KAMINSKI: 5 - Had one thing to do an absolutely beefed it. Lucky that's not the story today RAMSAY: 7 - Untroubled throughout as usual JONES: 8 - Probably should have scored but can have the assist instead. Dominated defensively BELL: 8 MOTM - Absolutely serene on the ball and made sure Edwards and TC were always in dangerous areas with very positive play APTER: 7 - Quiet owing to most of the play coming down our left but looked very impressive when he did see the ball. Lots more to come CAREY: 8 - Worked very hard on and off the ball COVENTRY: 7 - Moved brilliantly, radar was a bit off at times DOCHERTY: 7 - Still needs to improve on the ball but made himself into a passing option constantly to avoid our defenders having to play risky balls out from the back and that helps so much with us retaining possession and not being countered EDWARDS: 7.5 - Went up against a very quick, very dangerous winger and completely dominated him. KELMAN: 4 - Really poor. Dominated by their centre backs and made absolutely no runs into the channels to be able to receive anything other than a pass centrally with his back to goal, which he lost every time. CAMPBELL: 7.5 - Still too many loose passes but constantly pulling wide and showing for the ball and driving defences back. The amount he gets on the ball is incredible Referee: 4 - Missed at least two pens Subs:LEABURN: 7 - Straight away started pulling into the channels and creating a different kind of threat for Watford's defenders
Knibbs - 7 Can't argue with the goal but also harried and pressed high and won the ball for us Gillesphey 7 - Forced the corner with an excellent free kick Olaofe 7 - Looks a handful
KAMINSKI: 5 - nothing much to do, lucky not to have a penalty call RAMSAY: 7 - Ramsay being Ramsay JONES: 8 - Man mountain, going to be a serious threat from set pieces this year BELL: 6 - composed but think he needs to release the ball a bit quicker, hoof it sometimes APTER: 7 - Sharp, took on players and wasn’t afraid to shoot, seriously missed a player like this CAREY: 7 - good debut did what he needed to do and linked up well COVENTRY: 7 did what he does DOCHERTY: 6 see above EDWARDS: dangerous and composed in defence will step up well KELMAN: 6 will need more service, held the ball up a couple of times well CAMPBELL: 5 looks a bit tired, have to switch on otherwise he will lose his spot Referee: 4 . Missed 3 pens Subs:LEABURN: 6 looked good given his injuries
Knibbs 6 - would be N/a due to time but composed finish Gillesphe 5 - didn’t really notice him Olaofe - 6 did well looks a handful will be a big impact in the latter part of games
KAMINSKI: 6 - clean sheet. Not much to do but nearly cost us with the non penalty. RAMSAY: 8 - quality performance. Looked completely up to championship standard as expected. JONES: 8 - As above BELL: 7.5 - looked good. APTER: 8 - Impressive debut. Dangerous deliveries. Small with an end product. CAREY: 8.5 - MOM looked dangerous and linked up well with Apter. Encouraging signs. COVENTRY: 8 - Championship standard as expected. DOCHERTY: 6 - industrious EDWARDS: 7.5 - very effective going forward and in defence. KELMAN: 7 - not much to work with today but still nearly scored CAMPBELL: 6 - not his day today but still gave the defence problems at times Referee: Subs:LEABURN: 7 - great to see him back
KAMINSKI: 5.5 got away with a stonewall penalty. Had little to do. RAMSAY: 8. Strong game and got away with his swing and a miss ! JONES: 8 Good start to his Championship campaign but should have scored. BELL: 7.5 got a bit worried when he lingers on the ball but a good debut. APTER: 8 This guy has talent. If the lads in the box were sharper he could have had a brace of assists and had two near misses. Great passes to carey and hits the six yard box with his crosses. CAREY: 8 he took time to get on the ball but fantastic workrate but a strong 2nd half and a powerful runner. COVENTRY: 7 his passing was erratic today but got the corner right to the back post for the winner. DOCHERTY: 7 put a shift in and does lot of the donkey work in midfield. EDWARDS: 7.5 great battle with Baah and shaded it on points. KELMAN: 6. did the movement but not Charlie's day. Away from home with more space he will show what he can do or better passes at home when he runs in areas. CAMPBELL: 6.5 Good, bad and ugly from TC but 100% effort but I do find it frustrating when he messes up short passes. Still a work in progress. Referee: 5 missed two stonewall pens for both sides. Levelling up doesn't make him decent ! Subs:LEABURN: 6.5 Got into the game straight away.
