Da Man Clay
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- Dec 16, 2004
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Agreed. I am largely bias to 'target man' type players though (Hemed is more than that obviously but did a lot more of the physical stuff than I was expecting). Think he'll be a great signing.
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Player Ratings - Forest at home
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Agreed. I am largely bias to 'target man' type players though (Hemed is more than that obviously but did a lot more of the physical stuff than I was expecting). Think he'll be a great signing.
Since1982
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Since first game at The Amex and another player wearing 30 scoring the winning goal.
Doc Lynam
I hate the Daily Mail
- Jun 19, 2011
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And his first touch is brilliant
He won virtually every thing in the air. He will score plenty of goals this season. Looks quality
Machiavelli
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Cameo appreciated by me. This is what I posted on this thread earlier:
Rosenoir 7 -- another great signing, he's quick and a really intelligent player
Stockdale - 7 - his inability to hold on to a ball is a bit of a concern, and that moment where he froze and left the goal exposed could have cost us, otherwise solid.
The whole defence seemed to work well, covering and supporting each other. I need to watch the game again was it dunk or greer with that goalline block - whicher one it was gets an extra 0.5?
Bruno - 7 - some loose balls, but generally solid performance,
Greer - 7 - A bit slow at time, but generally solid
Dunk - 8 - generally strong performance, dangerous moment early on when chesting the ball down between greer and bruno
Bong - 7 - showed greater strength than Bennett last year, generally solid
March - 6.5 - Probably still getting back to full fitness/form, but seemed to have no confidence when shooting
Stephens - 7.5- Every time I saw him he was chasing the ball, making himself available, working hard
Kayal - 7 - Solid
Lualua - 7.5 - Some poor decision making/execution, but good goal, worked hard and threatened
I'm certain they played a part, but I didn't notice the forwards doing too much.
Baldock - 6.5 -
Hemed - 6.5 -
Ince - Returned some steel to midfield after we lost a little something after taking the lead
O'Grady - Strong hold up play, and playing out time
Rosenior - Showed calm experience to play the game out when in possession
Generally decent performace, lost a little edge after taking the lead, and rode our luck at times, but good to start with a win that we actually deserved.
The whole defence seemed to work well, covering and supporting each other. I need to watch the game again was it dunk or greer with that goalline block - whicher one it was gets an extra 0.5?
Bruno - 7 - some loose balls, but generally solid performance,
Greer - 7 - A bit slow at time, but generally solid
Dunk - 8 - generally strong performance, dangerous moment early on when chesting the ball down between greer and bruno
Bong - 7 - showed greater strength than Bennett last year, generally solid
March - 6.5 - Probably still getting back to full fitness/form, but seemed to have no confidence when shooting
Stephens - 7.5- Every time I saw him he was chasing the ball, making himself available, working hard
Kayal - 7 - Solid
Lualua - 7.5 - Some poor decision making/execution, but good goal, worked hard and threatened
I'm certain they played a part, but I didn't notice the forwards doing too much.
Baldock - 6.5 -
Hemed - 6.5 -
Ince - Returned some steel to midfield after we lost a little something after taking the lead
O'Grady - Strong hold up play, and playing out time
Rosenior - Showed calm experience to play the game out when in possession
Generally decent performace, lost a little edge after taking the lead, and rode our luck at times, but good to start with a win that we actually deserved.
Stockdale- 7- Made a few good stops, distribution a bit rushed at times. Positioning at the Lansbury free-kick that hit the post was a bit suspect.
Bruno 8- Very good performance today, seems a few don't agree but I thought he had his best game for some time.
Dunk 8 - Made some great last ditch challenges, did well in the air and that surge forward was brilliant.
Greer 7.5 - Think he did well today, composed with the ball at his feet most of the time. Got the better of a few times in the air though.
Bong 8- Impressive debut, looks pretty pacey, strong, defends well and put in a great ball for Hemed in the first half.
March 7- Looked good in flashes but tends to get lost too often. Great potential but not convinced that he should be starting.
Kayal- 7.5 Fantastic in the first half, a few misplaced passes in the second but still a good performance. Won't be long before Prem teams are sniffing around I fear.
Stephens 7.5- As Kayal really, they work very well together. Proving to be a shrewd signing.
LuaLua 8.5 MOM- So pleased for him, he terrorised them at times tonight and even tracked back well. You could see how much he wanted it and he deserved his goal.
Hemed 7- Looked really fired up and was unlucky not to have scored, that save from De Vries was world class. Clearly has great aerial ability and is very physical. Promising.
Baldock 6.5- Didn't really happen for him today. Doesn't help that most of the long balls forward seemed to be aimed at him rather than Hemed, and he isn't going to win anything in the air. Still feel he will come good eventually, just needs some match time.
O'Grady and Ince both did well when they came on, was surprised at how quick COG that time he came forward and won the free-kick from Vaughan (which was never a free-kick). Rosenior ran the clock down well and did what he had to do. Great that we had a player of his calibre to come on and see out the game, must give the team a lot more confidence.
On another note, I thought the ref had was poor for both sides. Stephens and Baldock's bookings in particular were ridiculous, as was Vaughan's for them. Lansbury should've been carded for the challenge on Stephens but wasn't, he lunged in a fair few times and got away with it.
Bruno 8- Very good performance today, seems a few don't agree but I thought he had his best game for some time.
Dunk 8 - Made some great last ditch challenges, did well in the air and that surge forward was brilliant.
Greer 7.5 - Think he did well today, composed with the ball at his feet most of the time. Got the better of a few times in the air though.
Bong 8- Impressive debut, looks pretty pacey, strong, defends well and put in a great ball for Hemed in the first half.
