Match Ratings - Promotion special

[the_anticlough]

Not sure about knocking points off or giving them for the penalties.
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I think you have to, key part of any play-off game.

To overcome Chesterfield we had to put the ball in the net 6 times, Ruben got 2 of the 6, that needs to recognised IMO. And Jones' pen under massive pressure was superb. And everyone's giving Mair a 10 based on the shoot out. They didn't practice them all week for nothing.

[Jeekay56]

I think you have to, key part of any play-off game.

To overcome Chesterfield we had to put the ball in the net 6 times, Ruben got 2 of the 6, that needs to recognised IMO. And Jones' pen under massive pressure was superb. And everyone's giving Mair a 10 based on the shoot out. They didn't practice them all week for nothing.

Shouldn't people be giving Mair a rating of 4 as he only saved 2 of the 5 penalties?

[Mark_Ross]

Not seen one yet so here it goes!

Slocombe - 4 - those first 5 mins were just madness. He settled a bit better later on but was still erratic, a shame for such a consistent keeper and possibly his last game for us.

Rawlinson - 6 - did very well with the physical battles but was caught out by pace and the high line. Perhaps could have done better to stop the second.

Baldwin - 6 - didn't really do much wrong and tried to push us forward.

Cameron - 6 - I think the occasion got to him in the first few mins, but after that, dealt well with their threats and tried getting us moving forward

Nemane - 8 - when he went forward, he was a consistent threat and put in several decent crosses that were unlucky not to be capitalised upon

Chicksen - 6 - defensively sound, tried getting forward but his final ball was poor

Palmer - 6 - he just wasn't his usual self. The effort was there, it just didn't seem to click

Bostock - 10 - he single handedly kept us going, shielded the defence and got the all important equaliser. We'll gloss over the penalty!

Rodrigues - 5 - Just poor from him, appreciate he got the second equaliser but he wasted so many opportunities, if this was to be his last dance, he'll surely be disappointed with his personal performance

Austin - 6 - tried to get things moving and tried to get in dangerous areas but those around him weren't ticking

Langstaff - 6 - he had no service to be fair, his two opportunities were when he would be tired and he snatched at them but hopefully he rests up over the summer and he's back on form

Jones - 7 - showed real intent, much like Nemane, felt his final ball was a little lacking at times but a far more attacking option than Chicksen

Scott - 6 - felt that he perhaps he should have replaced someone else other than Austin, it seemed to kill our shape a bit, but as always a lot of effort and some charging runs to get us into decent positions

Brindley - 6 - was only on the pitch a few minutes, but provided a bit of pace into the team, wondering whether he'd have been better to start against Dallas

Mair - 10 - saved two penalties, enough said! Perhaps some of his marks should go down to Tom Weal who's research helped him go the right way most of the time

Agreed pretty much all of that.

Hopefully JB has silenced the doubters at last (you know who you are!).
Nobody played badly, just like vs BW, some not quite firing on all cylinders.
I think Nemane was immense over the two games and he's probably our most improved player this season.

Having calmed down a little after the two playoff games I think that although we were by no means at our best, there was only one side trying to win / enforce the games. Our opponents were content to hang on like grim death to a one goal lead, rather than being brave and attempting to kill off the game. Both games were really just wave after wave of Notts attacks. In short, I think we deserved the odd bit of good fortune, and the final victory.

[Proactive not Reactive]

Hard to argue with these assessments. I thought Bostock was out if this world yesterday - running midfield on his own at times. Watched the recording on tv today and I was wrong. He was out if this universe. Best midfield display - oozing class, composure, sublime passing & skill - that I’ve seen since Draper in the early 90’s. 10 under rates that performance, there are not words or marks to accurately describe or assess it. I’ve questioned his lack of creativity or incisiveness before but he recognised what was required as others faltered and delivered a majestic and inspirational response that controlled midfield for us. The Chesterfield supporters in the “prawn sandwich” lounge were eulogising about him afterwards, they couldn’t believe what they had just witnessed.

Nemane was superb as were Baldwin & Cameron, I’d elevate those 2 to 7’s and the introduction of Scott and Jones, again, changed the game. They were both worth 8 for me, not least because they converted their penalties. Other than that, agree with the original comments.

Similar to this although would give Slocombe 5.5 because even though he had a dreadful first 5 minutes he made a good save from the indirect free kick and give Rodrigues 6 as although he didn’t have his best game without his goal we wouldn’t have gone to penalties

[Mark_Ross]

Surely it speaks volumes that we can have players as important as RR and Palmer both below their best and still dominate playoff opponents.

[durhampie]

Surely it speaks volumes that we can have players as important as RR and Palmer both below their best and still dominate playoff opponents.

I couldn't care less how we won the game. The most important thing is that we are back where we belong.. Chesterfield will be back next season without a doubt.. Proper football clubs do not belong in a league run by Sunday morning officials..

[jonnyt1]

I think you have to remember Ruben's been carrying an injury for several weeks so it was unlikely he would be on top form.

[Jampie]

To what extent were RR and Langstaff's limited results a consequence of their being marked to hell and back by the opposition?

One thing I've always loved about this team is that even though we've got some lethal classic goal scorers, if you manage to shut them down, you end up conceding to a range of other options Luke can bring on.

[GranthamPie]

I couldn't care less how we won the game. The most important thing is that we are back where we belong.. Chesterfield will be back next season without a doubt.. Proper football clubs do not belong in a league run by Sunday morning officials..

When most of the stellar loan signings have gone back to their respective clubs and they have to sell to survive, no way will Chesterfield be in the promotion race. The furlough, insurance and Covid monies are gone.

It was schit or bust for them

[BJPIE]

I think you have to remember Ruben's been carrying an injury for several weeks so it was unlikely he would be on top form.

Why play him then??? Ruben only looks like he's carrying an injury when he makes a mistake!!