Jscore: 7.5 first half was poor and he knew it. got them to play more on the ground and the attacking subs worked. ISTED: 7 - couple of saves. positioning was good for some of their free headers which he gathered calmly. R.E.G.: 7 THOMAS: 7.5 - apart from one error which nearly cost us but fortunately the shot was awful, he was very solid. took control of the defence. GILLESPHEY: 7.5 very strong at the back. T.WATSON: 6.5 - struggled in the first half and got caught out with their goal. Played alright the rest of the time. COVENTRY: 8 That second half he ran the show in the middle. Cullen esque. CAMARÁ: 5 caught in possession and telegraphed his passing. needs to get more up to speed. ANDERSON: 8 great finish. revelation these last few games. SMALL: 7.5 - the odd mistake but his name does not do him justice. Very strong defensively and not bad going forward. LADAPO: 6 - seemed to be bullied and brushed off the ball too often. KANU: 7.5 - work rate sublime and has a surprising turn of pace. wish he left that ball to May though. ANEKE: 6.5 - obviously he wont be sprinting around like May and Kanu can do as he is probably concerned with his injury record but he did make a difference just by being there. Shame his habit of hitting the woodwork is still there. MAY: 6 - did well in that midfield role just by harrowing their midfield. Needed the energy in there as Camara was struggling. Referee: 7 - got fooled a few times by both sets of players but overall was ok.
Jscore: 8 - he's brought structure, commitment, confidence and desire to a squad who were utterly devoid of all those things under Appleton ISTED: 6 - a quiet evening, with not much to do. I felt he should have come for Mendez-Laing's delivery deep inside his 6-yard box, although primary responsibility for the goal rests with the defenders. On the positive side, Isted has certainly brought more calmness and composure to the backline R.E.G.: 7 - a solid performance THOMAS: 7 - equally solid. Gayle (and subsequently Waghorn) were comfortably controlled. Some stray passing but drove forward well on a few occasions and did his primary job well GILLESPHEY: 8 - his best performance for us. Defended very well and played some lovely left foot diagonal passes out of defence (in that element of his game - and that element only ( ! ) - he reminded me of Miguel Llera) T.WATSON: 6 - a really weak first half and was out-muscled far too easily. Better in the second and Jones' comments made it clear that he's carrying a hip injury COVENTRY: 8 - part of a misfiring and jittery midfield in the first half but was the master of the field in the second CAMARÁ: 5 - very haphazard and had great difficulty in controlling the ball. In mitigation, it was his first start for four months and hopefully he has a contribution to make in the last two months of the season ANDERSON: 8 - played consistently well throughout - tigerish in the tackle, covering the ground and always on the move. His thunderous strike was the icing on the cake SMALL: 7.5 - really impressive, both defensively and going forward. With his pace and physicality, he's a massive upgrade on Edun LADAPO: 6 - no real service in the fast half but combined well with Kanu on a couple of occasions KANU: 8.5: MoTM - outstanding throughout. Derby could not cope with his movement and electric pace ANEKE: 7 - made an impact as soon as he came on and showed good composure in setting up Kanu prior to Anderson's matchwinning goal MAY: 7 - worked hard and effectively in a slightly deeper role. The goal will do him the world of good Referee: 8 - very good: I always think that the best sort of referee is one you hardly notice NESS: n/a - good to see him back out there. With Hector and Jones also to return, we are certainly well stocked in central defence
Jscore: 10 ISTED: 8 Excellent distribution. R.E.G.: 8 Looking excellent now he's fully fit. THOMAS: 8 Excellent. GILLESPHEY: 8.5 Excellent, best game. T.WATSON: 6 Average, but good for him. Well dodgy early on, but improved. Good shithousery. COVENTRY: 8 Excellent, best performance so far. CAMARÁ: 6 Did ok, still a yard off the pace some of the time. ANDERSON: 9 Loving his recent performances, extra mark for the glorious winner. SMALL: 8 Excellent again, mature beyond his years. LADAPO: 6 Looking a little better, at least he puts in the effort. KANU: 8.5 Wonderful movement in the 2nd half, ran their defence all over the place. ANEKE: 8 Hits the woodwork with first touch and helped Kanu to destroy their defence. MAY: 7 Plenty of effort and took the penalty well. Referee: 7 Decent overall. NESS: n/a Looked so much more solid and confident.
