Player ratings v Stockport

[Elite_pie]

Patterson 7 - not a lot to do in the way of saves, but confident with his handling and distribution. Deserved a clean sheet.
Brindley 7 - looks good on the right side of a back three, defended well and helped to build a few attacks.
Rawlinson 7.5 - looked rock solid all afternoon until his brainfart at the end.
Cameron 8.5 - looked more like the player I hoped we'd signed, commanding performance at the back.
Kelly-Evans 8.5* - his best game for a while, did everything you expect from a wing back all over the pitch.
Palmer - 8.5 - always available, barely wasted a pass, looks a class above this level.
O'Brien 7 - as usual not everything worked, but always in the action.
Vincent 8 - gave us something extra, lots of energy and movement, composed finish for his goal.
Taylor 7 - solid defensively and a threat going forward.
Rodrigues 7.5 - seemed to be singled out as the danger man, linked play well and worked some good positions.
Wootton 7 - missed two pretty good chances, but kept going and deserved his goal.

Roberts 6.5 - got involved, helped us keep hold of the ball in their half. I have to mention his woeful effort when he had possession in the centre circle and their keeper had gone up for the corner. A real chance, but it went nearer the corner flag than the goal. He probably needs a bit of extra training with Michael Doyle on scoring 50-yarders!
Mitchell - n/a.

A really enjoyable game and an excellent atmosphere, where the tempo was quicker and we played some really good stuff. There wasn't a weak link in the team and every player did their job. This showed what we are capable of, we just need to do it more often.

[menzinho]

Patterson 7 – Some good claims and punches, credit to the guys in-front that he didn’t have to perform any big saves.

Brindley 7.5 – Classy, his burst of pace was so useful at times and great at moving the ball from defence to attack.

Rawlinson 7 – Gutted that he gave the pen away, meant we had a nervous last couple of mins that the team didn’t deserve. Overall, glad he’s back, usual all action defending from him.

Cameron 8 – A real captain’s performance, always seemed to be in the right place when it came to defending balls into the box.

D-KE 8 – That’s the sort of game he thrives on, dealt well their wing-back and never backed down from a challenge.

Taylor 7.5 – Solid defensively and some good runs going forward, should’ve had an assist for a lovely cross 1st half.

Palmer 8.5 – My man of the match, kept us ticking along, positioning, passing and movement was on point all game.

O’Brien 7.5 – Gave it his all, worked well with the trio of CMs, not everything came off for him but at least he tried to be positive.

Vincent 8.5 – All the attributes you want from a midfielder, good on the ball got stuck in too, great run and finish for the goal.

Rodrigues 8.5 – First half he really pulled the strings, his ability just to spin and go and his vision threading those passing is so beyond this level.

Wootton 7.5 – Credit to him that he didn’t let his missed chances get the better of him, third time a charm for him today. Battled and lead the line well.

Subs:

Roberts 6.5 – Thought he helped to carry and move the ball forward that bit more, especially as O'Brien was knackered by then.