Lincoln City v Derby: player ratings

[Ellafella]

Half-marks allowed; please rate all subs. Closes Thursday @ 18:00. Results by Thursday 22:00. Average is 6.00. Therefore, when a sub steps on the pitch he is on 6 -that'sthe baseline. Also indicate ATG (at the game) Or Tv.

31Vickers

2Wilson

35Nelson

6Cashin

20Elder

7Barkhuizen

16Thompson

8Bird

4Hourihane

11Méndez-Laing

17Sibley

19John-Jules

9Collins

[Eoghan1884]

31Vickers - 7.5 a lot more calm and controlled today 

2Wilson - 7.5 was very solid defensively and some nice play on the ball as usual 

35Nelson - 7.5 was rock solid again 

6Cashin - 5.5 one of his worst games in a rams shirt but did well with the goal line clearance 

20Elder - 7 shakey first half but solid second half and some nice passing between the lines 

7Barkhuizen - 6.5 thought he was positive and created a few chances 

16Thompson - 6 worked hard when he came on 

8Bird - 6 was average enough today but was tough getting over run in midfield on a 2 

4Hourihane - 5 was very poor second half and poor deliveries from set pieces 

11Méndez-Laing - 6 wasn’t at it today as he usually is 

17Sibley - 6 had some good touches but wasn’t outstanding 

19John-Jules - 6 some decent play when he came on 

9Collins - 5.5 was poor today but probably not his own fault with minimal service

Edited January 20 by Eoghan1884

[sage]

1 hour ago, Ellafella said:

Half-marks allowed; please rate all subs. Closes Thursday @ 18:00. Results by Thursday 22:00. Average is 6.00. Therefore, when a sub steps on the pitch he is on 6 -that'sthe baseline. Also indicate ATG (at the game) Or Tv.

31Vickers 7

2Wilson 6

35Nelson 7

6Cashin 5.5

20Elder 7

7Barkhuizen 6.5

16Thompson 6

8Bird 7

4Hourihane 6

11Méndez-Laing 6.5

17Sibley 5.5

19John-Jules 5.5

9Collins 6

 

[Anag Ram]

TV slob

31Vickers 7

2Wilson 7

35Nelson 7.5

6Cashin 5

20Elder 6

7Barkhuizen 6

16Thompson 5

8Bird 7

4Hourihane 6

11Méndez-Laing 5.5

17Sibley 5.5

19John-Jules 5.5

9Collins 5

 

Edited January 20 by Anag Ram
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[Magicman]

Bird, Nelson and Elder 6 

Vickers, Cashin, Hourihane, Collins, NML, Barks , Thomo & Wilson 5 

Sibley TJJ 4.5 

[Comrade 86]

31Vickers - 7.0 - Really good shift from Josh. I'd still prefer Joe as first choice, but perhaps these games will benefit us and keep Joe keen.

2Wilson - 7.0 - Played well again I thought. He's far better defensively than often assumed.  

35Nelson - 7.5 The pick at the back, where he looked back in prime form. He's such a solid signing. 

6Cashin - 6.0 - Is he carrying a niggle? He looked to be struggling almost from the outset. Entitled to a bad game though, given his imperious form this season and that goal line clearance earned him a probably generous 6.0. 

20Elder - 7.0 - Is he settling down? Again looked rusty early, but he looked a lot better later in the game and I think the minutes will serve him well. 

7Barkhuizen - 6.5 - Difficult season for Tom, but he's shown that a return to his best in imminent in recent games. Industrious again today.

16Thompson - 6.5 - An unselfish grafter, Liam must be close to full fitness now. Could he start in MF to provide us with much needed legs?

8Bird - 7.0 - Thought Max was decent today, but in a midfield 2 against a pacy attack, it's difficult to shine.  

4Hourihane - 6.0 - Leggy and off it today after showing better consistency in recent weeks. Hopefully just a blip, but midfield remains a query for me. 

11Méndez-Laing - 6.5 -  Willing as always but not at his best today. CBT to provide cover and / or additional attacking threat is a big deal, as teams seem to be doubling up on Nate. 

17Sibley - 6.0 - Didn't really notice him that much during the game and it's becoming frustrating that we can't get the best, or even close to it, out of the lad. I had high hopes for him this season, but I don't see him getting enough games where he wants to play to prosper. 

19John-Jules - 7.0 - Added something, but not enough. I still think there's plenty in the locker though.

