MacG: 7 some fine saves first half, wasn't his busiest day because we actually defended Matthews: 8.5 Who's this imposter in the 16 shirt? Outstanding Lavelle: 7 Was doing ok until the injury Pearce: 8 what a performance..cant fault him Famewo: 8 Another imposter....great game Purrington:8 Superb all game, what a grafter Dobson: 8.5 I saw a very different Dobbo today, loved the interview too Gilbey: 8 Ran his socks off again, superbly fit given his illness earlier on. Leko: 8.5 What a surprise seeing him as a wing back, brilliant all game Lee: 7 Didn't do anything wrong but the team around him overshadowed him a little Stockley: 7.5 Took the goal well and rattled the defenders all game Washington: 8 where does he get the energy? the chief architect in the high press superb Referee: 7.5 best ref Ive seen this season
Jacko 10......that formation was a bolt out of the blue, loved every minute of a very good game.
MacG: 7.5 some good early saves Matthews: 8.5 didn't see that performance coming Lavelle: 7 OK until injury struck Pearce: 8 slotted in well Famewo: 8 battled hard all game Purrington: 8.5 outstanding , shame he missed his chance Dobson: 8.5 terrific workrate Gilbey: 7.5 has a good engine , but needs to create more Leko: 9 MOM unplayable and defended really well when he had to Lee: 7 classy on the ball , but loses it too often Stockley: 8 scored the winner and benefited from having 2 up front Washington: 8 ran himself into the ground , if only he could finish Referee: 8 booked that twerp Johnson and wound up the home fans
MacG: 7 - needed to make a couple of saves. Matthews: 7.5 - excellent through your Lavelle: 7 - solid enough Pearce: 7.5 - I was a bit worried when he came on, but there was no need to be Famewo: 7.5 - that the player we know. Purrington: 7.5 - stuck to his task well - should have scored Dobson: 8.5 had a ping to prove to Johnson for letting him go - he proved it very well. Gilbey: 7.5 - never stopped Leko: 8 - worked his bollocks off Lee: 7 - bit quiet Stockley: 8 - best game for a long time. Deserved to be the match winner Washington: 7.5 - worked his bollocks off Referee: 7 - kept control of the game well.
MacG: 8 good, solid performance. Clean sheet will boost his confidence too, although Mackems didn’t threaten as much as I (or probably any of us) thought. Matthews: 8 excellent. Finally. Showed the sort of performance he’s capable of and needs to keep that going now. Lavelle: 7.5 was looking more composed and solid than recently until the injury. Hope it’s not too bad. Pearce: 8 have to admit I was worried when he came on, but what a performance. Handled (literally sometimes) their big lump of a striker well. Famewo: 8 like Matthews, found that performance level we saw when he first joined. Great game. Purrington: 8 took that whole left flank & had a really good game. He’s so good at those back post chances usually, will be disappointed with himself for that miss. Dobson: 9 my cousins are AFC fans and raved about him last season. Said he took a few games to settle at Wimbledon, but was then superb. Did all the dirty work yesterday and protected the defence, but has a great pass on him too. Simple, but effective. Great interview too 😉 Gilbey: 8.5 he’s got up to speed so quickly after his long layoff. Another all action display. Leko: 9 wow…he’s a wing back as well now. Brilliant performance, terrorised them every time he attacked and got did the defensive side superbly. Lee: 7.5 some good touches, but perhaps not quite his best in this one. Stockley: 8.5 that’s better. Has been a shadow of himself so far this season, but put in a powerhouse performance yesterday. Triggered the little man in the Sunderland dugout as well 😂 Washington: 8 two strikers 😍!!! Worked his arse off and chased everything down. Brilliant. Referee: 8 didn’t get pressured by the home crowd or Johnson. Let the game flow, although I thought Stockley should have got a couple of free kicks (for him, not against 😉)
JJ 10 shape, structure, defending from all over the pitch, but an attacking threat as well. Brilliant!!
MacG: 8 better when we play out Matthews: 7.5 looked like a new player Lavelle: 7 Pearce: 7.5 we’ve missed his determination Famewo: 7.5 better than recent Purrington: 8 excellent forward and back Dobson: 9 playing deeper suited him. Could play CB full time on that showing Gilbey: 8 welcome back Leko: 8.5 great option on the break. Got back we’ll when he had to Lee: 7.5 kept things ticking Stockley: 8 Warrior Washington: 7.5 how has he not been playing Referee: 8.5 really difficult game to ref I imagine. Did well and kept it moving as much as possible
MacG: 7 punches the ball back into dangerous areas.
