[sheffield_fox]

Leicester City 0-0 Oldham Athletic
7 February 2009

Leicester goalkeeper David Martin won his first man of the match award of the season after keeping a clean sheet against a good Oldham side at the Walkers Stadium on Saturday. Martin's performance was eclipsed by that of Dean Windass in the opposite goal but should not miss out on the praise after some good saves kept the score at 0-0 and earned Nigel Pearson's side another valuable point in the hunt for promotion.

Michael Morrison and Jack Hobbs who seem to have become top three regulars in recent weeks, were the only other players who mildly impressed the City fans in what was a frustrating game for the fans at the Walkers and Sky viewers alike.

Lloyd Dyer failed to put in a performance that pulled him out of his rut, and was voted City's worst player once again by the fans who went to the game. Sky viewers had other ideas and the award went to Fryatt whose missed penalty ultimately cost City the three points.

Full results below (TV ratings/awards in brackets):

Player Awards:

Man of the Match: David Martin – 7.06 | (David Martin – 7.10)

Flop of the Match: Lloyd Dyer – 4.93 | (Matty Fryatt – 4.90)

Best Goalkeeper / Defender: David Martin – 7.06 | (David Martin – 7.10)
Best Midfielder: Tom Cleverley – 5.70 | (Tom Cleverley – 6.00)
Best Striker: Steve Howard – 5.81 | (Steve Howard – 6.15)

Full Ratings:

1. David Martin – 7.06 (7.10)
2. Michael Morrison – 6.65 (6.46)
3. Jack Hobbs – 6.59 (6.34)
4. Joe Mattock – 6.02 (5.85)
5. Steve Howard – 5.81 (6.15)
6. Tom Cleverley – 5.70 (6.00)
7. Kerrea Gilbert – 5.49 (5.56)
8. Matt Oakley – 5.44 (5.39)
8. Andy King – 5.44 (5.29)
8. Bruno Berner – 5.44 (4.80)
11. Max Gradel – 5.14 (4.95)
12. Matty Fryatt – 5.02 (4.90)
13. Lloyd Dyer – 4.93 (5.27)

Voter Awards:

Top/Fairest Voters:
Les Tergit / steve arscott / henry56 | (bip63)

Most Generous Voter:
1st – clazkel / backinthebigtime / 6.85 | (Andy Higgins – 7.54)
2nd – duggyblue – 6.77 | (B – 7.08)
3rd – matt gamble – 6.69 | (sham – 6.62)

Harshest Voter:
1st – homer – 4.38 | (Simon Richards – 4.62)
2nd – chrisfox – 4.46 | (Matthew Lees / Smudge – 4.92)
3rd – steveblue7 – 4.77 | (Nethers / Tamland – 5.00)

(Anonymous voters are not included in the voter awards)

Total Votes: 81 (40) - Thanks again to everyone who voted.

[JoeyB]

Good work again.

Nice to see the MOTM awards being spread out.

Glad to see that Morrison is getting in the top 3 most weeks, shows a run in the team is giving him confidence

[JakeShingler]

Cheers SF

[Father Ted]

Can people please explain how David Martin won MOTM?

[Corky]

Father Ted, on Feb 9 2009, 07:07 PM, said:

Can people please explain how David Martin won MOTM?

Made two vital saves, from a header and when Hughes was clear. He played well.

[davieG]

Father Ted, on Feb 9 2009, 07:07 PM, said:

Can people please explain how David Martin won MOTM?

I bet you're really hurting

[Father Ted]

Corky, on Feb 9 2009, 07:08 PM, said:

Made two vital saves, from a header and when Hughes was clear. He played well.

Oh, I remember now, but still wouldn't be quite my MOTM

I thought Hobbs was outstanding again and Morrison had an absolute blinder, had Hughes in his pocket. King and Oakley were preety non-existant.

[dandannieldanok]

Great analysis again Sheff, well deserved MOTM for Martin.

[Ultra]

Father Ted, on Feb 9 2009, 07:14 PM, said:

Oh, I remember now, but still wouldn't be quite my MOTM

I thought Hobbs was outstanding again and Morrison had an absolute blinder, had Hughes in his pocket. King and Oakley were preety non-existant.

Is this the same Morrison who nearly conceded a penalty and went walkabout on several occasions in the second half?

[dilko2008]

Ultra, on Feb 10 2009, 01:06 AM, said:

Is this the same Morrison who nearly conceded a penalty and went walkabout on several occasions in the second half?

No i thought that was hobbs heading the ball to hughes and being generally scared of him!! can some people never give Morrison any credit??

[DB11]

sheffield_fox, on Feb 9 2009, 07:03 PM, said:

Harshest Voter:
1st – homer – 4.38 | (Simon Richards – 4.62)
2nd – chrisfox – 4.46 | (Matthew Lees / Smudge – 4.92)
3rd – steveblue7 – 4.77 | (Nethers / Tamland – 5.00)

(Anonymous voters are not included in the voter awards)

No beaumontfox!!!

[bluebeau]

Father Ted, on Feb 9 2009, 07:07 PM, said:

Can people please explain how David Martin won MOTM?

Yes, no prob. The guy had an outstanding game, totally commanded his area & made excellent saves when called upon. We must sign this guy as a permanent player on the City books.

His contract at Liverpool ends this season, & he has already stated that he wants to stay at City.

[sheffield_fox]

DB11, on Feb 11 2009, 05:16 PM, said:

No beaumontfox!!!

She was 4th