MK Dons Match - Player Ratings

[Thracian]

Quite a negative report there Thracian. Quite surprised about Dyer's score.

We won 2-0 and that's enough for some folk. But we didn't need to concede one inch against an MK side who were a 90-minute disappointment. Our tactics gave them a chance they never earned or deserved.

[lcfc81]

Anyone got any ideas what happened to Adams and Porter today?

[Fox in a Box]

Henderson 6 - Had nothing to do. Did it perfectly well

Gilbert 7.5 . Quite impressed. One thing I like about full-backs is being able to recover quickly and he did that. Suppoorted okay too.

Tunchev 7.5. Not faced by the likes of Phillips he looked a class act. What I liked was his positional sense and how, once he gained possession he passed the ball accurately and simply. How we've needed that.

Morrison 7. MK had very few chances and he was a part of the reason.

Mattock 6. Just a bog standard game but he played his part effectively enough and had his + moments.

Gradel 8. Made our second goal out of absolutely nothing and was a constant torment to the MK defence. His defensive play has improved beyond all recognition and while he can still improve his final pass he kept putting the ball in the box. Altogether played a big part in our win. I'm a big fan.

Oakley 6.5. Competent game. Showed some enthusiasm and got himself involved. Just not positive enough for a big mark.

King 7. Vital role in restricting MK and also found time to make a couple of breaks that might have produced goals. What the hell he was doing in the last five minutes I don't know but it cost him 0.5 of a point.

Dyer 5 Must be on better wages than Porter because thats the only reason I can imagine he was selected ahead of him. Had his moments early on but was like a bloke who'd lost his Viagra. If I was Porter I'd want to leave cos I wouldn't put up with it. Dyer's closing down was a token gesture.

Fryatt 8.5. Two goals to win the match. Looked in his element and confirmed my absolute faith in him at Division One level. Revitalised. Well done Matty.

Howard 5 - What was he for? Got injured and that summed him up. Howard or DJ? Don't be funny.

Subs:

Dickov 7. Love the guy. Almost fashioned a goal with his first contribution and when he closes people down like he really means it.

Hobbs 5. What the hell was that change about? He did nothing wrong but why make the change? Something to do with win bonuses is all I can imagine.

Pearson 2. What a waster. All close season I've wondered why he has such a shit record while he signs such good players and selects such well balanced sides. Well now I know.

He's a 1-0 merchant. Yes I know we won 2-0 but that was because Gradel was irrespressible and conjured something out of nothing. Basically Pearson quit when we were 1-0 up and simply had us fall back behind the halfway line and defend. Even on the rare occasions we attacked second half we got one bloke in the box, that was all. He won't kid me.

He may get us up from this shit division but unless he learns to have faith in his team and to push up when we get ahead I'd have him gone in no time cos he'll do sod all at a higher level.

Never once did I see him urging our team forward. He put two fingers up to the idea of entertaining the fans and finally presided over a 2-0 win that should have been five.

MK were wankers. It took them 39 minutes to mount a serious attack yet we conceded ground in the second half and might even have donated them a goal when their guy was left unmarked on the penalty spot.

If Pearson wants to be a proper manager he'll need to have much more attitude than he showed yesterday. Sorry to be critical but I'm right and I expect to see improvements. And a team that's picked on merit.

Been on the loopy juice mate?..... Pearsons only just warming the seat....... its 3pts and only 43 more we need now to be safe....!

"Derby 0 - 1 Donacaster, thats Derby 0 - 1 Doncaster, i said Derby 0 - 1 Doncaster"

was that you thrac?

"Derby 0 - 1 Donacaster, thats Derby 0 - 1 Doncaster, i said Derby 0 - 1 Doncaster"

[Thracian]

Been on the loopy juice mate?..... Pearsons only just warming the seat....... its 3pts and only 43 more we need now to be safe....!

I've no concerns about Pearson in this League. If MK are a serious team then it's an awful League and no mistake. But beyond that? You won't get away with those tactics.

[Thracian]

Quite a negative report there Thracian. Quite surprised about Dyer's score.

Go on then. Give me a run down on Dyer's attacking contribution in the second half? I'll stand correcting.

[Linekaaaah]

Heard it on Radio Leicester, impressed, great start to the season!

As for ratings, well, 7 for everybody, 'cept Tunchev, Gradel and Fryatt, who all get 8.

Agree that Morrison and Mattock looked a tad shaky on occassion though. Not shaky enough that we conceded though, which is good.

Overall, very happy with things atm...

[Fox in a Box]

I've no concerns about Pearson in this League. If MK are a serious team then it's an awful League and no mistake. But beyond that? You won't get away with those tactics.

Sure I agree, but a winning start is a bonus, home form is critical, i think apart from being big and burley MK dons were average at best, I agree that we need to put games to bed and not sit on the fence for 60 minutes.

I felt the midfield was hollow in the centre, the wing play was one sided and the defence (gilbert) could have let them in a few times.