Knibbs:Harvey, you beautiful man with the late, late goal. Gillesphey:Macca you Beautiful man for making this possible. Olaofe: Good cameo
KAMINSKI: 5.5 Little to do but nearly screwed it with late brain fade RAMSAY: 8 He is so good and is only going to get better JONES: 9.5 Can only admire. Our only goal threat plus two crucial blocks in the first half and set up the winner at the end BELL: 8.5 Comfortable on the ball and strong in the tackle APTER: 7.5 Always looking to attack (which may mean more work for Ramsay in defense) but a quality player CAREY: 8 Busts a gut to get into space and support the front two COVENTRY: 7 A little wayward with some passing but going strong to the end DOCHERTY: 6 Loads of energy but no telling passes EDWARDS: 7 Lots of physical tussles which suit him fine KELMAN: 6 No service as such and Jones took it off his toe in the first half CAMPBELL: 6 Hit and miss performance and the same can be said of some of his passing Referee: 7 Evened up the missed penalty shout by not seeing the Kaminski crunch Subs:LEABURN: 7 Looked very up for it
Knibbs What a start! Gillesphey Solid Olaofe Terrific introduction
KAMINSKI: 6 1st impression he’s a ‘stay at home keeper’ RAMSAY: 7.5 no problems at this level on that showing JONES: 8.5 Rock at the back extra 0.5 for assist MOM BELL: 7.5 can tell he’s played higher and in his comfort zone APTER: 8 He’s a full back’s nightmare, some great crosses. Thiery who? CAREY: 8 Great engine with an eye for goal COVENTRY: 6.5 ok but seemed reluctant to play forward DOCHERTY: 6 a few hot potato balls but can’t fault the graft EDWARDS: 7.5 best left back we’ve had since Sir Chris KELMAN: 6 tried hard with no service CAMPBELL: 6 such a frustrating player at times needlessly conceding possession Referee: 5 marginally better than that L1 shower Subs:LEABURN: 7
KAMINSKI: 6 - Not a lot to do, miscommunication at end & lucky not to concede pen RAMSAY: 8 - Outstanding, championship quality, never let up on Doumbia JONES: 8 - Strong in defence and danger in opposition box BELL: 7.5 - composed mostly and did well against Baah APTER: 8 - great delivery and dangerous in attack, did defensive tasks as well CAREY: 8 - great in forward midfield position, very good debut COVENTRY: 7.5 - great corner at end and kept things moving in midfield DOCHERTY: 6.5 - bit off pace initially but stuck to it EDWARDS: 7.5 Helped Bell keep dangerous looking Baah quiet KELMAN: 6.5 - quiet, apart from flick in 2nd half, well marshalled by Watford defence CAMPBELL: 6.5 - some good moments and not so good moments Referee: 5.5 - missed 3 pens (didn't cost us fortunately) & some fouls, not so bad rest of time Subs:LEABURN: 7 - helped unsettle Watford defence with some good running
Knibbs: - on and scored, what more can you ask, great addition to team Gillesphey - good to have quality defender with great dead ball delivery come on at end
Olaofe - looks strong and physicality helped unsettle Watford defence
Nathan Jones - set up, adjustments & subs spot on. Great to see NJ lead & encourage team celebration at end.
