Henderson 7.5 Good again. Gomes 6.5 Looked a little nervous at times, busy night under quite a bit of pressure, probably good for him in long run Wiggins 6.5 Some great tackles one minute, falling on his arse like a clown the next Bikey 7 Great goal, one minute putting in great blocks and tackles the next like a rabbit in head lights Ben Haim 7.5 The calmest and most assured of the back four Wilson 5 Not great, he will come again Buyens 7 Seemed completely overwhelmed at times. Jackson 6 Some good work, but he seemed knackered, leading to a huge Jacko size midfield hole. Cousins 6 Anonymous. Vitokele 8 Simon Church can put in a shift, but this man does not stop. Gets back and helps out, constant menace up front. Basically he has the Church work ethic plus plus plus, but also striking talent as well. Not a lot of support from those around him Tucudean 6 He needed to score just after our goal. Missed. Sums him up so far. Moussa 6 Thought he did better, but we were trying to push forward and not hold the ball up and play the game out as we did on Saturday
Henderson - 8 solid and some great saves (again) Gomes - 5 nervous as hell but he will need games like this to learn from. Up against a real tough opponent in Sako Wiggins - 5 given the runaround all night. Last minute block earns him half a point Bikey - 7 great goal but some lapses in concentration Ben Haim - 7.5 some great play bringing the ball foward. Very composed Wilson - 5 didnt take his chance to impress tonight. Offered little going forwards or defensively Buyens - 6 looked off the pace and not as dominant as usual Jackson - 6 some odd good moments and great run for his shot but gave their midfield too much space to dictate the game Cousins - 7 worked his socks off. Would love to see him playing in his natural position to see just what he can do Vetokele - 8 doesnt stop running. Does the work of two up front Tucudean - 5.5 should have scored, doesn't offer any kind of link up play for Igor Moussa -7 some very good play when on. Unlucky with his touch at the end
Henderson 8.5 Kept us in the game Gomes 7.5 Nervous 1st 30 mins but grew in confidence and got forward well Wiggins 5.5 Ok, had a handful of a winger against him, but struggled all night and poor going forward Bikey 7 Great goal of course. Mixed bag defensively Ben Haim 7 Did his best against a wave of attacks Wilson 4 Looked every bit a L1 player. Clearly uncomfortable in a passing team, especially receiving it with back to goal Buyens 6 Harried & tried, but not at his best Jackson 6.5 Some good moments but bypassed all too often Cousins 6.5 At times our only outlet, but he's not comfortable in that position Vitokele 6.5 Clearly spooked them and worked hard, but their defence coped with him well Tucudean 5 1 goal in 7 says it all Moussa 6 Yet to deliver
Henderson 7 Growing in stature now. Be nice if he could kick long with a lower trajectory. Gomes 7 Stood up manfully to the major threat posed by Sako. Wiggins 6.5 Sako switched and had a right go at him but he stuck doggedly to the task. Bikey 8 Storming blocks, tackles, and headers, plus a superb volleyed goal. Ben Haim 8 Just reads everything so well, and carries the ball well when he needs to. Wilson 6 Never quite got going. Shame as I really wanted him to shine after starting. Buyens 6 Saw everything quickly as always but found Wolves tough. Jackson 7 So much for tiredness! Fought like a dog in there and nearly snatched a late one. Cousins 7 Really grafted and another excellent ball through on the ground. Vitokele 7 Yet again ran himself into the ground but needs more support. Tucudean 6 Showed much more appetite but still to little effect. Moussa 6 Still finding his feet while we really needed some muscle alongside Igor.
Henderson - 7 - Could maybe have done better with the goal but a ball bouncing in front of you with loads of players is always awkward. Gomez - 7 Did well IMO. Remember he was up against a couple of very good players and was rarely done-like-a-kipper. Brilliant block right at the death too Wiggins - 6.5 Again up against a very tricky and confident winger. Gave him a bit too much space at times and was sloppy at times but there was also a superb block towards the end from him. Bikey - 7.5 Lovely goal and another solid game Ben Haim - 7 Solid but not spectacular Wilson - 6 Not a great day - always seems more effective off the bench Buyens - 5.5 Not at the races - seemed a yard slow imo. Been great so far but not a good showing today Jackson - 5.5 Passed him by a lot. Needed Cousins alongside him Cousins - 7 Effort, aggression and no little skill. I really feel he needs to go in the middle Vetokele - 7.5 MOM Ran his wotsits off and unlucky towards the end. Tucudean - 5.5 Jury still out but I am starting to want more from him and I am not sure he is capable. Moussa - 6.5 wanted the ball and was less wasteful this time around
Bulot - Looked good actually however I was getting players confused towards the end as the mist was settling in. Confident on the ball, looked quite creative (which we need without Johann) and rather pacy. Better option than Harriot I think
Was impressed with Wolves. Actually made Leon Clarke our man of the match because if they had another decent striker they would have stuffed us. Sako was excellent, their right wingers was dangerous and Dicko in the second half was a bloody nuisance.
