Slocombe 6 - A curate's egg of a performance. Fumbling, unsure and no command of his penalty area, conceded a soft goal, but then pulled off a world-class save.
Gordon 7- Did well for most of the game, without setting it alight. Some nifty footwork down the right touchline second half and a couple of decent crosses.
Eardley 6 - Not a centre half and it showed. Probably best for him he was subbed at half time.
Wharton 7- Sluggish start, grew into the game, but can't help thinking he's lacking a bit of confidence compared to last season.
Crookes 7- An improved performance at left back. Did well
Mensah 5 - Lots of huff and puff, but not much else from the lad. No doubting his effort, but was off the pace throughout.
Chapman 5.5 - Some decent passes, some wayward and the odd brain-freeze, but nothing that cost us. Took one for the team, to prevent a goalscoring chance on one of the occasions he fluffed his lines.
Luque 8 - MOTM. Although he faded in the second half, with his lack of match fitness, it was to be expected. His performance was exceptionally good to that point; put in tackles, distributed well, ensured we moved the ball at pace. Would like to see him signed permanently on that showing.
Adebayo-Smith 6 - Despite being thrown in at the deep end, he acquitted himself well. Showed glimpses of his searing pace and I hope we see more of him.
Rhead 6.5 - Put himself about and made some tidy passes in forward areas. Fluffed his lines when he could have written himself a bit of history, which was unfortunately a game-changer.
Green 7.5- Wreaked havoc in the young Stanley defence. Constant thorn in their side. Always runs his blood to water, but got into danger areas more often in this game and . of course, was gifted a goal.
McCombe 6.5 - Super sub coach scores and was pretty solid in defence when he came on. Thankfully, not tested for pace.
Shaw 6 - Competent on the ball and defended well en masse with the rest of the team. Didn't even know he was registered to play!
