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Player Ratings vs Brentford
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Gazwag
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I think they are far to high marks actually, he passed to their players for than he did to ours, extra mark for the pass to Knocky for the cross to Hemed but that would get him to 4
Eggman
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Stockdale 8.5
Bruno 6.5
Duffy 7
Uwe 6.5
Pog 7
Sidwell 7
Norwood 6
Skalak 5.5
Knocky 7.5 (average. But sumptuous crosses so marked up)
Muzza 6
Murphy 6
Hemed 8
March 8.5
Akpom 7
Bruno 6.5
Duffy 7
Uwe 6.5
Pog 7
Sidwell 7
Norwood 6
Skalak 5.5
Knocky 7.5 (average. But sumptuous crosses so marked up)
Muzza 6
Murphy 6
Hemed 8
March 8.5
Akpom 7
He gave the ball away 5 times in the first 15 minutes, ALL of which were in dangerous positions within our own half.
For me, he offers absolutely nothing, even more so in a 2 man midfield. I was surprised he made it back out for the 2nd half with Kayal in the squad.
Probably because Kayal was even worse on Thursday......
This is something that has been happening all season. I've never seen a player before who has to apologise to his team mates so much.
This cannot have been missed by CH but I guess he's the only option we have when others aren't fit.
I guess we are seeing Norwood because Stephens is out and Kayal isn't match fit (and was dire on Thursday). Sidwell and Norwood do seem to be one of the better midfield combinations. Maybe we will be trying Towell soon? The only explanation for Skalak playing was for his 'perceived' defensive qualities and/ or to protect March from risk of injury (i.e. because he's not deemed to be match fit).
Funnily enough I was just thinking this, start Murray at home and Hemed away
The amount of sevens being given out here is laughable after that first half performance, despite the character shown to get back into it. Hning over good teams.
Stockdale 7.5 - can't argue with this
Bruno 6
Duffy 6
Uwe 5
Poc 5.5
Knocky 6.5
Sidwell 6.5
Norwood 4
Skalak 3
Murray 6
Murphy 4
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March 7
Akpom 6
Hemed 7
Stockdale 7.5 - can't argue with this
Bruno 6
Duffy 6
Uwe 5
Poc 5.5
Knocky 6.5
Sidwell 6.5
Norwood 4
Skalak 3
Murray 6
Murphy 4
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March 7
Akpom 6
Hemed 7
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Harry Baldwin, season 47/48 saved FIVE in a row.
Machiavelli
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Found it difficult to read the game from our position, six or so rows up from pitch side, near the far corner flag. Makes you realise what cracking views you get in the WSU:
Stockdale 8 -- third consecutive penalty save, one belter soon after, distribution back up to his usual high standards after that Huddersfield mare, but didn't do too much beyond that, apart from picking the ball out of the net
Bruno 6 -- slow start and got a bit kamikaze towards the end and was beaten, leaving us badly exposed, a few times. Flair though, but we know that.
Duffy 7 -- full on Duffy, but struggled against their movement, and really should have buried that other chance
Hunemeier 5.5 -- a bit rusty
Pocognoli 6 -- struggled especially with their overlapping full-back, but showed good character in the second half to get us back in it
Knockaert 7.5 -- he really does try too hard at times, but involved in all three goals, with two cracking crosses. At least his assist count now looks better.
Norwood 5 -- didn't impose himself on the game, but played some key passes
Sidwell 7 -- strong, committed performance, played a key role in turning things round
Skalak 4.5 -- one great cross, and I can understand his selection, but hasn't done much this season, and if our front eight are fit, I think he'll increasingly struggle to make the 18
Murphy 6 -- good running with the ball and movement against a pushed-up defence. Frustrating though. He's heading is dire, as that great chance showed, and his crossing and shooting is too weak.
Murray 5.5 -- things didn't quite work out today
March 8.5 MotM -- when he connects with the ball, there's not much goalkeepers can do. His pace, balance and skill are something to behold.
Akpom 6 -- did alright, I think he would have scored from that chance from a yard out, but ...
... Hemed got in the way -- 7 -- put himself about, good finish, but could easily have had a hat-trick
Stockdale 8 -- third consecutive penalty save, one belter soon after, distribution back up to his usual high standards after that Huddersfield mare, but didn't do too much beyond that, apart from picking the ball out of the net
Bruno 6 -- slow start and got a bit kamikaze towards the end and was beaten, leaving us badly exposed, a few times. Flair though, but we know that.
Duffy 7 -- full on Duffy, but struggled against their movement, and really should have buried that other chance
Hunemeier 5.5 -- a bit rusty
Pocognoli 6 -- struggled especially with their overlapping full-back, but showed good character in the second half to get us back in it
Knockaert 7.5 -- he really does try too hard at times, but involved in all three goals, with two cracking crosses. At least his assist count now looks better.
