Before I start with my break down I have an idea if someone is good enough to make it happen... Can someone create an online poll where we after each game rate the players on a score of 0 - 10, with an average rating collected at the end. This is done across the season, where at the end players are given an overall score / rating for the year. We can perhaps even look at making graphs to track form based on our own perceptions??
My ratings:
Kurto 7.5: Had a very good game, with one excellent save to deny a certain goal and maintain our lead. Could do nothing about the Jets goal, and was well positioned and verbal as a keeper. Has a massive kick on him. Only downside was his poor punching and his failure to dominate his 6 yard box at corners.
Fenton 6.5: Did well defensively, tracking players and generally being in the right place at the right time, including stopping a shot on the line. Needs to offer more on attack, especially if we persist with two DM's. Needs to be able to take a player on the outside and hit a good cross consistantly.
Carcace: 6: Was not as busy as Fenton, but again did his defensive duties well. Was probably a little more creative on his flank, without doing antyhing to stand out, positively, or negatively.
Doyle: worked hard and was generally in the right place at the right time, although he and his other two CBs were almost caught out a couple times early with long balls over the top. Did not attempt too may long passes, which was pleasing.
Durante: 6.5, made a couple timely interventions and generally sat in line with his other 2 cbs, not pushing forward as per previous years. One good little run through the middle.
Taylor 7: Strong in the air both on attack and defensively. Marshalled the team well, and seemed to really be enjoying himself. Distribution was a little poor at times.
Mandi 6.5: worked hard and brike up a lot of play. Never really pushed forward as he sat to ensure Newcastle were not able to counter quickly. Stuck to his task well.
Rufer 6.5: same as Mandi, made some good tackles and stuck to his task, pressured well and also held space when need to, to slow Newcastle attacks. Passing got better as the game progessed. Still an angry man, but more measured.
Singh 6.5: some lovely turns and a couple nice touches and crosses, but not as influential as he needs to be playing as a #10 as he drifted in and out of the game. Not helped by our direct play at times.
Williams 6: worked hard and was very vocal up the top asking for the ball. Made good runs to create space for others. Missed a good chance. Defended from the front.
Krishna 6: A couple poor / heavy touches and was lucky to get a rebound off his penalty. Looked promising at times, where being direct, but needs to come to the ball more as well to be an option.Good tracking back on defence.
Nicholls 6: a massive air swing that led to a goal, but his intervention earlier set Burgess up with what should have been a goal. Great energy off the bench... will be putting pressure on Rufer and Mandi for a start.
Burgess 5: a couple nice turns / touches, but failed to pull the trigger twice in good positions.
Burns: not on the field long enough.
Rudan 8: got a win, was ugly at times but effective. Nice passion on the side lines.
