Player Ratings v Bolton Wanderers (A)
By Wasim
November 20 2010
Andy Carroll has been awarded Man Of The Match by Tyne-Talk player rater Wasim4nufc, for his performance and goal against Bolton Wanderers earlier this afternoon. Despite the 5-1 hammering Newcastle received, there were some decent scores for the players. Read on to see how the rest of the team faired...
Player Ratings
Tim Krul (6.5) - Did not deserve to concede five. He was better than the scoreline suggests as he made a few quality saves.
Danny Simpson (5) - Useful going forward but should have cleared the ball for their second goal which really ended our hopes of staying in the game.
Mike Williamson (4) - Could not handle Bolton's two strikers. Guilty of a horrific headbutt which should have seen him sent off.
Fabricio Coloccini (4) - The same applies to the usually calm defender. He allowed Davies to win virtually every header and was at fault for the second and fourth goals. Got himself sent off when the game was lost which was very disappointing to see.
Jose Enrique (5.5) - He was very useful going forward and looked dangerous but he did not get in enough crosses and gave the ball away far too many times at this level. I counted at least six times while Lee seemed to have the better of him for periods of the game.
Danny Guthrie (6.5) - I thought he had a decent game. He was good on the ball but due to him being played out of position he hardly got a chance to show his creativity.
Alan Smith (5) - He failed to protect the defence and should really be sold in the transfer window. On far too high wages and doesn't do his defensive midfield duties, which made the defence look even worse today.
Kevin Nolan (5.5) - Gave away a needless penalty with his handball. Seemed to try too hard on his return to Bolton. Expected so much more from him.
Jonas Gutierrez (6.5) - He did not have a bad game. Just couldn't get into the game enough at times but it was hard as he was forced to defend for large parts of the game.
Shola Ameobi (7) - Worked hard for the team and showed some neat footwork at times. If only he was given more service we could have stayed in the game for longer than we did.
Andy Carroll (7.5) - Took his goal really well and almost scored a second with a cracking shot which hit the woodwork. Worked hard and felt sorry for him towards the end.
Danny Simpson (5) - Useful going forward but should have cleared the ball for their second goal which really ended our hopes of staying in the game.
Mike Williamson (4) - Could not handle Bolton's two strikers. Guilty of a horrific headbutt which should have seen him sent off.
Fabricio Coloccini (4) - The same applies to the usually calm defender. He allowed Davies to win virtually every header and was at fault for the second and fourth goals. Got himself sent off when the game was lost which was very disappointing to see.
Jose Enrique (5.5) - He was very useful going forward and looked dangerous but he did not get in enough crosses and gave the ball away far too many times at this level. I counted at least six times while Lee seemed to have the better of him for periods of the game.
Danny Guthrie (6.5) - I thought he had a decent game. He was good on the ball but due to him being played out of position he hardly got a chance to show his creativity.
Alan Smith (5) - He failed to protect the defence and should really be sold in the transfer window. On far too high wages and doesn't do his defensive midfield duties, which made the defence look even worse today.
Kevin Nolan (5.5) - Gave away a needless penalty with his handball. Seemed to try too hard on his return to Bolton. Expected so much more from him.
Jonas Gutierrez (6.5) - He did not have a bad game. Just couldn't get into the game enough at times but it was hard as he was forced to defend for large parts of the game.
Shola Ameobi (7) - Worked hard for the team and showed some neat footwork at times. If only he was given more service we could have stayed in the game for longer than we did.
Andy Carroll (7.5) - Took his goal really well and almost scored a second with a cracking shot which hit the woodwork. Worked hard and felt sorry for him towards the end.
Substitutes
Sol Campbell (6) - Did reasonably well when he came on. Will probably start against Chelsea.
Wayne Routledge (6.5) - Looked fairly bright when he came on. Played in some good balls to Carroll and I think he should get another chance especially while Barton is out.
Peter Lovenkrands (5.5) - Failed to make any impact but then again the game was long gone when he came on.
Newcastle United Man of the Match - Andy Carroll
Wayne Routledge (6.5) - Looked fairly bright when he came on. Played in some good balls to Carroll and I think he should get another chance especially while Barton is out.
Peter Lovenkrands (5.5) - Failed to make any impact but then again the game was long gone when he came on.
Newcastle United Man of the Match - Andy Carroll
Player Ratings v Bolton Wanderers (A)
Posted by: TyneTalk (IP Logged)
Date: 20/11/2010 18:31
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Re: Player Ratings v Bolton Wanderers (A)
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 20/11/2010 18:38
ooooh, Harsh on Alan Smith - but to be honest I suppose thats fair.
Re: Player Ratings v Bolton Wanderers (A)
Posted by: lostmekeys (IP Logged)
Date: 20/11/2010 19:39
its unfair on wasim that he has to give smith a score. the player made no attempt to join in the game going on around him.
Re: Player Ratings v Bolton Wanderers (A)
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 20/11/2010 21:22
Having not seen ANY of the game would it then not be unfair to rate him higher than others?
Re: Player Ratings v Bolton Wanderers (A)
Posted by: wasim4nufc (IP Logged)
Date: 20/11/2010 22:29
I gave Smith higher than Colo and Williamson simply because he did not do anything which directly led to their goals. On a second thought perhaps that is where the problem lies as he wasn't protecting the defence. Smith just doesn't cut it at this level anymore.
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Re: Player Ratings v Bolton Wanderers (A)
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 22/11/2010 19:42
Frankly, he never really did. His effort can't be denied but he just doesn't have it at this level.
Re: Player Ratings v Bolton Wanderers (A)
Posted by: lostmekeys (IP Logged)
Date: 22/11/2010 19:52
no effort on saturday tunyc, and i say that is no effort AGAIN by smith.
Re: Player Ratings v Bolton Wanderers (A)
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 22/11/2010 20:04
Well, I didn't see it so I'll take your word. If he's not grafting he's well & truly useless. Last time I saw him was against Arsenal in the cup when he was wild but was definitely trying.
Re: Player Ratings v Bolton Wanderers (A)
Posted by: lostmekeys (IP Logged)
Date: 22/11/2010 20:10
think rooney in south africa. he was trying THAT hard mate
Re: Player Ratings v Bolton Wanderers (A)
Posted by: TOONTILLIDIE (IP Logged)
Date: 22/11/2010 21:08
Quote:tunyc
Frankly, he never really did. His effort can't be denied but he just doesn't have it at this level.
Spot on, the lads heart is their, but the quality isn't
Re: Player Ratings v Bolton Wanderers (A)
Posted by: lostmekeys (IP Logged)
Date: 22/11/2010 22:25
myth and cliche about smith, tbf
Re: Player Ratings v Bolton Wanderers (A)
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 23/11/2010 17:58
Not so much myth as the past. Given the trajectory of his career I can see why he's not as up for it now but that's still no excuse when you're on the money he is (presumably). This is the danger when you buy seriously injured players.
Rooney in SA-FFS, that was a truly sad performance...but to be fair, he looked gassed (as did most of England).
Rooney in SA-FFS, that was a truly sad performance...but to be fair, he looked gassed (as did most of England).
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