Entertaining game but I do worry about our lack of ball retention. The way we sit off opponents could well lead to an absolute gubbing at some point.
Bikey 7.5 - Fortunate goal off his thigh, but fairly solid until late pace put him under pressure
@Pedro45 I don't think so mate, have a look at the replay, superb volley across his body into the postage stamp. I know he's a beast but no way could he get that power off his thigh, you could be forgiven for thinking as much though :-)
Henderson - 8 Gomez - 7 Wiggins - 7.5 Did very well Bikey - 7 Ben Haim - 8.5 Just classy Wilson - 4 Impact sub is his best position in this style of play Buyens - 5 Worst game so far. Looked jaded Jackson - 7 Worked very hard to make up for Buyens Cousins - 7 Don't see what peoples problems are with Cousins. I think he has a lot of class about him. Vitokele - 8 What an outlet for us when we are up against it Tucudean - 5 Poor. Still looks a yard short of fitness Moussa - 6
Henderson - 7 Good saves second half, kept us in it. Gomes - 7 Thought he done well, a couple of lapses but great last ditch tackle 2nd half. Wiggins - 6 Up and down evening. Roasted, then blocked crosses coming in. 2nd half pass straight to there centre forward. Great last ditch tackle. Bikey - 6 Would be a 7 but lost his concentration. Was all over the shop for 10mins 2nd half. Ben Haim 7.5 Proper relaxed with the ball at his feet. Really starting to like him alot. Wilson 6 - Didnt really do anything wrong but didnt do anything right either. Buyens - 6 By his high standards very, very poor. Gudmunsson helps Buyens game alot as he is always available for a short pass. Jackson - 6.5 Thought he did ok. Our best midfielder. Cousins - 6 In and out of the game. Vitokele - 7 The boy does not stop running. Hassle, hassle, hassle. A CB's worst nightmare. Tucudean -5 Was a weaklink, as soon as it got to him it broke down. Plus missing two good chances. I feel he will come good though, he has something...... Moussa - 6 Didnt think he changed the game when he came on.
Bulot n/a - Did not hide on his debut, wanted the ball all the time. Buyens improved when he came on as he had an outlet.
Henderson 8 Gomes 6.5 Wiggins 7 (much better) Bikey 7.5 Ben Haim 7 Wilson 6 Buyens 6 (a bit too sideways and backwards last night) Jackson 6.5 (great ball for Igor) Cousins 7 Vitokele 7 Tucudean 5 Moussa 7.5 (only on for a little while but did everything right, I thought)
Henderson -7.5 solid, was trying to get defenders out of his way before their goal. Gomes-6 couple of wrong choices but good last ditch tackle. Wiggins-5.5 tough game, not sure fox would of coped any better with their pace. ? Bikey -7.5 constant pressure but never wilted. Ben Haim -7.5 couple of mistakes but battled on gamely. Wilson-5.5 poor game by his higher standards of the last year. Buyens-6.5 always puts in a shift, hard going against the oppos midfield. Jackson-6 good and bad from jj. great pass for Igor. should of done better with 2 chances. Cousins- 2 good runs but looks hampered on the left. Vitokele-7 if out injured: Big worry. work rate is 100%. looked spent just before collision. Tucudean-5 not quite coming off for him. 2 great chances missed. keep the faith. Moussa-6.5 some good signs, still needs to convince he's championship level.
