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Can't agree with the scores given by Manor 15 thought Macarczyk had a good debut and would give him a 7 lots of intelligent play from him and he covered well. Atkinson would get a 5 from me why won't he pass forward it was one of his terrible backwards passes that led to the Bradford goal. Stand out player for me was Leonard who deserved an 8 back to his impressive best and if his shot had gone in would have been a 9. All the others 6 apart from Mooney who I'm afraid is a 5
Completely agree with the comment on Macarczyk. Thought he had a very sound debut. I came home hoping Phil had finally given him a start becasue he might be available for next season.
I was told at the start, that the loan players played today as they are all available come the end of the season. Apart from a few wayward passes early doors, unfortunately one that led to their goal, I thought he grew into the game and looked pretty decent
Tbh I wouldn't want any of them (accept Barnett) as they do not have what it takes for us to progress next season on today's showing.I was told at the start, that the loan players played today as they are all available come the end of the season. Apart from a few wayward passes early doors, unfortunately one that led to their goal, I thought he grew into the game and looked pretty decent
Smith 6 - Did fairly well, he was rarely threatened but his handling looked decent and made a smart stop towards the end.
White 6 - Nothing special but I thought he did reasonably well. Shame the idiots behind me in the east black thought it was ok to abuse him from the first minute. Pathetic from so called 'supporters' to pick on him right from the start :sad:.
Barrett 7 - Pick of the defence, passionate as always.
Makarczyk 6 - Started hesitantly and gave the ball away needlessly in the build up for Bradford's goal. Improved as the game went on and looks a better partner for Barrett than Thompson due to his aerial presence. Having said that could Bolger do a better job? In my opinion yes.
Coker 6 - Did Ok, still well short of his best, especially attack wise.
Kamara 6 - Strange decision to play him out wide, but actually he was quite good and showed some very nice touches at times.
Leonard 7 - Best performance since his return from injury, very good defensively and unlucky not to score late on.
Atkinson 5 - Can never fault him for work rate but his impact was minimal, one player who perhaps should move on before next season.
Mclaughlin 5 - Terrible for most of the first half, did improve after the break, needs to offer more if he wants to be a regular starter next season.
Mooney 5 - Not his worst performance but rarely made an impact other than winning a couple of canny 'Anthony Grant' style free kicks in the second half.
Barnett 7 MOM - Best performance for ages, he looked like the desire was back, won nearly everything in the air and was unlucky not to score.
Subs
Hunt 6 - Looked fully fit which is good to see, I'd like to see him start alongside Barnett next week.
Bridge 6 - Shame he was stuck out wide but didn't look overawed and showed some nice touches. We should give him a run pre-season, he looks a real prospect.
Loza 5 - Can only remember him touching the ball once, from a short corner and his cross was poor.
Overall I thought as a team the desire looked back, maybe Brown's announcement in the week did have an impact, hopefully we can pick up at least a point next week, to finish with 60 points would represent a decent return IMO.
Who is the Bradford assistant manager? He was the biggest ****ing baby I've ever seen. In the 4th officials ear, in his face after every single decision. Embarrassing. Where's the respect? The timewasting as well was physically painful to watch. I'm done with this season now, bring on the summer.