Jscore: 9 - he identifies where things aren't working and makes early changes. Finally having a pro-active manager rather than the reactive ones of the last 5 years. ISTED: 7.5 - feel more confident with him in goal, maybe should have done better with the goal but looked more poor defending than poor keeping. R.E.G.: 8 - I like him a lot, quick for a CB, good on the ball and reads the game well. THOMAS: 7.5 - some dodgy passes but defensively he was really good. GILLESPHEY: 7.5 - classy player and good to have a left footed CB playing at LCB T.WATSON: 6.5 - he has improved under NJ but he doesn't offer enough going forward to suit the RWB role and switches off defensively at time. Carrying a knock so fair play. COVENTRY: 8.5 - Okay first half, absolutely sensational second half. His passing ability shows why he was at West Ham for so long, last night he added a bit of bite to his performance. Keep on like this and we have found our Dobbo replacement. CAMARÁ: 5 - I think he was trying to hard to impress, looked unfit and struggled. ANDERSON: 9 - wow this boy, looked class in pre-season but really struggled when thrown in at the start of the season, NJ has done wonders for his confidence and is reaping the rewards. What an engine, tenacity, fight and showed real glimpses of class in has control, passing and that finish. SMALL: 8.5 - Hes quality isn't he? So strong and quick, both footed too. Get him signed up for longer. LADAPO: 5 - Didn't effect the game and couldn't get the ball to stick, put us under pressure as he couldn't bring others into play. Been really disappointed with him so far considering the hype he came in with. KANU: 9 - I will be honest, a year ago I thought he looks light weight and way off it. What a difference a year makes, strong, quick, incredible work rate. Fights for the badge like a fan would. Becoming a real favourite of mine. ANEKE: 8.5 - Changes the game every time he comes on. I also love the passion he shows and how he helps his team-mates, please stay fit Chuks. MAY: 8 - Did well when he came on in the 10 role, worked hard scored a good penalty and some nice runs to make space for others. Tracks back better than any striker we have had for a long time. Referee: 8 hardly noticed him other than one weird decision on very obvious Derby corner but he got that right in the end. NESS: n/a
Comments
ISTED: 8
R.E.G.: 8
THOMAS: 8
GILLESPHEY: 8
T.WATSON: 7.5
COVENTRY: 8
CAMARÁ: 6
ANDERSON: 8.5