Henderson 7 Great stop and looked solid Gomes 6.5 errors in first half but kept his nerve Wiggins 6 tested by Henry Bikey 7 .5 Superb but not quite so superb against the small and tricky. Ben Haim 7 Wilson 5.5 Not a good night Buyens 7.5 Only creative force in a dull midfield Jackson 6.0. Has he lost too much weight? Not very influential for a central midfielder. Cousins 6.0 Like the fella but not sure what he offers on the left. Vitokele 7.0 Tucudean 5 Looks like he is playing a friendly with his mates. Weaker shot than Church. Needs to take a passion pill. Moussa 6.5 Nice technique
Henderson 7 I thought he should have saved the goal. Couldn't understand why he chested the ball. I may be wrong. Gomes 6 A good game considering his inexperience, but he did struggle. Wiggins 5.5 Weak link, as has been every game. Got skinned again a few times. I'd have had Fox in after 1st game. Bikey 8 Extra half for the goal. Absolutely tremendous. Ben Haim 8.5 Superb performance. His control, calmness & passing were absolutely outstanding. Wilson 6 Ok, but not at his best. Buyens 7 Disappeared somewhat 2nd half. Jackson 7 A good game for Jacko, he got in a lot of tackles. Cousins 7 I thought he supported Wiggins well. Vetokele 7.5 A threat all game & tried hard. Tucudean 6 Decent effort, but he doesn't look good enough for a promotion push. Moussa 6.5 Thought he did well.
Comments
Gomes 6
Wiggins 5.5
Bikey 7
Ben Haim 7.5
Wilson 5.5
Buyens 7
Jackson 6
Cousins 5.5
Vetokele 7
Tucudean 6.5
Moussa 6.5
Gomes 6.5
Wiggins 4
Bikey 8
Ben Haim 6.0
Wilson 5.5
Buyers 7
Jackson 6
Cousins 7
Vitokele 7
Tucudean 7
Moussa 7
Gomez 6
TBH 6
Bikey 6
Wiggins 5
Wilson 5
Jackson 6
Buyens 5
Cousins 7
Tucudean 5
Vetokele 7
Moussa 6
Gomes - 6
Wiggins - 5.5
Bikey - 7.5
Ben Haim - 7
Wilson - 5.5
Buyens - 6
Jackson - 6
Cousins - 6
Vetokele - 7
Tucudean - 5.5
Moussa - 6
Gomes 6.5 Looked a little nervous at times, busy night under quite a bit of pressure, probably good for him in long run
Wiggins 6.5 Some great tackles one minute, falling on his arse like a clown the next
Bikey 7 Great goal, one minute putting in great blocks and tackles the next like a rabbit in head lights
Ben Haim 7.5 The calmest and most assured of the back four
Wilson 5 Not great, he will come again
Buyens 7 Seemed completely overwhelmed at times.
Jackson 6 Some good work, but he seemed knackered, leading to a huge Jacko size midfield hole.
Cousins 6 Anonymous.
Vitokele 8 Simon Church can put in a shift, but this man does not stop. Gets back and helps out, constant menace up front. Basically he has the Church work ethic plus plus plus, but also striking talent as well. Not a lot of support from those around him
Tucudean 6 He needed to score just after our goal. Missed. Sums him up so far.
Moussa 6 Thought he did better, but we were trying to push forward and not hold the ball up and play the game out as we did on Saturday
Gomes 6
Wiggins 6
Bikey 8
Ben Haim 8
Wilson 6
Buyens 6.5
Jackson 6.5
Cousins 6
Vitokele 7.5
Tucudean 6
Moussa 6.5
Gomes -6.5
Wiggins -6.5
Bikey -7
Ben Haim -7
Wilson -6
Buyens -6.5
Jackson 6.5
Cousins 6
Vitokele 7
Tucudean 7
Moussa -6.5
Gomes - 5 nervous as hell but he will need games like this to learn from. Up against a real tough opponent in Sako
Wiggins - 5 given the runaround all night. Last minute block earns him half a point
Bikey - 7 great goal but some lapses in concentration
Ben Haim - 7.5 some great play bringing the ball foward. Very composed
Wilson - 5 didnt take his chance to impress tonight. Offered little going forwards or defensively
Buyens - 6 looked off the pace and not as dominant as usual
Jackson - 6 some odd good moments and great run for his shot but gave their midfield too much space to dictate the game
Cousins - 7 worked his socks off. Would love to see him playing in his natural position to see just what he can do
Vetokele - 8 doesnt stop running. Does the work of two up front
Tucudean - 5.5 should have scored, doesn't offer any kind of link up play for Igor
Moussa -7 some very good play when on. Unlucky with his touch at the end
Bulot - impressive cameo. Used the ball very well
Gomes 7.5 Nervous 1st 30 mins but grew in confidence and got forward well
Wiggins 5.5 Ok, had a handful of a winger against him, but struggled all night and poor going forward
Bikey 7 Great goal of course. Mixed bag defensively
Ben Haim 7 Did his best against a wave of attacks
Wilson 4 Looked every bit a L1 player. Clearly uncomfortable in a passing team, especially receiving it with back to goal
Buyens 6 Harried & tried, but not at his best
Jackson 6.5 Some good moments but bypassed all too often
Cousins 6.5 At times our only outlet, but he's not comfortable in that position
Vitokele 6.5 Clearly spooked them and worked hard, but their defence coped with him well
Tucudean 5 1 goal in 7 says it all
Moussa 6 Yet to deliver
Gomes 6
Wiggins 6
Bikey 7.5
Ben Haim 7
Wilson 6.5
Buyens 6.5
Jackson 6.5
Cousins 6
Vitokele 6.5
Tucudean 6
Moussa 6
Gomes 6
Wiggins 6
Bikey 7
Ben Haim 8
Wilson 6
Buyens 7
Jackson 7
Cousins 6.5
Vitokele 7.5
Tucudean 5
Moussa 6
Gomes 7 Stood up manfully to the major threat posed by Sako.