KAMINSKI: 5 What was he doing? RAMSAY: 8 Imperious as ever JONES: 8 Dominant BELL: 7 Had me worried a few times APTER: 7.5 Better than Small CAREY: 7.5 Encouraging debut COVENTRY: 7 Looks like a Championship player DOCHERTY: 7 Not sure if he'll keep his place EDWARDS: 7.5 Kept Baah pretty quiet KELMAN: 6 Ineffective today CAMPBELL: 7.5 I think he's made the step up. A couple of poor passes but overall very impressive Referee: 5 Subs:LEABURN: 7
KAMINSKI: 6 nothing to do but almost cost us at the end RAMSAY: 8.5 does this blokes heart rate ever go above 80? Cool as ice JONES: 8 every inch a champ defender BELL: 6 not convinced until he got pushed up near the end where he looked much more comfortable and dangerous APTER: 7 will be a handy player CAREY: 7.5 quite a player we have here, think him and apter looked great at times and seems to be that creative spark COVENTRY: 6.5 DOCHERTY: 5 worst game he’s probably had for us, looked slow, gave the ball away and generally poor central midfield performance EDWARDS: 7 KELMAN: 6 had a flash of a chance that he almost got a little nibble on, but offered very little, I can see why qpr felt they pulled our pants down for him CAMPBELL: 7 dangerous and frustrating in equal measure Referee: 5 bottled the pen shout at the end Subs:LEABURN: 7.5 game changer, looks like he’s going to be a nightmare for defenders
Knibbs 8 looked dangerous every time he got the ball, closes down well and seems like he’s the type to always be in the right place at the right time with that finish at the end. Hope rumours about his knee are rubbish as I think he’s going to be a top player for us. Gillesphey 7 felt we looked a lot more balanced with him on Olaofe 7 going to be a very handy player this season, work rate is exceptional and stronger than he looks
KAMINSKI: 5 inc. -2 for that brain fart at the end.
RAMSAY: 8 very strong in defence and a classic marauding run JONES: 8 going for POTY again... might not have it so easy this time! BELL: 8 imperious at the back, looks a great addition APTER: 8 let's hope we get that quality every game, crosses we're immense CAREY: 8 the links up with Apter were magic, looked a threat. MoM (close call) COVENTRY: 7.5 covered miles of ground and had a hand in the goal DOCHERTY: 6 weak link first half, would've been a 4, but got stronger as the game went on EDWARDS: 8 did very well with Baah, should've won a penalty KELMAN: 6 some nice touches, but needs to be involved more CAMPBELL: 6 the opposite of Docherty... good first half, fell apart 2nd. Referee: 4 I mean hard to give him more with 3 stonewall pens denied, even if one was theirs. Subs:LEABURN: 7 great to have him back
Comments
RAMSAY: 7.5
JONES: 7
BELL: 7.5
APTER: 7.5
CAREY: 8
COVENTRY: 6
DOCHERTY: 5.5
EDWARDS: 7
KELMAN: 6
CAMPBELL: 6.5
Referee: 4
Subs:LEABURN: 7
RAMSAY: 6.5
JONES: 8
BELL: 8
APTER: 8
CAREY: 8
COVENTRY: 7
DOCHERTY: 7
EDWARDS: 7
KELMAN: 6
CAMPBELL: 6
Referee:
Subs:LEABURN: 7
Knibbs 7
Gillesphey 7
Olaofe 7
RAMSAY: 7
JONES: 7.5
BELL: 7.5
APTER: 8
CAREY: 9 MOM
COVENTRY: 7.5
DOCHERTY: 6.5
EDWARDS: 7.5
KELMAN: 6
CAMPBELL: 6
RAMSAY: 8 - dominant
JONES: 8.5
BELL: 7
APTER: 8
CAREY: 8
COVENTRY: 7
DOCHERTY: 5
EDWARDS: 7.5
KELMAN: 6
CAMPBELL: 6.5
Referee: 4
Subs:LEABURN: 6
Knibbs 7
Gillesphey 7
Olaofe 7
Ramsay: 8
Jones: 8
Bell: 7
Apter: 8
Carey: 8 (MOTM)
Coventry: 7
Docherty: 7
Edwards: 8
Kelman: 6
Campbell: 7
Referee: 5
Leaburn: 7
Knibbs: 7
Gillesphey: 7
Olaofe: 7
RAMSAY: 8
JONES: 8 mom
BELL: 7
APTER: 8
CAREY: 7
COVENTRY: 7
