Player ratings v Wimbledon

[maddogslater]

Exactly my thoughts, Crowley motm, what game were you watching. Jim was leaps and bounds above everybody today so Maynard took him off, tactical genius-not

Pretty obvious to anyone who knows even a little about football, Jim had a very good game but was physically done, that's why he was hooked.
Crowley or Robbo MOTM.

[jackal2]

Pretty obvious to anyone who knows even a little about football, Jim had a very good game but was physically done, that's why he was hooked. Crowley or Robbo MOTM.

Jim O'Brien was excellent, constantly taking the initiative defensively and offensively, giving it everything for as long as he could, as he always does, and when he left the field he was spent. Sadly, we again replaced JOB by shoehorning Sam Austin into a position that simply doesn't suit him, in fact we're in grave danger of completely ruining Sam as player. Could we not have tried Colkett there?

I agreed with the official MoM award to Robertson, who seemed to me to be absolutely everywhere today, making challenges and virtually always picking the right pass and keeping things brisk. It's been a very difficult time for the team over the past two months or so, but I must say he's been a shining light and looks a very good signing indeed. Former Celtic and Scotland captain Scott Brown brought Robertson to Fleetwood from Celtic and I can see why: I think he saw a young version of himself in him!

[jackal2]

Sadly, we again replaced JOB by shoehorning Sam Austin into a position that simply doesn't suit him, in fact we're in grave danger of completely ruining Sam as player. Could we not have tried Colkett there?

I'll correct this earlier comment above. I'd formed the impression that Austin came on to play the same role as O'Brien in deeper midfield, but having seen Stuart Maynard's interview they apparently intended him to play in a more advanced role, which would explain why he was popping up further forward and putting a couple of crosses in. If that's the case, then at least it allays my concern stated above.

[LaxtonLad]

Jatta was left out of the original line-up presumably to be brought on as a strong impact against a tiring opposition - what happened there? Were Wimbledon not tiring but Notts were? The crowd certainly weren't, they were quite lively making for the early exits.

Jones wasn't expected to get tired during the game as he was positioned more in midfield where he had to make up ground to be where he should have been in the first place. I expect this was all part of Maynard's cunning plan to confuse, not just the enemy, but the fans as well as Nemane was making himself a nuisance on the other wing.

Points: Team, an average of 5. No more because of a lack of cohesion.
Manager, -1. I would have given him more but he didn't resign after the game.

[i961pie]

Robertson was mom for me closely followed by Crowley and JoB, I thought most of our dangerous situations came when Nemane took on his man and beat him and put in some decent crosses in the second half, but once again we can’t defend the long throw and corner.
I’m afraid the brothers have to bite the bullet and realise they have made a mistake appointing Maynard.

[1955pie]

Robertson was mom for me closely followed by Crowley and JoB, I thought most of our dangerous situations came when Nemane took on his man and beat him and put in some decent crosses in the second half, but once again we can’t defend the long throw and corner.
I’m afraid the brothers have to bite the bullet and realise they have made a mistake appointing Maynard.

The biggest mistake they made was not appointing 2 or 3 decent defenders before the season started. Gave new 2 year contracts to Rawlinson and Cameron instead. Probably thought they were saving money - how wrong could they be?
The finger is pointing at Montague but he was appointed by the brothers and is probably having to work to their plan / budget.
As has been pointed out on other threads, the recruitment model hasn't been great this season and certainly not up to scratch when it comes to goalkeepers and defenders.
Whatever we may think of him we must not forget that LW walked out on us half way through the season. He might not have been able to turn things fully around with the c**p defence but he did let us down.

Overall a better performance than Sutton and didn't deserve to lose. I will give them a 5.

[Could'vebeenacontender]

The biggest mistake they made was not appointing 2 or 3 decent defenders before the season started. Gave new 2 year contracts to Rawlinson and Cameron instead. Probably thought they were saving money - how wrong could they be?
The finger is pointing at Montague but he was appointed by the brothers and is probably having to work to their plan / budget.
As has been pointed out on other threads, the recruitment model hasn't been great this season and certainly not up to scratch when it comes to goalkeepers and defenders.
Whatever we may think of him we must not forget that LW walked out on us half way through the season. He might not have been able to turn things fully around with the c**p defence but he did let us down.

Overall a better performance than Sutton and didn't deserve to lose. I will give them a 5.

This 100%
The problem is definitely not the manager
Our better players know exactly what the issue is - most of them have played at higher levels
Can you imagine how they feel when they see us concede the comical goals that we let in virtually every week
The new manager has tried to tighten things up but if our defenders and keeper are as weak as the current incumbents Pep couldn't change it