Originally Posted by
Lullapie
Greetings from a New Zealand Pie.
Well as I sit here at 35 minutes past midnight on my hotel bed after just finding out British Airways have cancelled our flights tomorrow at minimal notice to Orlando, I happily reflect on the Halifax game. As it is the first game I have seen in over 3 years, I came away with my 11 year old son on a superb performance. My ratings are as below - please note these are my personal opinions.
Slocombe - 6 - had bugger all to do, but did it well. Kicking pretty good despite what I have heard previously this season.
McCrory - 7 - one of Notts’ weaker players in the first half. Faultless in the second.
Brindley - 7 - steady all game. Good performance.
Turner - 8 - a rock at the back. Should have done better with his header in the first half though.
Graham - 7 - pretty decent performance. Rarely looked under pressure.
Rose - 8.5 - extremely impressed and only made one wayward pass. I watched his brother play for England last week and our Mitch showed more commitment today for Notts.
O’Brien - 9 - was having a great game until Doyle was sent off, then he got even better. Unfortunate not to get MOM.
Doyle - 5 - was ok first half, but I was right in line with the sending off tackle. I’d like to see it again, but if looks as bad as it did in real time and bearing in mind he is Club Captain, he ought to be chucked out of the club. Did his teammates no favours, just the same as he didn’t do on the first day of the season.
Boldewijn - 7.5 - was quite impressed, but he visibly tired in the last 15 minutes. Should have been subbed then.
Thomas - 7 - missed a golden chance in the second half and his ‘miss’ from O’Brien’s Million Dollar pass, fell to Wootton, who did know where the goal was.
Wootton - 10 - I was in awe of this bloke. A fantastic, old fashioned Centre Forward’s performance. He took it and gave it. Got even better (like O’Brien) after Doyle’s red card.
Rawlinson and Booty - 7 - both did sterling jobs after being brought on.
My son and I had a great day and would like to say a big thanks to our mate i961 Pie for looking after us. My son even got a photo with his hero - Steve Cherry.