9Collins - 6.0 - A rare off day, he worked hard as always, but was ineffective. I suspect he'll be getting minus scores from one 'supporter' on here.

WarneWatch - Feel for him a little as he's just got the team playing and now absences and injuries seem to be undoing our previously staunch defence. I do think we could have reacted quicker to their threat, but I suspect he'll feel the players have let him down a bit today. He's probably counting the minutes until Ryan Nyambe returns.

[Crewton]

RamsTV

31Vickers   7.5   Solid saves, no worldies, but also caught and punched well.

2Wilson   7  Pretty sound defensively, but less inclined to risk isolation when attacking from RB - sensible today.

35Nelson  8 Rock, as per, though should have done better with first-half header.

6Cashin  5.5  Tough afternoon against a surprisingly quick opponent. Goal-line clearance saved a point in the end.

20Elder  7  Grew in confidence as the game went on, great covering interception and attacked willingly.

7Barkhuizen  6 Flitted in and out.

16Thompson  6 Couldn't influence the game much.

8Bird  6.5  Very involved, should have done better perhaps with his one chance and not much worked in the final third.

4Hourihane  5.5   Too deep, ghost-like in defence and corners needed more variety.

11Méndez-Laing  6 Faded after a bright start - time for a rest perhaps?

The ref - 6.5/10 - much improved from his appalling performances at home to Plymouth and away at Bristol Rovers last season, gave us sweet FA but, most importantly, didn't buy play acting and histrionics from Lincoln players which last season under him would undoubtedly have seen us reduced to 10 men and facing a late penalty.

17Sibley  6  Plenty of involvement in attacks, but aside from 1 cross and one effort narrowly wide, struggles for impact.

19John-Jules  6  A few good touches, but perhaps should have played more centrally.

9Collins   6  No lack of effort, but a few promising situations came to naught today.

[Premier ram]

4 hours ago, Ellafella said:

Half-marks allowed; please rate all subs. Closes Thursday @ 18:00. Results by Thursday 22:00. Average is 6.00. Therefore, when a sub steps on the pitch he is on 6 -that'sthe baseline. Also indicate ATG (at the game) Or Tv.

31Vickers 7 much better

2Wilson 6 Lincoln did a job on him, lucky to stay on

35Nelson 8 Mr Consistent 

6Cashin 6 struggled with Taylor

20Elder 6 did ok

7Barkhuizen 6.5 tried to make things happen

16Thompson 5.5 huffed and puffed

8Bird 7 did his job well

4Hourihane 5 frustrating set pieces

11Méndez-Laing 6 mixed bag of a performance

17Sibley 6 see NML

19John-Jules 5.5 need him more central

9Collins 5 ineffective

atg

 

[Ian Buxton's Bat]

ATG

31Vickers 7…..some decent stops especially the 1 on 1 in the second half

2Wilson 7……after a super-attacking display against Burton this was more of a normal right back outing. Did well.

35Nelson 7.5……solid as always.

6Cashin 5.5……whupped for pace 3 times. Played well otherwise with good goal line clearance 

20Elder 6…….still rusty in first half but much better than V Burton. I’ve been critical of him in terms of negativity and mistakes but was more positive and very few errors

7Barkhuizen 6…….did OK. Could’ve crossed a millisecond quicker on a couple of occasions to beat their proactive blocking

16Thompson 6…..OK. Energetic as always 

8Bird 6.5…….involved a lot but generally spreading it wide. Needed a Fleetwood style drive or a Cambridge away from last year pass slipped through pass to Collins to mix it

4Hourihane 6.5……..involved a lot in open  play and broke up their play quite well. Corners not great today

11Méndez-Laing 6…….excellent effort, not a lot came off for him today but they really packed their area making it hard to get decent crosses in

17Sibley 5.5……..played as a 10?…but couldn’t see any link up with Collins

19John-Jules 6……..nice touches and tried to get involved 

9Collins 6.5……no service or support for first 25 or so minutes. Worked hard as always and sniffed out 4 or 5 half or three quarter chances

No-one was terrible, no-one was scintillating and it was a game we could’ve won or could’ve lost.

Seen some comments on match thread saying we didn’t turn up today - I couldn’t fault anyone’s effort.

Men’s toilets 0.5/10…….no windows, no water, no light……..how do they get any sort of stadium certificate?