SMALL: 8.5
LADAPO: 6
KANU: 8.5
ANEKE: 7.5
MAY: 8
Referee: 7
ISTED: 7
R.E.G.: 7
THOMAS: 8
GILLESPHEY: 8.5
T.WATSON: 7
COVENTRY: 8
CAMARÁ: 6
ANDERSON: 8.5
SMALL: 7
LADAPO: 6
KANU: 8
ANEKE: 7
MAY: 8
Referee: 6
R.E.G.: 7
THOMAS:7
GILLESPHEY:7
T.WATSON: 7
COVENTRY:8
CAMARÁ: 6
ANDERSON: 9
SMALL: 8
LADAPO: 6
KANU: 9
ANEKE:8
MAY: 9
ISTED: 8
R.E.G.: 7.5
THOMAS: 7.5
GILLESPHEY: 8
T.WATSON: 7
COVENTRY: 8.5
CAMARÁ: 5
ANDERSON: 9
SMALL: 9
LADAPO: 6
KANU: 8.5
ANEKE: 8
MAY: 7.5
Referee: 8
NESS: n/a
ISTED: 7.5
R.E.G.: 7.5
THOMAS: 7.5
GILLESPHEY: 7.5
T.WATSON: 7.5
COVENTRY: 8.5
CAMARÁ: 6
ANDERSON: 8.5
SMALL: 9
LADAPO: 6
KANU: 8
ANEKE: 8
MAY: 7.5
Referee: 7
ISTED: 8
R.E.G.: 8
THOMAS: 7
GILLESPHEY: 8
T.WATSON: 7
COVENTRY: 8
CAMARÁ: 7
ANDERSON: 9
SMALL: 8
LADAPO: 7
KANU: 8
ANEKE: 8
MAY: 7
Referee: 7
ISTED: 8
R.E.G.: 8
THOMAS: 8.5
GILLESPHEY: 8
T.WATSON: 7.5
COVENTRY: 8.5
CAMARÁ: 6
ANDERSON: 9
SMALL: 8
LADAPO: 4
KANU: 8.5
ANEKE: 7
MAY: 7
ISTED: 7
R.E.G: 7.5
THOMAS: 7.5
GILLESPHEY: 7.5
T.WATSON: 7
COVENTRY: 7
CAMARÁ: 6.5
ANDERSON: 8
SMALL: 7.5
LADAPO: 6
KANU: 7.5
ANEKE: 7.5
MAY: 7
Referee: 6
ISTED: 8
R.E.G.: 7.5
THOMAS: 8
GILLESPHEY: 8
T.WATSON: 7.5
COVENTRY: 8.5
CAMARÁ: 6.5
ANDERSON: 9
SMALL: 9.5
LADAPO: 7
KANU: 8.5
ANEKE: 8
MAY: 8
Referee: 8
NESS: n/a
ISTED: 7
R.E.G.: 7
THOMAS: 7
GILLESPHEY: 7.5
T.WATSON: 7
COVENTRY: 7
CAMARÁ: 6
ANDERSON: 8
SMALL: 7.5
LADAPO: 6
KANU: 7.5
ANEKE: 7
MAY: 7
Referee: 6
ISTED: 7
R.E.G.: 7.5
THOMAS: 7.5
GILLESPHEY: 8
T.WATSON: 6.5
COVENTRY: 7.5
CAMARÁ: 5.5
ANDERSON: 8
SMALL: 7.5
LADAPO: 6
KANU: 7.5
ANEKE: 7
MAY: 7.5
Referee: 7
NESS: n/a
ISTED: 7
R.E.G.: 8
THOMAS: 7.5
GILLESPHEY: 8
T.WATSON: 7
COVENTRY: 8.5
CAMARÁ: 5.5
ANDERSON: 9
SMALL: 8
LADAPO: 6
KANU: 8.5
ANEKE: 8
MAY: 7.5
Referee: 8
ISTED: 7
R.E.G.: 7
THOMAS:7.5
GILLESPHEY: 8
T.WATSON: 7
COVENTRY: 8
CAMARÁ: 6.5
ANDERSON: 8.5
SMALL: 7.5
LADAPO: 6.5
KANU: 8.5
ANEKE: 7
MAY: 7.5
Referee: 7.5
ISTED: 6.5
R.E.G.: 7.5
THOMAS: 7.5
GILLESPHEY: 7.5
T.WATSON: 7
COVENTRY: 7.5
CAMARÁ: 6
ANDERSON: 8
SMALL: 8
LADAPO: 6.5
KANU: 8
ANEKE: 7
MAY: 7.5
Referee: 7.5
ISTED: 8
R.E.G.: 8
THOMAS: 8
GILLESPHEY:
T.WATSON: 7.5
COVENTRY: 8.5
CAMARÁ: 6
ANDERSON: 8
SMALL: 8
LADAPO: 6
KANU: 8
ANEKE: 7.5
MAY: 7
Referee: 8
NESS: n/a
ISTED: 7
R.E.G.: 8
THOMAS: 7
GILLESPHEY: 8.5
T.WATSON: 6.5
COVENTRY: 8.5
CAMARÁ: 5
ANDERSON: 9
SMALL: 7
LADAPO: 5
KANU: 8.5
ANEKE: 7
MAY: 7
Referee: 7
ISTED: 7 - couple of saves. positioning was good for some of their free headers which he gathered calmly.
