Was a bit concerned after the first 15 minutes where Fadz and JCS got tight and turned but we were solid in the end.Thought the back 3 looked very solid tonight too. 0 shots on target for Stoke.
I think Eccles was just OK , isn't a wing back and rarely looked too comfortable on the ball .. Nice at the end before jagielka took him out .. but not for me , a fair 6 /10
Caught a big one here folksJesus some on here think hes Hamers replacement.
Exactly! Dacosta Motm by a country mile.Moore - 1 - Barely made a save. Should just buy a season ticket behind one of the goals if he has to play in any more games like that.
McFadz - 7 - Solid as a rock.
Hyam - 7 - Would have been higher if it wasn't for losing the ball in that daft position.
JCS - 8 - Pick of the centre backs today, his runs forward were great.
Eccles - 6 - Bit nervy but got better in the ball as the game progressed, great run at the end.
Bidwell - 6 - Settling in still.
Hamer - 7 - Same as usual.
Sheaf - 8 - Had one of his "pondering the orb" moments in the first half, but largely very good with some good challenges.
Shipley - 6 - Decent, tries things in that attacking position, but often causes us to lose impetus. Surprised he didn't bury his chance.
Allen - 7.5 - Enjoyed his unstoppable energy in centre midfield in the second half and watching him nipping at the heels of some of the Stoke players.
Gyokeres - 8 - I don't think he was bad as people were suggesting in the first half, just things weren't coming off for him. Good goal. He's a beast.
Waghorn - 7 - Thought he did a very good defensive job at the end and obviously he has to be there to allow Gyokeres to score.
O'Hare - 7 - Didn't look injured / unfit. Important contribution for Gyokeres goal.
DaCosta - 10 - Just really happy to see him again.
Stoke - 6 - Some good passing, but done very slowly, like walking football. Their best player seemed to be the one who's name I won't even attempt to spell.
Hyam looks much stronger and a bit quicker than last season. Playing on the right side also allows him to bring the ball out from the back quicker and more accurately.Was a bit concerned after the first 15 minutes where Fadz and JCS got tight and turned but we were solid in the end.
Hyam made a number of good defensive headers and has added a bit more aggression at the right times, really good
I thought Bidwell looked decent, that ball in early in the second half bodes well
Thought those 2 were the stand outs. Sheaf starting to eliminate those big lapses and looks like a hell of an asset.Sheaf and JCS were superb and both managed been on a booking really well.
Didn’t see it with Eccles either. He got better but for a midfielder his first touch and ability to hold the ball is poor. But he was out of position and just starting out and I thought he’s looked OK in previous cameos.
Back three and Sheaf were excellent. Allen was OK but gets lost in the CM position. Györkeres deserved his goal. Really like Waghorn, he’ll never score but he’s got such class and organises the press really well.
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