Post by stevek192 on Sept 21, 2014 8:38:00 GMT
Well another very entertaining game against one of the better sides in this division with a good crowd. Thought that we paid them a little too much respect and allowed them to have lots of possession but when it comes down to it football is about creating chances and taking them and in truth Woking had very few opportunities and we should; with better finishing; have had four or five.
Wish myself that we would push up a bit and pressurise defenders and stop the opposition having so much possession but can't complain at the recent results and certainly cannot fault the effort of ANY of our players.
Mildenhall - 6.5 Good positioning overall,one great save but it was already offside but in all honesty it was a quiet day at the office.
Leadbitter - 6 (Defending 5 Attacking 7) When going forward Leadbitter's pace and confidence is brilliant and he almost scored a similar goal to last week in the second half. Not so sure about his defending at times but overall i would stick with him and I am sure we have a good player.
Lockyer - 7 Thought Tom had calm effective game in what is his best position and it was probably his best game of the season which does present a good problem when Trotman is fit. I would go for Trotman's strength in the air and his presence at our corners which I think we missed yesterday but Lockyer is a tremendous young player and I am sure that DC will find a place for him in the team.
Parkes - 8 I thought this was Parkes best game of the season. Strong in the air and commanding throughout. The goal the other night has obviously boosted his confidence and that was a lot nearer the Parkes we thought we had when we signed him.
Brown - 6 Passing and crosses were not up to their usual standard but pretty solid in defence and not much got past him or the defence as a whole
Gosling - 5 Worked hard but a bit light weight and didn't really have much influence on the game but should have done better with a couple of half chances
Sinclair - 7.5 Worked his socks off as usual but I do worry when he is in our penalty area as he can be over enthusiastic at times and was VERY lucky not give a ridiculous penalty away in the first half. Overall his passing was very good and he does look to pass the ball forward at every opportunity but not sure about the two in midfield because we do allow the opposition a lot of time on the ball at the back.
Mansell - 8.5 MOM Our captain was an inspiration today. Really gets stuck in and covers so much ground,neat in possession and what a goal!!
Martin 5.5 Great cross for the opening goal but it is clear to see why he doesn't score many goals. Should have scored on two occasions and general play was not up to his performance against Nuneaton
Taylor 8 Another who runs and runs and led defenders a merry dance at times. Unlucky not to score but was fouled on many occasions and generally Woking got away with it
Cunnington 7 Absolutely brilliant goal and a willing worker. Lacks pace but the truth is if he had pace he wouldn't be playing in the Conference. Again missed a couple of reasonable opportunities but his presence at both ends of the pitch is important.Felt it was the wrong decision to take him off but maybe his legs had gone so won't be too critical of the decision.
Harrison 7 Ellis is maturing as a player and is starting to understand that it is a team game. Held the ball very well and held is own against a very tough defender whyo got away with far too much.
Clarke 6.5 Impressive during the time he was on the pitch
Woking 7 A good strong team but i feel we played into their hands a bit by not hassling their back four and giving them less time on the ball however we have found a set up that is winning games so can't complain. They didn't really look like scoring so defensively it was a job well done from us. Got away with a lot from the referee but he did miss the penalty against Sinclair so not going to complain.
We do look a good team at times and dangerous with it. DC's willingness to change things is good to see but would like to see us pressurising the opposition further up the pitch. An entertaining game and if we can pick up at least 3 points from the next two games then I can see a season at the right end of the table.
Wish myself that we would push up a bit and pressurise defenders and stop the opposition having so much possession but can't complain at the recent results and certainly cannot fault the effort of ANY of our players.
Mildenhall - 6.5 Good positioning overall,one great save but it was already offside but in all honesty it was a quiet day at the office.
Leadbitter - 6 (Defending 5 Attacking 7) When going forward Leadbitter's pace and confidence is brilliant and he almost scored a similar goal to last week in the second half. Not so sure about his defending at times but overall i would stick with him and I am sure we have a good player.
Lockyer - 7 Thought Tom had calm effective game in what is his best position and it was probably his best game of the season which does present a good problem when Trotman is fit. I would go for Trotman's strength in the air and his presence at our corners which I think we missed yesterday but Lockyer is a tremendous young player and I am sure that DC will find a place for him in the team.
Parkes - 8 I thought this was Parkes best game of the season. Strong in the air and commanding throughout. The goal the other night has obviously boosted his confidence and that was a lot nearer the Parkes we thought we had when we signed him.
Brown - 6 Passing and crosses were not up to their usual standard but pretty solid in defence and not much got past him or the defence as a whole
Gosling - 5 Worked hard but a bit light weight and didn't really have much influence on the game but should have done better with a couple of half chances
Sinclair - 7.5 Worked his socks off as usual but I do worry when he is in our penalty area as he can be over enthusiastic at times and was VERY lucky not give a ridiculous penalty away in the first half. Overall his passing was very good and he does look to pass the ball forward at every opportunity but not sure about the two in midfield because we do allow the opposition a lot of time on the ball at the back.
Mansell - 8.5 MOM Our captain was an inspiration today. Really gets stuck in and covers so much ground,neat in possession and what a goal!!
Martin 5.5 Great cross for the opening goal but it is clear to see why he doesn't score many goals. Should have scored on two occasions and general play was not up to his performance against Nuneaton
Taylor 8 Another who runs and runs and led defenders a merry dance at times. Unlucky not to score but was fouled on many occasions and generally Woking got away with it
Cunnington 7 Absolutely brilliant goal and a willing worker. Lacks pace but the truth is if he had pace he wouldn't be playing in the Conference. Again missed a couple of reasonable opportunities but his presence at both ends of the pitch is important.Felt it was the wrong decision to take him off but maybe his legs had gone so won't be too critical of the decision.
Harrison 7 Ellis is maturing as a player and is starting to understand that it is a team game. Held the ball very well and held is own against a very tough defender whyo got away with far too much.
Clarke 6.5 Impressive during the time he was on the pitch
Woking 7 A good strong team but i feel we played into their hands a bit by not hassling their back four and giving them less time on the ball however we have found a set up that is winning games so can't complain. They didn't really look like scoring so defensively it was a job well done from us. Got away with a lot from the referee but he did miss the penalty against Sinclair so not going to complain.
We do look a good team at times and dangerous with it. DC's willingness to change things is good to see but would like to see us pressurising the opposition further up the pitch. An entertaining game and if we can pick up at least 3 points from the next two games then I can see a season at the right end of the table.
