Can you think of any more suitable candidates for the award? The defence was largely appaling, Henry and Tozser might as well have not been on the pitch, Phillips was a spectator for most of the game, Loungo loses marks purely for his complete lack of composure in front of goal, and Austin tried hard without (as usual) any service whatsoever. Mackie's substitution changed the game, so for that reason alone he deserves it IMO.
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Thought Luongo had a good second half bar the pass instead of shoot decision.
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"What stats allow you to do is not take things at face value. The idea that I trust my eyes more than the stats, I just don't buy that because I've seen magicians pull rabbits out of hats and I know I just know that rabbit's not in there." - Billy Beane

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Defence did absolutely fine, the two in front made them do more than any defence should. I'd give MOTM to Onuoha.Can you think of any more suitable candidates for the award? The defence was largely appaling, Henry and Tozser might as well have not been on the pitch, Phillips was a spectator for most of the game, Loungo loses marks purely for his complete lack of composure in front of goal, and Austin tried hard without (as usual) any service whatsoever. Mackie's substitution changed the game, so for that reason alone he deserves it IMO."What stats allow you to do is not take things at face value. The idea that I trust my eyes more than the stats, I just don't buy that because I've seen magicians pull rabbits out of hats and I know I just know that rabbit's not in there." - Billy Beane

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Just watch alot of the goals and you can see that a lot is brought about by either individual skill or by a lack of protection from midfield."What stats allow you to do is not take things at face value. The idea that I trust my eyes more than the stats, I just don't buy that because I've seen magicians pull rabbits out of hats and I know I just know that rabbit's not in there." - Billy Beane

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Defence was awful first half, irrespective of the holding midfielders. Purely out of interest, what was it about Onuoha's performance yesterday that lead to the conclusion that he was the MOTM?Comment
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Luongo was my our best player last night, no one deserved a MOTM award for that display, but he never hid, tried to link the play and gave his all.From the Hills of Kerry
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This.
That was mad and cost us big time, he should have banged that in no questions asked. But he is certainly one of our better players, workshard & always wants the ball. Done more than most yesterday. Would be way down my list of players to start a thread about to dig out.You should never underestimate the predictability of stupidity.Comment
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Like him a lot , looks a very good signing .This.
That was mad and cost us big time, he should have banged that in no questions asked. But he is certainly one of our better players, workshard & always wants the ball. Done more than most yesterday. Would be way down my list of players to start a thread about to dig out.Comment
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Yea I think so. Granted didn'tset the world alight last night, whole team was turd, but from what I have seen of him he seems a quality player. Strong for a relatviely small lad and very tenacious, plus always wants the ball and seems to have 2 decent feet and knows what he is going to do with the ball before he gets it which is a refreshing change.You should never underestimate the predictability of stupidity.Comment
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Their massive bloke lost almost every single aerial challenge with onuoha (that is a fact) and he made one really good dribble, made some key tackles and an incredible last ditch tackle/block on Rhodes when he appeared one on one with the keeper. Add a goal and there you have a man of the match performance."What stats allow you to do is not take things at face value. The idea that I trust my eyes more than the stats, I just don't buy that because I've seen magicians pull rabbits out of hats and I know I just know that rabbit's not in there." - Billy Beane

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Agree, from Upper Loft front row,
I think the problem was his 1st touch, the ball stayed under his feet which stopped him getting a 'proper' shot in. So with the defender bearing down he chose to pass it to Mackie who was in space 5 yards away. The pass was as poor as the shot 'may' have been.
TBF to him, he was absolutely gutted and punched the ground in despair.
Even Mackie didn't have the heart to slate him.Comment
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