Player Ratings

Here's what I think watching it on the box last night - Bring back Saturday 3pm Kick offs Grrrr

Button - 6 Had nothing really to do, only let in a pen. A bit unfortunate to give it away
TGH - 6.5 Did some things well but also gave the ball away a couple of times, is better than Furlong. I would stick with him at RB
Townsend - 4 Poor game, almost gave a 2nd goal away with a suicide header back to GK. His crossing & final ball has to improve.
Bartley - 6 Did okay I thought, but should have been more aware for their goal. I think he gets more stick than he deserves.
O'Shea - 7 Probably the pick of our defenders, missed a great chance just before HT. Like the way he carries the ball out of defence
Molumby - 8 I thought he played well, got around the pitch
Yokuslu - 6 Played their striker onside for the goal, otherwise would have been a 7
Swift - 7 Some decent passes, worked hard, put the cross in for the goal
Diangana - 4 Really poor I thought. Gave the ball away constantly, no end product
Wallace - 9 MOTM for me, constant quality crosses in and is a real attacking threat
Grant - 7 Worked hard, playing out of position but he put a shift in

I would agree 123 with most of that but to give Grant 7 and Diangana 4, really? We do need to look to get cover for Townsend whose form has deteriorated this season.

Largely agree ... except as said above on Grant and Diangana. Thought Grant was pretty non-existent - not sure where he fits into this team tbh. Diangana played in fits and starts - sometimes a threat then drifts out for long periods and still looks a bit lightweight. But Townsend is becoming a real liability ... not sure who is covering the LB position as back-up.

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Originally Posted by TipperaryBaggie

I would agree 123 with most of that but to give Grant 7 and Diangana 4, really? We do need to look to get cover for Townsend whose form has deteriorated this season.

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Totally agree Tipp! Would change the 7 for Diangana who looks threatening and a 4 for Grant who looked like he did in a number of matches - non existent and no threat!

The game is all about opinions. Perhaps I gave Grant 1 to many, but I stand by Diangana's rating. It really does my head in when players give the ball away so cheaply and he does it regularly.

I also can't think of too many times lately where Diangana has been threatening. He was woeful against Wigan as well. He's not effecting the game enough in my view.

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Originally Posted by Barrera

Largely agree ... except as said above on Grant and Diangana. Thought Grant was pretty non-existent - not sure where he fits into this team tbh. Diangana played in fits and starts - sometimes a threat then drifts out for long periods and still looks a bit lightweight. But Townsend is becoming a real liability ... not sure who is covering the LB position as back-up.

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I think Grant would fit in well in Diangana's position actually. Maybe when Dike comes back form injury he could slot in there.

Back up to Townsend has to be Reach. More performances from him like last night and I'd consider the swap.

It’s starting to look like Grant and Furlong are the whipping boys on this Forum. Both are good players. When you don’t like someone it doesn’t matter what they do. Even the commentators said Grant worked hard.

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Originally Posted by boingy

It’s starting to look like Grant and Furlong are the whipping boys on this Forum. Both are good players. When you don’t like someone it doesn’t matter what they do. Even the commentators said Grant worked hard.

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That’s not correct Boingy! I like Grant but never a striker and mostly ineffective in the number 9 role. I would play 4-4-2 and give Grant and Asante a try together!

Furlong and Townsend have been consistently poor and seems the view at away games too and not just this forum. TGH needs an opportunity and he could become a great young player. Needs to start against Coventry!

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Originally Posted by baggieal

That’s not correct Boingy! I like Grant but never a striker and mostly ineffective in the number 9 role. I would play 4-4-2 and give Grant and Asante a try together!

Furlong and Townsend have been consistently poor and seems the view at away games too and not just this forum. TGH needs an opportunity and he could become a great young player. Needs to start against Coventry!

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I think Furlong and Townsend have been great for us overall. Why do you think their form has dropped?

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Originally Posted by boingy

I think Furlong and Townsend have been great for us overall. Why do you think their form has dropped?

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Roy Keane use to say it is only consistency over the full season will get you a chance to win anything.
He talked about one season where utd went I think it was 16 games unbeaten but still one nothing.
Personally, I think too much emphasis is put on having a good game. After that game you can have a bad game but it's ok cause you played well before.
Consistency is a discipline that takes time to develop. It can't be learned after a few decent games....quite a few players don't get that.But I think money turns heads as well...if you are on a very good wage and then add in bonuses, it's pure jam for mediocre players today.