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That was an awesome all round performance last night, far better than expected given that we had key players missing, a half-fir Ranger, another nasty injury for Inness a few minutes in, a loanee goalkeeper on game 2 for us and stand-ins playing out of position. And, on any other day, against a lesser team, that team would have smashed it! It is only fair to acknowledge that Bolton are 2nd for very good reason, and it is looking likely that are going up. You have to hand it to them, they are a bit one-dimensional, and a bit dirty, but they have definely done what they came to do, pinch our points! And thank goodness - they are a tough side to play against and I would hate to meet them in the play-offs! Although, with us at full strength, they are definately beatable!!
I thought that we had done enough to at least get a point, and it was horrible to lose like that in the final seconds.
Walton - 8.5 I have been very impressed with him, and I have to say, much as Ted has potential, and has done a great job so far, this lad is better by a country mile. I suspect he is only out on loan to gain more experience as I really can't see Brighton wanting to give him up easily. I think he has a very bright future, and I hope there is a chance he could be tempted to come back to us.
Demitriou - 8. Excellent, again.
Thompson 8. Didn't so a lot wrong, and is looking better and better this season. Must be in line for 'Most Improved' player this season.
Inness - can't tell, as I got caught in traffic in Hadleigh and arrived in the stand just in time to see the stretcher coming on to the pitch. Glad he walked off, as it looked bad. Apparently it's a shoulder dislocation again - such a shame, this could cut his career short.
White - 9. Outstanding! Out of position, and on the 'wrong' side. I think John White is totally underrated by many, and he did a super job last night, yet again, straight off the bench and not being an automatic name on the team sheet, which is only testament to the quality of this squad, not his individual ability! Fantastic reading of the game, and a calming presence. Was a serious man of the match contender.
Timlin - 8. Again, out of position, and did a very credible job. I think we missed Coker's creative outlet, but Tims had the core of the job covered, and made some crucial tackles. Tendency to drift towards the middle which made us a bit narrow and lop-sided, which left McLoughlin out on his own a bit. I think he would have been even better in Lenny's role in midfield. Nonetheless, he is a Real terrier and that was a full on and solid performance.
McLoughlin - 7 wasn't really in it, seen him play better. But, not sure that was his fault, as their defence were keeping him quiet and he was isolated at times because of Timlin not playing the same way as Coker.
Wordsworth - 8.5
Atkinson - 8
Theo - 9.5 MOM still struggling to figure out how he ended up in the conference earlier this season, he has the quality to be at least Championship calibre. He is AWESOME! That was a fantastic all round performance and unlucky he couldn't convert the performance into another goal
Cox - 8.5 good all round, intelligent performance. Unlucky that he didn't score.
Ranger -9. Another awesome performance, while not fully fit. Big, strong, determined and very creative, this man is the real deal, and again, unlucky that he couldn't break through.
McLashan - 7 the impact sub didn't quite have the required effect unfortunately. Seen much better performances from him.
Fortune - 7 not on the pitch long enough to make a big difference.
overall, while it was painful to lose the game last night, there are plenty of positives. First and foremost, it was a great game to watch, and we really are a team to be feared which is great news! We are still in the hunt, still 6th and with 5 games to go, we are still masters of our own destiny.
I thought that we had done enough to at least get a point, and it was horrible to lose like that in the final seconds.
Walton - 8.5 I have been very impressed with him, and I have to say, much as Ted has potential, and has done a great job so far, this lad is better by a country mile. I suspect he is only out on loan to gain more experience as I really can't see Brighton wanting to give him up easily. I think he has a very bright future, and I hope there is a chance he could be tempted to come back to us.
Demitriou - 8. Excellent, again.
Thompson 8. Didn't so a lot wrong, and is looking better and better this season. Must be in line for 'Most Improved' player this season.
Inness - can't tell, as I got caught in traffic in Hadleigh and arrived in the stand just in time to see the stretcher coming on to the pitch. Glad he walked off, as it looked bad. Apparently it's a shoulder dislocation again - such a shame, this could cut his career short.
White - 9. Outstanding! Out of position, and on the 'wrong' side. I think John White is totally underrated by many, and he did a super job last night, yet again, straight off the bench and not being an automatic name on the team sheet, which is only testament to the quality of this squad, not his individual ability! Fantastic reading of the game, and a calming presence. Was a serious man of the match contender.
Timlin - 8. Again, out of position, and did a very credible job. I think we missed Coker's creative outlet, but Tims had the core of the job covered, and made some crucial tackles. Tendency to drift towards the middle which made us a bit narrow and lop-sided, which left McLoughlin out on his own a bit. I think he would have been even better in Lenny's role in midfield. Nonetheless, he is a Real terrier and that was a full on and solid performance.
McLoughlin - 7 wasn't really in it, seen him play better. But, not sure that was his fault, as their defence were keeping him quiet and he was isolated at times because of Timlin not playing the same way as Coker.
Wordsworth - 8.5
Atkinson - 8
Theo - 9.5 MOM still struggling to figure out how he ended up in the conference earlier this season, he has the quality to be at least Championship calibre. He is AWESOME! That was a fantastic all round performance and unlucky he couldn't convert the performance into another goal
Cox - 8.5 good all round, intelligent performance. Unlucky that he didn't score.
Ranger -9. Another awesome performance, while not fully fit. Big, strong, determined and very creative, this man is the real deal, and again, unlucky that he couldn't break through.
McLashan - 7 the impact sub didn't quite have the required effect unfortunately. Seen much better performances from him.
Fortune - 7 not on the pitch long enough to make a big difference.
overall, while it was painful to lose the game last night, there are plenty of positives. First and foremost, it was a great game to watch, and we really are a team to be feared which is great news! We are still in the hunt, still 6th and with 5 games to go, we are still masters of our own destiny.
