Casper 4 - I'm one of his fans but even I can't defend him today. His confidence seems to hit rock bottom at ER.
Dougie 7/8 - More than held his own, caught out a few times but was solid, even after a bash to the head.
Sodje 8 - The man is a God, I only counted one 'missed' header today when he was outjumped. How he gets to some of the balls is beyond me, he must have springs in his boots or something. Hope to God he stays a bit longer!!
Nayls 7 - Bit hit and miss, seemed to misjudge the ball quite a few times but solid, on the whole.
Parker 7/8 - Thought he'd be exposed without Delph to help him out but he did well against their winger most of the time. Needed to get forward more but understandable that he didn't, what with a lack of cover from Robbo.
Snoddy 7 - Didn't look fully fit but provided plenty and deserved the assist. Should've taken on the fullbacks more, they shat themselves when he ran at them at pace.
Killa 7/8 - Didn't provide enough 'hussle and bussle' but his passing was still good.
Howson 7 - Seemed to drift in and out the game but most of his passes were tidy, good tackling as well.
Robbo 6 - Impact player, leave him to have a half hour off the bench.
Becchio 7/8 - Look on his face when he scored and his embrace with Becks, priceless. Put himself about, won loads of headers and flick ons. Deserved the goal, lets face it, he was about due one that went in off a random body part!
Beckford7/8 - Looked interested today! Nice finish for his goal, could've had at least one more n all. Good to have him back, hope he'll be used sparingly so he's fully fit for the p/o's.
Subs:
Collective 6 - Would like to see Grella given more time, hopefully Larry will give Becks 70 odd mins as there's no need to over do it with him.
Gotta be said I can't believe some people give such high marks out today cos I thought the game was pretty average to be honest, second half was dross!
Casper - 6 - typical great shot stopping but poor at everything else
Parker - 5 - Untroubled you say?? Joking rite, he was ragged all second half and struggled to make a tackle, Sodje had to play CB and LB second half, I am afraid he will be our weakness and therefore targetted in the play offs.
Douglas - 7 - Solid enough, makes a decent RB
Sodje - 8 - Briliant, covers so much ground and headingf ability is class
Naylor - 8 - solid, wears his heart on his sleeve
Snodgrass - 6 - one of his quiter games, but great assist for Beckford, needs a rest but been outstanding this season and need to get him resting and raring to go for the play offs.
Robbo - 5 - Was poor today constantly lost possession.
kilkenny - 6.5 - Passing is more positive under Grayson and no doubt he has been doing better but he need to learn to tackle and stop piussy footing around - Central midfielsder have to be able to tackle and unfortunately he cant
Howson - 6 - Usual drifiting in and out of the game and another player who cant tackle
Becchio - 7- Usual workhorse, great foil for Beckford
Beckford - 7 - Looked lively and fresh today, did well despite little service, gives us that different dimension and we need him.
Subs - not much to shout about but Johnson looked lively
The play offs it is again which is a great achievement by Grayson and the team. I still worry about the CM pairing of Hoson n Kilkenny tho as neither can tackle so would prefer to see Delph or Johnson thrown in there, probs with Killa as Douglas is making a good RB. GK also a slight concern but unless that keeper is fit to play the last 2 games it is too late to tinker now.
Well done for getting in the play offs lads, now lets get out of this shite league!
casper..6..ok he messed up a couple of times but he's a good shot stopper and the best and only option we have at the moment
Parker..8..seen him live now twice in a week and he's certainly become very consistant seems to get a tackle in and do the simple things.
Naylor and sodje..8.. both very dependable, granted Sodje f**ked up but his heading is immense best header of a ball i've ever seen
Douglas..7..don't matter what people throw at him he's playing really well and with the more creative players like delph, snoddy, robbo, killa and howson it's a good job he can play in different positions
Kilkenny..6..couple of good touches and passes but nothing too amazing
Howson..8.. again ran his socks off and had a couple of good runs also nearly scored a goal of the season 'yeboah esque' playing well at the right end of the season.
Robbo and snoddy..6.. a little disappointed with em, Snoddy seems very tired and Robbo just didn't get involved. Hopefully Snoddy will get a rest for a couple of week and Robbo a little run in the team.
Beckford..6..Scored what more can you say
Becchio..6..worked hard and scored both forwards just did enough against a pretty average team. NO offence to becks or becchio but grella must be given a chance for the last couple of games surely.
Ankergren 6 - at fault for the goal, couple of good saves though.
Douglas 7.5 - one of his best games at RB.
Sodje 8 - Solid again, and a good interview.
Naylor 7.5 - Solid along with Sodje, great partnership here.
Parker 7 - Good game for him, seems to be growing more confident.
Snodgrass 8 - Another great game for Snoddy, really happy with his season.
Howson 6.5 - Didn't do much to be honest, good passing but didn't get stuck in enough
Kilkenny 7.5 - Another great game for the Killa, glad we've got him back in good form.
Robinson 6 - Poor game for Robbo, gave the ball away time and time again.
Becchio 7.5 - Won plenty of headers and ran his socks off once again.
Beckford 8.5 - MOM for me, was so much more unselfish today and took his goal well.
Subs:
Johnson 7 - Did well when he came on i thought, might be used more in these last 2 games so should be interesting
Grella - Didn't have much time to make an impact, likewise with Hughesy.
