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18/2/23

Championship 

Will Keane Wigan 7

Might have done better with his one-on-one chance, but manager was at pains to point out his all-round contribution.

James McClean Wigan 7

Fired into the side-netting in the first half when he might have crossed, but set the tempo for others to follow.

League 1

Jordan Shipley Shrewsbury 6

He lashed one excellent effort over the bar in the second period when he connected beautifully with a half-volley and it was a positive showing from the left wing-back.

Killian Phillips Shrewsbury 6

Another energetic display by the loanee who kept trying to get his Shrewsbury team on the front foot, there was not quite the quality there he has shown but the work rate was.

20/2/23

Championship

Dara O'Shea - West Brom 5

Rolled by Davis in the build up to the opening goal. Guilty of overplaying when his pass for Pieters was cut out and Griffiths came to the rescue.

Jayson Molumby - West Brom 6

Like with last Wednesday, it was a story at either end for Molumby, who deflected the ball into the path of Sarr for Watford's second, before he created Albion's second with a lovely flick. Brought the energy Albion had been missing.

Sam Szmodics - Blackburn 7

Came back into the starting team and worked really hard. Looked like a man with a point to prove and he didn't let the game pass him by. 

Danny McNamara - Millwall 8 

Superb down the right flank for Millwall. Darted forward on occasion and made some important challenges.

Josh Cullen - Burnley 7

Generally a solid showing in the middle of the park, aside from mistake in first half went unpunished when gifting possession to Flemming.

Kevin Long - Birmingham 7.5

Stood up well in one-on-one situations when pulled wide. A brilliant goal-line clearance was the highlight of another convincing display.

Scott Hogan - Birmingham 5.5

Poor bloke had barely any ball in the first half, a large portion of which was spent trying to press for an error. Looked more of a threat after the break as Blues came on strong but still no real opportunity to poach a goal.

Conor Coventry - Rotherham 6 

Growing into the Barlaser role.

Chiedozie Ogbene - Rotherham 6 

Still not right on top of his game but showed hunger at times.

Georgie Kelly - Rotherham 6

Made Washington's chance which was missed.

Ryan Manning - Swansea 6

Got up the left wing well and put in a fine cross for Whittaker in the first-half in addition to testing Matija Sarkic from the edge of the box. Tougher second-half and naturally found himself deeper after switching to a back four.

Will Smallbone - Stoke 8 

Set the tone for Stoke’s response to early goal with excellent energy and pressing. Popped up at both ends and even serenaded by fans for his 23rd birthday. 


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25/2/23

Premier League 

Seamus Coleman - Everton 7

Another purposeful display from Everton’s captain but whereas he was able to push forward with regularity in the first half, he found himself penned back more after the break.

Gavin Bazunu - Southampton 5

Wasn't called into action all that much in the first half despite Leeds' dominance. Held his own when required before Leeds' goal which squirmed underneath him. Should have done better.

Championship

Luke McNally - Coventry 8

Made a terrific tackle on Clarke in the box as the wide man threatened to cut in on goal and made two solid challenges in the middle of the park to win possession before slipping a lovely ball to play in Gyokeres to set up Allen for the first goal. Good save to deny Diallo at his near post after the break. Superb throughout.

Kevin Long Birmingham - 7.5 (Star Man)

Outstanding first half display when he was on hand to head or clear everything, a one-on-one tackle in his own area against Carlton Morris was very composed. The Irishman was also a threat in the Luton box and didn't deserve to be on the losing side.

Scott Hogan - Birmingham 5

Finally, after two or three games, a chance came his way, unfortunately he headed it into the stand. He had another in the second half too but hit the bar. Blues need their leading scorer to be more clinical.

Max O'Leary - Bristol City 7

Had nothing to do in the first half but was called into action in the second period when he made a good save with his feet at the near post. A quiet afternoon but an important clean sheet.

Mark Sykes - Bristol City 7

Managed to get so much space behind his full-back with some really well-timed runs. Final ball frustrating at times but got into some excellent areas. Had a strike blocked in the second half but certainly playing with confidence.

Sean McLoughlin - Hull 8 

Brilliant block to deny Mark Sykes from close range. Brilliant one midway through the second half to deny Sykes.

Cyrus Christie - Hull 7 

Plenty of energy in the first half, lacked defensive cover from Ozan in the opening stages. Seemed unlucky to me with the penalty shout. 

Josh Cullen - Burnley 8

Kept things ticking over well in central midfield for the Clarets. Cool and calm in possession throughout.

Michael Obafemi - Burnley 7

Made positive impact from the bench, scoring fourth goal.

Mark McGuinness - Cardiff 5

A few uncharacteristically wayward passes from the centre back. Just didn't look his 100 percent best for whatever reason.

Callum O'Dowda - Cardiff 6

Another who started well with a couple of strong bursts upfield. His influence waned as Cardiff's early dominance dissipated. Continued to put crosses into dangerous areas, though.

Greg Cunningham - Preston 5

A slice of misfortune with the own goal but an error nonetheless. That aside, he was committed as ever and put in a shift.

Alan Browne - Preston 7

Tried to inject some life into the first-half display and kept getting back in to defend when danger arose. The skipper did a job in the engine room and played the ball over the top for Cannon to go on and score.

Troy Parrott - Preston 6

Quiet in the first half and loose in some of his play, but improved in the second. Decision making let him down at times, but he showed some signs of linking up with Cannon and had a few runs at Wigan's back line.

Tom Cannon - Preston 7

Sent a dipping shot wide in the first half and then scored his first for the club in the second, with a lovely taken finish. His pass led to the winning of the penalty too. A solid performance from the Everton loan man, who stepped up when his team needed him.

Robbie Brady -;Preston 4

Introduced for the final 15 minutes or so and was shown two yellow cards.

Jimmy Dunne - QPR 5

Struggled at the heart of the Rangers defence. That area is a problem for Ainsworth.

Sam Szmodics - Blackburn 7 

Scored his first goal since October at a crucial moment in the game. Did really well to beat Dieng to the ball and slip it through his legs. Ran his socks off. 

Jeff Hendrick - Reading 6

Back in the side after missing the Cardiff game because of illness. Did not have a massive impact but covered in front of the defence well and was always available for a pass.

Shane Long - Reading 6

Helped see the game out.

Andy Lyons - Blackpool 6 

Had a quiet first-half where we didn’t see a lot of him, but became much more of an attacking threat in the second.

John Egan - Sheffield United 8 (Star Man)

Tough gig up against Keinan Davis, who was a real handful last season in the colours of Nottingham Forest. Davis got in midway inside the first half but fluffed his lines, other than that Egan had him with his back to goal for much of the match. One moment in the second half where he was one on one against him but stood up well and his reading of the game was excellent.

Will Smallbone - Stoke 6

Industrious without reward and Millwall dealt relatively comfortably with set pieces. 

Dara O'Shea - West Brom 8

Maybe could've dealt with a first-half Boro move at source when he lost a battle for the ball when pressing high, but otherwise this was another showing worthy of his season. Used his body to keep Boro at bay when a high bouncing ball caused uncertainty. Went close with a header from a corner.

Jayson Molumby - West Brom 8

Delivered exactly why he was brought back into the side. Bite and energy aplenty. What might've been if he'd connected properly with Townsend's pull-back.

Darragh Lenihan - Middlesbrough 5

The game was ultimately lost in those three minutes when Boro conceded twice. Usually well-organised at the back, Boro just couldn't get to grips with the West Brom attack and Lenihan and McNair allowed Dike to run in between them for both goals.

League 1

Eiran Cashin - Derby 4 

Has been a pillar of consistency throughout the course of the campaign but looked rattled here as Barnsley pressed although in fairness, the midfield offered little protection in the first half. 

Conor Hourihane - Derby 4 

Fell asleep for the second goal and should have just followed Phillips but was too late by the time he realised the danger. Did have a hand in McGoldrick's goal and his free-kick should have led to a goal in the second half. 

Jason Knight - Derby 4.5 

The only midfielder who appeared to want to fight and scrap as one thunderous challenge in the first half proved. Also saw a shot saved. 

David McGoldrick - Derby 4.5 

Came close with a free-kick and scored with a brilliant chip to make it 2-1 which looked to have handed Derby a route back into the game. Not as influential as he usually is.

James Collins - Derby 4 

Striker was a toe away from pulling it back to 3-2. 

Tony Springett - Derby 4 

Crosses failed to find their target.