Wiggins 6.5 Sako switched and had a right go at him but he stuck doggedly to the task.
Bikey 8 Storming blocks, tackles, and headers, plus a superb volleyed goal.
Ben Haim 8 Just reads everything so well, and carries the ball well when he needs to.
Wilson 6 Never quite got going. Shame as I really wanted him to shine after starting.
Buyens 6 Saw everything quickly as always but found Wolves tough.
Jackson 7 So much for tiredness! Fought like a dog in there and nearly snatched a late one.
Cousins 7 Really grafted and another excellent ball through on the ground.
Vitokele 7 Yet again ran himself into the ground but needs more support.
Tucudean 6 Showed much more appetite but still to little effect.
Moussa 6 Still finding his feet while we really needed some muscle alongside Igor.
Bulot n/a Encouraging start. Eager and skillful.
Gomez - 7 Did well IMO. Remember he was up against a couple of very good players and was rarely done-like-a-kipper. Brilliant block right at the death too
Wiggins - 6.5 Again up against a very tricky and confident winger. Gave him a bit too much space at times and was sloppy at times but there was also a superb block towards the end from him.
Bikey - 7.5 Lovely goal and another solid game
Ben Haim - 7 Solid but not spectacular
Wilson - 6 Not a great day - always seems more effective off the bench
Buyens - 5.5 Not at the races - seemed a yard slow imo. Been great so far but not a good showing today
Jackson - 5.5 Passed him by a lot. Needed Cousins alongside him
Cousins - 7 Effort, aggression and no little skill. I really feel he needs to go in the middle
Vetokele - 7.5 MOM Ran his wotsits off and unlucky towards the end.
Tucudean - 5.5 Jury still out but I am starting to want more from him and I am not sure he is capable.
Moussa - 6.5 wanted the ball and was less wasteful this time around
Bulot - Looked good actually however I was getting players confused towards the end as the mist was settling in. Confident on the ball, looked quite creative (which we need without Johann) and rather pacy. Better option than Harriot I think
Was impressed with Wolves. Actually made Leon Clarke our man of the match because if they had another decent striker they would have stuffed us. Sako was excellent, their right wingers was dangerous and Dicko in the second half was a bloody nuisance.
Entertaining game but I do worry about our lack of ball retention. The way we sit off opponents could well lead to an absolute gubbing at some point.
Gomes 6.5
Wiggins 7
Bikey 7.5
Ben Haim 7
Wilson 6.5
Buyens 7
Jackson 6.5
Cousins 7
Vitokele 7
Tucudean 5
Moussa 6
Gomes - 7
Wiggins - 6
Bikey - 7
Ben Haim - 8
Wilson - 5
Buyens - 6
Jackson - 4
Cousins - 6
Vitokele - 8
Tucudean - 5
Moussa - 6
Gomez - 7
Wiggins 5
Bikey - 8
Ben Haim - 7.5
Wilson - 7.5
Buyens - 7
Jackson - 6.5
Cousins - 7
Vitokele -7
Tucudean - 6
Moussa - 6.5
Gomez - 7
Wiggins - 7.5 Did very well
Bikey - 7
Ben Haim - 8.5 Just classy
Wilson - 4 Impact sub is his best position in this style of play
Buyens - 5 Worst game so far. Looked jaded
Jackson - 7 Worked very hard to make up for Buyens
Cousins - 7 Don't see what peoples problems are with Cousins. I think he has a lot of class about him.
Vitokele - 8 What an outlet for us when we are up against it
Tucudean - 5 Poor. Still looks a yard short of fitness
Moussa - 6
Gomes - 7 Thought he done well, a couple of lapses but great last ditch tackle 2nd half.
Wiggins - 6 Up and down evening. Roasted, then blocked crosses coming in. 2nd half pass straight to there centre forward. Great last ditch tackle.
