I just sat down to write some ratings but I must say that yours are spot on!

Some additional points:

* Patterson's distribution was fantastic. He is very sure footed meaning that opposing forwards quickly work out that harassing him by pressing aggressively is a waste of energy, hence there is a calm platform for us to build out our sheckshy football from the back. A huge signing for us for as long as we can keep him

* Our midfield unit was excellent, Francis is hopefully coming into coming into form. If these 3 continue to play well then I am hopeful of getting close to the top of this league

* Re Sam I totally agree. Some of his touches and movement were outstanding. I recall getting excited about his highlight reel when we signed him where he came across as a very skilled left sided attacker, but certainly not a target man.

Additional marks:

IB before, during and after the match 9
Referee and linesmen 9