Luca Connell - Barnsley 

Was the least spectacular of the midfielders but contributed to a central three who clearly outshone former Reds captain Conor Hourihane and Spurs loanee Harvey White - both of whom the Reds tried to sign this season.

Dom Bernard - Forest Green 5

Didn’t contribute in attack and was replaced at half-time.

Corey O’Keeffe - Forest Green 6

Threatening in the second half, could have had a penalty but should have scored when put through on goal.

Paudie O’Connor - Lincoln 6

Consistently solid and led the back-line well.

Sean Roughan - Lincoln 6

Comfortable despite playing out of position in central defence.

Olamide Shodipo - Lincoln 5

Struggled to get on the ball and wasted a huge opportunity for Lincoln to kill the game off in the first half.

Dawson Devoy - MK Dons 5.5

Returned to the side after illness, but failed to fully fire and went missing for long periods before coming off.

Darragh Burns - MK Dons 5.5

Wasn't really able to get much traction when he came on.

Jack Taylor - Peterborough 9

He makes the odd error, usually with an ambitious pass, but he has been a complete class act since the change of manager. Bossed midfield with his tackling, anticipation and forward runs. Scored one, might have been denied a second one by his goal-poaching captain.

Finn Azaz - Plymouth 5 

Played alongside Jay Matete in central midfield after replacing Matt Butcher in the 33rd minute. His corner from the left was headed home by Macaulay Gillesphey to make the score 3-2 in the 58th minute.

Joe Rafferty - Portsmouth 8

Involved in the build-up for both the opening goals, while continues to impress with his crossing from the right. Really has provided Blues with a new dimension.

Sean Raggett - Portsmouth 8

Barely put a foot head all afternoon, while never lets Pompey down in the air. A dominant presence and deserve plenty of credit for protecting Macey so well during the Robins’ much-improved second half.

Ronan Curtis - Portsmouth 7

Capped a lovely move to earn Pompey’s third goal and always in the thick of the action. Yet wasted several great openings in the second-half to increase their lead, usually with a poor pass.

Scottish Premiership

Jonny Hayes - Aberdeen 5 

Replaced Ryan Duncan late on but never really got the chance to run at the Livi back line with his pace. 



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25/2/23

Championship

James McClean - Wigan 6

Strong shift down the left, set-pieces caused concern in the North End ranks.

Will Keane - Wigan 5

Just couldn't get into the game and hooked after the hour, a move which was inexplicably cheered by a section of the away end.

League 1

Jordan Shipley - Shrewsbury 9

Arguably the best player on the pitch with Saydee, he linked up brilliantly with Bayliss in the second half and provided such a good attacking outlet on the left side.

Killian Phillips - Shrewsbury 8

The youngster was fantastic playing alongside his skipper Leahy. He showed real composure and calmness on the ball beyond his years.

27/2/23

Championship 

Ryan Manning - Swansea 7 (Star Man)

Swansea's best performer in the first half as he played a fine pass to create an opening for Ollie Cooper before testing Viktor Johansson with a free-kick soon after. Brilliant assist for Joel Piroe and did plenty of defensive work too. Fantastic shift but was subbed in the second half.

28/2/23

FA Cup

Jack Bonham - Stoke 6

Back in for cup-tied Sarkic. Smart save in second half and good stop with his foot to stop Mitoma. 

Will Smallbone - Stoke 6

Full of running as expected as he tried to limit space for Brighton in the middle. 

Evan Ferguson - Brighton 7

Won the tie with a simple finish but also worth noting he actually won possession back for his side at the start of that move.

Sam Szmodics - Blackburn 9

He could have had a hat-trick. He was brilliant at pressing from the front and forced Leicester into several errors at the back. Scored a brilliant goal and could, maybe should, have had more. Perhaps his best performance for Rovers too. 

Max O'Leary - Bristol City 6

No chance with the opening goal. Made a good save low down to deny Alvarez in the second half but again, had little chance with Foden's second goal and beaten by a brilliant De Bruyne strike.

Mark Sykes - Bristol City 7

Should have won a penalty in the first-half when he was clumsily bundled from behind. Moved to right-back in the second half and made a crucial interception against Alvarez.

Championship

Alan Browne - Preston 7

Committed shift from the skipper, who battled away in the middle of the park. Almost played Cannon through with a delightful pass in the first half and sent a stooping header at goal in the second.

Tom Cannon - Preston 6

Started the game a little sloppy with some loose touches, but grew into it and worked tirelessly off the ball - closing down defenders and making runs in behind. Was waiting for that one golden chance, with a couple of efforts blocked in each half.

Troy Parrott - Preston 6

Chased lost causes and tried to provide that spark in the final third. Imposed himself on the match a bit more than Delap.

Luke McNally - Coventry 7 

Went in hard on excellent Man United loan man Fernandez in the first 30 seconds to introduce himself and was right on top of his game, winning his challenges. Backed up McFadzean brilliantly when Cannon gave him the slip, dispossessing the lively striker.

League 1

Eiran Cashin - Derby 6 

There was one stray pass that presented Ryan Broom with a chance but he atoned for that error by making a vital block. Aside from that did fine against a very limited Robins attack. 

Conor Hourihane - Derby 6.5 

Had a big hand in the opening goal as it was his cross that was deflected into the path of McGoldrick just before half-time. Popped up in some good areas and teased a couple of lovely balls into the box.

Jason Knight - Derby 7 

Industry was there as he chased a few lost causes and helped out in the midfield battle. Dropped into some good positions and played a part in the second goal. 

David McGoldrick - Derby 8 

Derby needed something to drop to the forward having struggled to break Cheltenham down in the opening 45 minutes. Took his chance superbly. Conjured up a brilliant assist for Dobbin. 

James Collins - Derby 5 

Tried to unsettle the Robins' defence.

Tony Springett - Derby 5

Showed plenty of willingness to press. 

Paudie O’Connor - Lincoln 8

A defensive masterclass in the second half. Simply outstanding from the Irishman.

Sean Roughan - Lincoln 7 

Solid in an unfamiliar position and didn’t put a foot wrong.

Danny Mandroiu - Lincoln 8

His moment of quality looked to have won the game for City, and he also hit the post late on.

Dawson Devoy - MK Dons 6.5

Helped change the complexion of the game with his forward play. Teed up Kaikai with a brilliant ball which was squandered.

Jack Taylor - Peterborough 7

An A for effort, application and hard work, but his more creative attempts were average. Didn't always find his man. One great late run ended with a shot on target that was easily saved.

1/3/23

Premier League

Seamus Coleman - Everton 5

Arsenal posed little threat down the right and appeared to focus elsewhere more, leaving Coleman with limited duties, which he handled well. His performance looked better after his departure, with Arsenal repeatedly exploiting space down Everton’s right as they converted their dominance into goals.

FA Cup

Gavan Holohan - Grimsby 9

Held his nerve at the crucial moment to convert the penalty on the brink of the half-time break, and battled well in the middle with some crunching tackles. Ice in his veins again for the second penalty. Just brilliant.

Alex Hunt - Grimsby 8

Saw plenty of the ball and moved it well to help Town on their way in transition, not an easy task in the middle as asked to cover a lot of ground on and off the ball, but did well.

Josh Cullen - Burnley 8.5

Class act in the middle of the park, fluid movement and precise use of the ball in possession. Quality on show for all to see.

Michael Obafemi - Burnley 6

First start for Burnley since January loan move from Swansea City. Plenty of energy on show and movement but few chances to speak of.

3/3/22

Championship

Sean McLoughlin - Hull 8 

A busy opening, grew into the game and got a goal from Ozan's corner when he headed City 2-0 in front, although it was given as an own goal. 

Dara O'Shea - West Brom 3

Began confidently, but could he have been tighter to Tetteh as he brought the ball down in the build up to his goal? Lost his aerial battle to allow McLoughlin to double Hull's lead at a crucial time.

Jayson Molumby - West Brom 4

Went about his business in the early stages as he'd left off against Middlesbrough. Bobbly pitch but Molumby was one of many culpable of being too loose on the ball. Avoidable yellow means he's one from a ban.
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4/3/23

Premier League

Evan Ferguson - Brighton 7

Couldn't quite fashion him the attacking chances he would have liked in the box but worked his socks off for the team in a selfless performance.

Nathan Collins - Wolves 7

Collins had a few nervous moments and trod on the ball with one of his first touches, but he was very solid alongside Dawson and Kilman once he had settled down.