Bikey - 6 Would be a 7 but lost his concentration. Was all over the shop for 10mins 2nd half.
Ben Haim 7.5 Proper relaxed with the ball at his feet. Really starting to like him alot.
Wilson 6 - Didnt really do anything wrong but didnt do anything right either.
Buyens - 6 By his high standards very, very poor. Gudmunsson helps Buyens game alot as he is always available for a short pass.
Jackson - 6.5 Thought he did ok. Our best midfielder.
Cousins - 6 In and out of the game.
Vitokele - 7 The boy does not stop running. Hassle, hassle, hassle. A CB's worst nightmare.
Tucudean -5 Was a weaklink, as soon as it got to him it broke down. Plus missing two good chances. I feel he will come good though, he has something......
Moussa - 6 Didnt think he changed the game when he came on.
Bulot n/a - Did not hide on his debut, wanted the ball all the time. Buyens improved when he came on as he had an outlet.
Gomez - 5.5
Wiggins - 7
Bikey - 7.5
Ben Haim - 8
Wilson - 5.5
Buyens - 6
Jackson - 5.5
Cousins - 6
Vetokele - 8
Tucudean - 5
Moussa - 7
Gomes 6.5
Wiggins 6.5
Bikey 8
Ben Haim 7.5
Wilson 6
Buyens 4
Jackson 6.5
Cousins 6
Vitokele 6.5
Tucudean 6
Moussa 6
Bulot n/a
Gomes 6.5
Wiggins 7 (much better)
Bikey 7.5
Ben Haim 7
Wilson 6
Buyens 6 (a bit too sideways and backwards last night)
Jackson 6.5 (great ball for Igor)
Cousins 7
Vitokele 7
Tucudean 5
Moussa 7.5 (only on for a little while but did everything right, I thought)
Gomes-6 couple of wrong choices but good last ditch tackle.
Wiggins-5.5 tough game, not sure fox would of coped any better with their pace. ?
Bikey -7.5 constant pressure but never wilted.
Ben Haim -7.5 couple of mistakes but battled on gamely.
Wilson-5.5 poor game by his higher standards of the last year.
Buyens-6.5 always puts in a shift, hard going against the oppos midfield.
Jackson-6 good and bad from jj. great pass for Igor. should of done better with 2 chances.
Cousins- 2 good runs but looks hampered on the left.
Vitokele-7 if out injured: Big worry. work rate is 100%. looked spent just before collision.
Tucudean-5 not quite coming off for him. 2 great chances missed. keep the faith.
Moussa-6.5 some good signs, still needs to convince he's championship level.
Gomes 6
Wiggins 6
Bikey 7
Ben Haim 6.5
Wilson 5.5
Buyens 6.5
Jackson 5
Cousins 5.5
Vitokele 7
Tucudean 5.5
Moussa 6
Gomes 6.5 errors in first half but kept his nerve
Wiggins 6 tested by Henry
Bikey 7 .5 Superb but not quite so superb against the small and tricky.
Ben Haim 7
Wilson 5.5 Not a good night
Buyens 7.5 Only creative force in a dull midfield
Jackson 6.0. Has he lost too much weight? Not very influential for a central midfielder.
Cousins 6.0 Like the fella but not sure what he offers on the left.
Vitokele 7.0
Tucudean 5 Looks like he is playing a friendly with his mates. Weaker shot than Church. Needs to take a passion pill.
Moussa 6.5 Nice technique
Bulot n/a Liked the look of him.
Gomes 6 A good game considering his inexperience, but he did struggle.
Wiggins 5.5 Weak link, as has been every game. Got skinned again a few times. I'd have had Fox in after 1st game.
Bikey 8 Extra half for the goal. Absolutely tremendous.
Ben Haim 8.5 Superb performance. His control, calmness & passing were absolutely outstanding.
Wilson 6 Ok, but not at his best.
Buyens 7 Disappeared somewhat 2nd half.
Jackson 7 A good game for Jacko, he got in a lot of tackles.
Cousins 7 I thought he supported Wiggins well.
Vetokele 7.5 A threat all game & tried hard.
Tucudean 6 Decent effort, but he doesn't look good enough for a promotion push.
Moussa 6.5 Thought he did well.
Bulot n/a
NB I seemed to be at a different game to some.
Gomes - 6
Wiggins - 6
Bikey - 8
Ben Haim - 7.5
Wilson - 6
Buyens - 7
Jackson - 7
Cousins - 7
Vitokele - 7.5
Tucudean - 5
Moussa - 6.5