Player ratings Brighton v coventry

[Weststander]

Totally agree, the way we conceded ground and procession in the last 30 mins was frankly embarrassing against a woeful team. Gus said in his interview that he agreed with us being too deep. If that was the case why didn't he tell the forward players to move up. He obviously didn't tell Barnes who played much of his time at left back. Talk about putting yourself under pressure.

An annoying women in row behind me (WSU) was bleating on about the Cov players were pressurising ours, as if nothing could be done.
No. We should have pressed back, and all fought like CMS, to close them down.

During the game, an awful Cov team got about 20 crosses in, some unchallenged. Teams with great centre forwards will take note.

 

[Weststander]

Ankergren 6
Painter 5
Greer 5
Dunk 6
Calderon 6
Noone 6
Navarro 4
Bridcutt 6
Harley 4
Painter 5
CMS 8
__________

Vincelot 7
Lua Lua 6
Barnes 5

Realism after the 8's and 7's thrown about earlier. Vincelot, other than goal, was awful at defending his flank.

 

[Clapham Old Mug]

Lua Lua seems to have his confidence back now he has the security of a contract. Not on long today, but the impishness seems to have returned.

 

[Stumpy Tim]

Ankergren 6.5
Painter 6
Greer 6
Dunk 6
Calderon 5.5
Noone 7
Navarro 6
Bridcutt 6
Harley 6
Paynter 5.5
CMS 8
__________

Vincelot 7
Lua Lua 6
Barnes 6.5

It was a game where no one shone, and no one played badly. Navarro, Paynter, Painter and Harley seem to be the flavour of the month for the NSC moaners but they were no better and no worse than any of the other players. It was a run of the mill win against a side destined to go down.

Coventry were poor, though not as poor as Watford who beat us.

 

[Amex_Charlie]

Ankergren- 7, Little to do but good with ball at feet
Painter-3, Only on for 13 mins didint look great tbh
Greer-7, Usual Solid self
Dunk-7, As above
Calderon-6.5, Good going foward not the best at the back
Navaro-6, Hardly noticed him in the game
Bridcutt-7.5, Solid and very quick feet
Harley-8, Best game yet didnt do much wrong.
Noone-7.5, phew good crosses didnt get it enough
Paynter-7, Dont get why everyone is against him hes not that bad
Mackail-Smith-7.5, pounced well on the first goal and ran alot

Vincelot-8 Great shift and stunning header
Barnes-6.5, Was OK
LuaLua-7.5, Great turn of pace, PLEASE PAY HIM MORE GUS!

 

[JCL666]

These Harley ratings are ridiculous. He was CLASS today, showed for the ball all the time, some LOVELY touches & I even saw him THROWING himself into tackles.

Yeah not everything came off, but he was near to MOM for me.

 

[Box of Frogs]

Ankergen 7
Painter 5
Greer 8
Dunk7
Calderon 8
Bridcutt 8
Navarro 8
Harley 1
Noone 8
Paynter 5
Cms 8

Barnes 8
Lua Lua 6
Vincelot 7

Bizarre marks for Harley and Barnes - what game were you watching?!?!

 

[Box of Frogs]

LuaLua-7.5, Great turn of pace, PLEASE PAY HIM MORE GUS!

Think he needs more time on the pitch rather than more money in his wallet!!

Thought Navarro and Bridcutt worked well together doing the stuff that mostly goes unnoticed. Harley had a strong game too.

 

[J2 DOG]

Ankergren 6 -needs to command 6 yard box more!
Calderon 6 - sloppy at times
Vincelot 6.5 -as above but good goal
Greer 6- mistake played part in away goal.
Dunk 6- ok but too casual at times in possession and will get punished against better teams.
Navarro 6- tidy game,but could have checked run from deep for Coventry goal
Bridcutt - as Navarro
Harley 7 - best game yet,will improve and hopefully will get eye for goal.
Noone 8-MOM.typical workrate and desire,easily our most creative player.
CMS- 7 Usual industry and hunger-needs a goal!
Paynter 6 not as bad as mentioned already-give him a fuckin break.

Lua Lua 6 -needs midfield service to fullfill obvious promise
Barnes 6 needs to match CMS workrate especially when coming on fresh for the last 20 .

 

[BensGrandad]

Ankergren 6 Better distribution than in the past and caught more balls perhaps he has been listening to the coaches.
Calderon 5 Ok going forward but his first touch to bring the ball under control is awful.
Greer 7 Mr Reliable as usual
Dunk 5 Gets caught too often trying to take players out wide
Painter 5 Not on long enough but did ok while he was on the pitch.
Bridcut 7 Reliable as always
Navarro 7 His best game since coming back from his injury
Harley 7 Very good game , his best so far for us.
Noone 7 Good at taking ona player but final ball not brilliant but his shooting was better today.
CMS 8 MOM and a constant threat to Coventry
Paynter 5 Seems to be off of the pace but held the ball up well a few times.

