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[QUOTE=kevjones1964;2204946]How many more games do we have him for?[/QUOTE]

End of December, I believe; so 5 games. We then need to give him a 2 1/2 year contract.

Re: Ratings vs Eastleigh
 

5 games is still enough time for him to make a good positive contribution. If he doesn’t sign after that, at least it will be the right time to get someone else in.

Re: Ratings vs Eastleigh
 

Lainton (7) Not tested but did all that was required in awful conditions.

Roberts (7) Thought he played well but took 2 heavy knocks.

M Smith (8) Has he been away?

Lawlor (8) Moved to LHS but looked assured.

Jennings (8) Excellent cross for the goal, which helped changed the game early on. Thought that was his best game for ages.

Carrington (8) Great performance from Mr Dependable.

Wright (8) If only he can improve his positional play. I would play him wide right, where his pace would be put to good effect.

Summerfield (6) Struggled in the conditions but never gave up.

Rutherford (8) Bags of effort and 2 assists.

Grant (7) Still ‘ring-rusty’ but he looks like a goal-scorer, albeit he’s not a genuine striker.

Beavon (8) His work-rate is first-class and unlucky not to get on the end of a few strong crosses.

Subs:

Young (7) Brought much needed directness.

Fondop-Talom and Holroyd - Not on too long, but neither look good enough.

Great win in very difficult circumstances. Well done!:)

Re: Ratings vs Eastleigh
 

[QUOTE=Prodigal Dragon;2204956]Lainton (7) Not tested but did all that was required in awful conditions.

Roberts (7) Thought he played well but took 2 heavy knocks.

M Smith (8) Has he been away?

Lawlor (8) Moved to LHS but looked assured.

Jennings (8) Excellent cross for the goal, which helped changed the game early on. Thought that was his best game for ages.

Carrington (8) Great performance from Mr Dependable.

Wright (8) If only he can improve his positional play. I would play him wide right, where his pace would be put to good effect.

Summerfield (6) Struggled in the conditions but never gave up.

Rutherford (8) Bags of effort and 2 assists.

Grant (7) Still ‘ring-rusty’ but he looks like a goal-scorer, albeit he’s not a genuine striker.

Beavon (8) His work-rate is first-class and unlucky not to get on the end of a few strong crosses.

Subs:

Young (7) Brought much needed directness.

Fondop-Talom and Holroyd - Not on too long, but neither look good enough.

Great win in very difficult circumstances. Well done!:)[/QUOTE]

Would agree with most of your ratings but if we are to be a real threat this season we need to improve again.
Full backs are both very limited and slow play down as they are too one footed. This results in them stopping their runs and turning back looking for support. They seem frightened to take the opposing full back on.
Midfield are holding their own but seem to lack leadership.
Grant has improved us up front and suits a 442.
Onwards and upwards.

Re: Ratings vs Eastleigh
 

No one had a bad game, 7's and 8's all round

Re: Ratings vs Eastleigh
 

[QUOTE=Prodigal Dragon;2204956]Lainton (7) Not tested but did all that was required in awful conditions.

Roberts (7) Thought he played well but took 2 heavy knocks.

M Smith (8) Has he been away?

Lawlor (8) Moved to LHS but looked assured.

Jennings (8) Excellent cross for the goal, which helped changed the game early on. Thought that was his best game for ages.

Carrington (8) Great performance from Mr Dependable.

Wright (8) If only he can improve his positional play. I would play him wide right, where his pace would be put to good effect.

Summerfield (6) Struggled in the conditions but never gave up.

Rutherford (8) Bags of effort and 2 assists.

Grant (7) Still ‘ring-rusty’ but he looks like a goal-scorer, albeit he’s not a genuine striker.

Beavon (8) His work-rate is first-class and unlucky not to get on the end of a few strong crosses.

Subs:

Young (7) Brought much needed directness.

Fondop-Talom and Holroyd - Not on too long, but neither look good enough.

Great win in very difficult circumstances. Well done!:)[/QUOTE]


Spot on for me PD - especially the comments about Manny and Jennings - he looked good going forward and his best game for a while for me.

I really like Grant - please get him signed up NOW!

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[QUOTE=foreverared;2204926]I’d give Roberts a 5 backwards and slow[/QUOTE]

Roberts had little/no protection or movement from midfield and we know who was playing there! He also got nailed 3 times...

Re: Ratings vs Eastleigh
 

Lainton 7 no saves to make but good handling on a slippy day

Roberts 6 struggled after getting clattered, but ok
Manny 6 thought he looked far from match fit, but decision making good as always
Lawlor 7 did well after getting switched across
Jennings 8 MOTM early goal settled it and gave him and the team confidence

Carrington 8 really good, good shout for sponsors motm
Either 6 quiet but worked hard
Wright 7 did well
Summerfield 7 quiet by his standards but still an important contribution

Beavon 7 typical hard working performance
Grant 8 lovely finish. Couldn't guarantee that with the other strikers

Subs
Young 8 ace. He would start every week for me
Holroyd perfect composed replacement for beavon
Fondop
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