Gavin Bazunu - Southampton 5 

Barely tested in the first half despite Leicester's pressure. Played out an awful pass straight to Kelechi Iheanacho on the hour mark that almost saw him punished. Flapped at a late corner that saw Harry Souttar smash the crossbar from. 

Championship

Sam Szmodics - Blackburn 9 (Star Man)

After a superb performance in midweek, he followed it up with an equally impressive display. Works so hard for the team but he also showed great quality in the final third with his decision-making. Deserved a goal and came very close by hitting the bar. 

John Egan - Sheffield United 4

Sam Gallagher gave him a tough time. Blackburn striker was a real handful and got the better of him. His booking for pulling Gallagher down two minutes from time summed up that battle.

Mark McGuinness - Cardiff 6 

Missed a good chance late on in the first half as he headed wide and was caught out at times but formed part of a solid Cardiff defence who will be delighted with a clean sheet.

Callum O'Dowda - Cardiff 6 

Met with a chorus of boos when he came on but had the last laugh.

Max O'Leary - Bristol City 6

His handling was excellent throughout as Cardiff concentrated a lot of their attacking efforts on launching balls into the box. The City No1 also swept up well behind the defence but the goalkeeper will be disappointed with Jaden Philogene’s goal which beat him at the near post from outside the box.

Mark Sykes - Bristol City 7

By far City’s best and most consistent attacking force. He enjoyed a lot of the ball down the right, as Cardiff seemed preoccupied in squeezing Bell and keeping an eye on Mehmeti. His energy and fitness levels are remarkable but if there’s an obvious criticism, it’s that he needed a bit more finesse with his final ball.

Josh Cullen - Burnley 7.5

Good distribution on the ball in the middle of the park. The one to get things moving throughout the game for the Clarets.

Michael Obafemi - Burnley 6.5

Went to left flank after coming on and made impact from the bench.

Luke McNally - Coventry 7

Had he not been booked in the first-half, the defender may have scored higher marks, but a robust challenge saw the 23-year-old go into David Webb's book. Solid performance.

Sean Maguire - Coventry 5

Didn't have much to do with the game already wrapped up when on.

Ryan Manning - Swansea 7 

Worked hard the entire afternoon, and got himself into some promising positions in the final third. Final ball, though, was largely lacking. Made some good defensive contributions.

Darragh Lenihan - Middlesbrough 7

Another leader's display at centre-back. Reading didn't ask too many questions, but Lenihan did everything required with minimal fuss and kept his side on the front foot with balls out of defence.

Jeff Hendrick - Reading 4

Had very few touches on the ball and mostly drifted around in midfield. Lost possession on a couple of occasions.

Shane Long - Reading 5

Brought into the starting line-up to replace Junior Hoilett who is out with a hamstring injury. Should have had a penalty after he was grappled to the floor inside the box by Tommy Smith when one-on-one with the goalkeeper.

Danny McNamara - Millwall 7

An energetic display again on the right against a side that love to make use of the flanks.

Will Smallbone - Stoke 9 (Star Man)

Superb. Great work for the opener, playing a one-two with Brown as he sprinted to the by-line to find Laurent. Critical work in second half too. So useful on counter. 

Jack Bonham - Stoke 7

Surprise appearance at half-time and did basics well enough to see the job through.

Greg Cunningham - Preston 7

His experienced shone through all game. Solid in his defending - in the right positions and making wise choices on the ball. Made a big tackle in the first half as Sarr looked set to break.

Alan Browne - Preston 7

Decent display from the skipper, who led by example in terms of energy and intensity. Was constantly hunting the ball down, reading the game and applying pressure.

Troy Parrott - Preston 7

Used the ball well and looked after it when played into his feet. Frustration for him in the first half, with the number 15 making smart runs off the ball but rarely being picked out. Was wiped out by Porteous in the second half and left baffled at the referee's decision not to award a free-kick.

Tom Cannon - Preston 6

Added a freshness to PNE's attack and tried to get himself into the game. Had he gambled with a run at the end he could've had a tap in from Diaby's low cross.

Kevin Long - Birmingham 6.5

One untidy moment shortly after the Bacuna goal when he and Colin collided near the touchline but other than that he seemed pretty comfortable on the right of a back three.

Scott Hogan - Birmingham 4.5

Once again completely starved of service and it seemed to affect his hold-up play. A missed penalty summed up a poor display.

League 1

Joe Rafferty - Portsmouth 7

Not his usual standard on delivery, but wasn’t alone in awful Blues first half. Always wants to get in attacks, though, never goes hiding, and defensively so sound.

Sean Raggett - Portsmouth 8

Comfortably the pick of Pompey’s defenders and another towering display as his recent upturn in form continues. Won everything aerially and a great far-post block 15 minutes from time.

Eiran Cashin - Derby 5 

Couple of passes went astray that were fortunately never punished. Made one thumping challenge that was mistimed after the break that earned him a yellow card. 

Conor Hourihane - Derby 5.5

Caught the eye with some glorious crossfield passing and registered yet another assist for Roberts' goal. Didn't have that same time after the break as Shrewsbury pressed with intensity. 

Jason Knight - Derby 5.5 

Played a vital role in McGoldrick's goal as it was his header that set the striker free and he took care of the rest with a clinical finish. Worked so hard. 

David McGoldrick - Derby 6 

What more is there to say? The forward is an ice-cold assassin when the chances arise and took his goal with such lethality. His 19th of the season in all competitions.

James Collins - Derby 5

Volleyed over the bar late on. 

Marcus Harness - Ipswich 7 

Forced two saves from the Burton keeper during his 20 minutes on the pitch, looking to make an impact. 

Paudie O’Connor - Lincoln 7

Strong and composed in defence against a physical Oxford side.

Sean Roughan - Lincoln 6

Did okay down the left, held his own defensively.

Mide Shodipo - Lincoln 5

Worked hard down the wing and had one good effort on goal.

Danny Mandroiu - Lincoln 8 (Star Man)

By far Lincoln’s most dangerous threat all game. Everything good that City did came through him, and he bagged the winning goal to cap his good performance.

Finn Azaz - Plymouth 7 

Was often the source of the passes which saw Ryan Hardie repeatedly running in behind the Charlton defence as he demonstrated his vision to set up attacks when given any time and space on the ball.

Jack Taylor - Peterborough 6.5

Glided around the pitch for 45 minutes without showing too much creativity. Struggled to get into the game in the second-half as Wednesday improved markedly.
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5/3/23

Premier League

Seamus Coleman - Everton 7

Pushing forward and overlapping to good effect, he was adamant he’d won his side a second penalty when going down under a challenge from Jack Colback, who seemed to catch him twice but while referee John Brooks didn’t want to point to the spot in front of the Trent End again, we all know that Everton’s captain is no diver.

7/3/23

Championship

Max O'Leary - Bristol City 6

Nothing to do in the first half except punch a corner clear. Called into action once or twice in the second half but everything that came at him was comfortably dealt with. Made a great stop with his legs in the 90th minute.

Mark Sykes - Bristol City 6

Struggle to make a big impact in the first half, although did have a header saved at the back post. Boundless energy on the touchline, which shouldn't go unnoticed given the amount of football he has played. Made a good run down the middle but scuffed his strike on goal.

Jeff Hendrick - Reading 6

Helped cover the backline and his passing was tidy as he helped to keep things ticking over in the midfield. Needed to offer more in the final third, though.

Shane Long - Reading 7

A typically hard-working display by the veteran who was involved in plenty of the action by being strong in the air and pressing the visitors' defence. Had half a shout for a penalty early in the second half too.

John Egan - Sheffield United 7

Sloppy pass in the first half and up against Andy Carroll, who won plenty in the air but Egan produced an excellent slide tackle to deny the home side what would have been a glorious chance shortly before Ndiaye's opener.

Dara O'Shea - West Brom 7

Confident, with a number of passes out to the flanks. Will have been disappointed not to have scored when he met Swift's free kick from the right. Generally had the beating of Fletcher. Won some important headers in his own box as Wigan ended strongly.

Jayson Molumby - West Brom 7

So important to how Albion operate, especially on nights like this when they needed a spark to set their performance alight. Quickly moved on from his bad miss early on to play off Dike and help generate the passage for his goal. Understandably looked disappointed when coming off.

League 1

Joe Rafferty - Portsmouth 6

Grabbed an assist with a lovely ball for Bishop, coped well in the large part with Norwood.

