For what it’s worth my ratings for the players. First rating for the game, second rating for the season over all.
Eastwood
4/10 Really poor with the two situations he had to deal with
6/10 Not been his commanding self this season. I know we dont have a huge budget but he really needs a good experienced No. 2 to push him.
Long
6/10 Ok nothing else to add.
7/10 He's really come On this season and probably deserves his new contract but I think we need better if we mean to push on. Cadden showed us what we really require. This ridiculous situation with the lack of specialist fullbacks in the squad needs to be addressed
Dickie
7/10 For me the stand out player, not only last night but for the whole mediocre play off campaign. For as long as I live I’ll never know how he wasnt celebrating a goal last night
9/10 Has been nothing short of a colossus for us this season. Will be a massive loss when he goes
Moore
6/10. The schoolboy error for the second goal will haunt him for a long time. 9 times out of 10 he clears that ball
7/10 Over all a good season where he’s established himself in the first team. Will be one of the first names on the team sheet from now on
Ruffels
5/10. A disappointing game. He was anonymous and as one of our senior players now needed to be more influential
6.5/10 Overall a decent season but, as with the RB position, surely we need more. Liverpool have shown that in the modern game, FB is one of the most influential positions in an attacking sense.
Goran
4/10. Robinson had no choice but to hoik him after yet another reckless challenge. He needs to learn. Poor before he went off anyway.
7/10. Last night shouldnt cloud what has been, over all a good season, considering its his first in english football. There are things that he needs to improve on though, especially the needless dangerous tackles. Refs will soon be influenced by a bad reputation
Brannagan
4/10 Another player who didnt step up when we needed him to show his undoubted talent. A real disappointment
8/10 Over all a great season. Yet another midfielder that has come from academy football, prepared to roll his sleeves up and graft and will goon to bigger and better things. Forgetting last night, thanks for the memories Cam.
Sykes
7/10 A shining light on an otherwise gloomy evening.
7/10 He’s starting showing glimpses of what we can hopefully look forward to seeing more regularly going forward. Applause again for the recruitment department. Pleas keep finding these gems!
Browne
4/10 A real disappointment, just didnt look up for it. I was really hoping the game would be the perfect stage for him to showcase his talent. Flat as a pancake. The lack of effort that lead to Wycombes second goal cannot be ignored or forgotten
7/10 Has shown on several occasions his undoubted ability and improved on his first spell. Needs to learn that success doesnt come with ablity alone though. I think we've probably blown any chance of seeing him in yellow again.
Taylor
6/10 Worked hard but with no reward. Not his fault that he lacked support
7/10 His goals have been invaluable but there are question marks over his fitness. I’ll be happy if he signs permanently but I think we need a striker thats, fitter, stronger, more robust and more mobile.At least to share the workload
Henry
3/10 Really disappointing, in all three play off games for me. That miss will be etched on my memory for years to come.
8/10 Another who’s contribution to what has been a great season shouldnt be forgotten. How he comes back next season will be interesting - if he’s still with us. We might have to go with more economical (younger) alternatives
Kelly
7/10 Finally got his chance and clearly improved us. His fitness levels still concern me though. He looked knackered within 25 mins of coming on.
6/10 Is there a decent player though or does he flatter to deceive? A possible signing for us now but will need to knuckle down and deliver consistently next season.
Other subs didnt play long enough for me to want to assess but of the subs, Agyei and Atkinson will hopefully come to the fore next season. For Agyei in particular, its a make or break season. Forde leaves me feeling meh.. yes he had a bad injury for some of the season but has he really done enough when given a chance. Mackie should now be consigned to a coaching role only.
Robinson
5/10 Ainsworth out foxed him on all counts last night. He was more pumped and left no stone unturned with all the tricks to get the win, including getting the non-playing staff to create an atmosphere. Yes it could be said it was distasteful but Ainsworth realised this was a one off shot and a massive opportunity. He didnt care who he upset and I doubt hes giving it much thought this morning! Robinson seemed so determined to promote an image of dignity and calmness that his body language almost came across as flat and unmotivated. There was one image that sticks in my mind of him standing on the touchline supping a take-away coffee. In a game of such importance, that struck me as odd
9/10 I wont forget what a great season weve had this year, despite last night. It will live with me for a long time.Thank you Karl for everything and please stay to try again next season.
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