Ratings Notts v Morecambe

[Piethagoram]

Based on a Mean of 5

Collin 6.5  Well protected by the defence. One save from a free header straight at him in the first half. Showing signs of confidence through greater command of his area. Still missed one opportunity to release quickly

Hunt 6.5 Experience gave him ample control. Comfortable afternoon

Jones 8 MOTM. What a turnaround  in his fortunes. Good free kick and a good "engine" on him

Duffy 6 Solid, for more see below

Brisley 6 Distribution slips occasionally into the Hollis category. Good partnership with Duffy, but allowed 1 corner in the first half to allude both of them

Hawkridge 6 Puts in another good shift but didnt hit the heights of his Accrington performance. Defensively, combined well with Hunt

Hewitt 6 Energy to close down space in abundance. Rose, the key Morecambe play maker, was having to drop further and further back. Still unsure about his offensive distribution.

Yates 7  Man up, solid, Bishop like steel exhibited 

Grant 6.5 Drifts in and out but when in possession, guaranteed some accurate and crisp passing. Perhaps needs to play a #10 role. Disappointing free kick when one now expected him to hit the target

Ameobi 6  Work rate good and should have scored with a header in the first half.

Stead 5.5 Chances created and wasted with complete inability to get close to hitting the target. Needed some confidence.

Subs

Forte 7 Ability to put defenders under pressure, and helped himself set up his neatly taken goal

Milsom 6.5 Would like to see him start

Alessandro 5 Not on long enough to make an impact.

Banks of 4 and 4 , limited Morecambe's ability to build attacks. They were set up for their own set plays, as were  Notts in a way. Morecambe's open play not a patch on Accrington but Notts defensive strategy really worked well. Limiting their space to play. The big difference now, is our experienced pro's that allows us not to get bullied.

 

[Chris]

Collin 7:  He wasn't called upon much but he's starting to organise the defence very well, he made some very good saves also.

Hunt 5: Capable performance but nothing impressive.

Jones 8: He's highlighted why Kevin Nolan signed him, very good performance from start to finish! His defensive work was excellent.

Duffy 5.5: Rushed played, but generally did alright when he was actually in position.

Brisley 6.5: Defended very well, even when he was on his own he held the line and dealt with things very effectively.

Hawkridge: Solid performance, he ran his heart out and contributed very well.

Hewitt 5: I wasn't very impressed overall, yet he ran a lot and slotted in nicely. He just never stood out!

Yates 7: Looked very confident on the ball, and he passed it around very nicely - even winning the ball back at times. 

Grant 6: He did alright, but Morecambe pinned multiple players on him and he struggled for this reason. Despite all this he was still direct and tricky!

Ameobi 6: Solid, though we missed him badly in the second half. He's a joy to watch with his clever play and attacking mindset!

Stead 4.5: He tried, nothing much else about him stands out bar the one shot he had (where Hawkridge I think was better placed).

Subs

Forte 7: He pressured Morecambe, and tried to get stuck in. The midfield didn't service him and his strike partner was largely A.W.O.L on the pitch. For his goal he took it very well.

Milsom 6: Direct, keen to get forward and to contribute defensively to the team. For me, he highlighted why he deserves to start!

Alessandro N/A

[TheSkipper]

I think between @Piethagoram and @Chris its pretty much spot on.