Sean Raggett - Portsmouth 7

Looked strong in the air and despite the Blues conceding three looked comfortable in the backline.

Paudie O’Connor - Lincoln 8

Another clean sheet for the Irishman, and another commanding performance at the centre of defence.

Olamide Shodipo - Lincoln 6

Showed good endeavour in the first half, was not supplied much service.

Danny Mandroiu - Lincoln 4

Failed to really get into the game.

Marcus Harness - Ipswich 6 

The former Portsmouth man has become a regular from the bench of late and has made a succession of positive contributions in this role. He nearly found the net, flashing a near post header over from a corner. 

Jack Taylor - Peterborough 6

Could have scored early on with a header. Kept making himself available for the ball, but it wasn't his best night of passing.

Finn Azaz - Plymouth 7 

Argyle struggled to get him on the ball in the first half but they fared much in that aspect after the interval as he started to make things happen for them. That included winning the penalty from which Ryan Hardie put them 2-1 up after he enticed Harvey White into making a challenge on him inside the box.

Eiran Cashin - Derby 5.5 

The Derby defender's mantra was safety first and he took very little risk whenever there was a hint of pressure in the first half. But cruelly he was the unlucky one who deflected Wright's shot past Wildsmith. 

Conor Hourihane - Derby 5

Played with such composure in the first half and just facilitated the ball calmly and cooly. But Plymouth didn't give him the same time after the break as they upped the tempo. Subbed.

Jason Knight - Derby 6

Ran, ran and ran some more. There was one moment when he cleared the ball inside his own area and then ran the full length of the pitch to chase down the goalkeeper. 

David McGoldrick - Derby 5.5 

Showed ingenuity to produce an overhead kick that set Mendez-Laing away to score the opener. Struggled to impact the game in the second half.

James Collins - Derby 4

Had minimal impact when he came on. 

Tony Springett - Derby 4

Crossing was poor.

10/3/23

Championship

Jack Bonham - Stoke 5 

Was a busy presence in his own area but beaten by Blackburn’s first two shots on target in the closing stages. 

Will Smallbone - Stoke 8 

Should have had a penalty, long range cracker well saved and led the press to put Blackburn on back foot. Should’ve scored two too, hitting crossbar early on and firing over in second half. 

Sam Szmodics - Blackburn 6

Probably the best of the outfield players but still below his recent levels. Set up the best chance of the night for Brereton Diaz with a nice through ball.

11/3/23

Premier League 

Seamus Coleman - Everton 8

A more defensive display from the captain than we’ve seen at Goodison Park in recent times, he nevertheless used all his experience and know-how to keep tabs on Brentford’s fleet-footed attackers.

Evan Ferguson - Brighton 6

Had a really good, physical tussle with Leeds United centre-back Max Wober. Does a lot of unselfish work for the team but didn't get many opportunities to score in the box.

Championship

Max O'Leary - Bristol City 6

Didn't have a save to make in the first-half although would have been relieved to have seen Yates dribble the ball out of play. Made an easy save in the second half but had little else to do.

Mark Sykes - Bristol City 6

Got into some really good positions, particularly in the first half, but crosses were wide of the mark. Was far from happy with Mehmeti in the first half when he opted to go for goal instead of feeding Sykes free inside the area. Worked in tandem with Tanner to keep Rogers out of the game.

CJ Hamilton - Blackpool 5

A cameo to forget. Catching the ball before it had gone out for a throw-in led directly to Bristol City’s second goal.

Kevin Long - Birmingham 8.5

The veteran centre back produced a sharp finish befitting a clinical striker. The Irishman turned in an assertive display.

Josh Cullen - Burnley 8

A class act on the ball in the middle of the park. Involved in most Burnley attacks and rarely gave possession away.

Michael Obafemi - Burnley 6.5

Notched assist for Foster's first Burnley goal.

Luke McNally - Coventry 7 

Defended well and used the ball well but rarely troubled in the first half, during which he headed narrowly over the bar from a Bidwell corner. Worked well with Doyle when City switched to a back four.

Sean Maguire - Coventry 5

Busy and hard working in the No.10 role where he showed promising signs.

Sean McLoughlin - Hull 8

A repeat of previous performances in the first period. Another really solid showing.

Greg Cunningham - Preston 7

Was beaten a couple of times but on the whole a committed and solid display to help keep the back door shut. His pass led to the opener.

Troy Parrott - Preston 5

Chased lost causes and put himself about but erratic at times. Lost his footing in the final third on a few occasions and made way at the same time as Woodburn. Had seen a low shot saved in the first half.

Tom Cannon - Preston 7

Busy and lively up top as always. Had a lack of service but his work rate was rewarded in the second half. Saw a good chance go begging but kept hunting for chances and took his goal exceptionally.

Robbie Brady - Preston 6

Brought intensity to the performance and helped North End improve as a team.

Mark McGuinness - Cardiff 6

His positional awareness was generally on the money. Only blot on his copybook was a yellow card for stopping a counter attack.

Callum O'Dowda - Cardiff 6

Didn't have as many opportunities to open up his legs as he would have liked early on, but did so more often after the break. Had a lovely opportunity after a link-up with Wintle, but his effort was blocked.

Jimmy Dunne - QPR 8

Had a fine game at the back as Rangers stood firm to collect the points.

Jeff Hendrick - Reading 3.5

Brought some energy to the middle of the park but struggled to make any meaningful impact on the game. Had one half volley blocked and again, lacked any creative vision.

Shane Long - Reading 4

Worked the channels but for very little reward. Also lost the ball on a few occasions when the team needed a breather and time to get up the pitch.

John Egan - Sheffield United 5

Never looked entirely comfortable up against Luton's frontline. Came closest to scoing an equalier late in the game but saw his shot blocked in amongst a scramble from a corner.

Ryan Manning - Swansea 6

Started well and got the assist for Joel Piroe's opener after trying his luck with a driven shot. Had to do far more defending after that as the visitors had so much of the ball. Had a number of efforts at goal though and made some key passes.

Darragh Lenihan - Middlesbrough 7

Marshalled a solid back line that, other than the sloppy early goal, didn't concede many clear-cut chances.

Dara O'Shea - West Brom 8 (Star Man)

A strong showing from O'Shea, who dominated his duels and kept the West Brom defence together when Huddersfield threatened to test Griffiths.

Jayson Molumby - West Brom 7

Got around the pitch well and kept good distances between midfield partner Yokuslu.

League 1

Luca Connell - Barnsley 8

Missed a golden chance before Phillips breakthrough. Came to party in second half. 

Finn Azaz - Plymouth 4

Had played some good balls forward from deep positions in the first half to set up attacks, usually for Mickel Miller or Ryan Hardie, but when Argyle came under sustained pressure in the second period Azaz could not find a way to get on the ball and show his creative side.

Marcus Harness - Ipswich 7

On just after the hour and put himself in good positions, having one low shot saved and firing another wide which could have well-and-truly killed the game. Played a good part in Ipswich keeping control of this game. 

Dawson Devoy - MK Dons 6.5

Shot-shy from the Irishman, had a few sights of goal but didn't look confident in pulling the trigger.

Conor Grant - MK Dons 7

His first start since December, and looked to take full advantage. Clever runs and touches in the first-half especially, Grant impressed.

Eiran Cashin - Derby 6 

Unleashed one howitzer with his right foot which drew a save from Eastwood. Ripped into an early challenge in the first 10 minutes and always gives you blood and thunder.

Conor Hourihane - Derby 6.5

Conjured up another assist for Louie Sibley's equaliser which the attacker took with real class. Could see him show leadership in the first half when he was asking for calm heads. 

Tony Springett - Derby 7

The young Norwich loanee made his first start and was impressive. Buzzed around the pitch, teased a couple of decent crosses into the box and it was his cute pass to Hourihane that had a big hand in the equaliser. Keen as mustard. 

James Collins - Derby 6.5

Playing up front on your own is probably the hardest job as a player as you have to be good at everything. But he kept on plugging away and it was from his header that Long scored an own goal. 

Jack Taylor - Peterborough 4.5

He at least showed some energy, but his quality was lacking. Cautioned for simulation late on which was poor to see.

Joe Rafferty - Portsmouth 9 (Star Man)

Uses the ball so well in attacking positions, particularly along the ground feeding the strikers to their feet. Such a key return to the side following injury - and defensively excellent. on receiving end on one awful Jaden Brown challenge.

