[Albion] Player Ratings - West Ham (A)

[Machiavelli]

So you disagree, yet think he should be dropped?!

In terms of passes, 1 in 6 didn’t reach their man compared to 1 in 20 for Dunk. We’re told that’s the reason he’s in the side, yet he’s not even delivering on that count and Dunk was more adventurous yesterday. As soon as Duffy is fit he needs to be taken out of the firing line. We’ve conceded six goals against Bournemouth and West Ham and he’s been by far the worst of a bad bunch. It’s early days still for him at this level but we’re leaking like a sieve and he’s not bringing anything to the table.

I think he's in the side because he's quick, which means that we can defend a higher line. Also, because he's bold. He goes and tries to win the ball, rather than retreat. And, yes, I do think Duffy should start (if fit) against Watford.
Things aren't always black and white.

 

[Weststander]

Only from a live stream:

Ryan - 6. Good save first half. He is not a commanding keeper and I shit myself at every set piece. No chance with any of the goals though tbh.

Montaya - 5. Energetic, couple of good crosses in. Couldn't match Antonio's physicality and thank god Moyes erroneously felt the game was won and to rest him. Lamptey is incy wincy, I hope he can deal with the physicality of the prem, seems odd Chelski let him go.

Dunk - 6. Was adequate. Seems to have lost confidence partnered with Webster? Can't remember any of his good, long range, passing. Even though he's captain he should not be allowed to take freekicks. He was sharp at United but he does not have the skill for them (in fact I'd go as far as to say they are embarrassing).

Webster - 5. Don't take risks if you're not capable/confident/lost your mojo, despite orders from the boss, it'll only destroy your confidence further. If things aren't going well then isn't the rule to keep it simple, go back to basics? Unfortunate deflection but... then again none of us were surprised it was him?! Can still come good but it seems Potter wants him to play through and out of his bad form and that can go two ways of course.... Unfortunately, his facial expressions (gob open and a bit gormless) and his body language post mistakes is annoying me more than it should. Again, he will can still come good so we mustn't be too harsh.

Bernardo - 7. Like him, played well, should keep his spot. What to do when Burn is back though?

Mooy - 5. Over hyped recently imo. I like that I can spot his bald head easily though. Not influential in this game and should have come off earlier - but is he being played too out of position?

Stephens - 6. Did ok and got better as the game went on. His long passing was a bit off though.

Propper - 8. Best midfielder (until Solly). Some excellent passing.

Gross - 7. I still like him in the team because of the cliche of his corners and passing. Good anticipation for the comedy goal (in a game of comedy goals) and very unlike him to have the agility to "nip in". Well done, son.

Trossard - 6. His face frightens me but his ball at feet retention is excellent. Was surprised he didn't score with his chances as previously he has been clinical. As mentioned, a question mark on his delivery but considering he's a Super-Sub he did well as a Starter. The biggest question for me is can he man-up to the physical elements of the Premier league? If he keeps getting brushed off then he ain't gonna be much use to us in a relegation battle.

Murray - 9. Surprise starter and even bigger surprise he did the 90. Well done Glenn. Looked his old pain-in-the-arse-and-clinical-with-a-chance self. Must be on drugs. Hopefully, it will have annoyed Maupay into form too.

Schellotto - 8. Always looks like we've plucked Clint Eastwood's Mexican cowboy nemesis from his horse and onto the pitch for the first time. I really do not know what his attributes are and what he does but (cowboy) hat's off to him he has galvanised the team a number of times from the bench. He unsettles.

March - 9. Game changing performance, love seeing him back. Gutted that freekick didn't go in. Did brilliantly to keep the earlier shot low, saved well. Obvs, the big question is: was that a one-off? If only he can replicate this (even just as a super sub).

Potter - 9. Bloke must have been physically and emotionally tired but he did very well.

Funny about Moyes considering the game to be won, so taking off Antonio. What a complacent tit.

Then has the temerity to bang on about a Muzza handball that never was.

 

[Skaville]

I think he's in the side because he's quick, which means that we can defend a higher line. Also, because he's bold. He goes and tries to win the ball, rather than retreat. And, yes, I do think Duffy should start (if fit) against Watford.
Things aren't always black and white.

I think he’s in the side because of his price tag and a lack of fit options

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Funny about Moyes considering the game to be won, so taking off Antonio. What a complacent tit.

Then has the temerity to bang on about a Muzza handball that never was.

He took Antonio off because he aggravated his long-standing shoulder injury

 

[Mo Gosfield]

Funny about Moyes considering the game to be won, so taking off Antonio. What a complacent tit.

Then has the temerity to bang on about a Muzza handball that never was.

The key issue was the change in tactics from Moyes. He brought on Masuaku for Antonio and promptly went defensive to protect their lead. Masuaku is great going forward but a terrible defender. The move from Potter to target the right side with Solly and Schelotto was inspired and the whole game changed. West Ham lost all forward momentum and ended up hanging on for grim death. A few more minutes and we would have won.

 

[Meade's Ball]

He took Antonio off because he aggravated his long-standing shoulder injury

Probably from one of his self-flinging to the floor occasions that happened more than once.
He was their one decent player though, so i was pleased when he went.