Norwood 5 -- didn't impose himself on the game, but played some key passes
Sidwell 7 -- strong, committed performance, played a key role in turning things round
Skalak 4.5 -- one great cross, and I can understand his selection, but hasn't done much this season, and if our front eight are fit, I think he'll increasingly struggle to make the 18
Murphy 6 -- good running with the ball and movement against a pushed-up defence. Frustrating though. He's heading is dire, as that great chance showed, and his crossing and shooting is too weak.
Murray 5.5 -- things didn't quite work out today
March 8.5 MotM -- when he connects with the ball, there's not much goalkeepers can do. His pace, balance and skill are something to behold.
Akpom 6 -- did alright, I think he would have scored from that chance from a yard out, but ...
... Hemed got in the way -- 7 -- put himself about, good finish, but could easily have had a hat-trick
Fred Oliver - Legend
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Ward??
- Jun 27, 2012
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This is the Argus ratings (Brian Owen)
via: http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/alb...yers_rated_against_Brentford___do_you_agree_/
DAVID STOCKDALE 9
Game over if he had not saved Vibe's penalty, his third of the year. Spot-kicks struck more or less down the middle with power usually go in, so it was some effort to divert it over the bar.
BRUNO 6
The skipper was steadier after Van La Parra have him such a difficult time at Huddersfield but still some way below his best. Booked during the frantic finale.
SHANE DUFFY 7
Difficult for the normally dominant Irishman without regular partner Lewis Dunk missing through suspension. Header brought Albion level and helped erase defeat on his home debut in September.
UWE HUENEMEIER 5
Unexpected first league appearance for the injury-hit German for 14 months. Lack of ultra-competitive game time was exposed, especially with the challenge which gave away the penalty.
SEB POCOGNOLI 6
Suffered in the first half, when he received little assistance from Skalak. Looked much more at ease with March ahead of him after the break.
ANTHONY KNOCKAERT 8
A hugely frustrating afternoon suddenly came good when he played a big part in all three goals. Carried the ball a long way for the first, then delivered two fine crosses.
OLLIE NORWOOD 5
Part of a midfield which was too passive in the first half. Albion stuck with him during the second period and the increase in tempo helped him.
STEVE SIDWELL 6
Failed to make an impact in the first half as Brentford’s short-passers did their thing. Got more into it in the second period without being influential. Booked for an altercation with McEachran.
JIRI SKALAK 5
A pinpoint cross for the head of Murphy was his one highlight in a disappointing 45 minutes against a very attack-minded right-back in Clarke. Replaced at the interval.
JAMIE MURPHY 6
Asked to operate off the frontman and, while imprecise in his finishing, at least looked he could trouble the home back-line. Taken off in the late push.
GLENN MURRAY 6
A frustrating afternoon against the home pair. Would have loved to have been out there as the crosses started flying in late on.
via: http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/alb...yers_rated_against_Brentford___do_you_agree_/
DAVID STOCKDALE 9
Game over if he had not saved Vibe's penalty, his third of the year. Spot-kicks struck more or less down the middle with power usually go in, so it was some effort to divert it over the bar.
BRUNO 6
The skipper was steadier after Van La Parra have him such a difficult time at Huddersfield but still some way below his best. Booked during the frantic finale.
SHANE DUFFY 7
Difficult for the normally dominant Irishman without regular partner Lewis Dunk missing through suspension. Header brought Albion level and helped erase defeat on his home debut in September.
UWE HUENEMEIER 5
Unexpected first league appearance for the injury-hit German for 14 months. Lack of ultra-competitive game time was exposed, especially with the challenge which gave away the penalty.
SEB POCOGNOLI 6
Suffered in the first half, when he received little assistance from Skalak. Looked much more at ease with March ahead of him after the break.
ANTHONY KNOCKAERT 8
A hugely frustrating afternoon suddenly came good when he played a big part in all three goals. Carried the ball a long way for the first, then delivered two fine crosses.
OLLIE NORWOOD 5
Part of a midfield which was too passive in the first half. Albion stuck with him during the second period and the increase in tempo helped him.
STEVE SIDWELL 6
Failed to make an impact in the first half as Brentford’s short-passers did their thing. Got more into it in the second period without being influential. Booked for an altercation with McEachran.
JIRI SKALAK 5
A pinpoint cross for the head of Murphy was his one highlight in a disappointing 45 minutes against a very attack-minded right-back in Clarke. Replaced at the interval.
JAMIE MURPHY 6
Asked to operate off the frontman and, while imprecise in his finishing, at least looked he could trouble the home back-line. Taken off in the late push.
GLENN MURRAY 6
A frustrating afternoon against the home pair. Would have loved to have been out there as the crosses started flying in late on.