Player ratings v Crawley

[Elite_Pie]

Sincere apologies to laddo for not doing this when he wanted, but I didn't get back until 10:30 and had a couple of things to do.

Here's what I thought:

Slocombe 4 - memories of the first few minutes at Wembley, he just didn't seem with it.
Macari 6 - unconvincing early, got better as the game progressed.
Baldwin 7 - a couple of dodgy moments but the pick of the back three.
Cameron 6.5 - not rock solid but did ok and got forward well.
Nemane 6 - really mixed, some good moments and some bad.
Austin 5 - has ability but he's struggling to contribute in his current role.
O'Brien 7 - battled well and a great run to lose his maker and put us ahead.
Crowley 6.5 - poor first half by his high standards but came alive in the second.
Jones 8* - caused them problems all night, put in a stream of dangerous crosses. The audible gasp from the stands when he pulled up late on shows how much we value him.
McGoldrick 8 - a class above this level, hope his knock is a minor one.
Langstaff 7.5 - no goals, but all over the pitch and a masterclass in defending from the front.

Stone 6.5 - couple of decent saves, kicking a bit mixed.
Morias 7 - chased well, great to see him on the scoresheet.
Bostock 7 - gave us a bit of stability in midfield.
Chicksen 6 - did alright in an unfamiliar position.
Randall 5 - still waiting to see what he offers.

I think this game showed how much we miss Palmer. He sees loads of the ball and barely wastes a pass so we dominate possession more, and he constantly harries opponents. Last night we were far too easy to play through in midfield. Hopefully Gosling will be up to speed soon because Sam Austin isn't the solution. Thankfully we have some real quality in the attacking positions, and that's what earned us the points.

[jacobncfc]

Sincere apologies to laddo for not doing this when he wanted, but I didn't get back until 10:30 and had a couple of things to do.

Here's what I thought:

Slocombe 4 - memories of the first few minutes at Wembley, he just didn't seem with it.
Macari 6 - unconvincing early, got better as the game progressed.
Baldwin 7 - a couple of dodgy moments but the pick of the back three.
Cameron 6.5 - not rock solid but did ok and got forward well.
Nemane 6 - really mixed, some good moments and some bad.
Austin 5 - has ability but he's struggling to contribute in his current role.
O'Brien 7 - battled well and a great run to lose his maker and put us ahead.
Crowley 6.5 - poor first half by his high standards but came alive in the second.
Jones 8* - caused them problems all night, put in a stream of dangerous crosses. The audible gasp from the stands when he pulled up late on shows how much we value him.
McGoldrick 8 - a class above this level, hope his knock is a minor one.
Langstaff 7.5 - no goals, but all over the pitch and a masterclass in defending from the front.

Stone 6.5 - couple of decent saves, kicking a bit mixed.
Morias 7 - chased well, great to see him on the scoresheet.
Bostock 7 - gave us a bit of stability in midfield.
Chicksen 6 - did alright in an unfamiliar position.
Randall 5 - still waiting to see what he offers.

I think this game showed how much we miss Palmer. He sees loads of the ball and barely wastes a pass so we dominate possession more, and he constantly harries opponents. Last night we were far too easy to play through in midfield. Hopefully Gosling will be up to speed soon because Sam Austin isn't the solution. Thankfully we have some real quality in the attacking positions, and that's what earned us the points.

Agree with all of these apart from Crowley, who I would bump up to an eight and probably give man of the match. Quiet first half but I thought he was the decisive player in the second, pressing was superb and laid on two goals. Very unlucky not to score as well with two great blocks on the line from his efforts. Randall probably worth a six as well, deserved an assist for a great cross that Morias somehow didn't score from.

[durhampie]

Sincere apologies to laddo for not doing this when he wanted, but I didn't get back until 10:30 and had a couple of things to do.

Here's what I thought:

Slocombe 4 - memories of the first few minutes at Wembley, he just didn't seem with it.
Macari 6 - unconvincing early, got better as the game progressed.
Baldwin 7 - a couple of dodgy moments but the pick of the back three.
Cameron 6.5 - not rock solid but did ok and got forward well.
Nemane 6 - really mixed, some good moments and some bad.
Austin 5 - has ability but he's struggling to contribute in his current role.
O'Brien 7 - battled well and a great run to lose his maker and put us ahead.
Crowley 6.5 - poor first half by his high standards but came alive in the second.
Jones 8* - caused them problems all night, put in a stream of dangerous crosses. The audible gasp from the stands when he pulled up late on shows how much we value him.
McGoldrick 8 - a class above this level, hope his knock is a minor one.
Langstaff 7.5 - no goals, but all over the pitch and a masterclass in defending from the front.

Stone 6.5 - couple of decent saves, kicking a bit mixed.
Morias 7 - chased well, great to see him on the scoresheet.
Bostock 7 - gave us a bit of stability in midfield.
Chicksen 6 - did alright in an unfamiliar position.
Randall 5 - still waiting to see what he offers.

I think this game showed how much we miss Palmer. He sees loads of the ball and barely wastes a pass so we dominate possession more, and he constantly harries opponents. Last night we were far too easy to play through in midfield. Hopefully Gosling will be up to speed soon because Sam Austin isn't the solution. Thankfully we have some real quality in the attacking positions, and that's what earned us the points.

I will go with that, although i thought Macari played well. I was disappointed with Nemane, he just didnt seem to want to take his man on...

[Rainbowpie]

Sincere apologies to laddo for not doing this when he wanted, but I didn't get back until 10:30 and had a couple of things to do.

