A very strange game. The break played a lot in that. They all looked shattered after 60 minutes. Very scrappy and no one really getting their foot on it ball. Equal in many ways but they hardly created anything. We were more lively first half but both teams equally drab in the second. The thing we really lack was the first time balll. It was all a little too slow going forward. Still, 3 points and a good start after a break for once.
Defensive heading though. Why do we always just head free headers anywhere? Half the time we just head it straight to an opponent. Been bugging me for the season. Like the headed hoof.
Wes - 7 - Really solid. Only had one save but his handling was solid from set pieces and distribution good. Tried to bowl the ball out quickly after collecting it.
Stevens - 6 - Decent first half. He's lost his legs so struggles badly to get back but helps makes things happen going forward. Happy to come inside and quite a lot of our attacks involve him even if it's not the final ball. Surprised he stayed on but no idea how fit Lowe is.
Clark - 6.5 - Ok. In fact, looked quite solid and no nonsense.
Egan - 6.5 - Had a fight on his hands and did pretty well.
Anel - 6 - Ok. Delays a bit going forward and a little rash in defence, but ok
Baldock - 7 - Looked a threat first half with Norwood's diagonals but seemed to fade out as the game went on
Osborn - 7 - Thought he was probably our best player. Just because he was constantly buzzing around showed good energy. When it was flat he was there to give it a little burst. Seemed to be all over the pitch, while the quality wasn't always the best.
Norwood - 7 - Mixed. Some beautiful diagonal ball first half but also some sloppy passes. Put a shift in defensively with not the greatest support from the right hand side.
McAtee - 6 - Made some good runs going forward and looked lively but the defensive side wasn't the best. Struggles, understandably, on his wrong foot. Seemed to fade and maybe had an injury? Went straight down the tunnel.
Ndiaye - 6.5 - Looked half his usual self. Ran into trouble far too often. Created the goal though and always a threat.
Sharp - 5.5 - Took his goal really well but otherwise looked off it. Kept going and putting the effort in, to be fair.
Subs
Berge - 5 - Great to have him back but thought he looked half asleep. The highlight wasn't the Crossfield ball to their right back!
McBurnie - 5 - Didn't really get involved
Khadra - 7 - Looked lively when he came on. Gets the ball and looks to take his opponent on. The problem is he seems to be a heads down type of player. It kind of came off for him today but equally he needs to make much better use of the ball. His energy was a big plus when he came on though.
Hecky - 6.5 - Got the 3 points after a the break. That's the most important point. We looked better first half with a few nice moves first half. Faded in the second. I though the Berge sub was well-timed but we could probably have brough McBurnie and Khadra on 5 minutes earlier and maybe have bought on Bash and or Lowe for extra legs.
Huddersfield - They looked more solid without really creating anything. They rely on Thomas and he's not that good. I fear for them if they don't bring a couple in the JTW. Offered little today for all their workrate.
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