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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

5Bradley

35Nelson

6Cashin

20Elder

4Hourihane

23Ward

8Bird

7Barkhuizen

27Blackett-Taylor

16Thompson

17Sibley

11Méndez-Laing

9Collins

19John-Jules

 

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31Vickers - 5 hes made 4 saves in 3 games and conceded 3 was good last game but just can’t see how he’s better than Joe 

2Wilson - 6.5  looked like he cared was decent in first half

5Bradley - NA

35Nelson - 7 was solid 

6Cashin - 5.5 was poor again but better than Lincoln 

20Elder - 7.5 some great passes and good tackling, looked good last game n a half now 

4Hourihane - 2 genuinely awful and didn’t looked arsed either, needs a rest cause when he’s fit and firing he’s a good player at this level 

23Ward - 5 some decent passes but nearly lost us a goal 

8Bird - 4 looked a shadow of himself a day 

7Barkhuizen - 3 can’t remember him touching the ball 

27Blackett-Taylor - 6.5 looked a bright spark was a bad game for him to come into 

16Thompson - 6.5 why did he get taken off I’ll never know, has to start Saturday 

17Sibley - 6 looked like he cared and was decent 

11Méndez-Laing - 6 some nice play but wasn’t at his best 

9Collins - 3.5 was near non existent and forgot the offside rule again 

19John-Jules - 6 was decent hope he’s ok 

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Vickers -  Didn't make any errors and punched clear well enough   6.5

Wilson -  Could play further forward to give NML a breather maybe? A couple of decent moments but not on the ball enough in the attacking third     6.5

Bradley -  Late runaround   6

Nelson -   Steady    6.5

Cashin -  Yeah, not great again. Never hides or stops trying to find a teammate   6

Elder -  MOTM for Derby. Showing more going forward of late   7

Hourihane -  My whelm remains at under. I thought we were getting a L1 Zidane but he doesn't merit a starting place imo    5

Ward -  Not much time to shine. Not as good defensively as Nyambe or Wilson and not as good offensively as Wilson or NML. Cameo appearances and hopefully a few wicked assists it is then     6

Bird -  Needs to dictate play from the middle. Would probably fare better without Hourihane alongside him     5.5

Barkhuizen  -  Typical Barkhuizen performance where he flatters to deceive   6

Blackett-Taylor  -  Glimpse of what he can offer when he cut inside and shot wide. Will surely start on Saturday    6

Thompson -  Our best and most involved CM yet subbed off. Given a run of starts I feel he'd be influential     6.5

Sibley -  5.5

Méndez-Laing - Some nice flicks but not at his marauding best. Could probably benefit from a rest vs Cheltenham and explode from the bench if needed   6

Collins -  Works tirelessly but never truly threatened to score    6

John-Jules -  I rate him as a #9 but he's crocked again by the look of it. Hopefully we get him fit for the run in   6.5

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31Vickers 6

2Wilson 5

5Bradley 6

35Nelson 6

6Cashin 5

20Elder 7

4Hourihane 4

23Ward 5.5

8Bird 4

7Barkhuizen 5

27Blackett-Taylor 6

16Thompson 4

17Sibley 6

11Méndez-Laing 6

9Collins 5

19John-Jules 5.5

None of the subs did much to improve the performance, but they had too little time to mess up..... apart from 1 really poor pass by Ward and TJJ should have at least headed on target!

 

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31Vickers                     6.  No chance with the goal.

2Wilson                         6. At least attacked in first half. Tired second.

5Bradley                       6. Did nothing wrong as late sub.

35Nelson                      6. Steady without dominating.

6Cashin                        4. Not sure what has happened to Cash the last two games. Disappointing. 

20Elder                         8. MoM by some distance. Only one to take any credit.

4Hourihane                  5. Hit post but looked tired.

23Ward                        5. Does not inspire confidence.

8Bird                            4. Really need more from him.

7Barkhuizen                5. Thought he showed some energy first half but faded.

27Blackett-Taylor       5. Showed nothing. Had one effort but should have got it on target.

16Thompson               6. As usual ran around a lot but to little effect.

17Sibley                       4. Made no impact from subs bench - yet again.

11Méndez-Laing         5. Disappointing by his own standards. Looked jaded.

9Collins                       4. Never in the game. Hardly touched the ball.

19John-Jules              4. Missed good headed chance. No impact as Sub. 

Rams TV.      Too many players well below accepted levels. Team looked tired/jaded. Reading too physical for us and the Ref let a lot of fouls go unpunished. Concerning performance.