Sean Raggett - Portsmouth 7

Such a dominant defensive display and also had his moment in opposition box. Book for strong second-half challenge on Dele-Bashiru which had the Owls fuming.
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12/3/23

Premier League

Gavin Bazunu - Southampton 8 (Star Man)

Got a big right hand on the ball to palm Marcus Rashford's effort away after 15 minutes before coming off his line to gather shortly after. Did just as well to deny Raphael Varane at the back post following a free-kick. Made an excellent fingertip stop to deny Bruno Fernandes on 70 minutes. 

Nathan Collins - Wolves 5

Collins was a surprise substitute and Wolves struggled to adapt to a back three. Newcastle seized their opportunity and made Lopetegui pay for his change.

Scottish Cup

Ryan Nolan - Raith 6

Nolan was excellent other than his own goal but, at 2-0, it killed off any real chance of Rovers getting back into the game.

14/3/22

Championship

Andy Lyons - Blackpool 9 (Star Man)

What a buy. Took his two goals well and could have even more as he enjoyed himself playing as a flying wing-back.

CJ Hamilton - Blackpool 9

Terrorised QPR all night long. Involved in a number of goals, his pace a huge threat in behind. 

Jimmy Dunne - QPR 4

Another Rangers centre-back whose decline this season has been stark. He was terrible again as Blackpool looked like scoring every time they ventured forward.

Danny McNamara - Millwall 7

Not as effective as he can be going forward but stuck to his work down the right flank and covered well when Millwall poured players forward at set pieces.

Ryan Manning - Swansea 6

Some good use of the ball and had a decent header saved in the first half. Desperately unlucky with the deflection that led to Andreas Voglsammer's goal. Fired wide at the end.

Greg Cunningham - Preston 7

Another committed shift from the Irishman. Started the game with aggression and made sure he was competitive in his duels. Could've done better for Rotherham's goal.

Alan Browne - Preston 7

A decent shift from the skipper upon his return to the team. Set the tone in the engine room and provided the cross which led to Cannon's opener.

Robbie Brady - Preston 7

Started a little bit erratic but settled into the game and worked tirelessly. Lovely composure with his cushioned header which set up Cannon to score the opening goal. Supported attacks constantly down the left.

Tom Cannon - Preston 9

He is getting better and better. In the right place at the right time for his goal, but a great evening's work aside from that. Had one chalked off and hit the crossbar too. Always on the move in the final third and linked play up efficiently.

Troy Parrott - Preston 6

Added fresh legs at the top end of the pitch and was a willing runner. Retained possession more often than not. Strayed offside once or twice when the chance looked on to kill the match.

Kevin Long - Birmingham 5

Long struggled in the first half and Davis breezed by him for Watford’s second goal. He improved in the second half and tried to play on the front foot. He took a booking to stop Davis in a dangerous position.

Scott Hogan - Birmingham 5

The striker missed a gilt-edged chance at the start of the second half.

Luke McNally - Coventry 7.5

Defended on the front foot, reading the game really well to intercept danger and winning all of his challenges in another faultless display from the outstanding Burnley loan signing.

Sean Maguire - Coventry 6

Worked hard in the No.10 role, pressing well and dropping into pockets of space to make himself available, as he did when fed by Hamer in the 27th minute and hitting an angled shot that was desperately cleared. Gave the ball away sloppily in his own half to invite danger on one occasion. Withdrawn at the break.

Darragh Lenihan - Middlesbrough 6 

Tested defensively by a Stoke side that showed more attacking intent than most teams at the Riverside. Solid.

Jack Bonham - Stoke 6 

Theatrical save to stop a Ramsey header. Some brave keeping at times.

Will Smallbone - Stoke 8 

Nipped in to nick possession in useful areas and got into good positions to pull back.- Tempo instrumental to Stoke’s game. Fierce shot well saved. 

League 1

Jack Taylor - Peterborough 8

Some majestic moments on the ball including a superb pass to help create the final Posh goal. Did the dirty work as well.

15/3/23

Premier League

Evan Ferguson - Brighton 7

May start the next game off the back of his cameo as he arguably did more than Welbeck in 12 minutes than the 32-year-old did in nearly 80.

Gavin Bazunu - Southampton 6 

Growing in confidence following his display at Old Trafford and looked comfortable here. Saved well with his feet from Bryan Mbuemo early on but could do little to stop Toney's opener. 

Championship

Sam Szmodics - Blackburn 7 

A busy performance from the summer signing. He got into some good positions and again the move just lacked the final touch. His best run of form since coming to the club. 

Jeff Hendrick - Reading 5

Kept things ticking over in the midfield with some nice short passes and found pockets of space.

Shane Long - Reading 6

Started out on the left side of a front three and worked the Rovers defence hard with his direct running and strength. Put in a very good shift and appeared to pick up cramp late on.

Mark McGuinness - Cardiff 7

With a wing-back one side of him and a right-back the other side, Cardiff needed his height, reach and physicality. Can hold his head up high after that one.

Callum O'Dowda - Cardiff 5

Stuck in a couple of crosses, but had no targets of note to really hit, which was disappointing. Might have done better to stop Jed Wallace's cross for Dike's goal.

Dara O’Shea - West Brom 8 (Star Man)

A superb defender and a superb servant to the Baggies team after being pictured last week purchasing a retro West Brom shirt in Birmingham. The 24-year-old is a real anchor to the Albion defence and showed yet again tonight registering three clearances, three blocked shots, won two of his two ground duels and three of his six aerial challenges.

Jayson Molumby - West Brom 5

A sturdy presence in the middle of the pitch but this wasn’t one of his better games in an Albion shirt.

Josh Cullen - Burnley 8

Oozes class. A lot of what he does might not be visible to the naked eye, but he’s so influential and integral to the mechanics of this Burnley side. Reads the game ever-so-well, breaks up play, wins the second balls, orchestrates passing sequences from deep, whether as the pivot or dropping into the hole to feed the full backs, and provides an extra layer of protection for his defence. He has everything you’d wish for in a midfielder in his mould.

Max O'Leary - Bristol City 7

Had no chance with the opening goal as Morris' header found the corner. Saved Pring's blushes with a good tackle following a short backpass. Kept City in the game with a save to deny Morris in the second half. Stood up to Luton's aerial threat.

Mark Sykes - Bristol City 7

Made a crucial block on the line to deny Luton from doubling their lead after 12 minutes which was almost as good as a goal. Handed a good test up against Doughty and dealt with him well throughout the game. Managed to get forward when possible, and provided an opportunity for Weimann for City's first shot on target.

John Egan - Sheffield United 5 

A mix-up with Robinson for the opening goal and was turned on a couple of occasions. Was also beaten too easy on occasion when his man ran at him. Caught out of position racing forward plenty of times.
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18/3/23

Premier League

Gavin Bazunu - Southampton 6 

Could do little to stop Porro's goal that was smashed past him from close range. Might be upset not to get something on Kane's header, while Perisic's effort was always heading in. 

Seamus Coleman - Everton 7

Needed to rely on all his experience attempting to shackle the twin threats of Felix and Ben Chilwell down his flank but the captain produced another strong display in tough circumstances.

FA Cup

Josh Cullen - Burnley 5

Continued to graft but Burnley never had a grip of the midfield.

Michael Obafemi - Burnley 6

Worked hard with Burnley doing plenty of defending.

Championship

Andy Lyons - Blackpool 5

Much more reserved than he was in midweek in his wing-back role. Stuck to his task though even when the chips were down. 

CJ Hamilton - Blackpool 5

Should have done better with his early chance when he hit the post. Pace caused problems but end product was poor. 

Luke McNally - Coventry 7.5

Confident and assured in possession, the Burnley loan man continued his consistently high level of performance for the Sky Blues. Brilliant covering work when required from the exceptional talent.

Darragh Lenihan - Middlesbrough 7

A solid display that might not write the headlines but was important nonetheless.

Greg Cunningham - Preston 5

Forced off after picking up an injury in the build-up to Boro's early opener. Disappointing setback for him after a string of consistent performances. Boro had waltzed their way through all too easily for their first goal.

Alan Browne - Preston 6

Ran himself into the ground and tried to set the tone on Gentry Day. Played in attacking midfield, alongside Daniel Johnson, but spent most of his time defending.

Tom Cannon - Preston 6

Isolated up there in the first half but kept running the hard yards. Had a couple of efforts at goal and produced a fine save from Steffen in the second half.