DOCHERTY: 6
EDWARDS: 7
KELMAN: 6
CAMPBELL: 7
Referee:
Subs:LEABURN: 7
RAMSAY: 8
JONES: 8
BELL: 7.5 good in possession
APTER: 8 excellent
CAREY: 8 high energy
COVENTRY: 6.5
DOCHERTY: 6
EDWARDS: 7
KELMAN: 6
CAMPBELL: 6
Referee:
Subs:LEABURN: 7 looked his old self
Knibbs: 7
Gillesphey: 6
Olaofe: 7
RAMSAY: 7
JONES 8
BELL: 7.5
APTER: 8
CAREY: 8.5 (MOM)
COVENTRY: 7
DOCHERTY: 6.5
EDWARDS: 7
KELMAN: 6
CAMPBELL: 6
Referee: 5
KNIBBS 7
OLAOFE 6
RAMSAY: 7
JONES: 7
BELL: 7
APTER: 6
CAREY: 6
COVENTRY: 6
DOCHERTY: 5
EDWARDS: 7
KELMAN: 6
CAMPBELL: 5
Referee: 4
Subs:LEABURN: 6
Knibbs 7
Gillesphey 6
Olaofe 6
RAMSAY: 7.5
JONES: 7.5
BELL: 7.5
APTER: 7.5
CAREY: 8.5
COVENTRY: 7
DOCHERTY: 6.5
EDWARDS: 8
KELMAN: 6.5
CAMPBELL: 7.5
Referee: 6
Subs:LEABURN: 7
Knibbs 8 (for goal)
Gillesphey 6.5
Olaofe 7
RAMSAY: 7 - Untroubled throughout as usual
JONES: 8 - Probably should have scored but can have the assist instead. Dominated defensively
BELL: 8 MOTM - Absolutely serene on the ball and made sure Edwards and TC were always in dangerous areas with very positive play
APTER: 7 - Quiet owing to most of the play coming down our left but looked very impressive when he did see the ball. Lots more to come
CAREY: 8 - Worked very hard on and off the ball
COVENTRY: 7 - Moved brilliantly, radar was a bit off at times
DOCHERTY: 7 - Still needs to improve on the ball but made himself into a passing option constantly to avoid our defenders having to play risky balls out from the back and that helps so much with us retaining possession and not being countered
EDWARDS: 7.5 - Went up against a very quick, very dangerous winger and completely dominated him.
KELMAN: 4 - Really poor. Dominated by their centre backs and made absolutely no runs into the channels to be able to receive anything other than a pass centrally with his back to goal, which he lost every time.
CAMPBELL: 7.5 - Still too many loose passes but constantly pulling wide and showing for the ball and driving defences back. The amount he gets on the ball is incredible
Referee: 4 - Missed at least two pens
Subs:LEABURN: 7 - Straight away started pulling into the channels and creating a different kind of threat for Watford's defenders
Knibbs - 7 Can't argue with the goal but also harried and pressed high and won the ball for us
Gillesphey 7 - Forced the corner with an excellent free kick
Olaofe 7 - Looks a handful
RAMSAY: 7 - Ramsay being Ramsay
JONES: 8 - Man mountain, going to be a serious threat from set pieces this year
BELL: 6 - composed but think he needs to release the ball a bit quicker, hoof it sometimes
APTER: 7 - Sharp, took on players and wasn’t afraid to shoot, seriously missed a player like this
CAREY: 7 - good debut did what he needed to do and linked up well
COVENTRY: 7 did what he does
DOCHERTY: 6 see above
EDWARDS: dangerous and composed in defence will step up well
KELMAN: 6 will need more service, held the ball up a couple of times well
CAMPBELL: 5 looks a bit tired, have to switch on otherwise he will lose his spot
Referee: 4 . Missed 3 pens
Subs:LEABURN: 6 looked good given his injuries
Knibbs 6 - would be N/a due to time but composed finish
Gillesphe 5 - didn’t really notice him
Olaofe - 6 did well looks a handful will be a big impact in the latter part of games
RAMSAY: 8
JONES: 8.5
BELL: 8
APTER: 8
CAREY: 7.5
COVENTRY: 7.5
DOCHERTY: 6.5
EDWARDS: 8
KELMAN: 6
CAMPBELL: 5.5
Referee: 5
Subs:LEABURN: 6
Knibbs: 7
Gillesphey: 6
Olaofe: 7
RAMSAY: 8. Strong game and got away with his swing and a miss !