March 7- Looked good in flashes but tends to get lost too often. Great potential but not convinced that he should be starting.
Kayal- 7.5 Fantastic in the first half, a few misplaced passes in the second but still a good performance. Won't be long before Prem teams are sniffing around I fear.
Stephens 7.5- As Kayal really, they work very well together. Proving to be a shrewd signing.
LuaLua 8.5 MOM- So pleased for him, he terrorised them at times tonight and even tracked back well. You could see how much he wanted it and he deserved his goal.
Hemed 7- Looked really fired up and was unlucky not to have scored, that save from De Vries was world class. Clearly has great aerial ability and is very physical. Promising.
Baldock 6.5- Didn't really happen for him today. Doesn't help that most of the long balls forward seemed to be aimed at him rather than Hemed, and he isn't going to win anything in the air. Still feel he will come good eventually, just needs some match time.
O'Grady and Ince both did well when they came on, was surprised at how quick COG that time he came forward and won the free-kick from Vaughan (which was never a free-kick). Rosenior ran the clock down well and did what he had to do. Great that we had a player of his calibre to come on and see out the game, must give the team a lot more confidence.
On another note, I thought the ref had was poor for both sides. Stephens and Baldock's bookings in particular were ridiculous, as was Vaughan's for them. Lansbury should've been carded for the challenge on Stephens but wasn't, he lunged in a fair few times and got away with it.
deletebeepbeepbeep
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- May 12, 2009
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Bong was our best player. Hemed very promising, a league goal and think he will be away.
deletebeepbeepbeep
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- May 12, 2009
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March was good but needs to be more effective.
deletebeepbeepbeep
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- May 12, 2009
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Rosenior should start so should Bruno, troublesome.
Stockdale - 7 OK but would like him to claim the ball at crosses a bit more
Bruno - 8 1st half 6 2nd he was getting tired.
Greer - 7 One of his better games
Dunk - 9 Superb
Bong - 8 V good
March - 6 Got in some good positions but his decision making is lacking. Also kept drifting infield something I believe Hoootonne alluded to.
Stephens - 7 Good
Kayal - 7 Good
Lua Lua - 7 Good
Baldock - 7 Good
Hemed - 7 Good
Ince - 8 Same immense self
O'Grady- 8 Love the way he can keep hold of the ball
Rosenior - Good
Calderon 10 Great at pretending to warm up whilst "coaching" for most of 2nd half, technical area? What technical area?
Bruno - 8 1st half 6 2nd he was getting tired.
Greer - 7 One of his better games
Dunk - 9 Superb
Bong - 8 V good
March - 6 Got in some good positions but his decision making is lacking. Also kept drifting infield something I believe Hoootonne alluded to.
Stephens - 7 Good
Kayal - 7 Good
Lua Lua - 7 Good
Baldock - 7 Good
Hemed - 7 Good
Ince - 8 Same immense self
O'Grady- 8 Love the way he can keep hold of the ball
Rosenior - Good
Calderon 10 Great at pretending to warm up whilst "coaching" for most of 2nd half, technical area? What technical area?
Sheebo
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- Jul 13, 2003
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He just seemed the neatest player in the field in the last 10 - can see him being first choice RB soon although Bruno played well too...
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Beram - how many miles did he cover tonight?
Special mention to Kaz who I have never seen do well when he starts a game... Can he now step up. Well done KLL.
Special mention to Kaz who I have never seen do well when he starts a game... Can he now step up. Well done KLL.
Megazone
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I actually thought March played pretty well. He showed some real touches of brilliance. That touch down at the corner flag where he played a long ball pass back over his head and past his opponent looked very Dennis Bergkamp esq. It was the best bit of skill the match had. I can see a top player coming through in Solly March. Just needs the playing time.
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aolstudios
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Stockdale - 7.5 One crucial save after Kaz gave the ball away in the 2nd half
Bruno - 7 given a hard time, coped well
Greer - 7
Dunk - 6.5
Bong - 7.5 bags of potential, looked very strong
March - 6 lively but nervous/sloppy final ball
Stephens - 6.5
Kayal - 7 standard
Lua Lua - 7 consistently lively, missed his goal!
Baldock - 6
Hemed - 6
Subs - 6
Bruno - 7 given a hard time, coped well
Greer - 7
Dunk - 6.5
Bong - 7.5 bags of potential, looked very strong
March - 6 lively but nervous/sloppy final ball
Stephens - 6.5
Kayal - 7 standard
Lua Lua - 7 consistently lively, missed his goal!
Baldock - 6
Hemed - 6
Subs - 6
JCL666
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- Sep 23, 2011
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Can't be bothered to give ratings although I thought Kayal was MotM, just ahead of Bong. Thought that both March and LuaLua blew a bit hot and cold, some great runs but also some wasteful end product (apart from Kaz's goal, obviously).
Bit surprised to see some of the ratings for Baldock: I thought he put in a terrific shift, was always looking for space and made a thorough nuisance of himself - thought he was better than Hemed, who was great in the air but didn't have the best first touch. But he'll get used to the pace of English football, a promising start
Bit surprised to see some of the ratings for Baldock: I thought he put in a terrific shift, was always looking for space and made a thorough nuisance of himself - thought he was better than Hemed, who was great in the air but didn't have the best first touch. But he'll get used to the pace of English football, a promising start
Super Steve Earle
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Can't be bothered to go through it line by line, but disagree with almost everything you said except ' a good night at the office' . For me, the biggest let down is March: so much talent, but no footballing brain to tell him what to do when he beats a man. Poor,poor decision maker whose final ball lets him down, almost every time.
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Sorry
But in reality there were some days even J Crumplin looked like a footballer. Bruno's was today