Troy Parrott - Preston 6

Went up top with Cannon and saw one shot deflected over the crossbar after a nice piece of skill. Was busy up top but again, the ball was at the other end of the pitch for large parts.

Robbie Brady - Preston 6

Brought on for the final five minutes along with Woodburn. Pushed forward in pursuit of a consolation.

Jimmy Dunne - QPR 5

Honest and committed at least, but another Rangers player in dreadful form. Missed a decent chance when he headed wide in the second half.

Sinclair Armstrong - QPR 7 (Star Man)

Lacks composure in front of goal but his pace, power and enthusiasm at least gave the home fans something to be encouraged by.

Kevin Long - Birmingham 8

Long is slightly edged by his central defensive partner, but the January arrival is improving by the week. He played when he could and put the ball into Row Z when he needed to.

Jeff Hendrick - Reading 5

Was industrious in midfield and neat in possession, recycling the ball and playing simple passes to his teammates. However, his passing was more often than not backwards or sideways, with little penetration going forward.

Sean McLoughlin - Hull 6 

Did well enough in the first half, looked to try and bring the ball out of defence when he could. A solid enough display. 

Jack Bonham - Stoke 7 

An outlet to defenders with the ball. Out quickly when needed and looked confident with basics. 

Will Smallbone - Stoke 7 

Good chance saved by Gunn in first half. Constant probing kept making chances. 

League 1

Paudie O’Connor - Lincoln 5

Lost his temper in the second half and was exposed for his lack of pace at times.

Sean Roughan - Lincoln 5

Didn’t use the ball well enough down the flank.

Danny Mandroiu - Lincoln 5.5

Had a couple of good touches and moments. Sent a free kick just wide at the start of the second half.

Jack Taylor - Peterborough 8

Strolled around midfield areas in the manner of a player too good for this level of opponent. Passed the ball well and a strong drive into the penalty area led to a game-killing second goal albeit with the help of a home defender.

Conor Grant - MK Dons 6.5

A pretty quiet afternoon for the Irishman, didn't see a lot of the ball, but what he did with it was important and worked. Delayed and delayed and delayed to set up Kaikai for the goal.

Dawson Devoy - MK Dons 6.5

Came on when Dons were under a heavy spell of pressure, and helped alleviate that by offering a new outlet.

Joe Rafferty - Portsmouth 7

Largely dependable showing from the right-back, though got beaten to a coupe of crosses to allow efforts on goal for Rovers. 

Sean Raggett - Portsmouth 7

Stood firm - in the way Sean Raggett always stands firm.

Eiran Cashin - Derby 3

Made a couple of errors that were unforced and having been a pillar of consistency throughout the season, he fell short of the lofty standards he has set this term. Marginally better in the second half but game was lost. 

Conor Hourihane - Derby 3 

Game totally passed him by and was hooked before half-time after Warne had seen enough to make changes. But in fairness he could have dragged all of them off. 

Tony Springett - Derby 3 

Physically outmuscled, a couple of errors, and just could not get into the game whatsoever. Was no surprise when he was substituted before the break. But he's young and he will learn.

James Collins - Derby 3.5 

Never stopped chasing, but gave away a couple of needless fouls and didn't have one chance all afternoon. In fairness service into the front players was dreadful. 

Jason Knight - Derby 4 

Tried to inject some energy and some bite into the midfield. 

David McGoldrick - Derby 5 

Some neat touches, and a couple of efforts. 

Marcus Harness - Ipswich 6 

Some neat touches from the substitute, whose late attempts to wriggle free of the Shrewsbury defence often ended in him being fouled. 

Finn Azaz - Plymouth 7 

Always looked to be creative and positive whenever he got the ball but it was not easy to break down Forest Green when they mostly had 11 men behind the ball at times.

Scottish Premiership 

Liam Scales - Aberdeen 7 

A first start in over a month for the Irishman, who performed well alongside MacDonald and Pollock in a back three. 

Jonny Hayes - Aberdeen 6 

Full of energy as ever but had to be replaced at the end of the first half after going down with a suspected concussion. 

Jake Doyle-Hayes - Hibs 8

A very impressive return to the starting XI. Consistently got his foot in to win tackles and disrupt Celtic. Subbed after running out of steam.

19/3/23

FA Cup

John Egan - Sheffield United 7

Had no choice but to try and play offside for the second goal, stepping out but Szmodics was onside. Gallagher and Brereton Diaz were a real handful and caused United's defenders problems but Egan won his fair share of the battle.

Sam Szmodics - Blackburn 7

Took his goal really well after being slipped through by Gallaher. Works hard off the ball and showed good quality on the break. 

Evan Ferguson - Brighton 9 (Star Man)

This kid is going places. Made it 2-0 with an excellent finish after superb piece of control. Got his brace with another well taken goal. Denied opportunity to grab hat-trick after he was subbed off to a standing ovation.

Gavan Holohan - Grimsby 6

Battled well in the middle of the park and made it difficult for the Premier League side.

Alex Hunt - Grimsby 6

Pressed and worked well alongside Holohan but offered little going forward.

Championship

Ryan Manning - Swansea 8

The Irishman put in numerous teasing crosses from the left while he was very solid defensively, making a number of important tackles.

Max O'Leary - Bristol City 5

Should have done better with the opening goal on first viewing, allowing Cullen's tame effort across his body. Unsighted for the second and kicking could have been improved. Made a good save in the first half.

Mark Sykes - Bristol City 6

Was pinned back in the first half with problems down City's right and moved to right-back in the second half. Involved in the action both offensively and defensively but wasted a really good crossing opportunity.
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31/3/23

Championship

Josh Cullen - Burnley 7.5

Republic of Ireland international very good on the ball in the middle of the park. Booked after break but looked a harsh yellow card.

Michael Obafami - Burnley 6

Came on for Barnes. Showed good energy from the bench.

1/4/23

Championship

Alan Browne - Preston 9

Absolutely everywhere. The PNE captain set the tone in the opening exchanges and ran himself into the ground on derby day. Moved the ball well throughout and won his tackles.

Tom Cannon - Preston 8

Busy throughout the game and chased every lost cause. Dropped in to link play when the chance to do so arose and had a penalty appeal turned down early on. Took his goal - which killed the contest - emphatically. Such a precise finish.

Troy Parrott - Preston 7

A couple of loose moments but a committed shift from the Irishman and had a few openings in the final third. Wanted the ball and always tried to present an option to his team mates. Lacked that final piece of decision making.

Robbie Brady - Preston 6

Introduced in the closing stages and brought his typical bite on to the pitch.

Andy Lyons - Blackpool 5

Got his side on the front foot well when needed, but that often resulted on him being caught out on the break. Spurned a good chance from a header in the box that went over the crossbar.

CJ Hamilton - Blackpool 4

Left gaps at the back as he got forward from LWB, but linked up well going forward in the first half.

Kevin Long - Birmingham 8

Won 75 per cent of his ground duels and all of his aerial duels in what was his fifth home start since signing from Burnley in January.

Sam Szmodics - Blackburn 7 

Looked the most likely to make something happen in the first half. Picked up some nice pockets of space and linked up with Dolan. Drifted out of the game. 

Max O'Leary - Bristol City 6

Distribution has been called into question but was excellent today, sparking early counter-attacks by releasing the ball early with long throws. Relieved when Meite rounded him in the first half only for Vyner to head clear. Made a great punch under pressure. Caught off his line for the equaliser, his only blemish.

Jeff Hendrick - Reading 4

Very ineffective. Was there for short passes and kept things ticking over but overall his impact was very poor.

Mark McGuinness - Cardiff 4

Made a big mistake for the Piroe goal. The striker turned him straight from a throw-in and was allowed to hammer it past Allsop into the roof of the net. Piroe targeted him thereafter and it was a difficult afternoon for him because of it.

Callum O'Dowda - Cardiff 6

McGuinness needed a bit of help due to him being overloaded, but once Cardiff got their foot on the ball he began to provide his trademark crossing higher up the pitch. Off at half-time, presumably due to exertions during the international break.

Ryan Manning - Swansea 7

Started well and looked composed on the ball, but quickly got the run-around from Philogene who had plenty of joy on Swansea's left flank and was duly booked. Improved though and was vital in the second half.

Luke McNally - Coventry 5

Missed an important tackle 25 yards out from goal in the build-up to Stoke’s early goal and guilty of a couple of misplaced passes in an out of character first half from the Burnley loan player. Better after the break but the damage was done.