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I thought we were absolutely awful tonight. Got what we deserved against a less than bang average team who were there for the taking 

Vickers…..5.5……no errors but no calming influence 

Wilson…….6…….did Ok. Missed a couple of opportunities to cross

Bradley…..6

Nelson…….6…….no major issues but not as imperious as usual

Cashin…….5……..white knuckle ride stuff tonight and sloppy passing

Elder……7………best performance by him in a Derby shirt by a mile. Tried to make things happen and defended quite well. Let down by Barkhuizen for the goal

Hourihane…..5……pass completion was high but those that didn’t land were awful. Doesn’t hide.

Ward……6

Bird…….4.5……can’t remember a worse passing performance from him.

Barkhuizen……4.5…..I like TB but this was a poor night at the office. Didn’t do much and switched off for their goal

Blackett-Taylor…..6…….one run and off target shot. Not a lot else

Thompson……6.5……more than a bundle of energy. Some nice touches and head up passing. Unlucky to be hooked

Sibley…..5.5…..looked after the ball well but not a lot came off

Méndez-Laing…..6……tried but not a lot came off

Collins…….6……works hard and some good link play. Possibly my biased eyes and poor picture quality but some offsides looked harsh

John-Jules…..5……feel very sorry for the lad as it looks as though he’s now a long term absentee…..but he missed an absolute sitter that was much easier than the shot they scored from. Oozes quality but no menace or threat at all.

Ref…..refereed the first second like Pol Pot when Thompson strayed 3 cm into their half ….and then the rest of the game like the ref from Rollerball 

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31Vickers - 6 - average

2Wilson - 6 - average

5Bradley - 6 - average

35Nelson - 6 - average 

6Cashin - 5 - dropped off these past two games

20Elder - 7.5 - bright spark, one of only two who seemed to want to play, growing into the team

4Hourihane - 4 - criminal he wasn't hooked earlier

23Ward - 6 - average

8Bird - 4 - criminal he wasn't hooked earlier

7Barkhuizen - 4.5 - showed energy but track your man

27Blackett-Taylor - 6 - average

16Thompson - 7 - other one who wanted to play, Warne should go on trial in the Hague for taking him off before Bird and Hourihane

17Sibley - 5 - no impact

11Méndez-Laing - 5 - tired

9Collins - 6 - stuck between giving a 5 or 6, but when those around you arent putting in the effort, what's a lone striker supposed to do?

19John-Jules - 5 - no impact

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31Vickers                      5.5.  Could be more more commanding and organise his defence, in general I think Wildsmith inspires more confidence and I'd like him back in next game.

2Wilson                         6. Be glad when Nyambe's back from a defensive standpoint too. I like Wilson a lot, but his strengths are going forward and should really be considered a winger when this covering spell is over. Should dribble a few inches further from the touchline though as seemingly every match he carries the ball out at least once. Played a lot after a long time out so no wonder he's tired.

5Bradley                       6. Seems to have found his feet a bit more of late, I don't get the same sense of dread I previously did when he started or comes on

35Nelson                      6. Decent, I guess its hard to maintain his recent levels when there is chaos next to and in front of him.

6Cashin                        5. Some silly errors, with just a few moments of his usual self mixed in. Won't be long before people start speculating there's something going on behind the scenes, but even if so its not like him to be affected by anything. 

20Elder                         7.5. More like the player I was expecting when we signed him. Some good defensive work especially covering for others, and effort going the other way

4Hourihane                  5. This midfield pairing just doesn't work, can't help thinking with his ability on the edge of the opposition box he should be more advanced, and someone with legs like Thompson or a player with bite should be shielding the defence.

23Ward                        5. Pedestrian. Going to find it very hard to get back in to the team now CBT has signed and Wilson has shown himself to be a decent winger. Provides something different to our other 'more 1 on 1' wingers and think there may be games he could be useful, but he's going to have to work miracles in any cameos to stay here long term. Like Bradley he seems a square peg for anything other than 3 at the back

8Bird                            4. Nothing came off for him, tried a few bits early on but then disappeared. Frustrating as we know what he can do, but not utilised correctly

7Barkhuizen                5. Typical Barkhuizen really, has flashes but is inconsistent not just from game to game but also from attack to attack. Pace and ability to finish should see him as a very good player at this level but has had a run of games and failed to grab his opportunites, imagine his starts will be reduced after CBT's arrival.

27Blackett-Taylor       5.5. A couple of moments that gave glimpses of what he can bring but clearly not up to speed with his team-mates; in a few weeks the overlap by Elder and cross-field ball to NML might well be more effective.

16Thompson               5.5. Energetic and think he should be starting, but not in an advanced role.

17Sibley                       5.5. Did okay, got on the ball and was involved both sides of the half way line, wasn't the difference maker in attack which I think people expect him to be every week, but was more involved and no worse than others.

11Méndez-Laing         5. Hopefully going forward we can be less of a one man team, if he's not on his game then we lack a cutting edge. Tired, a dip in confidence or struggling due to poor performances around him? Not his night either way.

