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Rhys- looked more assured and kicking was better, given the wind. No chance on the goal- 6

Jenkins- much better defensively in the second half, won alot of headers by his standards, took a few knocks for the team- 7

Heywood- had a couple of iffy moments when his lack of pace showed, won the aerial battles, organised well- 6

O'Hanlon- as above really, outpassed by Heywood which is a bit depressing- 6

Duke- solid enough, lost the plot for a bit around the time Barsley scored- 6

Igoe- I don't understand why the pitch is so cut up on the NW side, because Igoe never bloody uses it- 5

Smith- another very good effort, played some excellent through balls abd won lots of tackles- 7.5

Hewlett- the MH of yester year, crap at everything- 4

Holmeboy- very good in the second half after a poor first 45- 7

Parkin- how much do we owe this guy? Took the first superbly and always looked a threat- 9 (motm)

Slabber- to be perfectly honest he looked shight, he has no quick reactions about him at all and missed a sitter- 4

agreed on slabber, he turns like a battleship. thought smithy's 7.5 is a bit generous, although he did make some useful space on the edge of the area but duke and holmes prefered to run straight past him instead of sliding it in to him

o'hanlon looked a touch shakey compared to usual, and how many times did the centre halfs pass it square straight to nardiello or boulding!? fucking idiots.

lay off slabber! i tought he did well again! he gets out powered by defenders because hes not very strong physically! hes hardly the worlds strongest man at 5 foot whatever is he?

6' 2" according to the official site  :shock:

Slabber worked hard ,I think he's got goals in him its just a case of getting off the mark.

i totally agree

yeah it looks like a case of, one and they'll flow. still, one on one about 10 yards out, you've gotta hit the target

Slabber got into the positions but just didn't finish them 3 chances off. Fallon must have been laughing! Hopefully it will be a case of if he gets one the rest will come.

Evans - 6 - No hope with goal and kicking was straight

Jenkins - 6- Got stuck in!

Heywood - 6 - Commanded everything in the air

O'Hanlon - 6 - Solid and never looked like making a mistake

Duke - 6 - Quieter than usual, did his job reasonably well

Igoe - 5 - Took players on and found space but the right wing was deserted

Hewlett - 5 - A few mistakes, not his best game

Smith - 6.5 - Got forward and played some good passes

Holmes - 7 - Quiet 1st half but created chances after the break. Great cross for Parkin's 2nd

Parkin - 9 - Two good goals and 100% commitment throughout. Always looked a threat

Slabber - 5.5 - Got into the right positions but just didn't PUT IT IN THE FUCKING NET!

Duke played better than a 6!  He done well, played good balls forward and still tackled well and ran into the right place to tackle whenever he needed to.  I'd give him a 7 other than that i'd agree with both of you, except Slabber he done well to get into the right positions to receive the ball.

Yes but to miss 2 headers from 6 yards and then put it wide when you're through on the 'keeper takes some doing! :?

I'm starting to think Slabber isnt especially good.

I'm struggling to see what he's supposed to be good at. He's not quick, strong, skillfull or a good finisher from what I can see.

Hope he scores soon though, as he may improve with confidence

he does seem decidedly one footed as well. give him time though, and his confidence will improve and hopefully he'll start banging them in.

Hewlett was back to his laughable crappy performance. That guy really gets me wound up.  :evil:

His passing was bloody awful at times. He gave the ball away in dangerous positions at least 3 times from what i can remember

Smithy still shit Monty?  Or are you a convert?

And the rest! For a defensive midfielder, the defensive side of his game is pretty awful. He lost midfield runners numerous times on Saturday, and any ball that is less than 70-30 in his favour goes unchallenged.

I'm slowly being converted, although he was decent rather than great on saturday.

Also when Ooolet plays like that whoever plays alongside cant help but look good

Yeah I know what you mean.  Hope Grant manages to end his goal drought soon!!!

That's 111 minutes without a goal for him now!

I've just watched the match highlights courtesy of one of the other threads and I have to say that it's positively embarassing watching their goal.

As their goalscorer bursts into the box and buries the ball past Evans you see Hewlett flapping along about 5 yards adrift of his man.

The guy could tread water for England !

hehe. judging by the state of the pitch he would be perfect. I think the team are gonna need some extra time in the pool if its not sorted out soon!

why? they werent swimming gaylord

Its a fair point. our pitch is falling apart, not waterlogged.

It was only replaced last season for a considerable chunk if I remember.  I know the drainage was off a tad but it was never quite as bad as it was Saturday.

Where's that Triseros?

good point. He seems to have given up  t'internet.

Pity. I enjoyed his pitch / new goal nets / £200 wellys annecdotes

And horse racing tips!  Come back Triseros...