Player ratings

[anfield]

Didnt see that anyone else had started one so here it is

 

Kuyt-9 brilliant, worked hard all game, held the ball up, created chances for others, and scored himself. I can't help feeling this is the striker we have been waiting for for a long time. One who will become a player for the record books.

 

Crouch 8 both forwards did well and linked up well. Constantly a threat, got quieter as the game progressed took his goal very well from a half chance

 

Garcia 8 When he's on fire, he's on fire. Was a constant threat down the left, put in some good crosses, scored a great goal, they just could not knock him off the ball at times. If only he was like this all the time.......

 

Gerrard 7 linked up well with the forwards not a dominant performance but a good one.

 

Sissoko 6 poor first half. got better in the second. Constantly being picked on by the refs seems to have affected him. He jumps into tackles with both arms raised as if expecting to be penalised, more often than not, does not win the ball but still disrupted Villa's play. In the second half, he started to actually run with the ball and pass......much better and showed what he is capable of

 

alonso.7 nice workmanlike performance

 

Hyppia 8 all over the place. Don't know how he does it despite being slow. Some great tackles and was constantly going foward. Set up Kuyts goal. Thought it bizarre that he was there to set it up to begin with

 

Carra 7 did well and almost set up a goal with a cross. Constantly directing high pitched screams to disorient Villa forwards

 

Risse 7 really linked up well with Garcia on the left

 

Finnan 6 Did ok.

 

Reina 7 Did well, one great save and some great punches. Had no chance with theit goal

 

 

The first half hour, I couldn't help but notice that Crouch and Kuyt had to drop back in midfield as they weren't getting the ball. Neither of them are particularly quick so them getting the ball 40 yards from goal accomplished nothing. Garcia was our furthest player forward at that point. As soon as we started to get the ball to Kuyt and Crouch in the box they showed what they were capable off. Sissoko needs to actually hold onto the ball more and pass as he did in the second half.

[passater]

Didnt see that anyone else had started one so here it is

 

Kuyt-9 brilliant, worked hard all game, held the ball up, created chances for others, and scored himself. I can't help feeling this is the striker we have been waiting for for a long time. One who will become a player for the record books.

 

Crouch 8 both forwards did well and linked up well. Constantly a threat, got quieter as the game progressed took his goal very well from a half chance

 

Garcia 8 When he's on fire, he's on fire. Was a constant threat down the left, put in some good crosses, scored a great goal, they just could not knock him off the ball at times. If only he was like this all the time.......

 

Gerrard 7 linked up well with the forwards not a dominant performance but a good one.

 

Sissoko 6 poor first half. got better in the second. Constantly being picked on by the refs seems to have affected him. He jumps into tackles with both arms raised as if expecting to be penalised, more often than not, does not win the ball but still disrupted Villa's play. In the second half, he started to actually run with the ball and pass......much better and showed what he is capable of

 

alonso.7 nice workmanlike performance

 

Hyppia 8 all over the place. Don't know how he does it despite being slow. Some great tackles and was constantly going foward. Set up Kuyts goal. Thought it bizarre that he was there to set it up to begin with

 

Carra 7 did well and almost set up a goal with a cross. Constantly directing high pitched screams to disorient Villa forwards

 

Risse 7 really linked up well with Garcia on the left

 

Finnan 6 Did ok.

 

Reina 7 Did well, one great save and some great punches. Had no chance with theit goal

The first half hour, I couldn't help but notice that Crouch and Kuyt had to drop back in midfield as they weren't getting the ball. Neither of them are particularly quick so them getting the ball 40 yards from goal accomplished nothing. Garcia was our furthest player forward at that point. As soon as we started to get the ball to Kuyt and Crouch in the box they showed what they were capable off. Sissoko needs to actually hold onto the ball more and pass as he did in the second half.

Agree with all of the above. Spot on.

[Sion]

Completely agree anfield

 

Reina got a 5 from sky ffs, they said he 'Looked suspect'

 

They had Garcia as MOM with 9 'Tricky and Dangerous'

 

and Kuyt only got a 7

 

Idiots.

[Guest JimmyJames]

I thought Alonso was our best player. His passing was sharp today.

[Bjarkinn]

I thought Alonso was our best player. His passing was sharp today.

 

What game we're you watchin lad?

 

 

 

Reina 6

Finnan 6

Carragher 6

Hyypia 8

Riise 7

Gerrard 8

Alonso 6

Sissoko 7

García 9

Kuyt 8

Crouch 8

 

Pennant 6

Zenden 5

Fowler 5

[Mike]

gerrard was comfortably our best player i thought.

oh and alonsos' passing was not sharp.

[Sir Tokyo Sexwale]

Reina had no chance with the goal, made a good save & caught everything (admittedly little) that came at him, apart from one punch which ended up near the hw line.

 

I'd go with

 

Reina 6

Finnan 7

Carra 6

Sami 7

JAR 7

Xabi 7

Momo 7

Gerrard 7

LG 8

Kuyt 8

Crouch 8

 

Subs didn't have enough time

 

We were very good, but not scintillating. A very competent, professional team performance

[Bjarkinn]

can anyone explain to me the word scintillating?

[Stevie H]

thought xabi ran the game personally. dictated the pace.

[Sion]

thought xabi ran the game personally. dictated the pace.

 

Wouldn't go that far, he did alright.