Jack Bonham - Stoke 8

Nervous moment when kick intercepted early on but brave to lurch into feet to grab cross. Eye-catching couple of saves in second half. 

Will Smallbone - Stoke 8 

Hard working, tenacious and continues to link Stoke as an attacking force and get into brilliant positions himself. Neat finish for the third goal. 

Darragh Lenihan - Middlesbrough 5

Almost played as a midfielder in the first half with Huddersfield so deep. Gave ball away for the second goal.

Sean McLoughlin - Hull 7 

Smart challenge to halt Jamie Lindsay in the Millers' first attack. Along with Jones, delivered another assured display. 

Conor Coventry - Rotherham 7 

Did well as Rotherham felt their way into the game after a sloppy start.

Chiedozie Ogbene - Rotherham 6 

The away fans appreciated his effort but he was unable to deliver much service.

John Egan - Sheffield United 7

Fresh from facing Kylian Mbappe and Co. of France, Egan had an easier assignment here but will have approached it no less seriously and was imperious against Norwich's different threats - in the air, on the ground and everything in between. Looks a real leader in that back three.

Jimmy Dunne - QPR 5

Repeatedly caught out and dragged out of position in the first half, including by the long ball which led to the penalty.

League 1

Eiran Cashin - Derby 5 

Got booked early on for a crunching challenge on Wes Burns. Has hit a bit of sticky patch in recent weeks and was outstripped for pace by Burns for the second goal. 

Jason Knight - Derby 6 

Didn't show that his international exertions had taken much out of the tank and buzzed around in the heart of midfield. Had shouts for a penalty turned down. 

James Collins - Derby 5.5 

Battled away to his credit and it was from a driven cross that nearly resulted in an own goal in the first half. Worked his socks off. 

David McGoldrick - Derby 5

Not quite at his scintillating best. Much of his best work came facing his own goal or outside the box. Did plant a header into the side netting which was Derby's best chance.

Conor Hourihane - Derby 4.5

Didn't impact the game. 

Marcus Harness - Ipswich 6 

Kept the ball well for the Blues and was also on the end of a heavy tackle during his time on the pitch, which thankfully he got up from. 

Jack Taylor - Peterborough 6.5

Just the occasional moment of quality on a difficult afternoon. Made a couple of good bursts into the penalty area, but the ball was played behind him on both occasions.

Joe Rafferty - Portsmouth 8 (Star Man)

Quality delivery for Dale’s goal, which summed up another eye-catching display. Defensively sound but also a huge threat from wide with the ball at his feet. Such a good player.

Sean Raggett - Portsmouth 7

Not required to defend much and very comfortable at the back as a result. Used the ball effectively too, vital in a match with Pompey dominating possession so much.

Danny Mandroiu - Lincoln 5.5

Bright in the first half but wasted a good chance. Faded in the second.

Conor Grant - MK Dons 6.5

Didn't get much opportunity to do what he does with Dons restricted to counter-attacks but didn't put a foot wrong.

Scottish Premiership

Jake Doyle-Hayes - Hibs 4

Kept in the starting XI after a very good performance at Celtic Park but didn’t replicate that here. Booked for the foul which led to the opener and hooked at the half.

Liam Scales - Aberdeen 7 

With Considine's red card the Irishman was given more freedom to join the attack as the game went on, but was wasteful with the ball despite getting into some decent crossing positions down the left. But the Celtic loanee looked comfortable alongside his two new partners at the back, as Aberdeen wrapped up a third clean sheet in the last four matches.

Jonny Hayes - Aberdeen 6

The veteran winger is no slouch despite his advancing years, but was unable to combine his energy levels with some end product in the final third. 

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Gavin Bazunu - Southampton 7 

Kept Southampton in the game with some crucial saves.
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Bazunu is turning it around. Same thing happened after a wobbly start at Rochdale. He had the benefit of the doubt due to his age. Which he still has in a PL context. But if he can do well this year and Southampton go down then maybe someone recognises he can do it at this level. Otherwise a season below is no harm. 
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Premier League

Seamus Coleman - Everton 7

Had to make some crucial interceptions and was a willing outlet going forward for the first 60 minutes before having to dig deep after the sending off.

4/4/23

Premier League

Evan Ferguson - Brighton 8

What a finish for his opener. Instinctive and clever backheel. Four Premier League goals now for 18-year-old and eight in all competitions. Missed a fine chance in the second half when he blazed over from 10 yards.

7/4/23

Championship

Sam Szmodics - Blackburn 6

Tried to create overloads in wide areas but couldn't make anything happen. Works hard but that final spark is missing again. 

CJ Hamilton - Blackpool 6

Denied by the keeper’s legs with a shot on his weaker right foot before Josh Bowler tapped home Blackpool’s goal. 

Mark McGuinness - Cardiff 7

Was stretched by Morgan Rogers a little early on in the game but was solid enough. Good in the air and on the ground.

Jimmy Dunne - QPR 5

Shaky throughout and both Dunne and Balogun were at fault for the second goal when they failed to deal with a routine ball over the top. Farcical defending.

Alan Browne - Preston 7

Played well before being forced off just before half time. A worrying knock for him, with the captain hobbling off the field. Had brought intensity and energy to PNE's performance and hit the post with a curled shot from inside the box.

Robbie Brady - Preston 8

Backed to start and didn't let his manager down. A steady first half performance and then delivered the inviting cross for Cannon to convert. Put a real shift in and used the ball well.

Troy Parrott - Preston 6

Ran himself into the ground, always on the move across the front line. Carried the fight to QPR's defenders and tracked back brilliantly towards the end, to stop a QPR break from resulting in a goal. Saw two good chances go begging first half.

Tom Cannon - Preston 9 (Star Man)

His goals ultimately won the game for Preston and that composure and class in the final third is gold dust. His header was emphatic and the second as clinical as it gets. To produce those two moments after a quiet first half, shows the confidence and focus in him.

Jeff Hendrick - Reading 5

A passenger in the midfield who really had very little impact on the game. Overrun in the first half and while he improved somewhat in the second, he gave the side very little to work with.

Kevin Long - Birmingham 7.5

Covered behind Roberts to make an important tackle near the bye-line in the opening 45. Seemed to be in the right position for almost the whole game. A composed and unfussy display.

Scott Hogan - Birmingham 5

Didn't have much impact.

John Egan - Sheffield United 6 

Comfortable afternoon for the Republic of Ireland international for most parts. Marshalled his defenders well and dealt with the threat of Ashley Fletcher, who was replaced on the hour mark. Only slight blot on his copybook was a mis-cued clearance that put his side under pressure and led to the cross for Aasgaard to head goalwards but was grateful to Foderingham for his finger-tip save.

Jack Bonham - Stoke 6 

Out quickly to put pressure on Wells in one-on-one. Beaten by a looping header for equaliser. 

Will Smallbone - Stoke 6 

Helped Stoke dominate the opening stages but couldn’t maintain his influence through the afternoon. 

Max O'Leary - Bristol City 7

Had no chance with the opening goal but made an important save close to half-time to deny Campbell's header. Made another decent stop from Laurent at the near post.

Ryan Manning - Swansea 7

Put in a fine cross for Darling early on and linked up well with Liam Walsh. Very lucky to get away with a loose pass that was intercepted by Hamer though. The most likely to create something at times, as his cross for Liam Walsh at the start of the second half proved.

Luke McNally - Coventry 7

Make a welcome return to form on a day when he had his work cut out trying to keep tabs on wide forward Liam Cullen and more than played his part in the clean sheet.

Sean McLoughlin - Hull 6 

A tough, tough night. Didn't play all that badly despite the goals against. Had to withstand a fair amount of balls into his box. 

Darragh Lenihan - Middlesbrough 5

Off night for the usually-commanding defender. Barnes gave him a contest and he had a couple of lapse moments in and out of possession.

Josh Cullen - Burnley 8.5 (Star Man)

Tremendous. Executes every part of his game excellently and effortlessly. Recovered the ball on countless occasions when Boro threatened to break, continuously taking it upon himself to do the dirty work, which allowed Josh Brownhill and Johann Berg Gudmundsson a little more freedom and flexibility in their roles, while his quality on the ball allowed the visitors to assert some control. Unfortunate to concede a penalty, as replays showed.

Michael Obafemi - Burnley 5

Replaced Tella before full-time. Booked for kicking ball away.