Matthews: 8 would never have guessed he would be so good in a three. Lavelle: 7 Hope his injury is not too bad. If not fouled he would have scored. Pearce: 7.5 captain Famewo: 7.5 Purrington: 8 Dobson: 10. Outstanding performance Gilbey: 8 Leko: 9 had the right back on toast. Lee: 7.5 Stockley: 8 Washington: 8 Referee: 6 didn’t give Stockley anything, missed the handball which stopped Pearce or Stockley scoring, should have booked the handball goal imo. Extra point for listening to the little squirt, and then booking him.
JJ and JE Great tactics. Took me a while before I realised we were not playing 4-4-2. Even lined up that way!
Great reading. The bar has been set. Would be interested if James has any further thoughts - still 10s?
By the way, a couple of posters have mentioned JJ, tactics and structure etc. Would love to see scores for the Manager game by game. Not for me to make suggestions I know, only being an observer.
MacG: 7 - a relatively quiet afternoon but a couple of decent early saves and he looked competent thereafter Matthews: 8.5 - excellent throughout, especially in the first half when he was totally dominant. A huge turnaround from some of his recent performances Lavelle: 7 - I hope his groin injury isn't too bad, as he's been our only solid defender in the recent torrid period after he joined the club Pearce: 7.5 - did a good job after his introduction Famewo: 7 - one or two lapses of concentration but far more solid than in recent weeks Purrington: 8 - a fine performance and one that should see him cement his place in the team Dobson: 8 - very impressive from start to finish. Gave us the midfield defensive protection that we've craved for a long time Gilbey: 7 - good energy throughout and he now seems back to full fitness Leko: 8.5 - outstanding all game. Some good defensive work and, going forward, he terrified their left back and created the goal and our two other best chances Lee: 7 - a quieter game but he is a clever player and adds some much needed invention Stockley: 7.5 - dominant aerially and gave Sunderland's centre backs a tough afternoon Washington: 7 - lacks some finesse but, as ever, plenty of industry and movement Referee: 7 - handled the game well and I particularly like the way he dealt with that twerp Johnson
JamesSeed said: Modified from marks given earlier (10s)
MacG: 8 Matthews: 8.5 Out of the blue a superb performance. Lavelle: 8 Pearce: 8 Famewo: 8 Purrington: 8.5 Dobson: 9 He suddenly became the player we hoped he might be. Let’s hope it continues Gilbey: 8 Leko: 9 Wow. Genius move to play him as wing back. Who’d have thought. Lee: 8 Stockley: 8 Washington: 8 Referee: 7 JJ 11
Sorry, too late to edit earlier marks, but here are my slightly calmed down marks (above).
MacG: 7 Decent game at last Matthews: 7.5 Don't like him but have to say he played well Lavelle: 7 Bad news his injury as he has been good when everyone else in the defence has been crap Pearce: 8 Captains performance 100% effort guaranteed Famewo: 7 Back to form Purrington: 7 We've needed him back Dobson: 8 Brought energy to midfield Gilbey: 7 steady game Leko: 9 MoM ripped Cirkin apart Lee: 7.5 Lovely footballer, a player you want on the ball Stockley: 8 Back to last season roughing up his CH and winning everything in the air Washington: 8 Work rate and ability on the ball just needs to improve his finish Referee Drysdale: 7 Let the game flow. Must have been good as the Mackem's hated him
Matthews: 8 very good at right centre back. Curious to see how he goes against a big and strong attacker
Lavelle: 7.5 only because of his injury, don’t feel I can give him the full 8 where he didn’t complete a half. Done very well when he played and nearly scored
Pearce: 8 leader. Proper performance and showed a turn of pace too
Famewo: 8 much better today, best performance from him in months
Purrington: 8 thankless task running up and down that wing all game. Should’ve scored but not really his job to
Dobson: 8.5 outstanding at protecting the back 3. Industrious performance
Gilbey: 8 personally think he’s our best midfielder. Brings so much to us going forward and even defensively
Leko: 9 caused them problems all day and first game as a wing back, that is seriously impressive. If we could get him permanently, that would be the best bit of business in a long time
Lee: 8 nearly scored, offers a lot going forward, works hard and showed he can also play in the middle whilst offering a lot out wide too
Stockley: 8.5 scored the winner. Arguably should’ve scored in the first half too. Caused them endless problems
Washington: 8 we’re a better team when he plays. Works harder than anyone else, sometimes wish he was that little bit more selfish, he would probably score more goals
Referee: 8 dealt with their rubbish and moaning well overall. Should’ve booked a couple of their players for worse challenges than he booked ours but key decisions he got right
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Matthews: 8.5 Who's this imposter in the 16 shirt? Outstanding
Lavelle: 7 Was doing ok until the injury
Pearce: 8 what a performance..cant fault him
Famewo: 8 Another imposter....great game
Purrington:8 Superb all game, what a grafter
Dobson: 8.5 I saw a very different Dobbo today, loved the interview too
Gilbey: 8 Ran his socks off again, superbly fit given his illness earlier on.