[bcnram]

31Vickers  7

2Wilson  7

35Nelson  8

6Cashin  5

20Elder  6

7Barkhuizen  5

16Thompson  6

8Bird  6

4Hourihane  6

11Méndez-Laing  7

17Sibley  6

19John-Jules  6

9Collins  5

[angieram]

9 hours ago, Ian Buxton's Bat said:

 

Men’s toilets 0.5/10…….no windows, no water, no light……..how do they get any sort of stadium certificate?

At least you had some! No ladies toilets, just 3 non-flushing portaloos for us.

For 1800 supporters, probably about 400 females.

I called over the head steward and threatened legal action, was promptly escorted over to the clean, well-lit facilities in the main stand, which were empty, of course.

Sorry for the aside, Ellafella.

Edited January 21 by angieram
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[Ellafella]

31Vickers: 7 Good game. 2 full-length saves  & snuffed out the 1 v 1.

2Wilson: 7 Slotted in well and did the defensive work well. Distributed well. Consequently muted his attacking play. 

35Nelson: 7.5 Solidity personified. A thumping headed chance was straight at their keeper. 

6Cashin: 6 Was beaten for pace 3x by Taylor which is unusual to see. Picked up a half-mark for clearing off the line.

20Elder: 6.5 Probably his best game yet after his Burton nightmare. Looked a sharper more solid version of himself. Some nice long passes.

7Barkhuizen: 6 Posed some threat but marshalled by their defence. 

16Thompson: 6 Brought industrial energy in the final quarter without finding a foothold to exploit.

8Bird: 7.5 Weaved away constantly in the engine room in a crowded space. 

4Hourihane: 6 A little off the pace of the game & couldn’t quite deliver the killer ball. 

11Méndez-Laing: 7 Early threats when he powered through but thereafter well marshalled. 

17Sibley 6 Good early game cross which found Nelson’s forehead.

19John-Jules 6 Would like to see him step-up and link up with Collins more. He needs to take a lead not play 2nd & 3rd fiddle. 

9Collins: 6.5 A couple of half-chances in the box but a game of feeding off scraps.

Credit to Imps who put in a huge effort to thwart Derby, and actually had the far better chances in a game that Derby bossed possession wise. A draw was a fair outcome. We need another option to draw upon via the open window as the sticky pitches become energy-sapping and we move into the 2nd part of the season. We are set fair but not convincingly top 2 quality yet. 

[Ellafella]

5 minutes ago, angieram said:

At least you had some! No ladies toilets, just 3 non-flushing portaloos for us.

For 1800 supporters, probably about 400 females.

I called over the head steward and threatened legal action, was promptly escorted over to the clean, well-lit facilities in the main stand, which were empty, of course.

Sorry for the aside, Ellafella.

Please don’t apologise @angieram. Au contraire well done for your proactive action with the steward. There were lots of male Rams leaving the black hole of a toilet with wet shoes but fair play to Lincoln they eventually found an emergency lamp so we were no longer peeing in the dark. 😮

Edited January 21 by Ellafella

[CBRammette]

31Vickers  6.5

2Wilson  6.5

35Nelson  7

6Cashin  5

20Elder  6

7Barkhuizen  5

16Thompson  6

8Bird  6

4Hourihane  6

11Méndez-Laing  5

17Sibley  5

19John-Jules  5

9Collins  5

[Ram@Lincoln]

ATG

31Vickers - 6.5 - did his job, nothing remarkable. Good save from free kick.

2Wilson - 6 - could've been sent off, rather quiet going forward. Meh game.

35Nelson - 7 - won his headers, steady performance. Should've scored.

6Cashin - 4.5 - terrified me against Taylor, was beaten time after time. Points for goal line clearance.

20Elder - 7 - much improved from Burton, looked solid going forward.

7Barkhuizen - 6.5 - few recent runs but end product missing. Looks tired. 

16Thompson - 6 - ran around but didn't really do anything.

8Bird - 6.5 - kept the ball moving and that's about it. Didn't really tackle or shoot. A passenger.

4Hourihane - 7 - kept the game ticking over, directed play. A few wayward shots but worth a go. Stood up against their Mitchell numpty at full time. 

11Méndez-Laing - 6.5 - nothing really clicked for him. Poor set pieces. Looked to play safe rather than take on player.

17Sibley - 6.5 - ran around, couple of distant shots, didn't do much.

19John-Jules - 5.5 - didn't really do anything and didn't seem to get that involved.

9Collins - 7 - could've and should've scored a couple of headers. Stood up at full time to their Mitchell numpty.