Player ratings v Grimsby

[jackal2]

Rodrigues - 5.5 - Didn’t look like he suited the deeper role - the issue is it seems both one of him and Cal has to be out of position when we play the back 3. That said, hasn’t really been himself for a few months - is way off where he was at the end of last season. Missed a sitter at 1-0.

I don't think Rodrigues was supposed to be playing deep as such. The idea seemed to be to have him and Roberts playing either side of Wootton, with license to roam wide or carry the ball inside, which Cal enjoyed, but Ruben just looked lost. The problem with Rodrigues is that he's not a wide player and nor is he really a second striker, even though his goals have tempted IB to use him as such. Some of the best games I've seen him play were in the middle of the park where he's surprisingly willing to get stuck in, and from there he can make late runs and attack the box undetected/untracked. I wouldn't want to play him in a 2-man midfield though, you would definitely need three in there.

[Killerkline]

I don't think Rodrigues was supposed to be playing deep as such. The idea seemed to be to have him and Roberts playing either side of Wootton, with license to roam wide or carry the ball inside, which Cal enjoyed, but Ruben just looked lost. The problem with Rodrigues is that he's not a wide player and nor is he really a second striker, even though his goals have tempted IB to use him as such. Some of the best games I've seen him play were in the middle of the park where he's surprisingly willing to get stuck in, and from there he can make late runs and attack the box undetected/untracked. I wouldn't want to play him in a 2-man midfield though, you would definitely need three in there.

This.

The midfield was like a square with Palmer/Brunt holding and Ruben/Cal off Wootton. Clearly benefited Cal, but Ruben got lost. There was a lack of energy from Ruben, did he get lost in the system?

I would like to Ruben deeper and more central. I would like to see 4-2-3-1. Slightly off the main topic, ratings.

Richardson and Brunt, more so Brunt have concerned me last couple of games. No doubt they have ability, but it’s their application.

Lacey has been poor last few games. Poor positioning, switching off in and out of possession.

[Rainbowpie]

This.

The midfield was like a square with Palmer/Brunt holding and Ruben/Cal off Wootton. Clearly benefited Cal, but Ruben got lost. There was a lack of energy from Ruben, did he get lost in the system?

I would like to Ruben deeper and more central. I would like to see 4-2-3-1. Slightly off the main topic, ratings.

Richardson and Brunt, more so Brunt have concerned me last couple of games. No doubt they have ability, but it’s their application.

Lacey has been poor last few games. Poor positioning, switching off in and out of possession.

I'd like to see Sam given a go in a front two

Brindley, Cameron, Lacey,Chicksen
Robert's, Palmer, Vincent, Richardson
Wootton. Sam

Robert's and Richardson swapping occasionally

I think Rodriguez needs a rest or at least a kick up the arse

[PedroTheFisherman66]

I would have no qualms in freshening up the front line. Sam deserves a start, Cairo needs to be given a starting role , Wooton needs a rest and either rodders or Robert's the role of a free attacking reign...!