|
|
Upcoming Fixtures
| Sat 23/11 |
|---|
| South Korea K-League |
| Gangwon FC v Pohang Steelers |
| Gimcheon Sangmu v FC Seoul |
| Ulsan Hyundai v Suwon City FC |
| Russian First League |
| Yenisey Krasnoyarsk v Shinnik |
| Indonesian Liga 1 |
| Barito Putera v Persita Tangerang |
| Persik Kediri v PSIS Semarang |
| Russian Premier Division |
| FC Orenburg v Zenit St Petersburg |
| Kenyan Premier League |
| Nairobi City Stars v Tusker |
| Belarusian Premier League |
| FC Smorgon v Neman Grodno |
| Turkish Super League |
| Eyupspor v Caykur Rizespor |
| China FA Cup |
| Shandong Luneng v Shanghai Port |
| Bulgarian First |
| Arda Kardzhali v Lokomotiv Plovdiv |
| Liga Portugal 2 |
| Portimonense v Benfica B |
| Ukrainian Premier League |
| Vorskla Poltava v LNZ Cherkasy |
| Kenyan Premier League |
| Homeboyz v Bandari |
Stoke Report Card
By: Dr Fishy
Date: 10/02/2003
WHAT a privilege it is to write about a Town win! It makes a change from the usual drab and rather predictable average grades that the players earn from their week to week defeats.
|
Home > 2002-2003 Season > Report Cards > Stoke (h) |
So, a clean sheet, two goals, plenty of chances and above all, three points from a six-pointer. It puts daylight between the Mariners and Stoke for the time being, at least. But for how long?
Coyne: For once his kicking was very good. Never really got tested, thankfully. Read situations well.
Grade: B-
McDermott: The captain out-jumped Iwelumo in the early stages and also held the big striker off the ball on a few occasions. Good solid, all-round performance from Macca.
Grade: B-
Gallimore: It wasn't a bad performance against his old club. His covering at the back was good although he didn't block enough crosses.
Grade: C+
Ford: Appeared to have redeemed himself from the dip in form. Good in the air, strong in the challenge and played some decent passes out of defence.
Grade: B-
Santos: Had Iwelumo in his pocket all afternoon. Job well done.
Grade: B
Cooke: Good at drifting in-field and surging forward. Looked like the creative spark in the team but dwelled too much at times.
Grade: B-
Campbell: Carried the ball well and drifted past three challenges in the second half that nearly led to a great solo goal. Got back well to defend.
Grade: B-
Groves: Played some intelligent balls through to Boulding and sat back in midfield to help soak up the pressure.
Grade: C+
Pouton: This was a superb return to action for the Geordie. Put himself about, challenged anything that moved and set up the first goal.
Grade: B+
Thompson: Won free kicks all afternoon, not that he dived, but he was just a thorn in Stoke's defence. Deservedly got his goal before half time.
Grade: B
Boulding: Signs are that he is nearing full fitness. Took players on for pace - a little too greedy at times - but there were glimpses of what he is capable of. Took his goal well, getting there before the keeper.
Grade: B-
SUBS
Soames: Played direct and caused one or two problems when he had the ball. Got Shtanuk sent off by simply being too fast for him.
Grade: C+
Bolder + Rowan: Came on too late to grade but they played their part in maintaining the lead.
Grade Guide
| A* | This is almost impossible to achieve as I will refuse to give anyone this grade - unless they score six goals and get opposing players sent off. |
| A | This is more possible to achieve, although the player must have had a brilliant game i.e. he can't have put a foot wrong all match. |
| A- | The player must have performed superbly, setting up goals, scoring goals, making match-winning tackles etc. |
| B+ | The player played to a very high standard indeed having been influential throughout the 90 minutes. |
| B | This can be achieved if the player had a very good game overall but could be forgiven for making one or two minor mistakes. |
| B- | The player put in a performance worthy of special mention for his efforts on the pitch or otherwise having a good game. |
| C+ | A mark for players who have had an average game but at the same time played well in patches and may have had an impact on the final score. |
| C | An average performance but not worthy of being dropped for the next game - a competent performance. |
| C- | Start thinking about the player's attitude and commitment on the pitch. Showed little effort and was probably invisible for most of the match. |
| D+ | Poor game and realistically shouldn't feature in the next game. |
| D | This player shouldn't be playing in the near future. |
| D- | The player deserves to be fined for his abysmal performance |
| E | The player should be sacked |
| F | And then shot |
This site is by the fans, for the fans, and we will consider articles on any subject relating to the Mariners whether it be related to current news, a nostalgic look back in the past, a story about a player, a game or games in the past, something about Blundell Park or football in general. Click here to submit your article!
Related Stories
| Thread Title | Posts | Latest Post | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prediction Thread Colchester Home | 44 | Rasen 17 | 23/11 00:33 |
| Jason Stockwood | 52 | mimma | 22/11 23:59 |
| 40 years ago | 19 | Heswall Mariner | 22/11 22:10 |
| Swindon Appoint Holloway | 161 | Yoda | 22/11 22:06 |
| BOXING DAY | 15 | barralad | 22/11 19:52 |
| "Beat the Clock" Colchester | 23 | Grimal | 22/11 18:26 |
| JANUARY TRANSFER WINDOW | 42 | LocalLadGTFC | 22/11 18:14 |
| Fun weather forecast for Saturday | 34 | Maringer | 22/11 17:36 |
| Colchester Saturday | 19 | wuffing | 22/11 11:58 |
| It’s all gone ‘quite’ | 10 | SpiritOf98 | 22/11 09:16 |