JONES: 8 Good start to his Championship campaign but should have scored.
BELL: 7.5 got a bit worried when he lingers on the ball but a good debut.
APTER: 8 This guy has talent. If the lads in the box were sharper he could have had a brace of assists and had two near misses. Great passes to carey and hits the six yard box with his crosses.
CAREY: 8 he took time to get on the ball but fantastic workrate but a strong 2nd half and a powerful runner.
COVENTRY: 7 his passing was erratic today but got the corner right to the back post for the winner.
DOCHERTY: 7 put a shift in and does lot of the donkey work in midfield.
EDWARDS: 7.5 great battle with Baah and shaded it on points.
KELMAN: 6. did the movement but not Charlie's day. Away from home with more space he will show what he can do or better passes at home when he runs in areas.
CAMPBELL: 6.5 Good, bad and ugly from TC but 100% effort but I do find it frustrating when he messes up short passes. Still a work in progress.
Referee: 5 missed two stonewall pens for both sides.
Levelling up doesn't make him decent !
Subs:LEABURN: 6.5 Got into the game straight away.
Knibbs:Harvey, you beautiful man with the late, late goal.
Gillesphey:Macca you Beautiful man for making this possible.
Olaofe: Good cameo
KAMINSKI: 6 - fine apart from his brain fart at the end.
RAMSAY: 8 - looked at home in the champ
JONES: 8 - as above
BELL: 9 - Outstanding. So confident and assured on the ball
APTER: 8.5 - my new favourite player - so exciting.
CAREY: 7.5 - looked good
COVENTRY: 7.5 - So consistent.
DOCHERTY: 6 (8 without the ball, 4 when on it)
EDWARDS: 8 - looked at home in the champ
KELMAN: 6 - worked hard, but didn’t get any chances
CAMPBELL: 5 - We can’t afford to carry him through the season. Just not good enough for this level
Referee: 5 - bottled the big decisions
Subs:LEABURN: 7 - great to see him back
RAMSAY: 7
JONES: 7.5
BELL: 7.5
APTER: 7
CAREY: 7
COVENTRY: 7
DOCHERTY: 6.5
EDWARDS: 8
KELMAN: 6
CAMPBELL: 6
Referee: 5
Subs:LEABURN: 7
RAMSAY: 8 He is so good and is only going to get better
JONES: 9.5 Can only admire. Our only goal threat plus two crucial blocks in the first half and set up the winner at the end
BELL: 8.5 Comfortable on the ball and strong in the tackle
APTER: 7.5 Always looking to attack (which may mean more work for Ramsay in defense) but a quality player
CAREY: 8 Busts a gut to get into space and support the front two
COVENTRY: 7 A little wayward with some passing but going strong to the end
DOCHERTY: 6 Loads of energy but no telling passes
EDWARDS: 7 Lots of physical tussles which suit him fine
KELMAN: 6 No service as such and Jones took it off his toe in the first half
CAMPBELL: 6 Hit and miss performance and the same can be said of some of his passing
Referee: 7 Evened up the missed penalty shout by not seeing the Kaminski crunch
Subs:LEABURN: 7 Looked very up for it
Knibbs What a start!
Gillesphey Solid
Olaofe Terrific introduction
RAMSAY: 7.5 no problems at this level on that showing
JONES: 8.5 Rock at the back extra 0.5 for assist MOM
BELL: 7.5 can tell he’s played higher and in his comfort zone
APTER: 8 He’s a full back’s nightmare, some great crosses. Thiery who?