Leko: 8.5 What a surprise seeing him as a wing back, brilliant all game
Lee: 7 Didn't do anything wrong but the team around him overshadowed him a little
Stockley: 7.5 Took the goal well and rattled the defenders all game
Washington: 8 where does he get the energy? the chief architect in the high press superb
Referee: 7.5 best ref Ive seen this season
Jacko 10......that formation was a bolt out of the blue, loved every minute of a very good game.
Matthews: 7.5
Lavelle: 7
Pearce: 7
Famewo: 7.5
Purrington: 7
Dobson: 7.5
Gilbey: 7
Leko: 8 MOM
Lee: 7
Stockley: 7
Washington: 7.5
Referee: 8
Clare: n/a
DJ: n/a
Matthews: 8.5 best performance by Adam for ages
Lavelle: 7.5
Pearce: 7.5
Famewo: 7.5
Purrington: 8
Dobson: 8
Gilbey: 8
Leko: 8.5
Lee: 7
Stockley: 8
Washington: 7.5
Matthews: 7.5
Lavelle: 7.5
Pearce: 8
Famewo: 8
Purrington: 9
Dobson: 9
Gilbey: 7.5
Leko: 9
Lee: 7
Stockley: 8
Washington: 8.5
Matthews: 7
Lavelle: 7
Pearce: 7.5
Famewo: 7
Purrington: 7.5
Dobson: 7.5
Gilbey: 7
Leko: 8
Lee: 7
Stockley: 8
Washington: 7.5
Referee: 7
Matthews: 7
Lavelle: 6.5
Pearce: 8
Famewo: 7
Purrington: 8
Dobson: 8.5
Gilbey: 8
Leko: 8
Lee: 7
Stockley: 7
Washington: 7.5
Referee: 7
Matthews: 7.5 - excellent through your
Lavelle: 7 - solid enough
Pearce: 7.5 - I was a bit worried when he came on, but there was no need to be
Famewo: 7.5 - that the player we know.
Purrington: 7.5 - stuck to his task well - should have scored
Dobson: 8.5 had a ping to prove to Johnson for letting him go - he proved it very well.
Gilbey: 7.5 - never stopped
Leko: 8 - worked his bollocks off
Lee: 7 - bit quiet
Stockley: 8 - best game for a long time. Deserved to be the match winner
Washington: 7.5 - worked his bollocks off
Referee: 7 - kept control of the game well.
Matthews: 8
Lavelle: 6
Pearce: 7
Famewo: 7
Purrington: 8
Dobson: 9
Gilbey: 7
Leko: 8
Lee: 7
Stockley: 8
Washington: 7
Referee: 5
Clare: n/a
DJ: n/a
Matthews: 8 excellent. Finally. Showed the sort of performance he’s capable of and needs to keep that going now.
Lavelle: 7.5 was looking more composed and solid than recently until the injury. Hope it’s not too bad.
Pearce: 8 have to admit I was worried when he came on, but what a performance. Handled (literally sometimes) their big lump of a striker well.
Famewo: 8 like Matthews, found that performance level we saw when he first joined. Great game.
Purrington: 8 took that whole left flank & had a really good game. He’s so good at those back post chances usually, will be disappointed with himself for that miss.
Dobson: 9 my cousins are AFC fans and raved about him last season. Said he took a few games to settle at Wimbledon, but was then superb. Did all the dirty work yesterday and protected the defence, but has a great pass on him too. Simple, but effective. Great interview too 😉
Gilbey: 8.5 he’s got up to speed so quickly after his long layoff. Another all action display.
Leko: 9 wow…he’s a wing back as well now. Brilliant performance, terrorised them every time he attacked and got did the defensive side superbly.
Lee: 7.5 some good touches, but perhaps not quite his best in this one.
Stockley: 8.5 that’s better. Has been a shadow of himself so far this season, but put in a powerhouse performance yesterday. Triggered the little man in the Sunderland dugout as well 😂
Washington: 8 two strikers 😍!!! Worked his arse off and chased everything down. Brilliant.
Referee: 8 didn’t get pressured by the home crowd or Johnson. Let the game flow, although I thought Stockley should have got a couple of free kicks (for him, not against 😉)
JJ 10 shape, structure, defending from all over the pitch, but an attacking threat as well. Brilliant!!