9Collins                       4.5. Not a good game, but at least he tried. Little support/ammunition and clumsy with the ball when he got it. Aided the defence and midfield a little.

19John-Jules              4.5. Not sure what role he was supposed to be playing. I expected him to go up top when Collins came on but spent most of it in the right channel. Not making the impact expected at the moment but another who has it in his locker somewhere to be a real threat down here. Not sure how bad his hamstring injury is but you have to assume he's going to take a while to get fit and build back up, and I'm not sure we'll see the best of as a Ram now because of it.

Hopefully a few changes for the next game - WIldsmith, CBT, and if we're lucky something/someone else, and it might just spark us off a bit. Last few games have been almost as poor as those before our recent run. During that run we got results playing below the acceptable level due to the odd form player, and we need to start seeing more than just 1 or 2 players have good performances in the same match. We'll pick up points regardless but not enough to stay in contention

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16 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 6 didn’t do anything wrong

2Wilson 5.5 quiet night

5Bradley 6

35Nelson 6 held the defence together

6Cashin 5.5 passing was poor

20Elder 7 our best player on night

4Hourihane 5.5 needs a ball winner with him

23Ward 6

8Bird 5.5 see Hourihane

7Barkhuizen 5 made some intelligent runs , wasn’t spotted

27Blackett-Taylor 6

16Thompson 6 whole hearted display

17Sibley 5.5 didn’t get into game

11Méndez-Laing 5.5 well marshalled by Reading

9Collins 5 no service had to go hunting

19John-Jules 6 maybe should of scored, feel for the lad with his injury

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17 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 6

2Wilson 6

5Bradley 4

35Nelson 6

6Cashin 5

20Elder 7

4Hourihane 3

23Ward 3

8Bird 2

7Barkhuizen 3

27Blackett-Taylor 5

16Thompson 5

17Sibley 4

11Méndez-Laing 6

9Collins 4

19John-Jules 4

 

 

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Probably the worst I've seen us play since that awful covid behind closed doors season. Really need to sort the midfield out as we are being overrun every game.

 

Vickers - 6 Did nothing wrong

Wilson - 7 Wasted at RB, hopefully takes Barkhauzin's place when Nyambe returns

Bradley - 6 No idea why he came on

Nelson - 6

Cashin - 6 Some poor passing but had no options at times

Elder - 6 Probably our best player but still not great

Hourihane - 4 Needs to be playing with someone that does the dirty work well. Really poor night, passing a complete shambles

Ward 5 Did nothing when he came on

Bird 3 Just awful, thinks he's too good for this level and isn't. Would cash in on him if possible

Barkhuizen 2 May as well have played Wildsmith RW. Offered nothing going forward and at fault for the goal

Blackett-Taylor 6.5 - Great pass to Mendez and a good run

Thompson 6 No idea why he went off, he must hate playing with Bird and Hourihane

Sibley 5 Offered nothing

Méndez-Laing 6 Plenty of effort but no quality

Collins 5 No service but needs to learn the offside rule

John-Jules 5 Missed a sitter

 

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Vickers - 5 gives me no confidence 

Wilson - 7 clever player

Bradley - 5 bull in a 

Nelson - 6 unusually uncertain 

Cashin - 6 bit frenetic 

Elder - 6.5 recovered from a shaky start 

Hourihane - 4 like an American Football kicker who only does set pieces 

Ward 5 What has happened to him?

Bird 5 Largely overrun but can’t be easy being paired with Hourihane 

Barkhuizen 4 only useful as an occasional goal hanger 

Blackett-Taylor 6 - difficult to judge

Thompson 5.5 runs around like Tony Springett

Sibley 5 Mediocre 

Méndez-Laing 6 Looks like Samson without his hair

Collins 5 Back to running around aimlessly- just out of form 

John-Jules 5 Should have scored but so sad about his injury.

 

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31Vickers - 6 

2Wilson - 5.5

5Bradley - 5

35Nelson - 5.5 

6Cashin - 5

20Elder - 6 

4Hourihane - 4

23Ward - 5

8Bird - 4

7Barkhuizen - 4 

27Blackett-Taylor - 6

16Thompson - 6.5

17Sibley - 6 

11Méndez-Laing - 4.5

9Collins - 4

19John-Jules - 5

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On 23/01/2024 at 22:11, 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 6

 2Wilson 6

5Bradley 6

35Nelson 6

6Cashin 4

20Elder 8 MOM

4Hourihane 5

23Ward 6

8Bird 4

7Barkhuizen 5

27Blackett-Taylor 7

16Thompson 7

17Sibley 5

11Méndez-Laing 6

9Collins 7

19John-Jules 6

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