CAREY: 8 Great engine with an eye for goal
COVENTRY: 6.5 ok but seemed reluctant to play forward
DOCHERTY: 6 a few hot potato balls but can’t fault the graft
EDWARDS: 7.5 best left back we’ve had since Sir Chris
KELMAN: 6 tried hard with no service
CAMPBELL: 6 such a frustrating player at times needlessly conceding possession
Referee: 5 marginally better than that L1 shower
Subs:LEABURN: 7
RAMSAY: 8 - Outstanding, championship quality, never let up on Doumbia
JONES: 8 - Strong in defence and danger in opposition box
BELL: 7.5 - composed mostly and did well against Baah
APTER: 8 - great delivery and dangerous in attack, did defensive tasks as well
CAREY: 8 - great in forward midfield position, very good debut
COVENTRY: 7.5 - great corner at end and kept things moving in midfield
DOCHERTY: 6.5 - bit off pace initially but stuck to it
EDWARDS: 7.5 Helped Bell keep dangerous looking Baah quiet
KELMAN: 6.5 - quiet, apart from flick in 2nd half, well marshalled by Watford defence
CAMPBELL: 6.5 - some good moments and not so good moments
Referee: 5.5 - missed 3 pens (didn't cost us fortunately) & some fouls, not so bad rest of time
Subs:LEABURN: 7 - helped unsettle Watford defence with some good running
Knibbs: - on and scored, what more can you ask, great addition to team
Gillesphey - good to have quality defender with great dead ball delivery come on at end
RAMSAY: 8 Imperious as ever
JONES: 8 Dominant
BELL: 7 Had me worried a few times
APTER: 7.5 Better than Small
CAREY: 7.5 Encouraging debut
COVENTRY: 7 Looks like a Championship player
DOCHERTY: 7 Not sure if he'll keep his place
EDWARDS: 7.5 Kept Baah pretty quiet
KELMAN: 6 Ineffective today
CAMPBELL: 7.5 I think he's made the step up. A couple of poor passes but overall very impressive
Referee: 5
Subs:LEABURN: 7
RAMSAY: 8.5 does this blokes heart rate ever go above 80? Cool as ice
JONES: 8 every inch a champ defender
BELL: 6 not convinced until he got pushed up near the end where he looked much more comfortable and dangerous
APTER: 7 will be a handy player
CAREY: 7.5 quite a player we have here, think him and apter looked great at times and seems to be that creative spark
COVENTRY: 6.5
DOCHERTY: 5 worst game he’s probably had for us, looked slow, gave the ball away and generally poor central midfield performance
EDWARDS: 7
KELMAN: 6 had a flash of a chance that he almost got a little nibble on, but offered very little, I can see why qpr felt they pulled our pants down for him
CAMPBELL: 7 dangerous and frustrating in equal measure
Referee: 5 bottled the pen shout at the end
Subs:LEABURN: 7.5 game changer, looks like he’s going to be a nightmare for defenders
Knibbs 8 looked dangerous every time he got the ball, closes down well and seems like he’s the type to always be in the right place at the right time with that finish at the end. Hope rumours about his knee are rubbish as I think he’s going to be a top player for us.
Gillesphey 7 felt we looked a lot more balanced with him on
Olaofe 7 going to be a very handy player this season, work rate is exceptional and stronger than he looks
Jones got his subs absolutely spot on.
RAMSAY: 8
JONES: 8
BELL: 7.5
APTER: 8
CAREY: 8
COVENTRY: 7.5
DOCHERTY: 7
EDWARDS: 8
KELMAN: 6
CAMPBELL: 7
Referee: 3
Subs:LEABURN: 7.5
RAMSAY: 8
JONES: 8.5
BELL: 8
APTER: 8
CAREY: 8.5
COVENTRY: 7.5
DOCHERTY: 7
EDWARDS: 8
KELMAN: 7
CAMPBELL: 7
Referee: 6
Subs:LEABURN: 7.5
Knibbs 8
Gillesphey 7.5
Olaofe 7
RAMSAY: 9
JONES: 8
BELL: 7.5
APTER: 8.5
CAREY: 7.5
COVENTRY: 7.5
DOCHERTY: 6
EDWARDS: 8
KELMAN: 6
CAMPBELL: 7
LEABURN: 7