Matthews: 7.5 looked like a new player
Lavelle: 7
Pearce: 7.5 we’ve missed his determination
Famewo: 7.5 better than recent
Purrington: 8 excellent forward and back
Dobson: 9 playing deeper suited him. Could play CB full time on that showing
Gilbey: 8 welcome back
Leko: 8.5 great option on the break. Got back we’ll when he had to
Lee: 7.5 kept things ticking
Stockley: 8 Warrior
Washington: 7.5 how has he not been playing
Referee: 8.5 really difficult game to ref I imagine. Did well and kept it moving as much as possible
Matthews: 7.5
Lavelle: 6
Pearce: 7
Famewo: 7
Purrington: 7
Dobson: 7
Gilbey: 7
Leko: 7.5
Lee: 7
Stockley: 8
Washington: 7.5
Referee: 6
Matthews: 8
Lavelle: 7
Pearce: 7.5
Famewo: 7.5
Purrington: 8
Dobson: 8
Gilbey: 8
Leko: 8.5
Lee: 7.5
Stockley: 8
Washington: 8
Referee: 7
By the way, a couple of posters have mentioned JJ, tactics and structure etc. Would love to see scores for the Manager game by game. Not for me to make suggestions I know, only being an observer.
Matthews: 8.5
Lavelle: 8
Pearce: 8
Famewo: 8.5
Purrington: 8.5
Dobson: 9
Gilbey: 8
Leko: 9
Lee: 8
Stockley: 8.5
Washington: 8 5
Referee: 6
Matthews: 8.5 - excellent throughout, especially in the first half when he was totally dominant. A huge turnaround from some of his recent performances
Lavelle: 7 - I hope his groin injury isn't too bad, as he's been our only solid defender in the recent torrid period after he joined the club
Pearce: 7.5 - did a good job after his introduction
Famewo: 7 - one or two lapses of concentration but far more solid than in recent weeks
Purrington: 8 - a fine performance and one that should see him cement his place in the team
Dobson: 8 - very impressive from start to finish. Gave us the midfield defensive protection that we've craved for a long time
Gilbey: 7 - good energy throughout and he now seems back to full fitness
Leko: 8.5 - outstanding all game. Some good defensive work and, going forward, he terrified their left back and created the goal and our two other best chances
Lee: 7 - a quieter game but he is a clever player and adds some much needed invention
Stockley: 7.5 - dominant aerially and gave Sunderland's centre backs a tough afternoon
Washington: 7 - lacks some finesse but, as ever, plenty of industry and movement
Referee: 7 - handled the game well and I particularly like the way he dealt with that twerp Johnson
Matthews: 7.5
Lavelle: 7
Pearce: 7
Famewo: 7
Purrington: 7.5
Dobson: 8
Gilbey: 8
Leko: 8.5
Lee: 5.5
Stockley: 7
Washington: 7.5
Matthews: 7.5
Lavelle: 7
Pearce: 8
Famewo: 8
Purrington: 8
Dobson: 8.5
Gilbey: 8
Leko: 8.5
Lee: 7.5
Stockley: 9
Washington: 8
Referee: 8
Matthews: 6.5
Lavelle: 6.5
Pearce: 7
Famewo: 7
Purrington: 7.5
Dobson: 8
Gilbey: 6.5
Leko: 7.5
Lee: 6.5
Stockley: 8
Washington: 7
Referee: 7
Matthews: 7.5 Don't like him but have to say he played well
Lavelle: 7 Bad news his injury as he has been good when everyone else in the defence has been crap
Pearce: 8 Captains performance 100% effort guaranteed
Famewo: 7 Back to form
Purrington: 7 We've needed him back
Dobson: 8 Brought energy to midfield
Gilbey: 7 steady game
Leko: 9 MoM ripped Cirkin apart
Lee: 7.5 Lovely footballer, a player you want on the ball
Stockley: 8 Back to last season roughing up his CH and winning everything in the air
Washington: 8 Work rate and ability on the ball just needs to improve his finish
Referee Drysdale: 7 Let the game flow. Must have been good as the Mackem's hated him
Matthews: 8 very good at right centre back. Curious to see how he goes against a big and strong attacker
Lavelle: 7.5 only because of his injury, don’t feel I can give him the full 8 where he didn’t complete a half. Done very well when he played and nearly scored
Pearce: 8 leader. Proper performance and showed a turn of pace too
Famewo: 8 much better today, best performance from him in months
Purrington: 8 thankless task running up and down that wing all game. Should’ve scored but not really his job to
Dobson: 8.5 outstanding at protecting the back 3. Industrious performance
Gilbey: 8 personally think he’s our best midfielder. Brings so much to us going forward and even defensively
Leko: 9 caused them problems all day and first game as a wing back, that is seriously impressive. If we could get him permanently, that would be the best bit of business in a long time
Lee: 8 nearly scored, offers a lot going forward, works hard and showed he can also play in the middle whilst offering a lot out wide too
Stockley: 8.5 scored the winner. Arguably should’ve scored in the first half too. Caused them endless problems
Washington: 8 we’re a better team when he plays. Works harder than anyone else, sometimes wish he was that little bit more selfish, he would probably score more goals
Referee: 8 dealt with their rubbish and moaning well overall. Should’ve booked a couple of their players for worse challenges than he booked ours but key decisions he got right