Quote Originally Posted by freemuzzy View Post
Lots of good performances and contenders for MOTM, agree largely with the OP. Thought we were good value for the two-goal margin of victory against a strong side (based on their results this far), who we made look very ordinary.

Patterson - 7 - Has really improved from his early showings. Massively assured in all aspects and his calmness and distribution is way above this level.

Brindley- 7 - Along with Palmer, our most consistent player this season. Rarely puts a foot wrong and is crucial to the way we play due to his ability to bring the ball out quickly (compared to their 3 giant, rigid CBs, for example).

Lacey - 7 - Can’t remember any mistakes, his usual assured self. Was he injured?

Chicksen - 7 - Disagree with a couple of the comments above - thought he was excellent. Wins more headers than you’d expect for his size and very calm in possession. Think he’s under-rated generally in that position.

Kelly-Evans - 7.5 - Clearly targeted, particularly after the break, but never gives an inch. The sort of guy you always want on your team IMO. Feared he’d pick-up a soft second yellow but kept his head.

Vincent - 7 - Tireless running and really unlucky with first half shot which came back off the inside of the post. Should’ve scored with 2nd half chance that went over but keeps getting in the positions; could end the season in double figures if he continues to play regularly.

Palmer - 8 - Holds it all together. A one-man midfield at times. Player of the Season by a mile IMO.

Roberts - 7 - Some lovely touches and was integral to creating the all-important first goal. Still does look a little lost/wasted at CM at times, and would like to see him pushed slightly forward and Ruben slightly deeper one game in dual roles behind Wootton.

Taylor - 8 - Outstanding. Brilliant assist for the goal and was a constant threat all game, while not giving an inch defensively.

Rodrigues- 7.5 - Constantly creating and manages to generate space others without such ability simply can’t (see their #10, who spent the entire game whining to the ref, for example). Think he’s gone in January - hard to find a weakness in him currently.

Wootton - 8.5* - Just shaded MOTM for me, a real captain’s performance. A colossus in both boxes and fully deserved his goal. There are better goal scorers in this league but I don’t think anyone would be able to replicate the overall service he gives the team.

Rawlinson - 7 - Solid, despite not being 100%. Comfortably dealt with the giant when he came on.

Mitchell - 7 - Great to see him on the scoresheet. Can see the ability he’s got. Typically positive change from IB to bring on an additional CF when 1-0 up, and it paid off.
Don’t think Rawlinson dealt with the big fella especially at set pieces that seem to fall to Wootton and whoever the 2nd ball went to.