Originally Posted by
freemuzzy
Wouldn’t really argue with the original ratings. You can see how good we were in that I don’t think anyone could claim any player had a bad game, and there were half a dozen candidates for MOTM.
Patterson - 6 - Still don’t feel anything like as confident with him as when Slocombe’s playing, but no major issues today. Quiet afternoon.
Brindley - 7.5 - Rolls Royce of a defender. Good in all aspects again today, as he generally has been since moving into that RCB role.
Rawlinson - 7 - Last minute calamity aside, a big return to the team and provided the presence and leadership the defence had been lacking.
Cameron - 7.5 - Like Rawinson, loses a point for unnecessary panic for the penalty, but otherwise very, very good. Goal line clearance first half was key.
DKE - 9 - MOTM. Just outstanding. Dominated his flank, provided an important last ditch tackle against the LWB a few minutes in and didn’t let up after that. Won an incredibly brave header against a player a foot taller than him, was borderline knocked out in the process, and still didn’t give an inch after that. Probably his best game in a Notts shirt.
Vincent - 8 - Took a while to get into it but can’t argue with a goal and an assist as a result from his first league start. Endless energy and goal-scoring threat really gives us something extra from midfield.
Palmer - 8.5 - Absolutely outstanding. Can’t recall a single mistake. Dominated a midfield of much-vaunted players. Versatility in being able to play the holding role he wasn’t brought in for is hugely important.
O’Brien - 7.5 - Like Vincent, non-stop running meant they didn’t get a minute and a couple of excellent passes through showed his quality.
Taylor - 8 - Best game yet. Didn’t give an inch defensively and wing play at the end of the first half to square to Wootton deserved an assist.
Rodrigues - 8 - By far the best player on the pitch first half, movement was a class above and unlucky with a brilliant individual effort. Role in a front two just behind Wootton is undoubtedly where he’s most effective.
Wootton - 7 - Missed two very presentable chances first half which is always the worry with him, and looked slightly fortunate with a deflection for the one he did get. But usual boundless effort and work for the team, and was big in defending set pieces.
Roberts - 6.5 - Perhaps an odd sub for a CM when we were 2-0 up but showed glimpses of quality. The conundrum is we look so much better with an orthodox midfield 3 in a 3-5-2 set up, which means there’s only really room for one of him Rodrigues.
Mitchell - n/a.
Burchnall - 9 - Difficult team selection today but got it spot on in leaving out Mitchell, which must have been a difficult call after two goals midweek, and starting Rodrigues upfront. Also right to revert to the 3-5-2 and keep faith with Vincent.