Bolton ratings (Away)

[Blue Valkyrie]

I wasn't at the match, and have no idea even of the line up!

So, guessing the team, my ratings are

Kuszczak 7

Calderon 6
Upson 8 MOM
Dunk 7
Ward 7

Stephens 7
Ince 7
Orlandi 6

Buckley 8
Ulloa 7
Lua Lua 7

 

[Bry Nylon]

Here are my ratings for WWII, which finished a generation before I was born.

The Bosch:
Strong on paper and really should have walked this but ultimately undone by bombing down the flanks when they should have pressed home their numerical advantage down the centre.
Italy:
Too defensive. Alot of good work in their own half but looked lightweight when going forward and far happier passing it across their own back 4. No ambition.
France:
Hardly in the game. Went down under the first heavy challenge and never recovered.
Japan:
Started off brightly but threw it away with some crazy attacking tactics in the final 15 minutes.
Australia:
Solid and dependable
N Zealand:
As above
Poland:
Quality utility play. Unsung heroes who put in a full shift with some unselfish fetch and carry play. Did the simple stuff well.
Switzerland:
Anonymous throughout. Were they even on the pitch?
Russia:
Threw themselves in whole-heartedly but took a lot of punishment. Didn't get much from the ref.
Tommy:
Typical back-to-the-wall defending against the odds, only to go up the other end on 89 mins and nick it right at the death.

Late Sub
USA:
Good use of impact sub. Changed the game. Should have come on earlier through, or possibly even started?

 

[El Sid]

Here are my ratings for WWII, which finished a generation before I was born.

The Bosch:
Strong on paper and really should have walked this but ultimately undone by bombing down the flanks when they should have pressed home their numerical advantage down the centre.
Italy:
Too defensive. Alot of good work in their own half but looked lightweight when going forward and far happier passing it across their own back 4. No ambition.
France:
Hardly in the game. Went down under the first heavy challenge and never recovered.
Japan:
Started off brightly but threw it away with some crazy attacking tactics in the final 15 minutes.
Australia:
Solid and dependable
N Zealand:
As above
Poland:
Quality utility play. Unsung heroes who put in a full shift with some unselfish fetch and carry play. Did the simple stuff well.
Switzerland:
Anonymous throughout. Were they even on the pitch?
Russia:
Threw themselves in whole-heartedly but took a lot of punishment. Didn't get much from the ref.
Tommy:
Typical back-to-the-wall defending against the odds, only to go up the other end on 89 mins and nick it right at the death.

Late Sub
USA:
Good use of impact sub. Changed the game. Should have come on earlier through, or possibly even started?

That's not what I heard on the Lord Haw Haw show.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Here are my ratings for WWII, which finished a generation before I was born.

The Bosch:
Strong on paper and really should have walked this but ultimately undone by bombing down the flanks when they should have pressed home their numerical advantage down the centre.
Italy:
Too defensive. Alot of good work in their own half but looked lightweight when going forward and far happier passing it across their own back 4. No ambition.
France:
Hardly in the game. Went down under the first heavy challenge and never recovered.
Japan:
Started off brightly but threw it away with some crazy attacking tactics in the final 15 minutes.
Australia:
Solid and dependable
N Zealand:
As above
Poland:
Quality utility play. Unsung heroes who put in a full shift with some unselfish fetch and carry play. Did the simple stuff well.
Switzerland:
Anonymous throughout. Were they even on the pitch?
Russia:
Threw themselves in whole-heartedly but took a lot of punishment. Didn't get much from the ref.
Tommy:
Typical back-to-the-wall defending against the odds, only to go up the other end on 89 mins and nick it right at the death.

Late Sub
USA:
Good use of impact sub. Changed the game. Should have come on earlier through, or possibly even started?

Only 10? You missed out Belgium. Mind you, I can understand as they gave way right at the start of the game.

 

[Bry Nylon]

Only 10? You missed out Belgium. Mind you, I can understand as they gave way right at the start of the game.

I missed Norway. Spent much of the 90 minutes getting caught off-side but constantly a thorn in the opposition's side. Always hard to defend against, especially at their place.

 

[Doc Lynam]

Here are my ratings for WWII, which finished a generation before I was born.

The Bosch:
Strong on paper and really should have walked this but ultimately undone by bombing down the flanks when they should have pressed home their numerical advantage down the centre.
Italy:
Too defensive. Alot of good work in their own half but looked lightweight when going forward and far happier passing it across their own back 4. No ambition.
France:
Hardly in the game. Went down under the first heavy challenge and never recovered.
Japan:
Started off brightly but threw it away with some crazy attacking tactics in the final 15 minutes.
Australia:
Solid and dependable
N Zealand:
As above
Poland:
Quality utility play. Unsung heroes who put in a full shift with some unselfish fetch and carry play. Did the simple stuff well.
Switzerland:
Anonymous throughout. Were they even on the pitch?
Russia:
Threw themselves in whole-heartedly but took a lot of punishment. Didn't get much from the ref.
Tommy:
Typical back-to-the-wall defending against the odds, only to go up the other end on 89 mins and nick it right at the death.

Late Sub
USA:
Good use of impact sub. Changed the game. Should have come on earlier through, or possibly even started?

MOM?

 

[Lewes' best seagull]

Here are my ratings for WWII, which finished a generation before I was born.

