Player Marks: League Cup Round 1: Charlton 2-1 Reading

Hamer - 7 Didn't inspire confidence initially but seemed to improve as match progressed
Francis - 8 Best game I've seen him play for the club
Doherty - 6 Starting to show his age
Mambo - 7 Improved as game progressed and was really domineering towards the end
Evina - 8 Really impressive
Green - 8.5 Looks like a player who can win games for you
Pritchard - 8.5 Really impressive, showing good vision and anticipation
Hughes - 6.5 Got off to a poor start bur certainly improved as game went on and imposed his authority
Bover - 7 Another one who impressed with his vision and skill, just a little lightweight at times
Benson - 7 Nipped in to take his goal well
Euell - 7 Like Doherty, is showing his age but still shows signs of class. Took his goal well.

Wagstaff - 8 Really looks to be a threat in this role

Hamer -8

Hamer 7.5 Good all round debut and never looked flustered
Francis 8.5 Defended v well and sent in a couple of delicious crosses, one of which we scored from
Doherty 6.5 Typical Doc; dominant in the air, ponderous on the deck
Mambo 8 Excellent. Seems really to be growing into the role now (though not sure we need him any bigger!)
Evina 6.5 Eye-catching athleticism but as a defender MUST covet possession a little more. 
Green 7 Very exciting at times, if a little unorthodox. Gung-ho approach fine if endorsed by the boss. He'll turn some draws into wins.
Hughes 5.5 Kish comparisons inevitable. Energetic & whole-hearted but ceded possession too easily.
Pritchard 7 Excellent contribution from someone playing non-league a few months ago. Great engine, no shortage of skill.
Bover 6.5 Great touch and willingness to track back. Still young and understandably out-muscled at times
Benson 8 Very good CF play to go with goal. Put himself about as something of a surprise target man and always looked likely to score.
Euell 6.5 Struggled first half but well-taken goal galvanised him and he settled to bring others into the game.
Wagstaff - Usual non-stop running, up front this time, and got one off the line for good measure. Drop him at once!!

Hamer 7.5 Nice distribution.  Couple of smart saves.  Couple of minor flaps but seemed happier to come off his line and play keeper/sweeper if needed.  My No.1
Francis 8.5 Some people on here know I like the guy but thought he was immense last night. Really hope we keep him because he does offer things nobody else in the squad does
Doherty 7.5 Does what Doc does.  Fairly comfortable evening for him
Mambo 8.5 Imperious in the air and handled a large lump very well indeed.  Decent on the floor too
Evina         8 looked very good to me.  Rapid and a couple of lovely passes.  Big decision for Powell IMO but great to see another option for Left Mid too
Green 8 Love having someone who loves to shoot.  Stunning couple of corners (unplayable in fact) and general good crossing.  Could be pretty awesome for us
Hughes 6.5 Not a great game IMO. Looked rusty but I think he'll be an asset
Pritchard 8.5 MOM Energy, pace, vision, strength.  Superb backup for Hollands and Stephens.  Hugely unlucky not to score
Bover 7 Looked lightweight but I love seeing a player who wants the ball all the time.  Very reminiscent to Mark Robson
Benson 7.5 Johnny on the spot.  Worked hard
Euell 7 Missed a 1-on-1 again but worked tirelessly and deserved a goal
Wagstaff 8 The usual.  Energy, pace and generally being a nuisance.

Morrison n/a
Solly n/a

Hamer  7
Francis  7.5 - thought he had one of his best games for us, fair play from someone who's normally a critic
Doherty 7
Mambo 7.5 - like Francis, this is one of the best competitive games I've seen Mambo play for us, looks like he's coming on
Evina 7
Green 7.5
Hughes 4 - worst performance by a Charlton player this season
Pritchard 8 
Bover 7.5
Benson 8
Euell 7
Wagstaff 7

Hamer - 7 - A few flaps which he could have caught, kicking good, seemed to be muscled out at corners.
Francis - 9 - Best game for Charlton, lost the ball a few times but won it back every time, MOM
Docherty - 8 - Solid, read the game well
Mambo -8 - Won nearly every header and was very strong against a big lump up front for Reading.
Evina -7.5 - Decent performance
Green - 7.5 - Crossing not great and shots from distance were inconsistent, but helped Francis look good.
Hughes - 7 - Tackled well, passess went astray.
Pritchard -8.5 - Would have been MOM but faded in the last 20 mins
Bover -7 - Good on the ball, knocked off it too easily, excellent workrate.
Benson -7 - Seemed to have a bit of pace last night, or was the Reading defence slow?
Euell - 7 - Should have had at least two goals, hence lower mark, marshalled the troops well.
Waggy 7.5 - Came on and added energy, still ahead of Green in the first team for me.

Very encouraging game for the 'reserves' gives Powell some selection problems for Saturday. Francis, Pritchard, Mambo and Evina deserve a squad place on last night's performance, but with only five subs not a chance.

Hamer 7
Francis 7
Doherty 7
Mambo 8.5
Evina 7.5
Green 8.5
Hughes 6
Pritchard 9
Bover 7
Benson 7
Euell 7.5
Wagstaff 8.5 

hamer: more than capable to be our 1st choice did well all game but did flap at the odd cross 7

Hamer         7
Francis        8
Doherty       7.5
Mambo        7.5
Evina           7
Green          8
Hughes       6.5
Pritchard     8
Bover          7
Benson       8
Euell           8
Wagstaff     7.5

 

Highest marks I have ever given, what an enjoyable night