R.E.G.: 7
THOMAS: 7.5 - apart from one error which nearly cost us but fortunately the shot was awful, he was very solid. took control of the defence.
GILLESPHEY: 7.5 very strong at the back.
T.WATSON: 6.5 - struggled in the first half and got caught out with their goal. Played alright the rest of the time.
COVENTRY: 8 That second half he ran the show in the middle. Cullen esque.
CAMARÁ: 5 caught in possession and telegraphed his passing. needs to get more up to speed.
ANDERSON: 8 great finish. revelation these last few games.
SMALL: 7.5 - the odd mistake but his name does not do him justice. Very strong defensively and not bad going forward.
LADAPO: 6 - seemed to be bullied and brushed off the ball too often.
KANU: 7.5 - work rate sublime and has a surprising turn of pace. wish he left that ball to May though.
ANEKE: 6.5 - obviously he wont be sprinting around like May and Kanu can do as he is probably concerned with his injury record but he did make a difference just by being there. Shame his habit of hitting the woodwork is still there.
MAY: 6 - did well in that midfield role just by harrowing their midfield. Needed the energy in there as Camara was struggling.
Referee: 7 - got fooled a few times by both sets of players but overall was ok.
ISTED: 6 - a quiet evening, with not much to do. I felt he should have come for Mendez-Laing's delivery deep inside his 6-yard box, although primary responsibility for the goal rests with the defenders. On the positive side, Isted has certainly brought more calmness and composure to the backline
R.E.G.: 7 - a solid performance
THOMAS: 7 - equally solid. Gayle (and subsequently Waghorn) were comfortably controlled. Some stray passing but drove forward well on a few occasions and did his primary job well
GILLESPHEY: 8 - his best performance for us. Defended very well and played some lovely left foot diagonal passes out of defence (in that element of his game - and that element only ( ! ) - he reminded me of Miguel Llera)
T.WATSON: 6 - a really weak first half and was out-muscled far too easily. Better in the second and Jones' comments made it clear that he's carrying a hip injury
COVENTRY: 8 - part of a misfiring and jittery midfield in the first half but was the master of the field in the second
CAMARÁ: 5 - very haphazard and had great difficulty in controlling the ball. In mitigation, it was his first start for four months and hopefully he has a contribution to make in the last two months of the season
ANDERSON: 8 - played consistently well throughout - tigerish in the tackle, covering the ground and always on the move. His thunderous strike was the icing on the cake
SMALL: 7.5 - really impressive, both defensively and going forward. With his pace and physicality, he's a massive upgrade on Edun
LADAPO: 6 - no real service in the fast half but combined well with Kanu on a couple of occasions
KANU: 8.5: MoTM - outstanding throughout. Derby could not cope with his movement and electric pace
ANEKE: 7 - made an impact as soon as he came on and showed good composure in setting up Kanu prior to Anderson's matchwinning goal
MAY: 7 - worked hard and effectively in a slightly deeper role. The goal will do him the world of good
Referee: 8 - very good: I always think that the best sort of referee is one you hardly notice
NESS: n/a - good to see him back out there. With Hector and Jones also to return, we are certainly well stocked in central defence
ISTED: 7
R.E.G.: 5
THOMAS: 7
GILLESPHEY: 7
T.WATSON: 6
COVENTRY: 5
CAMARÁ: 4
ANDERSON: 7
SMALL: 7.5
LADAPO: 4
KANU: 7
ANEKE: 7
MAY: 6
ISTED: 7
R.E.G.: 7
THOMAS: 7
GILLESPHEY: 8
T.WATSON: 6
COVENTRY: 8
CAMARÁ: 5
ANDERSON: 8.5
SMALL: 8
LADAPO: 5
KANU: 9
ANEKE: 8
MAY: 8
Referee: 5
Isted: 8
REG: 8
Thomas: 8
Gillesphey: 8
T.Watson: 7
Coventry: 9
Camara: 6
Anderson: 9
Small: 8
Ladapo: 6
Kanu: 9
Referee: 7
ISTED: 7.5
R.E.G.: 7.5
THOMAS: 8.0
GILLESPHEY: 8.5
T.WATSON: 7.0
COVENTRY: 9.0
CAMARÁ: 6.5
ANDERSON: 8.5
SMALL: 8.0
LADAPO: 6.5
KANU: 8.5
ANEKE: 8.0
MAY: 8.0
Referee: 7.0
ISTED: 8
R.E.G.: 8
THOMAS: 8.5
GILLESPHEY: 8
T.WATSON: 7.5
COVENTRY: 8.5
CAMARÁ: 7
ANDERSON: 9.5
SMALL: 8.5
LADAPO: 6.5
KANU: 9
ANEKE: 8
MAY: 7.5
Referee: 7
NESS: n/a
ISTED: 8 Excellent distribution.
