyesimi: 7
Referee: 8
Matthews: 6
Inniss: 7
Famewo: 6.5
Gunter: 6
Clare: 6
Morgan: 7
Dobson: 7
Washington: 6
Stockley: 7.5
Jaiyesimi: 6.5
Referee: 6
MacGillivray: 6.5
Matthews: 6.5
Inniss: 7
Famewo: 7
Gunter:6.5
Clare: 7
Morgan: 6.5
Dobson: 7
Washington: 6.5
Stockley: 7
Jaiyesimi: 6.5
Referee: 5
Matthews: 7 - good performance and his pace shone through.
Inniss: 7.5 - not only good in the air, but there was one moment, where he was letting the ball run out, where I saw genuine pace from him that I’d never seen before. Encouraging.
Gunter: 7.5 - Is he our permanent left back? No. Did he put in an excellent shift considering he is a rub playing on the wrong side against a tricky customer in Andre Green? Yes! Let’s give some credit where it’s due.
Clare: 6.5 - battled really well and will have a big role to play this season. Like his energy and commitment. Interesting to see how he develops.
Morgan: 7 - Unlike others, I was encouraged by his performance and think he may well go on to make that role his own (IF he can just learn to compose himself in the box. I think that comes from match practice)
Dobson: 6.5 - Similar to Clare. Too early to tell. Not faultless, but excellent energy and a promising competitive start in a new team.
Washington: 6 - Did fine, but more to come from him. Love how he still looked fresh with 5 minutes to go.
Stockley: 8 - MOTM - with a goal, that was nearly the perfect big strikers performance, great choice for captain and I think he is going to be brilliant to watch this year.
Jaiyesimi: 6.5 - Another encouraging performance, he has freedom under Adkins which is fantastic to see. He’s not fully sharp yet, but I worry for defences when he is.
Referee: 5 - Not quite as bad as others have made out, just a very average league 1 ref who generally gave decisions based on who shouted loudest.
Clayden: n/a
Matthews: 6.5
Inniss: 6.5
Famewo:7
Gunter: 6.5
Clare: 7
Morgan: 7
Jaiyesimi: 6.5
Referee:6
Matthews: 5
Inniss: 7
Famewo: 7
Gunter: 6
Clare: 5
Morgan: 6
Dobson: 5
Washington: 6
Stockley: 7
Jaiyesimi: 7
Referee: 5
Matthews: 6
Inniss: 7
Famewo: 8
Gunter: 6
Clare: 6
Morgan: 6
Dobson: 7
Washington: 7
Stockley: 6
Jaiyesimi: 6
Referee: 5 huge improvement 2nd half think someone had a word with him?
Matthews: 7.5 Looks significantly sharper than last season.
Inniss: 7.5 Relished the battle.
Famewo: 8 Dominant - glad we got him back.
Gunter: 7 Did as well as can be expected on the wrong side.
Clare: 6 Busy, but be nice to see more of the skill that was mentioned when he signed.
Morgan: 7 Tried really hard to make things happen with mixed results.
Dobson: 6.5 Couple of awkward slips but an encouraging debut.
Washington: 6 Tireless but not his most effective position.
Stockley: 7.5 Led by example. Shame we couldn't give him more to attack.
Jaiyesimi: 7.5 Outstanding first half. More subdued later but still worked back.
Referee: Gullible. I thought they'd been told to ignore falls from minor contact (and that includes Morgan's deliberate wait to be bumped from behind - cue Kenneth Williams).
Matthews: 6.5
Inniss: 6.5
Famewo: 7.5
Gunter: 7
Clare: 7.5
Morgan: 6.5
Dobson: 5.5
Washington: 6
Stockley: 7
Jaiyesimi: 6.5
Referee: 7.5
Matthews: 5 passing poor caught of position occasionaly
Inniss: 6 solid
Famewo: 5 same as Matthews though passing and first touch slightly worse
Gunter: 5
Clare: 6 was error prone in cross field passes which canceled out his good work in runs forward
Morgan: 4 not a good day his corners stated well but got worse as the game went on, and they need to teach him to hit a barn door.