[IgPig]

I also thought Xabi was very good, few misplaced passes, and a strange Gerrard like surge into the box at one point.

 

Kuyt's the man for me though. Was watching his movement. He never stands still - must be a nightmare to mark.

[Chili Palmer]

gerrard was comfortably our best player i thought.

oh and alonsos' passing was not sharp.

 

I thought he was no where near our best, still gave the ball away, his passing is still not as sharp as it should be, but fair play to the lad, his work rate was triple what it was at old trafford, he kept the shape which led to Xabi and Momo having a bit more space in the middle, a sound captains display and I get the feeling the blockbusting displays aren't that far away.

[Sir Tokyo Sexwale]

Xabi was calm & efficient, there seemed to be a lot more communication too. He seemed to dictate the team-play

[fred milne]

Xabi was easily the best player out there.

 

What game we're you watchin lad?

Alonso 6

Sissoko 7

And you?

[Guest Red & Green]

gerrard was comfortably our best player i thought.

oh and alonsos' passing was not sharp.

 

Best player my a***. Way to many miss placed passes.

 

He worked hard but the team carried him today.

 

Fair play to Stevie Finnan having to play both right back and right wing.

 

Gerrard kept drifting into the middle looking for the ball. He'd have been better off staying wide. He looked to be getting in Sissoko and Alonsos way.

 

Thought Carra,Reina, Riise and Alonso looked in much better form today.

 

Sami was great. Sissoko played well also.

 

Thought the front 3 of Garcia, Kuyt and Crouch were very good.

 

MOM between Garcia and Hyppia.

Edited October 28, 2006 by Red & Green

[CarraLegend]

I love Dirk. He gets a 15.

 

Cant believe someone gave Alonso a 6, he was a lot better than that.

[Bootle Buck]

I thought Alonso was our best player. His passing was sharp today.

 

Xabi looks great when he has the time to spray the ball around. However, when closed down he gets caught on the ball a bit. Luckily today he wasn't too pressured.

 

 

What's amazing is how the commentators never seem to notice an errant ball from Gerrard. I thought he gave the ball away cheaply today yet it never seems to get a mention.

[Guest Red & Green]

Should have added to the previous thread.

Player Ratings

 

Reina - 7.5 - very good today. That save 2nd half was brilliant.

Finnan - 7.5

Hyppia -8.5

Carragher 7 - would have been 8 but for getting caught out for the Villa goal.

Riise - 7.5 worked hard all game and got a few great crosses in.

 

Gerrard -6.5 - worked hard but still a bit sloppy in his play.

Sissoko - 8 - tireless performance.

Alsono 8 - played well today and covered a lot of ground also.

Garcia 8.5 - full of tricks today. Took his goal well, and might have had a second.

 

Crouch - 7.5 - took his goal well and showed some lovely touches.

Kuyt 8 - Love him. He's a class player.

[Nerik]

Reina 7

Finnan 7

Carra 7

Sami 6.5

Riise 6.5

Gerrard 7.5

Momo 7.5

Xabi 7

Garcia 7

Kuyt 8

Crouch 7

 

Subs

 

Pennant 7

Zenden 6

Fowler 6.5

[tomasjj]

Reina 7 - Looks like he is getting better now. More confident, and a great save from Sutton.

Finnan 7

Carra 7

Sami 7

Riise 6 - Lets them cross too easily from his side, also pulled out of challenges... got some good crosses in though.

Momo 6 - Ran a lot, very sloppy passing!

Xabi 8 - Good game. Playmaking.

Gerrard 7 - Getting better now, wasted some balls, but more guts this time. A goal would do him good.

Garcia 8 - Tireless performance, always willing to try and create, and good runs into the box.

Crouch 6.5 - Good goal, if a bit flukey. Decent on the ground, but loses too many headers. Nice pass for Garcias goal.

Kuyt 8 - Workmanlike, nice goal...intelligent interplay. Good game.

[anny road]

well i am gonn have to wtahc it again

 

initial thoughts were that Xabi totally dictated the 1st half..sharp, incisive

 

Gerrard played well too

 

wierd that people are sying different about Alonso

[stonty]

Reina 7 - Looks like he is getting better now. More confident, and a great save from Sutton.

Finnan 7

Carra 7

Sami 7

Riise 6 - Lets them cross too easily from his side, also pulled out of challenges... got some good crosses in though.

Momo 6 - Ran a lot, very sloppy passing!

Xabi 8 - Good game. Playmaking.

Gerrard 7 - Getting better now, wasted some balls, but more guts this time. A goal would do him good.

Garcia 8 - Tireless performance, always willing to try and create, and good runs into the box.

Crouch 6.5 - Good goal, if a bit flukey. Decent on the ground, but loses too many headers. Nice pass for Garcias goal.

Kuyt 8 - Workmanlike, nice goal...intelligent interplay. Good game.

 

 

 

Can't argue with that.

[Kite]

initial thoughts were that Xabi totally dictated the 1st half..sharp, incisive

 

Gerrard played well too

 

wierd that people are sying different about Alonso

I haven't a f***ing clue where some people get their ratings from, dodgy internet views I presume: Alonso was excellent today.

[CarraLegend]

I haven't a f***ing clue where some people get their ratings from, dodgy internet views I presume: Alonso was excellent today.

 

Certainly was, he ran the show.

[floyd the barber]

an all round 8...

 

no one particually outstanding, just an all round very good performance.....so an 8 all round.