LoughboroBlade
Well-Known Member
Hilarious match. First 15 minutes QPR completely dominated, and created what I think were at least 4 really good opportunities, one of which Bunn made a good save from. Completely out of the blue, Monty floats a cross over to Williamson who finished it well into the corner. From there, we got a little better as the half wore on, but were hanging on at stages - Geary making a goal saving clearance at one stage. Then Evans beat the offside trap, went one-on-one, should have scored, and instead thundered it against the bar. Williamson had another effort blocked. We looked all over the place defensively at times - Taylor was being given a bit of a torrid time - but we held our lead, but in truth it could have been 3-3 at half time.
Second half we actually looked fairly good for the most part, particularly going forward. The midfield linked up well, Evans and Cresswell seemed to click a bit more, and defensively we were coping. Ward scores with his first touch after a great pass by Quinn - really should have been saved. And a minute later Ward crossed to Cresswell, who clipped it in with a messy finish that rivalled the one here in the league. We were at that point completely on top. I've no idea who was at fault for the penalty, or the goal from the free-kick, but we clung on with some tough defending - and I think Bunn made an excellent point-blank save, but I didn't get a good view of it. Who cares - we won, and it was a damned entertaining game.
Bunn 8/10 - I'm assuming he did make a save at the end. Looked good, pulled off some really good saves
Geary 7.5/10 - looks like he was struggling at times when he was off the ball, but his determination is enough at the minute to keep him going. Great clearance off the line 1st half.
Taylor 6/10 - he looked the weak link tonight I'm afraid. Much better 2nd half, but that might have been because he was under less pressure as we attacked more.
Morgs 7.5/10 - typical Morgs
Seip 7.5/10 - I like him. Seems to have a decent positional sense, and is good with his feet. Did well tonight I thought.
Williamson 8/10 - great finish, looked decent throughout today, though I hope we switch him back to the middle when Ward next starts.
Quinn 7/10 - frustrating. Great pass one minute (like for Ward's goal) then extremely wasteful the next. Some really poor deliveries from set pieces too.
Monty 6.5/10 - I didn't feel he was quite on top of his game tonight.
Harper 8/10 - thought it was one of his best performances for us tonight. Much more of a presence, some good work at the back, and used the ball intelligently.
Evans 7.5/10 - yes, he missed a great chance 1-on-1, but his overall game tonight was good. He seems quicker than in past games (slow defence?), and was noticeably stronger on the ball, and created a few chances tonight through sheer determination. Unfortunate that Wardy didn't repeat his decent cross for Cresswell for Evans when the chance game later in the game - would have been a tap in for Evans, and he clearly needs a goal, Ward hit it straight to Cerny from an identical position.
Cresswell 7.5/10 - others might not like him, I'm not one of them. Works hard, and scores ugly looking goals. Unlucky to be subbed to be honest. It'll be very interesting to see who sits it out against Middlesbrough.
Subs
Wardy - brilliant
Hendo - good to see him back
Walker - ditto
Fans - deserved a decent game and got one, great atmosphere.
Second half we actually looked fairly good for the most part, particularly going forward. The midfield linked up well, Evans and Cresswell seemed to click a bit more, and defensively we were coping. Ward scores with his first touch after a great pass by Quinn - really should have been saved. And a minute later Ward crossed to Cresswell, who clipped it in with a messy finish that rivalled the one here in the league. We were at that point completely on top. I've no idea who was at fault for the penalty, or the goal from the free-kick, but we clung on with some tough defending - and I think Bunn made an excellent point-blank save, but I didn't get a good view of it. Who cares - we won, and it was a damned entertaining game.
Bunn 8/10 - I'm assuming he did make a save at the end. Looked good, pulled off some really good saves
Geary 7.5/10 - looks like he was struggling at times when he was off the ball, but his determination is enough at the minute to keep him going. Great clearance off the line 1st half.
Taylor 6/10 - he looked the weak link tonight I'm afraid. Much better 2nd half, but that might have been because he was under less pressure as we attacked more.
Morgs 7.5/10 - typical Morgs
Seip 7.5/10 - I like him. Seems to have a decent positional sense, and is good with his feet. Did well tonight I thought.
Williamson 8/10 - great finish, looked decent throughout today, though I hope we switch him back to the middle when Ward next starts.
Quinn 7/10 - frustrating. Great pass one minute (like for Ward's goal) then extremely wasteful the next. Some really poor deliveries from set pieces too.
Monty 6.5/10 - I didn't feel he was quite on top of his game tonight.
Harper 8/10 - thought it was one of his best performances for us tonight. Much more of a presence, some good work at the back, and used the ball intelligently.
Evans 7.5/10 - yes, he missed a great chance 1-on-1, but his overall game tonight was good. He seems quicker than in past games (slow defence?), and was noticeably stronger on the ball, and created a few chances tonight through sheer determination. Unfortunate that Wardy didn't repeat his decent cross for Cresswell for Evans when the chance game later in the game - would have been a tap in for Evans, and he clearly needs a goal, Ward hit it straight to Cerny from an identical position.
Cresswell 7.5/10 - others might not like him, I'm not one of them. Works hard, and scores ugly looking goals. Unlucky to be subbed to be honest. It'll be very interesting to see who sits it out against Middlesbrough.
Subs
Wardy - brilliant
Hendo - good to see him back
Walker - ditto
Fans - deserved a decent game and got one, great atmosphere.