[Tommy G]

Go on then. Give me a run down on Dyer's attacking contribution in the second half? I'll stand correcting.

I didn't think he was much crack either. Held onto the ball far too much for my liking

[bigneville]

Go on then. Give me a run down on Dyer's attacking contribution in the second half? I'll stand correcting.

I don't think Dyer did anything in the second half.

But in my opinion this was through no fault of his own.

The team quite clearly had been instructed to go through the other side and Gradel.

[Fox in a Box]

I don't think Dyer did anything in the second half.

But in my opinion this was through no fault of his own.

The team quite clearly had been instructed to go through the other side and Gradel.

Dyer was quite Dyer. Nicky Adams ?

[bigneville]

Dyer was quite Dyer. Nicky Adams ?

I don't think he was poor at all.

First half he looked lively, and tried to create at all oppurtunities.

Second was a different story.

[Linekaaaah]

I don't think Dyer did anything in the second half.

But in my opinion this was through no fault of his own.

The team quite clearly had been instructed to go through the other side and Gradel.

Didn't think Dyer did too bad throughout actually, but agree that it seems that that's what the team was instructed, but, hey, to a degree, it worked...

[Mikey]

Henderson - 7 -What he had to do he did comfortably.

Gilbert - 7 - Solid defending and good partnership with Gradel it looks.

Tunchev - 7.5 - Solid. Good in the air and strong. Will be better when he gets used to the football.

Morrison - 6 - Was good enough for playing a poor MK Dons, but the hoofball is back with him, but solid defending,

Mattock - 6.5 - Good enough, got done a couple of times, other than that good.

Gradel - 8 - Brilliant stuff, never gives up and is always looking to take his man on.

King - 6.5 - Quietly efficient.

Oakley - 7 - Ran the midfield first half, faded a bit 2nd but still decent.

Dyer - 7 - Brilliant first 25 minutes, but faded as the match went on.

Howard - 6 - Linked up with Fryatt OK.

Fryatt - 8 - Good movement and thinking with little dummies and nice passes, won a penalty, scored it and scored another.

Subs:

Dickov - 6 - Great reception for him, but he didn't do much, chased the ball and made life difficult for defenders.

Hobbs - N/A

All in all a good performance, but can still be improved. Well done!

[FleckneyFox]

Henderson - 7 - Did eveything calmly and efficiently

Gilbert - 7 - Good pace and got up to support Gradel well

Morrison - 7 - Always talking, Did everything asked of him and showed good strength

Tunchev - 7.5 - Up Wilbrahams arse all game

Mattock - 6.5 - Was a bit quiet and Tunchev had to come across alot to close down the right winger

Gradel - 8 - He's feisty, skillful and passionate. He's gonna be a key asset this season

Oakley - 7.5 - Good game, put in tackles and broke forward well

King - 6.5 - Played the simple pass, he seems to take on the role of holding midfielder in 1st team?

Dyer - 7 - Good 1st half lots of running had a couple of chances to score, quiter second half

Howard - 7 - I dont like the guy but he tried for the majority of the game and won his flick ons

Fryatt - 8.5 - Intellingent play as you'd expect, took his goals well and gave O'Hanlon the run around

Dickov - 6.5 - Didnt really have much to do in his half hour

Hobbs - N/A

[Thracian]

I give up. Kingy plays defensive midfield, we don't concede a goal and he twice finds the time to burst through the middle and almost create a goal. Yet he gets a lower mark than Oakley from most. It's clear that I've forgotten Oakley's big moments. Will someone please remind me.

[Bryn]

Shut up Thracian.

Henderson 6 - Nowt to do

Gilbert 7 - Great going forward, good relationship with Gradel. A tad suspect at the back but no major faults today

Mattock 7 - Again great going forward, relationship with Dyer not quite as good as our right hand sight and made some great tackles today

Tunchev 7 - Very Gareth McAuley, a tad slow but excellent in the day. Definitely better distribution as well. In fact for the most part I think the distribution from the backline was pretty good

Morrison 8 - Excellent IMO, commanded the backline, every bit as solid as Tunchev but a bit faster and took more responsibility

Gradel 8 - Final ball needs work but he's so damn persistent, their right back didn't know how to deal with him. Either skipped past players or just let them take the ball off him and only to win it back and knock it past them. Cool and intelligent pull back for Fryatt's second

Dyer 7 - Not as good as Gradel but always wanted the ball and went past people with great skill

Oakley 7.5 - Ran the midfield, great tackling, great passing, kept things ticking over nicely and was more of an influence than before

King 7 - Helped keep us strong in midfield, Keith Andrews can fook off cause we had the middle of the park today.