Subs

Vincelot 6 Good goal but siuspect going down the wing on his left foot conseqiuently gave the ball away too much.
Barnes 6 Plenty of energy when he came on and looked up for it when he came on to show he is worth a start.
Lua Lua 5 Not on long enough to impress but tackled back well so an improvemnt on that score.

 

[clapham_gull]

NSC back to the bizarre marking system that awards the goalkeeper a low mark because he had nothing to do.

I'd start with 10 for all players and take marks off for what they did wrong.

I thought Harley played well today by the way.

 

[The Hon Sec]

Calderon's touch improved in the second half when he was the other side of the pitch from the manager. Watching highlights on Sky it did seem that the Coventry goal was scored by the man Navarro should have tracked but apart from that he was steady. Vincelot out of position passed the ball into touch with his left foot and Harley gets better each time I see him. Even more involved again today. Barnes was obviously playing under instruction to cover the space in front of the full back and was not too anxious to get forward. Brighton just drop too far back when defending which gives the opposition so much space.

 

[kevtherev]

Bit harsh people giving Painter a 5..He was only on pitch for 11 mins and i dont recall him doing anything that wrong??

 

[JBizzle]

Ankergren 7 solid and did the basics right
Calde 6 got forward well but not his best game
Greer 6 solid but gave the ball away more pften than usual
Dunk 6.5 good
Painter 5 still a weak link pace wise but not on long
Navarro 7.5 best midfielder
Harley 4 I really don't see what he does
Bridcutt 6.5 solid and kept things ticking over
Noone 7 better delivery today and his usual tricky self
Mackail-Smith 7 a workaholic - the goals will soon come
Paynter 4 does nothing. My wardrobe contributes more
Subs:
Vincelot 6.5 shored up the defence and what a header!
Barnes 6 better than Paynter and is much better further up field
Lua Lua 6.5 lively

 

[kalinski]

Thought Harley had a good game for a change. Actually looked like he gave a f*** today

Agree thought he looked tidy today, did well in defence, but by god we need a final ball

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[BUTTERBALL]

Ankergren 7 - looked comfortable, kicking excellent
Calderon 6 - not his usual attacking self
Greer 7 - pick of the defence
Dunk 6 - some good, some bad
Painter 6 - playing ok until the injury
Harley 7.5 - just edged out for mom, good attacking force from midfield
Navarro 7 - good distribution and in form
Bridcutt 7 - usual reliable performance
Noone 8 - much more end product today
CMS 7 - worked really hard and claims much credit for 1st goal
Paynter 4 - can't jump for headers and poor, really poor

Subs:

Vincelot 6 - not so hot in defence but fantastic header for winner
Barnes 7 - looked so much better than Paynter and needs to start
Lua Lua 7.5 - got the ball 4 times in 13 mins: 2 good crosses, 1 free kick won and a ball ushered out for a goal kick to keep Cov at bay. Needs a start soon.

 

[The Lemming Stomper]

Ankergren 6
Painter 5
Greer 5
Dunk 6
Calderon 6
Noone 6
Navarro 4
Bridcutt 6
Harley 4
Painter 5
CMS 8
__________

Vincelot 7
Lua Lua 6
Barnes 5

Do you really think Paynter had a better game than Harley and Navarro ?

 

[bigcabboy]

why o why do we sit back when we are winning? definetly play best football when level or behind Leeds , Liverpool, Sunderland to name 3 playing good stuff when level or behind then look at the palace blackpool ipswich yesterday we seem to sit back and invite no fooking good that in my opinion lets get a second then shut up shop if u like

 

[Lush]

Harley and Paynter are guilty too often of standing and waiting for the ball to arrive at their feet. When there's only a 50 - 50 chance of getting the ball, neither will bother (compare to CMS who will have a go even if there's only a 20 - 80% chance of getting it). How much of this is attitude and how much can be coached out of them is up for debate, but we can't afford players like this on the pitch, particularly as it often means that we lose possession.

I am also worried that we have so few goal-scoring chances and we're not a big team, so anyone who is capable of winning headers in the box from corners/free kicks (and Greer and Dunk seem to be there more to create a nuisance than anything) theh we we should seriously consider playing them. I'd like to see Vincelot given a lot more games.

 

[Arkwright]

Is it just me or are we marking CMS far to high. Yes you really can't fault his work rate and he just doesn't stop but surely you want a bit more from your front man.

The goal, yes he was put in nicely by Coventry but he has to finish one on one. Also his first touch is lacking at times.

Maybe I'm being harsh but making him Man Of The Match ever week for running and commitment really speaks volumes for the way we are playing.