We looked so much better when jobe went upfront n dack had the license to drop in Didnt like how early hume was coming inside, dont mind it higher up the pitch but it just brought rotherham onto us in the 1st half
Will never understand why people like that go to matches. Fair enough have your opinions but voicing them in the middle of the game isn't helping anyone, can't you just support the lads for 90 mins ffs . Can't get my head around paying good money and using up your Saturday afternoon just to sit and be pissed off the whole time
He done a good job tbf but what if he didn’t? What’s that gona do for the kids confidence? We’ve got a fit striker use the kid.
He was like it all last season and started this season the same. It's really draining as he's so loud and constantly moaning. Then when we went ahead everything was brilliant
I'd like to see the full backs overlapping more, several times first half Clarke was so isolated. I say that as he was on our side of the pitch so easy to see, I suspect Roberts was the same
Neil was motm for me but wanted to make a post about jobe. 17 years old man, asked to play out of position and lead the line in the second tier and delivers like that. Made the second goal look easy when the pressure was on. Its been a frustrating couple of weeks but a player like him who no doubt would have had a lot of offers, chose to come here, he must feel we’re going in the right direction to do that. Can’t wait to see how he develops, comes across really well too
Cirkin gets forward but first half it felt that Clarke was isolated. I don't recall many times cirkin went past him
O'nien I felt didnt move the ball quick enough in the first half but that's the biggest criticism I have of anyone. He had a decent game overall. Jobe and Ekwah were excellent and Dan Neil too. Dack is some player as well with great vision :- I think he will eventually click more with Roberts and we'll have something special there.
Good win today should have been easier but I’ll take it Struggling to find a way without a forward and it showed first half looked a bit slow and deliberate but some great signs second half when we opened up. Plenty gears to go through yet so I’m happy. Thought Dan Neil was excellent today pleased for him he worked hard. One final thought Jobe is only 17
Andy Tomlinson's player ratings from Roker Report, if anyone's intersted. I think some are a little harsh, tbf. https://rokerreport.sbnation.com/20...1-rotherham-united-finally-a-win-on-the-board Anthony Patterson: 6/10 A spectator for almost the entire game, only getting involved as an option for the defenders to pass to. No chance with the goal but will be very disappointed to concede with what was the only real shot he faced. Trai Hume: 7/10 Started a bit slowly this season but this was much better by Hume, was never troubled defensively, slotted into midfield at times and looked comfortable but also helped Roberts out in attack more than in the first two league games. Dan Ballard: 6/10 Got beaten too easily down the right in the second half without getting punished for it and looked a little out of sorts but not overly troubled. Luke O’Nien (C): 7/10 Dragged wide in the lead up to the Rotherham goal but comfortably handled the Rotherham attackers otherwise. Showed how useful he is with the ball to feet with Rotherham struggling to press high up due to O’Nien’s decision making on the ball. Dennis Cirkin: 6/10 A solid afternoon for Cirkin who ended up in the wars as usual by the end. Supported Clarke well down the left but another just out of position in the lead up to the opening goal of the game. Dan Neil: 7/10 Controlled midfield, worked hard to get the ball back when the visitors had it and covered every blade of grass. Got an assist with a clever back post run and a header back to Bellingham. Pierre Ekwah: 7/10 Similar to Dan Neil, who he dovetailed nicely with but also had one dangerous driven shot in the first half and won the ball back high up in the lead up to the second. Only downside was switching off in the build up to their goal and letting a runner off him. Patrick Roberts: 6/10 Caused the Rotherham left back problems all afternoon without ever being at his most dangerous. Went off after picking up a knock. Jobe Bellingham: 7/10 Two well taken goals while playing in a more advanced role. Right place at the right time for the first and then a good finish for the second. Jack Clarke: 7/10 Unlucky not to get onto the scoresheet, particularly with a well struck shot going just over in the first half. Heavily involved in the first goal with a deep cross to Neil and had a little spell on the right after Roberts went off and had a shot on target from there. Bradley Dack: 6/10 Was neat and tidy just in front of the midfield, drifting from side to side. Got an assist after picking out Jobe for the second and had half a chance himself in the first half but couldn’t sort out his feet. Substitutes Alex Pritchard: 6/10 Played a really nice ball over the top shortly after coming on and linked up well with Hemir. Luis Hemir: 6/10 Almost scored with his first touch with a thunderbolt that just went past the post. Lynden Gooch: 6/10 Helped us see out the game late on. Man of the Match: Jobe Bellingham Has to be Jobe Bellingham for his two goals. Showed good instinct for the first goal to be in place for Neil’s header back across goal, then found room on the edge of the box for the second and passed it well into the corner. Could even have got a couple more, with two chances to complete his hat-trick spurned. Also played well generally, although in fits and spurts. please log in to view this image
It’s obviously something they are working on but isn’t really working Leaves him out of position and doesn’t give roberts any support. Much happier if he stayed wide and overlapped At least they are trying things and they won’t all come off Just great that we have players able to mix things up
100%, i prefer my fullbacks to give width- we have to make the pitch big I dont mind him not overlapping all the time as we want roberts in 1vs1s
