Guzan - 7- not at fault for any of the goals, always shows passion.
Lowton - 6- I like him, but he needed to be blooded, not the first choice right back in a relegation scrap (by biggest pet peeve with pl)
Baker - 6- this lad is a very good player in the making, I like him a lot and he's another one who's had a baptism of fire, stupid tackle for the pen, but should be blooded when his mistakes aren't going to cost us (again pl should have bought/played experience till we were safe)
Vlaar - 7- solid, and feel he's much appreciated by the younger lads.
Bennett -5- not sold on this lad at all. But who else do we have?
Westwood-6- will flourish with a better supporting cast. Can pick a pass, but needs an enforcer with him.
Sylla -5- was under he impression he was a destroyer as a foil for Westwood but very average today
Bannan -0- I don't blame bannan for being under confident, not keeping possession under no pressure and timid on the ball, I blame pl for picking him.
Weimann 5 - looked a bit disconnected from the game today, had a great chance to tie it up for us
Agbonlahor-6- always worked hard, made good decisions but should have scored a sitter.
Benteke-8- gave them the run a round and they were scared shitless every time he touched the ball. "Token" good feet for a big man. Enjoy him while he's here lads as he's aff either way this summer.
Subs
N'Zogbia-6- did more than bannan in 25 mins
Delph-5- effected nothing
El Ahmadi 5 - not really enough time
As for today, everybody has nailed it, good first half, unacceptable second, where was the drive/penetration/width.
My thing is this, I don't mind pl buying or playing young inexperienced players, but get us safe before you do so, he's alienated experienced pros that may or may not be up to it, but they provide valuable experience, when were crying out for it, maybe he **** off one or two but keep what we need to get us safe, then jog them on.
It's gonna take us relying on other results. Never a good thing.
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