23-10-2018, 08:08 PM
Will get back on message....I dont want to repeat GR's excellent in depth analysis which I agree with in most cases but will add my own brief synopsis which is based on what I have seen at home games, reports I have read on away games and a degree of personal spite.
Pantilimon 5 Doesnt command his box for such a big keeper, and I wish he would catch rather than punching.
Steele 6 Only seen him for Newcastle games, looked OK but heard he was weak vs Stoke?
Robinson 7 Looks solid defensively but on the ball he looks like a centre half out of position
Darikwa 6 He is OK and doesnt deserve some of the criticism but lost a mark from me after Norwich
Janko 7.5 Promising definitely, decent pace and a bit of physicality, want to see more of him
Fox 8 Become our Mr Reliable, I like his new assertiveness too which has come from confidence in playing well.
Dawson 4 Major disappointment so far but still think him and Fox may be our best pairing.
Hefele 5 Good at shouting and waving his arms about, not convinced he is as good at defending
Figueiredo 4 Barely seen him this year. To be honest Im still annoyed we paid big fee for him and then loaned out Worrall.
Guedioura 7 First few games would mark him 9, recent games more like 5, so average 7 which is typical Geddy.
Colback 7.5 No nonsense, breaks up play, gives it to a red shirt. We have still lost a few midfield battles though.
Watson 5 Would have been 4 pre Boro. Would keep him for away games where we know we will have to scrap for a result.
Bridcutt 7 Will include him and give him a score because I like him, think he would be good paired with Colback.
Carvalho 8 Probably a generous score but I love watching him, real quality. Needs to dictate games more given his ability though.
Cash 7 Gone off the boil a bit recently probably suffering with large squad size and being a bit part player.
Osborn 8 Will rate him as a midfielder only, great professional and delivers every time. Not a left back.
Dias 5 Good pace and energy. Poor decision making and dithers on the ball. No goals or assists yet says it all.
Goncalves 4 Disappointing when we've seen him. Quick and skilful obviously just think Championship too physical for his game.
Lolley 9 Our stand out player and the one the opposition worries about, really improved his game this season too.
Soudani 6 Ive not seen much of him, looks decent but not sure his game is suited to the way we set up.
Murphy 7 Great to see him back to last seasons early form. Good at holding ball up, would like to see him used more to close games out.
Grabban 8 Very impressed, reliable poacher and finisher. Dont get some of the criticism, works hard and clever too.
Karanka 7 I like the guy but would like to see some flexibility in formations, eg I dont think he uses subs well. The issue is will he be given time.
Pantilimon 5 Doesnt command his box for such a big keeper, and I wish he would catch rather than punching.
Steele 6 Only seen him for Newcastle games, looked OK but heard he was weak vs Stoke?
Robinson 7 Looks solid defensively but on the ball he looks like a centre half out of position
Darikwa 6 He is OK and doesnt deserve some of the criticism but lost a mark from me after Norwich
Janko 7.5 Promising definitely, decent pace and a bit of physicality, want to see more of him
Fox 8 Become our Mr Reliable, I like his new assertiveness too which has come from confidence in playing well.
Dawson 4 Major disappointment so far but still think him and Fox may be our best pairing.
Hefele 5 Good at shouting and waving his arms about, not convinced he is as good at defending
Figueiredo 4 Barely seen him this year. To be honest Im still annoyed we paid big fee for him and then loaned out Worrall.
Guedioura 7 First few games would mark him 9, recent games more like 5, so average 7 which is typical Geddy.
Colback 7.5 No nonsense, breaks up play, gives it to a red shirt. We have still lost a few midfield battles though.
Watson 5 Would have been 4 pre Boro. Would keep him for away games where we know we will have to scrap for a result.
Bridcutt 7 Will include him and give him a score because I like him, think he would be good paired with Colback.
Carvalho 8 Probably a generous score but I love watching him, real quality. Needs to dictate games more given his ability though.
Cash 7 Gone off the boil a bit recently probably suffering with large squad size and being a bit part player.
Osborn 8 Will rate him as a midfielder only, great professional and delivers every time. Not a left back.
Dias 5 Good pace and energy. Poor decision making and dithers on the ball. No goals or assists yet says it all.
Goncalves 4 Disappointing when we've seen him. Quick and skilful obviously just think Championship too physical for his game.
Lolley 9 Our stand out player and the one the opposition worries about, really improved his game this season too.
Soudani 6 Ive not seen much of him, looks decent but not sure his game is suited to the way we set up.
Murphy 7 Great to see him back to last seasons early form. Good at holding ball up, would like to see him used more to close games out.
Grabban 8 Very impressed, reliable poacher and finisher. Dont get some of the criticism, works hard and clever too.
Karanka 7 I like the guy but would like to see some flexibility in formations, eg I dont think he uses subs well. The issue is will he be given time.