My first game of the season.
Drench, class above Thompson some superb saves in really testing conditions and despite the wind every clearance stayed on the pitch!
Defence looked good, especially at CB. Hannigan man of match for me, many excellent tackles and the composure not to react when the 12 simply kicked him on the back of the knee off the ball and then clattered him instead of jumping for a header - shame none of the officials spotted it but not surprising given their performance
Branson was OK but I was disappointed given his build up, didn't look any better than we had last year
Richman all over the pitch again and did well but too often found himself as the closest support for Jordan and a creative no10 is not his best position!
Harrop good energy and commitment but a walking red card in second half, he needs to learn to calm down when faced with muppet like officials whatever the provocation
Walters seemed good but clearly still settling in and not up to a full 90 minutes
JJ seemed off the pace in the first half, I don't know if he didn't fancy taking on their fast full back? Seemed better second half
Jordan missed a coup;e that he would have burried last season and could easily have had a hat trick
Peers and Arnold didn't do much when they came on.
Over all we had enough chances to win it and really should have done. Ref was consistent in first half giving a free kick every time there was any contact at all but second half he lost the plot, clear penalty not given and the goal kick when the headed it behind was staggering, failing to spot the assaults from no 12. Really odd in second half.