[Albion] Player ratings vs Swansea (h)

drew said:

Disagree. Not a fan and whilst there were a few things he did well, for example, turned the opponent to create space, got a cheer for that and then promptly gave the ball away. Would be interested to see how few times he passed to Izquierdo which is an ongoing theme.

Overall pleased with the team performance but we could have and should have had more! Some poor decision making, for example in the first half Knockhaert broke away with Izquierdo in space on the left but instead of the early pass, AK carried the ball forward but in the direction of Izquierdo so by the time he passed to him he had been closed down. Gross did the same in the second half.

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Stat Brother said:

Not trolling and I know full well it's an odd stance to take.
As said I've convinced myself v WH not only the wingers but the full backs as well seemed to be constantly raiding forward.

In the second half Schletto barely set foot in their half, while most of Jose's possession started very deep.

I just felt the team were a lot more conservative than I expected, and certainly more withdrawn than they needed to be.
As said all a little odd having won 4-1, but I didn't see than scoreline after the first 70 minutes.

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Stat Brother said:

Not trolling and I know full well it's an odd stance to take.
As said I've convinced myself v WH not only the wingers but the full backs as well seemed to be constantly raiding forward.

In the second half Schletto barely set foot in their half, while most of Jose's possession started very deep.

I just felt the team were a lot more conservative than I expected, and certainly more withdrawn than they needed to be.
As said all a little odd having won 4-1, but I didn't see than scoreline after the first 70 minutes.

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samtheseagull said:

You cant mark him down too much because he gave the ball away once ffs. He was outstanding today

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Stat Brother said:

Not trolling and I know full well it's an odd stance to take.
As said I've convinced myself v WH not only the wingers but the full backs as well seemed to be constantly raiding forward.

In the second half Schletto barely set foot in their half, while most of Jose's possession started very deep.

I just felt the team were a lot more conservative than I expected, and certainly more withdrawn than they needed to be.
As said all a little odd having won 4-1, but I didn't see than scoreline after the first 70 minutes.

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goldstone said:

Excellent result, but we have played better.
Ryan 8. Two great saves kept us in the game.
Schelotto 8.
Duffy 7
Dunk 8
Bong 8
Stephens 8
Propper 7. Needs shooting practice urgently.
Knockaert 7. Great goal and a definite improvement, but still occasions when he should release the ball much quicker.
Izquierdo 8. Very good, but I'm sure there's more to come from him.
Gross 7. Not his best performance.
Murray 9. Great goal, great penalty. Great hold-up play.

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Stat Brother said:

Not trolling and I know full well it's an odd stance to take.
As said I've convinced myself v WH not only the wingers but the full backs as well seemed to be constantly raiding forward.

In the second half Schletto barely set foot in their half, while most of Jose's possession started very deep.

I just felt the team were a lot more conservative than I expected, and certainly more withdrawn than they needed to be.
As said all a little odd having won 4-1, but I didn't see than scoreline after the first 70 minutes.

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dazzer6666 said:

Izquierdo - 9 - starting to look seriously good. Set up 2 of the goals with intelligent cutbacks, super-quick and scaring PL defenders. They’re shitting themselves when he cuts inside, so love how today he went outside more than once and cut the ball back instead. Clever stuff, and probably clever coaching

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Stat Brother said:

I think I'd over hyped the West Ham performance.
For a 4-1 seriously important victory, I thought the team was a bit flat, too defensive and not attacking enough.

Carlos lost the game instead of the Albion winning it.

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Luke93 said:

What were you watching?

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Hornblower said:

It’s a game of mixed opinions. That said, yours is so far from mine it would take light years to reach it.

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dazzer6666 said:

Blimey. Not the game I watched. Where do you sit ?

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Stat Brother said:

Yep totally understandable

I think I got a bee in my bonnet early about a lack movement and it wouldn't shift, not helped by thinking for 3/4ers of the game 'if they score now'
It was an excellent and professional performance, which I haven't given credit for, but as said I felt they could have been more attacking.
I guess I've got too fond too quickly of The Greyhound refusing to defend, and to blase about Bong having everything under control.

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Nixonator said:

I see. Did you watch the second half? Bong was an absolute beast.

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drew said:

He's a solid player but nothing more. Like I said, he never passes to Izquierdo and can't cross. We were playing Swansea who don't have outstanding wingers!!!

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Nixonator said:

I was waiting for the opposition to be at fault for his outstanding performance. Expected it sooner.

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drew said:

It wasn't once! He also gets marked down for ignoring the winger in front of him!

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BensGrandad said:

based on 6 as average

Ryan 7 not a lot to do but dealth with what he had to very well.
Shellotto 7 Good solid game.
Duffy 7.5 Back to his dominant self of early season.
Dunk 7.5 As per Dunk good to see both back to form.
Bong 8 Superb performance.
Knockaert .7.5 Greatly improved from previous games this season.
Stephens 8 Usual solid performance must be in the running for POTS. at this point.
Propper 8 Becoming more influential but needs a goal.
Izquierdo 8.5 Best game for us and is improving his general play and defending.
Gross 7.5 such an important cog in our machinery but very underrated.
Murray 9 Great lone striker performance and 2 goals showed it.

Subs Not on long enough (as usual) to assess but good goal for Locadia showing what he has to offer.

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