Atrocious conditions seriously affected the game, but it was the same for both sides. Starting to feel a bit more encouraged and keen to see this side in another two or three games as they gel better.
Vickers - 7 - most difficult position in those conditions but Vickers did fairly well. Maybe could have done better with the shot from outside the area, but I won’t hold it against him, particularly in view of the penalty save.
Eardley - 6.5 - didn’t seem to have the same impact as previously but beautiful cross for the Lewis goal.
Bolger - 7 - fairly solid. Cleared most of the danger that came his way and didn’t mess about too much playing out from the back.
Shackell - 6 - an OG, uncomfortable playing out from the back but a well taken goal. Not sure his head is in the right place at the moment. Depends what discussions him & MA have had?
Edun - 6.5 - mixed feelings, but accept it’s not his preferred role and he’s young and inexperienced. Showed a bit with their No7 and his physical approach to wing play - think Tayo struggled a little bit at times.
Anderson - 4 - not his day and just never really got into the game.
Bridcutt - 7 - powerful presence in defensive MF role. Impressed with him dropping into almost a CB position to help out with picking the ball up and bringing it out.
Grant - 7 - think he struggled with the conditions a bit I think but put in a good shift until going off (surprised by that - an injury?)
Hesketh - 4 - (sorry Sedgley) ran around like a headless chicken and didn’t contribute anything. Powder-puff. Amazed he didn’t get subbed off.
Scully - 7.5 - battled hard throughout with no little skill, particularly given his lack of experience. Much to come. A well controlled and well-taken goal.
Hopper - 6.5 - starting to see some influential play from him. Couple of lovely passes & flick-ons, couple of good hold-up moves and ran the channels well. Hopefully will be even sharper as he gets more game-time.
Lewis - 7 - great contribution for 40 mins. Well taken goal, one good shot just after coming on that tested their keeper and seemed to play the right sided MF role really well. May have a good understanding with Eardley as well?
Honourable mention for Bossie - great to see him back on the pitch and getting stuck in as we know he can