Bizzare game as after the first 20 minutes and the goal I thought it would go onto be a comfortable win. Not entirely sure what changed other than giving away a silly equaliser out of nowhere which rattled us way too much.
Collins - 6 - understandably was more direct/hurried in possession today. Hopefully gives him a boost.
Lati - 5 - defensively pretty sound, and tried to make things happen offensively but his passing was terrible.
Kitching - 5 - didn’t realise in real time what had happened for either goal. The first is an absolute shocker and entirely unforced.
Thomas - 5 - forgotten how to pass.
Bidwell - 5 - quiet.
Sheaf - 6 - poor in possession and looked more emotive and frustrated than usual. Still constantly wanted the ball though and as ever never hid.
Eccles - 7 - continues to show more offensively and was busy today. Never going to be a match winner and people shouldn’t expect and therefore judge against that.
MVE - 6.5 - his ‘trapping’ the ball first touch rarely works. Doing a good job occupying space and worrying defenders with his pace, but doesn’t have the skill to take people on and create in that way.
Palmer - 6 - hard to judge. Consistently tried to be positive with the ball and make things happen, and in doing so looked our most creative player but nothing really came off for him today. His passing and decision making (goal aside) were poor.
Wright - 5.5 - tough to rate again. Tried but didn’t make anything happen, too reactive today. Possibly tired.
Simms - 6.5 - another (well taken) goal along with good hold up and link play. Quiet at times, but he’s relying on service which was lacking today.
Subs
Torp - 6 - tried to play forward, but looks as though his confidence has taken a knock. Awful free kick.
JDS - 5.5 - got skinned within a minute of being on, but was tidy on the ball offensively which is why he was put on.
COH - 5.5 - tried but don’t remember him adding much other than a scramble in the box. Came on way too late to be fair to him.
Taveres - 6 - again, tried to play positively and was direct. End product is hit and miss but he was keen to get involved and didn’t look miles out of place.
Such a shit, disappointing afternoon.
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