My first set of ratings EVER. They’re spot on.
Krul – Shakey when QPR players were going at him in full flight. Could have cost us a goal or two with a few poorly timed actions. 5
Simpson – Very solid in the first half. Reminiscent of the Simpson that impressed me greatly a long time ago. More of the same please. 7
Coloccini – Solid, didn’t do a lot wrong. Had some very classy decisive moments where he got the better of his opponent. 6/7
Steven Taylor – Beast in the air. Covered the ground well and was never out of place. Bonus point for being a complete clown on that freekick. 7
Ryan Taylor – clumsy, uncertain, out of position, beaten a lot of the time. Worst player on the pitch for us because we could not get any possession down the left side. 4
Tiote – lost his feet. Looks nervy, maybe, worryingly, the opponents sussed his game. Needs to get his confidence back and start getting it simple. Ran hard and positioned well in defence though, so he boosts to a… 5
Cabaye – Ran his face off. Had fuck all to work with. Needs some recognition so he gets my nod for our best performer. Few key passes and glimpses of quality. 7+
Jonas – poor in the final third, clumsy on the ball with shocking crosses. Worked hard in defence though. Pretty typical Jonas. 6
Obertan – WHY WONT YOU RUN AT YOUR MAN? WHY WONT YOU SHOOT. So frustrating. Tidy in possession, but that’s not what he’s in the team for is it? Get wide and get running. And track back. 5
Best – our best forward, but not great. Slow, goes missing and doesn’t provide enough pressure on the opposition. But, he had a moment of real quality early on so gets a bonus point. 6
Ameobi – slow, clumsy. Unfit. Worst I’ve seen him. Usually saves himself with his work, hold-up play and pressure on the defence, but none of that was there. 4/5
Ba – worked hard, had not a lot to do and had glimpses of quality. Get fit please. 6
Marv’ – real quality on the ball – didn’t lose it once. Work your way into the team NAOW 6