R.E.G.: 8 Looking excellent now he's fully fit.
THOMAS: 8 Excellent.
GILLESPHEY: 8.5 Excellent, best game.
T.WATSON: 6 Average, but good for him. Well dodgy early on, but improved. Good shithousery.
COVENTRY: 8 Excellent, best performance so far.
CAMARÁ: 6 Did ok, still a yard off the pace some of the time.
ANDERSON: 9 Loving his recent performances, extra mark for the glorious winner.
SMALL: 8 Excellent again, mature beyond his years.
LADAPO: 6 Looking a little better, at least he puts in the effort.
KANU: 8.5 Wonderful movement in the 2nd half, ran their defence all over the place.
ANEKE: 8 Hits the woodwork with first touch and helped Kanu to destroy their defence.
MAY: 7 Plenty of effort and took the penalty well.
Referee: 7 Decent overall.
NESS: n/a Looked so much more solid and confident.
ISTED: 7.5 - feel more confident with him in goal, maybe should have done better with the goal but looked more poor defending than poor keeping.
R.E.G.: 8 - I like him a lot, quick for a CB, good on the ball and reads the game well.
THOMAS: 7.5 - some dodgy passes but defensively he was really good.
GILLESPHEY: 7.5 - classy player and good to have a left footed CB playing at LCB
T.WATSON: 6.5 - he has improved under NJ but he doesn't offer enough going forward to suit the RWB role and switches off defensively at time. Carrying a knock so fair play.
COVENTRY: 8.5 - Okay first half, absolutely sensational second half. His passing ability shows why he was at West Ham for so long, last night he added a bit of bite to his performance. Keep on like this and we have found our Dobbo replacement.
CAMARÁ: 5 - I think he was trying to hard to impress, looked unfit and struggled.
ANDERSON: 9 - wow this boy, looked class in pre-season but really struggled when thrown in at the start of the season, NJ has done wonders for his confidence and is reaping the rewards. What an engine, tenacity, fight and showed real glimpses of class in has control, passing and that finish.
SMALL: 8.5 - Hes quality isn't he? So strong and quick, both footed too. Get him signed up for longer.
LADAPO: 5 - Didn't effect the game and couldn't get the ball to stick, put us under pressure as he couldn't bring others into play. Been really disappointed with him so far considering the hype he came in with.
KANU: 9 - I will be honest, a year ago I thought he looks light weight and way off it. What a difference a year makes, strong, quick, incredible work rate. Fights for the badge like a fan would. Becoming a real favourite of mine.
ANEKE: 8.5 - Changes the game every time he comes on. I also love the passion he shows and how he helps his team-mates, please stay fit Chuks.
MAY: 8 - Did well when he came on in the 10 role, worked hard scored a good penalty and some nice runs to make space for others. Tracks back better than any striker we have had for a long time.
Referee: 8 hardly noticed him other than one weird decision on very obvious Derby corner but he got that right in the end.
NESS: n/a