Dobson: 5 non descripted
Washington:5 seemed off the pace
Stockley: 7 our best player on the day
Jaiyesimi: lots like him, but to me he flatters to deceive. Runs into blind alleys and to often takes one to many step overs and then loses the ball, and his first touch was poor yesterday.
The bench must be poor with Adkins making only one sub and that in the last 10 mins of the game.
Matthews: 6
Inniss: 6
Famewo:
Gunter:
Clare:
Morgan:
Dobson:
Washington:
Stockley:
Jaiyesimi:
Referee:
they can all all have a very dull 6
Matthews: 6
Inniss: 6
Famewo: 6.5 Made several crucial interceptions, and one exciting advance through midfield
Gunter: 5.5 Prone to errors
Clare: 5.5 Unremarkable
Morgan: 5 Several bad misses - must hit the target
Dobson: 5.5 Unremarkable
Washington: 6
Stockley: 6
Jaiyesimi: 6 Much bustle, not enough end product
Referee: 6
*Barry Bannan was Man of the Match by a country mile. We need midfielders like him, who can get past opponents and advance to the box.
MacGillivray: 6 Kiely Rebooted. In fact a new pair of boots would be a handy idea
Matthews: 6.5 had a fraught 5 minute spell in the first half, very solid otherwise
Inniss: 7 Johann Cruyff he is not. Good otherwise
Famewo: 7 Johann Cruyff he...is? Excellent on the ball, rather less good when passing it
Gunter: 7.5 did very well out of position
Clare: 8 thought he had a storming game tbh, nearly capped it off with a lovely through ball that was just cut out
Morgan: 6 his finishing is terrible for a player in his position, decent otherwise
Dobson: 6.5 thought he was solid and largely effective
Washington: 6.5 a good shift
Stockley: 7 yes he missed our best chance but I thought he brought people into the game nicely and defended corners really well
Jaiyesimi: 7 a threat, won loads of freekicks
Referee: 6 loved his whistle
Adkins had us playing above our level of players, showed his class yesterday I thought
Matthews: 6 - pretty solid and one very good cross in the second half
Inniss: 6.5 - a comfortable afternoon against Wednesday's powder puff strikers. Good to get 90 minutes into the big man
Famewo: 6.5 - good defensively and one fine run forward to create a shooting chance for Stockley
Gunter: 6.5 - did well as a stand in left back
Clare: 6 - a little erratic at times but good energy and some decent runs forward in the second half
Morgan: 6 - his set plays were a little below par, although Wednesday were well organised at the back. Needs more composure when he gets a sight of goal
Dobson: 6.5 - looks a competent and tidy player
Washington: 5.5 - made no headway against a very solid defence
Stockley: 7.5: MoTM - dominant in both boxes and some good hold up play
Jaiyesimi: 6.5 - blows hot and cold but he is dangerous and puts teams on the back foot
Referee: 5 - very whistle happy, which didn't enhance a game already generally low on entertainment and goalmouth action
Matthews: 6
Inniss: 6.5
Famewo: 6
Gunter: 6
Clare: 6
Morgan: 6
Dobson: 6
Washington: 6
Stockley: 7
Jaiyesimi: 6
Referee: 5
Matthews: 6
Inniss: 6.5
Famewo: 6.5
Gunter: 6.5
Clare: 6
Morgan: 6
Dobson: 6.5
Washington: 6
Stockley: 7
Jaiyesimi: 6
Referee: 6
Matthews: 6.5
Inniss: 8
Famewo: 7
Gunter: 6.5
Clare: 7
Morgan: 5.5
Dobson: 6
Washington: 6
Stockley: 7.5
Jaiyesimi: 7