Here's what I thought:

Slocombe 4 - memories of the first few minutes at Wembley, he just didn't seem with it.
Macari 6 - unconvincing early, got better as the game progressed.
Baldwin 7 - a couple of dodgy moments but the pick of the back three.
Cameron 6.5 - not rock solid but did ok and got forward well.
Nemane 6 - really mixed, some good moments and some bad.
Austin 5 - has ability but he's struggling to contribute in his current role.
O'Brien 7 - battled well and a great run to lose his maker and put us ahead.
Crowley 6.5 - poor first half by his high standards but came alive in the second.
Jones 8* - caused them problems all night, put in a stream of dangerous crosses. The audible gasp from the stands when he pulled up late on shows how much we value him.
McGoldrick 8 - a class above this level, hope his knock is a minor one.
Langstaff 7.5 - no goals, but all over the pitch and a masterclass in defending from the front.

Stone 6.5 - couple of decent saves, kicking a bit mixed.
Morias 7 - chased well, great to see him on the scoresheet.
Bostock 7 - gave us a bit of stability in midfield.
Chicksen 6 - did alright in an unfamiliar position.
Randall 5 - still waiting to see what he offers.

I think this game showed how much we miss Palmer. He sees loads of the ball and barely wastes a pass so we dominate possession more, and he constantly harries opponents. Last night we were far too easy to play through in midfield. Hopefully Gosling will be up to speed soon because Sam Austin isn't the solution. Thankfully we have some real quality in the attacking positions, and that's what earned us the points.

Spot on assessment. Can't disagree with anything

[thefulltenyards]

Those ratings are pretty much how I saw the game. Crowley's second half performance and impact warrants at least a 7 for me, deserved a goal. He was very quiet in the first half at Wimbledon but effective throughout the second, in a supporting role for Nemane.

Talking of Nemane, took on his man last Saturday time and time again (similar to his Wembley performance) and was excellent in the second half and our biggest threat. That was not the case last night where he was far more hesitant, but definitely still worth a 6.

Baldwin the best of the defenders which is common. Austin poor clearly playing out of position and his effectiveness drops as a result, so that is more on Williams. O'Brien much better than in the last game and I put that down mainly to the standard of the opposition to be honest. As stated on the match thread I gave man of the match to Jodi Jones, Jones. Also special mention to McGoldrick who oozes quality against average opposition and Langstaff's work rate outstanding both put in 7.5/10 performances.

Overall some good, some bad and a pleasing goal for Junior.

[BigFatPie]

I will go with that, although i thought Macari played well. I was disappointed with Nemane, he just didnt seem to want to take his man on...

Other than when he turned his man, got rugby tackled, and won the free kick from which we scored.

You must live in a state of constant disappointment.

[durhampie]

One pass doesn't constitute having a good game. Like others have said, he was not at his best...

[Proactive not Reactive]

Sincere apologies to laddo for not doing this when he wanted, but I didn't get back until 10:30 and had a couple of things to do.

Here's what I thought:

Slocombe 4 - memories of the first few minutes at Wembley, he just didn't seem with it.
Macari 6 - unconvincing early, got better as the game progressed.
Baldwin 7 - a couple of dodgy moments but the pick of the back three.
Cameron 6.5 - not rock solid but did ok and got forward well.
Nemane 6 - really mixed, some good moments and some bad.
Austin 5 - has ability but he's struggling to contribute in his current role.
O'Brien 7 - battled well and a great run to lose his maker and put us ahead.
Crowley 6.5 - poor first half by his high standards but came alive in the second.
Jones 8* - caused them problems all night, put in a stream of dangerous crosses. The audible gasp from the stands when he pulled up late on shows how much we value him.
McGoldrick 8 - a class above this level, hope his knock is a minor one.
Langstaff 7.5 - no goals, but all over the pitch and a masterclass in defending from the front.

Stone 6.5 - couple of decent saves, kicking a bit mixed.
Morias 7 - chased well, great to see him on the scoresheet.
Bostock 7 - gave us a bit of stability in midfield.
Chicksen 6 - did alright in an unfamiliar position.
Randall 5 - still waiting to see what he offers.

I think this game showed how much we miss Palmer. He sees loads of the ball and barely wastes a pass so we dominate possession more, and he constantly harries opponents. Last night we were far too easy to play through in midfield. Hopefully Gosling will be up to speed soon because Sam Austin isn't the solution. Thankfully we have some real quality in the attacking positions, and that's what earned us the points.

Very close to my ratings, with JOB and especially Sam it turns into a basketball game but when JB came on he slowed it down and brought some quality.
Interesting when Chicksen came on I thought we would go to a back 4 and was surprised he went into the middle of the park but thought he did okay he is a fit lad and as a more defensive mindset than Sam so maybe will see him getting a few minutes in that role over the coming weeks when giving JOB or JB resting time although hopefully Gosling can share some of the load.
It will be an interesting line up on Friday that's for sure

[applepie2]

Thanks thefulltenyards, it’s always good to see your corrections of other people’s judgements. And I’m delighted that you rate Jodi Jones, Jones as “so good that you surnamed him twice”!

[thefulltenyards]

Not so much corrections rather minor amendments. The match ratings were so similar to my judgement it seemed the best approach as per jacobncfc.

As for Jodi Jones, Jones, you my have noticed at matches that is his song. But you are right he is that good, just like New York New York, he's fully deserving of repetition.