Howard 7 - Won his headers and laid the ball off nicely. Still too immobile for my liking but did what was asked off him

Fryatt 9 - An excellent performance leading the line, neat on the ball, kept running for 90 minutes. Two goals to boot, making one entirely by himself. MotM

Dickov 6 - Didn't really do a lot but gave the fans a boost. Think we lost our way when he came on really though

Kishishev - Can't remember to be honest, don't think he had too much to do

Can't remember if we used a third sub

Oh Hobbs. Yeah game was over by then.

[Sooper Steve's shin]

Henderson 6 - little to do, but never fills me with great confidence

Gilbert 6 - lightning quick, linked up well with Max but dodgy positioning

Mattock 5 - looks shaky to me, obviously still learning - shows flashes of talent with the odd good tackle then lets himself down next ball

Morrison 7 - pick of the defence, commanding and controlling

Tunchev 5 - suspect positioning, shocking fitness levels (seriously knackered at the end of the first half), I hope he gets better for the money we paid

Gradel 7 - obvious fans favourite, has great tricks, pace and tenacity but could certainly improve his delivery

Dyer 6 - started brightly, looked tricky and direct. Faded second half (along with most of the rest)

King 5 - I didn't notice too much from him except stray passes. Half the player of Jimbo.

Oakley 7 - could turn me around with more displays like this.

Howard 7 - did exactly the job he is in the team to do, shame he didn't notch in the first half when he outmuscled the defender and shot over

Fryatt 7 - always liked him, pleased for the guy - DJ doesn't compare!

Subs:

Dickov 7 - for the time he was on, he looked like he picked up exactly where he left off - if he can do that over 90 mins, he's a definite starter

Hobbs - not on long enough for a rating really

[Fez of Mahrez]

Why do people keep mentioning Kishishev? I swear to god he never came on today...??

[Tevez]

Heard it on Radio Leicester, impressed, great start to the season!

As for ratings, well, 7 for everybody, 'cept Tunchev, Gradel and Fryatt, who all get 8.

Agree that Morrison and Mattock looked a tad shaky on occassion though. Not shaky enough that we conceded though, which is good.

Overall, very happy with things atm...

That post made me larf.

[Bryn]

Why do people keep mentioning Kishishev? I swear to god he never came on today...??

You know, you're right, he didn't, I remember now. It was Hobbs who came on but when he was stood on the touchline I thought he was Kishishev.

It's been a long day for me

[Fez of Mahrez]

You know, you're right, he didn't, I remember now. It was Hobbs who came on but when he was stood on the touchline I thought he was Kishishev.

It's been a long day for me

No worries. It's just one or two others have mentioned him and I was beginning to think he had actually come on.

Anyway for me it was;

Henderson 6

Gilbert 7

Mattock 6

Morrison 7

Tunchev 7

Dyer 6

Oakley 7

King 7

Gradel 7

Fryatt 8

Howard 6

Dickov 5

Hobbs n/a

[Sooper Steve's shin]

Heard it on Radio Leicester, impressed, great start to the season!

As for ratings, well, 7 for everybody, 'cept Tunchev, Gradel and Fryatt, who all get 8.

Agree that Morrison and Mattock looked a tad shaky on occassion though. Not shaky enough that we conceded though, which is good.

Overall, very happy with things atm...

If this post isn't enough to get someone banned, what is...?

[Bryn]

If this post isn't enough to get someone banned, what is...?

Steady on there Josef.

[Sods]

Henderson 7 - Didnt do much. But clean sheet.

Gilbert 7 - Good game, linked well with Max. Made a couple of mistakes letting the left winger get in behind.

Tunchev 7.5 - Played well, what I like about him is his ability to pass when others hit it into row z

Morrison 7.5 - Good game, picked up the bits and pieces.

Mattock 7 - Solid, looked dangerous going forward.

Gradel 8 - Very good, just give him the ball lads!

Oakley 8.5 - Im putting this lad man of the match, due to controlling the game, and leading a quality side to victory.

King 7.5 - Thought he did well, worked well with Oakley. Want him to push on a bit more in the final third.

Dyer 7 - Played well, did the right things, just needs to work on his crossing

Howard 7- Won most things, looked for fryatt, linked well together. Enjoyed the partnership.

Fryatt 7.5- 2 well taken goals, only problem is I think he tried to do to much. Anyway 2 goals will do.

Subs.

Dickhead 7- Welcome back.

[Flynny]

I give up. Kingy plays defensive midfield, we don't concede a goal and he twice finds the time to burst through the middle and almost create a goal. Yet he gets a lower mark than Oakley from most. It's clear that I've forgotten Oakley's big moments. Will someone please remind me.

I'm no fan of Oakley's and really want King to do well, but King didn't put himself about as much and was sloppier in general. Also that goal that King almost created wasn't a clean pass, it bobbled to the player quite fortuitiously but the deflection was very close to his foot. You mean when he squared it just outside/inside (can't remember) the 18 yard box from right to left from the kop's point of view, right?

Both had average games where they weren't really utilised so really it depends who you're paying attention to. I'm sure King had some good moments and if you're making a mental note of those like I know you are that's going to swing it.