Player ratings v Tranmere

[Boomerangpie]

Spot on in terms of the original ratings given for me. It was a shocking performance and a result rescued by some luck, a very good goalkeeper and a couple moments of individual excellence.

Worrying display which has been coming yet still somehow a surprise

[The_Don_ORiordan]

Easily our worst home performance of the season. We?ve been on the slide performance wise for some time which is really disappointing.

For me we are missing leaders on the pitch and are too lightweight in midfield.

We?re really missing the injured players though. Just hope the confidence is still there when they do get back and we are still in a shout of the autos.

Going into a tough period we are looking far from ready.

Somehow need to have a period of consistency, both with fit players and performances. Just can?t see it right now.

[MarcusCole]

Bass 8.5* - kept us in the game, the one he kept out on the line was a brilliant save.
Johnson 6 - much better than Tuesday, a fairly solid performance.
Platt 6 - a bit below his usual standard, but still did ok.
Bedeau 7.5 - played well, some great blocks and decent forward runs.
Gordon 5 - struggled to get any decent crosses in.
Palmer 6 - always made himself available, but didn't use the ball as well as he usually does.
Abbott 5.5 - can't fault his effort, but not a lot came off today.
Jarvis 5 - the odd decent moment, but looks lightweight and didn't offer much threat.
Grant 4.5 - struggled to make any sort of impact.
Whitaker 5.5 - a bit like Grant until he produced a bit of class for the first.
Jatta 6 - no service in the first half but kept battling and got his reward.

Traore 6.5 - looks to have something about him, credited with 2 assists.
Tsaroulla 6 - got forward and did his bit defensively.
Edwards n/a
Hinchy n/a

This was the worst game I've seen this season, we were second best all over the place it was only Bass that kept us in it. A score of 6 would suggest an average performance, most of the players were no where near the average and far below it

[irishpete]

The lad doesn't have the best attitude

His Coach at Hull mentioned this as well

[1955pie]

Rather harsh, it's too early to judge him or any of the younger players especially on yesterday. Most of the team were well off the pace, and Jarvis was just one of them. He did get back and defend well late in the game, I'm hoping he'll learn from this.

I thought Jarvis did his bit at the back as well late on. Gordon had to deal with their number 30 (Patrick) who I thought was almost unplayable at times. I wish he was in our squad.
We don?t have any flair players in our midfield.
That is not their fault because they are not that type of player. We sold Crowley and will have to wait for a replacement.
We need to fully support those who turn out.
I think the squad is just about good enough to get over the line without JJ & DMG. They might have to be because we can?t be absolutely certain that those 2 will be back.

[Could'vebeenacontender]

I thought Jarvis did his bit at the back as well late on. Gordon had to deal with their number 30 (Patrick) who I thought was almost unplayable at times. I wish he was in our squad.
We don?t have any flair players in our midfield.
That is not their fault because they are not that type of player. We sold Crowley and will have to wait for a replacement.
We need to fully support those who turn out.
I think the squad is just about good enough to get over the line without JJ & DMG. They might have to be because we can?t be absolutely certain that those 2 will be back.

Really it's up to Jarvis to show he's a team player and put a shift in when selected
Maybe words were had at half time?
I was surprised when he came out for the second half but he definitely improved on his pretty poor first half showing
JJ was in the video the club put out ahead of the game on Saturday so he's definitely back in training now
He said himself it was a minor issue
We are probably being extra cautious to make sure he's available for the rest of the season
Didzy usually heals quickly too
Fingers crossed

[SmiffyPie]

I think the squad is just about good enough to get over the line without JJ & DMG. They might have to be because we can?t be absolutely certain that those 2 will be back.

What line would that be? Play-offs? If we have to stick with the team we had out on Saturday then by my guess I can only see us getting a possible 20 pts of the remaining 42 available.

[BigFatPie]

Really it's up to Jarvis to show he's a team player and put a shift in when selected
Maybe words were had at half time?
I was surprised when he came out for the second half but he definitely improved on his pretty poor first half showing
JJ was in the video the club put out ahead of the game on Saturday so he's definitely back in training now
He said himself it was a minor issue
We are probably being extra cautious to make sure he's available for the rest of the season
Didzy usually heals quickly too
Fingers crossed

Everyones on a bit of a downer after Saturdays performance but if JJ and Didzy can come back fully fit soon and we can incorporate Traore into the starting lineup as well we will be tough to stop.

Taking the shackles off a bit at home could be an idea, might help that we have some tougher opponents upcoming.

[matt_magpie]

Everyones on a bit of a downer after Saturdays performance but if JJ and Didzy can come back fully fit soon and we can incorporate Traore into the starting lineup as well we will be tough to stop.

Taking the shackles off a bit at home could be an idea, might help that we have some tougher opponents upcoming.

I totally agree with them 2 back to full fitness at least for the last 10 and Traore hopefully fulfilling the early promise I think we can get firing, my only concern though is we don?t seem able to get that to happen so far with the injuries, feels like 1 step forward 2 steps back all the time.

[durhampie]

I totally agree with them 2 back to full fitness at least for the last 10 and Traore hopefully fulfilling the early promise I think we can get firing, my only concern though is we don?t seem able to get that to happen so far with the injuries, feels like 1 step forward 2 steps back all the time.

What makes you think JJ will play the whole 10 games ? Every time he plays there is always someone trying to kick him of the pitch.. Its a pity we couldn't have got Jim Obrien to stay an extra year... We lack his fighting qualities in the middle of the park.