Not done this for a long time, and only based on watching it on the TV.......
Weaver 6 - why did he not protest that obvious foul on him more?
Mills 5 - tried hard but given a torrid time by Vine
Basey 6 - impressive at times but also exposed once or twice, decent debut
Fortune 5 - Mr. Casual as ever, one of the reasons we won't progress - get rid
Sodje 7 - thought he did ok, suprisingly small for a CB
Semedo 6 - quiet but why was he taken off? big tactical error if he wasn't injured
Reid 7 - not at his best but never stopped trying, looked like he cared
Sam 6 - again no lack of effort but distinct lack of quality
ZZ 5 - burst through twice but otherwise non existent
Varney 4 - reminds me of JJ at his ineffective best
Iwelumo 4 - slow & uninspiring
Thomas 2 - looked like his mind was on the forthcoming night's clubbing, what a waste
McCleod ? - did he touch the ball?
Racon - no time to do anything
Overall thought we were Ok first half but the decision to replace Semedo with Thomas gave QPR the impetus as we were effectively down to 10 men. Much to much reliance on the long ball to Iwelumo who was bossed all day by the QPR defence. Reid & Sam tried to provide the spark but they were let down by team mates who didn't seem to be on teh same wavelength. In the longer term if we overcome this blip I wonder whether there is anywhere near the quality in this squad to survive in the Premiership - this is why I guess the club are desperate for investment becuase based on the above line up I reckon only Reidy has Premiership class.
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I think Weaver gets a 7 for his great saves.
So the precis. Mostly agree with Oakster, no panic yet, must do and can do better.
Dominant in the air (someone at last!), good covering of team mates and played with determination and purpose.
Got forward when he could - and desperately unlucky with that powerful 1st half header that clipped the bar.
Weaver 7 - made some good saves
Mills 5 - plenty of effort didn't look as good coming forward
Basey 6 - good one for the future
Fortune 5 - agree way to casual not decisive enough
Sodje 7 - great in the air distribution a bi iffy.
Semedo 6 - looked solid
Reid 7 - centre of most things
Sam 7 - looked our most dangerous player by a long shot
ZZ 6 - quality on the ball wish we didn't keep banging it over his head
Varney 4 - poor game lacks confidence might not make the step up
Iwelumo 5 - tried hard but didn't wim many headers looked clumsy in and around the box
Thomas 2 - get rid send him to Wigan with Big Bent
McCleod 2 - he's a way off being up to this level no first touch
Racon - didn't have time
1) Starved of the ball while everything was fed through an offcolour Reid.
2) When he finally did receive a pass, he would be quickly closed down but still persisted in going down a blind alley, before losing posession.
3) Never got into dangerous areas - never saw him cut into the box and run at players and induce panic in defenders - or anywhere near the byeline and penetrate BEHIND their defence.
Thomas' job surely is to unhinge and open up defences.
Well, he won't do that if he doesn't see the ball.
And he won't do that if he never gets into dangerous areas.