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Aye, I rated him poorly just because he’s not really cut out for the job he was asked to do. Good that he got minutes though.
Aye, I rated him poorly just because he’s not really cut out for the job he was asked to do. Good that he got minutes though.He's not a 10/attacking mid so I assume the idea behind playing him there is to use his energy for pressing and give us more presence in midfield compared to when BTA is there. For me he just didn't impact the game enough, played slightly too high and seemed to be lacking some fitness.
I think Lampard sees him as someone who can play the 8/10 role when neededDidn’t he play further forward as a kid? I’m sure I remember him being top scorer for the U23s at one point.
I think Lampard sees him as someone who can play the 8/10 role when needed
He wasn't helped by BTA left side either as he struggled first half too .Aye, I rated him poorly just because he’s not really cut out for the job he was asked to do. Good that he got minutes though.
Would argue that he sold Sheaf , who is predominantly a 6 as that is the Grimes roleLampard doesn’t see number. Just midfielders. 6, 8, 10 these are numbers for lesser managers.
I’m just not convinced by BTA down that side of the pitch either. A clone of Sakamoto there however, yes please.He wasn't helped by BTA left side either as he struggled first half too .
Would argue that he sold Sheaf , who is predominantly a 6 as that is the Grimes role
Something went bad with Sheaf last season. Rumours of bids preseason then injury after injury ,just never seemed to be available or playing at the same level as previous seasonsDon’t think he ever rated Sheaf. Got the impression Sheaf was unhappy when Robins left tbh and never really settled with the new management.
Agree, though Lampard could have taken either Torp or Eccles off at HT. The only difference is Torp is a tidy player and is a goal threat.Torp was worse in the first half.
Although I find it very difficult to tell them apart at times.
And his set pieces are sublime at timesAgree, though Lampard could have taken either Torp or Eccles off at HT. The only difference is Torp is a tidy player and is a goal threat.
I imagine Sheaf was expecting to leave last summer, no move materialised and then he was named captain probably against his skill set and during a tough part of the season.Something went bad with Sheaf last season. Rumours of bids preseason then injury after injury ,just never seemed to be available or playing at the same level as previous seasons
Rushworth 8
MVE 6
Thomas 8
Kitching 7
Dasilva 6
Grimes 6
Eccles 5
Torp 6
Saka 8
BTA 6
Wright 6
Subs
EMC 6
Allen 6
Met him a few times when he was with us as he was seeing a girl in Rugby and her parents used to drink in the same pub as us . He is a lovely lad , very grounded and no airs or graces about him
Yeah but defenders will have been coached to avoid heading them to the edge of the box!He scared the shit out of them and turned the tide . Yeah some crosses were poor and that lass to write didn't execute but did far more good than bad.
It's Van Ewijk, his name is easily foundRushworth 7
Van Erwik 5.5
Thomas 9 motm
Kitching 8
DaSilva 7
Grimes 8
Torp 7
Eccles 6
Sakamoto 8
Wright 6
Thomas-Asante 7
Mason-Clark 7
Allen 7
Rushworth 7
van Ewijk 4
Thomas 8
Kitching 8
Dasilva 7
Grimes 8
Torp 7
Eccles 6
Sakamoto 8
Wright 6
BTA 7
Mason Clark 6
Allen 7
Generally think van Ewijk is one of our best players but that performance today was baffling. Everything he did seemed to go wrong. One to write off for him personally.
Fair, just not how I saw it
Eccles getting unfair scores here. The sub was the right decision for the team but not because he was playing badly.
There’s deffo some confirmation bias with him. In fact the bloke behind me said “well played Torp” when it was Eccles… and “move it quicker Eccles” when it was Torp.
Don't think so.Didn’t he play further forward as a kid? I’m sure I remember him being top scorer for the U23s at one point.
Ditto. This saves me doing my own ratings.Rushworth 6 thought he looked indecisive
MvE 5 weird performance
Thomas 8 immense
Kitching 8 steady as a rock
DaSilva 7 mr.consistent these days
Grimes 7 not his best but steady
Torp 7 brilliant set pieces , not as sharp in open play
Eccles 6 thought he did well but right sub
Sakamoto 8 solid performance again
BTA 7 better second half and another goal
Wright 6 not his best game
Subs
EMC 7 game changer
Allen 7 just for the timing of the pass
And we needed him to take that cornerAgree, though Lampard could have taken either Torp or Eccles off at HT. The only difference is Torp is a tidy player and is a goal threat.
That's a sign of progression in the way some people think of Eccles. It used to be Sheaf he was mistaken for.Eccles getting unfair scores here. The sub was the right decision for the team but not because he was playing badly.
There’s deffo some confirmation bias with him. In fact the bloke behind me said “well played Torp” when it was Eccles… and “move it quicker Eccles” when it was Torp.
Totally agree with 5s, thought at the game his passing and general decision making was shocking. I've watched the game back today and he did one or two decent things but stand by his poor distribution. Though Jay on the other side was quality. Had to totally back track on my opinion on him and BTA as slated them last season but this season there like new signingsI thought we were decent tonight even at HT when behind. Some sloppy possession but great work ethic all over.
Really surprised at 5s for MVE, his throws are a big factor that we missed Friday, his pace too, sometimes to get himself out of trouble, but never stopped running and I'd love to know what he covered. One great piece running right across the middle chasing down 3 players until he eventually got in and made the tackle. Only downside was dangling a leg that could've given a silly pen away. I thought 6.5/7, could understand a 6, but certainly not a 5.
The first three words was all that was neededIt's Van Ewijk, his name is easily found
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