The Bosch:
Strong on paper and really should have walked this but ultimately undone by bombing down the flanks when they should have pressed home their numerical advantage down the centre.
Italy:
Too defensive. Alot of good work in their own half but looked lightweight when going forward and far happier passing it across their own back 4. No ambition.
France:
Hardly in the game. Went down under the first heavy challenge and never recovered.
Japan:
Started off brightly but threw it away with some crazy attacking tactics in the final 15 minutes.
Australia:
Solid and dependable
N Zealand:
As above
Poland:
Quality utility play. Unsung heroes who put in a full shift with some unselfish fetch and carry play. Did the simple stuff well.
Switzerland:
Anonymous throughout. Were they even on the pitch?
Russia:
Threw themselves in whole-heartedly but took a lot of punishment. Didn't get much from the ref.
Tommy:
Typical back-to-the-wall defending against the odds, only to go up the other end on 89 mins and nick it right at the death.

Late Sub
USA:
Good use of impact sub. Changed the game. Should have come on earlier through, or possibly even started?

Absolutely MARVELLOUS post.

 

[pb21]

I wasn't there, didn't listen to the radio or watch the stream, or follow NSC but based on this thread I would say with some certainty:

PIG. 8 Some quality saves
Bruno 7
Dunk. 8. Solid
Greer. 8 as above
Ward. 7.5. Mr Consistent
Ince. 7.5. Still a beast
JFC. 7.5 Good performance
Stevens. 8. BOSSED the midfield
Buckley. 9. back to his best
Ulloa. 7. Decent
Lingard. 7.5 sounded a threat

March. 7
Rodrigues. No idea

 

[maltaseagull]

I wasn't there - didn't listen to the radio. Don't know why I'm posting this really.

Me neither

 

[algie]

I was there

PIG 8:three top saves and distribution much better
Bruno 7
Dunk 8
Greer 7
Ward 8
Stevens 8
JFC 6
Ince 6
Buckers 8.5
Lingard 6
Leo 7

Subs
Lopez 5
March 6

About right going by the stream. Maybe Ince a 7

We look a better side without Lopez

 

[silky1]

Nb. I was at the game.

PIG 8 2 fantastic first half saves. Little to do 2nd
Bruno 7
Dunk. 8.
Greer. 8
Ward. 8
Ince. 7 conceded possession sloppily a couple of times, but mustly commanding
JFC. 7.5 Good performance
Stevens. 8. Liked the look of him. Some great support at both ends
Buckley. 9. MOM
Ulloa. 7. Not many chances but brought others into the attacking game
Lingard. 7 looks lively and will score very soon

March. 7
Rodrigues. 6

 

[Thunder Bolt]

MOM?

Got to be Tommy.

 

[nwgull]

I was there in quite a good seat in the 2nd tier of the home stand.

TK - 8
Ward - 8 some nice overlapping runs
Dunk - 7
Greet - 7
Bruno - 7
Ince - 5 toilet first half, better 2nd
Stephens - 9 everywhere and picked up loads of loose ball
Buckley - 9 MOM and back to his best
JFC - 7 tidy
Lingard - 8 used his pace really well; his best game for us
Ulloa - 8 no proper chances but a master class in hold up play.

 

[The Tactician]

I was just posting what the radio suggested, and asked how accurate it was. Just wanted to hear from others who saw it in the flesh...

 

[imissworthing2]

I always think our CM is the weak link in the team but today (going on the stream) there seemed to be a nice bite about the trio, Stephens especially! JFK IMHO gets picked because he best suits OG's footballing philosophies: can play the Barca way, almost Xavi/Iniestia like at times. Ince is obviously going to be a very good player in the future.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

i always think our cm is the weak link in the team but today (going on the stream) there seemed to be a nice bite about the trio, stephens especially! Jfk imho gets picked because he best suits og's footballing philosophies: Can play the barca way, almost xavi/iniestia like at times. Ince is obviously going to be a very good player in the future.

Incoming!

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

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[nwgull]

I was there in quite a good seat in the 2nd tier of the home stand.

TK - 8
Ward - 8 some nice overlapping runs
Dunk - 7
Greet - 7
Bruno - 7
Ince - 5 toilet first half, better 2nd
Stephens - 9 everywhere and picked up loads of loose ball
Buckley - 9 MOM and back to his best
JFC - 7 tidy
Lingard - 8 used his pace really well; his best game for us
Ulloa - 8 no proper chances but a master class in hold up play.

 

[Grombleton]

Here are my ratings for WWII, which finished a generation before I was born.

The Bosch:
Strong on paper and really should have walked this but ultimately undone by bombing down the flanks when they should have pressed home their numerical advantage down the centre.
Italy:
Too defensive. Alot of good work in their own half but looked lightweight when going forward and far happier passing it across their own back 4. No ambition.
France:
Hardly in the game. Went down under the first heavy challenge and never recovered.
Japan:
Started off brightly but threw it away with some crazy attacking tactics in the final 15 minutes.
Australia:
Solid and dependable
N Zealand:
As above
Poland:
Quality utility play. Unsung heroes who put in a full shift with some unselfish fetch and carry play. Did the simple stuff well.
Switzerland:
Anonymous throughout. Were they even on the pitch?
Russia:
Threw themselves in whole-heartedly but took a lot of punishment. Didn't get much from the ref.
Tommy:
Typical back-to-the-wall defending against the odds, only to go up the other end on 89 mins and nick it right at the death.

Late Sub
USA:
Good use of impact sub. Changed the game. Should have come on earlier through, or possibly even started?

Terrific post, i salute you sir!

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

Oscar has a right old dilemma now, his 3 centre backs are all performing marvellously