04 Sep 2022 11:21:47
I know some other posters have a go at this but thought I would give my ratings for the Southampton game.
Sa-7. I rate Sa highly. He does have a few blunders in him but generally excellent.Opposition realise how good he is at quick distribution and have started blocking him. needs protection
Otto-8. I have had some worries about Jonny. He didn't seem up to pace in previous games getting caught in possession several times but he had a great game particularly in forward areas.
Ait Nouri 6- Another guy I like but being young he is frustrating and blows hot and cold. Potentially high quality in attack. Needs to stop switching off and do things earlier
Kilman 8- Another good game. Rarely let's you down and can find a pass
Collins-6 A little shaky at times and maybe unfair to give just 6 as mostly he played ok
Neves 9-Another captain's performance. Went missing a few games last season but now is world class every game. Captaincy has been the final icing on a wonderful cake
Moutinho 6- Some good tackles but getting booked most games. No incise passing and I hope the new Traore challenges him. Great servant though.
Nunes 8- First games he looked off the pace and weak in the tackle. In this game he showed a lot of class and if the improvement continues we have a great player
Podence 7- Took his goal well. I am not convinced of this scuffed shot allegation. looked like a clever clip over the keeper to me. Usual few missed passes but always lively
Neto 6- Somewhat frustrating. Lots of pace but making wrong decisions currently. Hopefully this will improve with games.
Kalajdzic 6- Does seem a lot like Crouch. But for £15m that may be good business. Injury history not good though.
Guedes 6- Not seen much from this guy yet but too early to be too negative
Traore 6- Thought Lage might have put him up front when Mr K injured. That would have given Soton something to think about. I like Traore but like most on here we need to see more if he stays.
Hwang 6- There is a player there but confidence shot. Tried very hard at pressing and had some success. Booing him is ridiculous

1.) 04 Sep 2022
04 Sep 2022 12:04:28
That summed it up pretty well bobsbest imo. Neto has been off for a long time so it won't come back overnight and each week we are seeing the newbies get settled in a bit more.

2.) 04 Sep 2022
04 Sep 2022 17:30:55
Neto needs to start putting first time balls across. We look so dangerous when we do.

3.) 04 Sep 2022
04 Sep 2022 18:51:18
Bobsbest - many tks appreciated! I did a ratings post each week a couple of years ago but haven't managed to see as many games this last year or so and consequently haven't done one for a while!