Post by stevek192 on Sept 17, 2014 9:23:14 GMT
But not complaining one bit!! Nuneaton were poor but kept going but you have to beat teams like this and that is exactly what we did. Controlled the game from start to finish. For those who didn't go- get down to the Mem on saturday for entertainment!! My thoughts on individuals (although this was really a team performance)
Mildenhall 5.5 Couple of good saves but looks a bit dodgy on crosses this season and should have collected or at least went for the corner when they scored. Still wouldn't swop Mildy for any other keeper at this level.
Lockyer 5.5 Defended pretty well but not really a full back and didn't give Gosling the supply that Martin received on the other side. His passing is the biggest problem but you cannot fault the effort that Tom puts in an unfamiliar position and he is still a very young man.
Trotman 6.5 A rock at the back and dangerous at corners. Definitely deserves a contract. When he heads a ball it goes distance which we have not really had since Elliot was around. Made some vital interceptions on the ground as well. A no nonsence defender with power.
Parkes 7 Good header for the goal and I feel that Tom is finally returning to form which is great especially as if Turley signs there is going to be more competition for places. Still makes the odd mistake that can cause problems and i think he should have been marking on the corner they scored from but won't hold that against him as I am not sure and it should have been Mildys ball anyway.
Brown 7.5 Excellent performance both defensively and going forward. Is really building up an understanding with Martin and some of their inter play is a joy to watch.
Gosling 6.5 Worked his socks off without the luxury of having a full back who can pass a ball behind him. Good goal and could and possibly should have had a hatrick. Confident on the ball if a little lightweight but certainly a good performance.
Mansell 8 An immense performance from the best captain for years. Great pass to Taylor for the goal and workrate is phenominal. I also think that he could weigh in with five or six goals this season because of his intelligent positioning.
Sinclair 6.5 Covers every inch of the pitch always pressurizing the opposition and rarely gives the ball away. Just feel that with two in midfield we do lack a bit of creativity as both him and Mansell are good at breaking down play.
Martin 8.5 For me he was joint MOM with Taylor. The first winger we have had since Carayol and a delight to watch .Not got the skills of Carayol but IMO a much better crosser of the ball and works his socks off. Brilliantly set up Gosling for his goal and I really hope we can sign him permanentally.
Cunnington 6.5 Should have come away with the Match ball. I felt he led the attack well but he will be disappointed not to have scored at least two but he is a handfull for the opponents and is another who I would very much like to see signed permanently
Taylor 8.5 Runs himself into the ground and is an intelligent player and thankfully has now scored. Lovely pass from Mansell and the way he took the chance really makes me think that he could score regularly.
Subs
Harrison 6.5 Again caused the opposition trouble when he came on and is really pressing for a start
Clarke 6 Not really on the pitch long enough to assess but he did ok
White Unable to mark as was only on the pitch about 3 minutes!!
DC 9 Proved himself yet again to be willing to change the team to suit the match and has a playing in a way that mostly is pleasing to the eye. What i like most is that we now have a SQUAD and selection problems for the first time in years.
To conclude if we can keep improving as we seem to be there is no reason at all why we can't be challenging for the automatic place BUT this is Bristol Rovers so let's wait and see!!!!
For those that didn't attend - Get down the Mem saturday because these players give 100% and DESERVE support.
Mildenhall 5.5 Couple of good saves but looks a bit dodgy on crosses this season and should have collected or at least went for the corner when they scored. Still wouldn't swop Mildy for any other keeper at this level.
Lockyer 5.5 Defended pretty well but not really a full back and didn't give Gosling the supply that Martin received on the other side. His passing is the biggest problem but you cannot fault the effort that Tom puts in an unfamiliar position and he is still a very young man.
Trotman 6.5 A rock at the back and dangerous at corners. Definitely deserves a contract. When he heads a ball it goes distance which we have not really had since Elliot was around. Made some vital interceptions on the ground as well. A no nonsence defender with power.
Parkes 7 Good header for the goal and I feel that Tom is finally returning to form which is great especially as if Turley signs there is going to be more competition for places. Still makes the odd mistake that can cause problems and i think he should have been marking on the corner they scored from but won't hold that against him as I am not sure and it should have been Mildys ball anyway.
Brown 7.5 Excellent performance both defensively and going forward. Is really building up an understanding with Martin and some of their inter play is a joy to watch.
Gosling 6.5 Worked his socks off without the luxury of having a full back who can pass a ball behind him. Good goal and could and possibly should have had a hatrick. Confident on the ball if a little lightweight but certainly a good performance.
Mansell 8 An immense performance from the best captain for years. Great pass to Taylor for the goal and workrate is phenominal. I also think that he could weigh in with five or six goals this season because of his intelligent positioning.
Sinclair 6.5 Covers every inch of the pitch always pressurizing the opposition and rarely gives the ball away. Just feel that with two in midfield we do lack a bit of creativity as both him and Mansell are good at breaking down play.
Martin 8.5 For me he was joint MOM with Taylor. The first winger we have had since Carayol and a delight to watch .Not got the skills of Carayol but IMO a much better crosser of the ball and works his socks off. Brilliantly set up Gosling for his goal and I really hope we can sign him permanentally.
Cunnington 6.5 Should have come away with the Match ball. I felt he led the attack well but he will be disappointed not to have scored at least two but he is a handfull for the opponents and is another who I would very much like to see signed permanently
Taylor 8.5 Runs himself into the ground and is an intelligent player and thankfully has now scored. Lovely pass from Mansell and the way he took the chance really makes me think that he could score regularly.
Subs
Harrison 6.5 Again caused the opposition trouble when he came on and is really pressing for a start
Clarke 6 Not really on the pitch long enough to assess but he did ok
White Unable to mark as was only on the pitch about 3 minutes!!
DC 9 Proved himself yet again to be willing to change the team to suit the match and has a playing in a way that mostly is pleasing to the eye. What i like most is that we now have a SQUAD and selection problems for the first time in years.
To conclude if we can keep improving as we seem to be there is no reason at all why we can't be challenging for the automatic place BUT this is Bristol Rovers so let's wait and see!!!!
For those that didn't attend - Get down the Mem saturday because these players give 100% and DESERVE support.