League 1

Eiran Cashin - Derby 6.5 

It was his superb crossfield pass that played such a crucial role in the opener. Kept his composure and will have enjoyed a much-needed clean sheet

Jason Knight - Derby 6.5 

Did a lot of chasing and buzzed around midfield in an attempt to close Rovers down. Covered a lot of ground and showed good energy levels. 

Conor Hourihane - Derby 6 

Dropped in between the centre-backs at times in a bid to get Derby moving in the first half but then popped up in the final third where he had a shot blocked. 

David McGoldrick - Derby 7.5 

The pass to set up Collins for a chance in the first half was levels above League One and showed some delightful touches across the 90 minutes. Got the goal his performance deserved. 

James Collins - Derby 7.5 

Had an electric start which saw him win and score the penalty that gave Derby the lead with barely a minute gone. Put his bundle in both offensively and defensively. Led from the front. 

Marcus Harness - Ipswich 6 

Looked to get involved without making a major impact. 

Paudie O’Connor - Lincoln 7

Consistent as ever from the Irishman as he played his part in another clean sheet for the Imps.

Danny Mandroiu - Lincoln 7

Showed some very clever touches, and worked extremely hard up front to win the ball back.

Olamide Shodipo - Lincoln 7.5

Fantastic when he came on. Was a shame to lose Bishop, but Shodipo filled his shoes more than adequately. A constant threat down the left, and he had a couple of great runs on the ball.

Conor Grant - MK Dons 5.5

Starved of the ball in the first-half, his main contribution was an air-shot from the edge of the box. Withdrawn for Holland early in the second-half.

Joe Rafferty - Portsmouth 6

Hands full with Eisa and had to rein in his attacking tendencies as Pompey defended deeper and deeper. 

Sean Raggett - Portsmouth 9 (Star Man)

Wand of a right foot! Opened up MK with a lovely assist for Ogilvie’s goal. Should have done better with a header, but was an absolute colossus as he stood firm in the face of MK Dons’ second-half onslaught.

Tyreik Wright - Plymouth 6 

A surprising choice to play in the 'number 10' position behind the two strikers in Argyle's 3-4-1-2 formation as he made his first appearance since the 0-0 draw with Fleetwood Town at Home Park on February 18. Did not create too much for the Pilgrims and later moved to left wing back after Mickel Miller was taken off as the visitors chased a second goal.

Jack Taylor - Peterborough 8 

Struck the post early on with a fine drive and scored in the final stages after a well-timed run into the penalty area. In between he was classy, often taking the ball under pressure from an opponent, but rarely losing it.

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Seamus Coleman - Everton 5

His individual mistake gifted United their second goal as he failed to control a Lisandro Martinez long ball which slipped under his foot and enabled Rashford to square to Martial which was cruel after he had carved out an enticing opportunity for Simms when the game was still goalless and had largely dealt well with the pacy Sancho.

Evan Ferguson - Brighton 6

Added a physical presence up front but his job was made harder by Spurs sitting back and getting men behind the ball to cut off his options.

Gavin Bazunu - Southampton 4

Palmed away an early effort from Jack Grealish but could do little to stop Haaland's powerful header from the six-yard line. Did well to stop Grealish's initial effort for the second goal but put it straight back to the England international to follow-up. The second time he's conceded four against City this season. 

Scottish Premiership

Liam Scales - Aberdeen 7

The Irishman looks comfortable in Robson's preferred three man back line, and went about his business very well. 

Jonny Hayes - Aberdeen 6

Plenty of industry but the veteran could have made more of some opportunities when he found himself in dangerous situations. 
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Sam Szmodics - Blackburn 5

Drifted all over the place and tried to make things happen. Had a few efforts on goal but they were saved by Vaclik. Booked. 

Kevin Long - Birmingham 6

Won the majority of his ground and aerial duels. Competed well with what Stoke had in attack, with the likes of Smallbone, Campbell, Gayle and Powell all capable of causing problems at this level.

Jack Bonham - Stoke 6

Gathered a Long header comfortably in the second half and judged the basics fine until some panicked moments in the closing stages. 

Will Smallbone - Stoke 6

Took up some good positions with clever runs. Final ball didn’t always match. 

Mark McGuinness - Cardiff 7 (Star Man) 

The best of the bunch at the back. Headed everything, put in some good tackles and positionally very good against a strong forward line. Blocked a number of shots and crosses, too.

Luke McNally - Coventry 6.5

Exposed by having to mark two men as Watford countered for their first goal but defended aggressively and on the front foot for the most part. Blocked Louza’s shot but the ball fell back to the Watford player who slotted inside the far post from the edge of the box to double the lead.

Sean McLoughlin - Hull 9 

Under lots of pressure, had to head and kick an awful lot of balls away. Terrific in the heart of the defence.

Andy Lyons - Blackpool 7

In for Jordan Gabriel and headed Blackpool in front with his fourth goal since signing in January. Could have had a second too.

CJ Hamilton - Blackpool 6

Pace down the left caused problems for Luton’s backline, but lacked a cutting edge in the final third. 

Andrew Omobamidele - Norwich 8

An admirable return to the line-up after an extended absence. His conduct during that absence, according to David Wagner, is what earned him the armband for this fixture, and it's easy to see why the German felt his charge possessed the necessary qualities.

Looked every bit the leader needed in Grant Hanley's leave, which may be vital given the extended spell the Scot's set for on the sidelines. Brought the ball out well, battled with aggressive former team-mate Jordan Hugill and swept up well when the Millers chipped over the defensive line. 

Adam Idah - Norwich 5

Struggled to make any real impact on the game in another laboured performance. Teed up by Christos Tzolis late on but controlled poorly and couldn't get a shot away. 

Tom Cannon - Preston 7

Six in six now for Tom Cannon as he's showing he's more than good enough for Championship level. He will be thinking what might have been after missing a few chances in the game but his head didn't drop and he opened the scoring. 

Troy Parrott - Preston 7

Parrott is a real grafter and that will be appreciated by his teammates. Doesn't offer much of a goal threat but the ball doesn't seem to be landing his way. An admirable shift nonetheless. 

Robbie Brady - Preston 7

Looked like a player determined to leave his mark on the game when he came on and he did just that. Immediately looked to beat players and deliver to the box and his deep corner for the head of Hughes led to the winning goal. 

Jeff Hendrick - Reading 4

Another game in which the play seemed to pass him by. Couldn't impact the game at all and when he did get on the ball he didn't always retain possession. Had a decent effort late on which was turned around the corner.

Jimmy Dunne - QPR 6

Employed as right-back and did have some difficulties early in the game. Much better second half.

Ryan Manning - Swansea 8

Made plenty of defensive interventions and was so productive on the ball, as evidenced by his role in Swansea's second goal. Linked up so nicely with Jamie Paterson. Plenty of tackles and interceptions too to make life easier at the back.

Max O'Leary - Bristol City 7

An early let-off when he misjudged a header back across goal. Apart from that, solid throughout when called upon. Had no chance with Aaron Ramsey's header or the equalising goal. Distribution was impressive. Made a really good save late on to salvage a point.

Josh Cullen - Burnley 7.5

Solid distribution of the ball throughout the encounter as midfielder kept Clarets ticking over nicely.

John Egan - Sheffield United 4

Booked in the first half which meant he was unable to commit and found Barnes hard to handle. Could not get enough on his headed clearance for the second.

League 1

Marcus Harness - Ipswich 5

In from the start in place of Broadhead and had by far Ipswich’s best chance of the first half - but couldn’t hit the target after being slipped through by clever work from George Hirst and Chaplin. Town looked to get him into the game but the neat interplay which characterises this side just didn’t click, with loose touches and balls bouncing the wrong way. Replaced at the break.

Eiran Cashin - Derby 6.5

Did what was asked of him and took few risks. Brought out the crossfield pass that he loves to unleash on a couple of occasions too. 

Jason Knight - Derby 7

Buzzed around midfield and never gave the visitors much peace. The pass that created a chance for MK Dons was an absolute peach in the first half. 

Conor Hourihane - Derby 6.5 

Some of his set-piece deliveries were bang on the money and it was from his corner that Derby opened the scoring. Looked really hungry in terms of his effort off the ball. 

David McGoldrick - Derby 6 

Grabbed his 21st goal of the season and won't score many easier. Got robbed a couple of times when in midfield, but flashed a shot wide after the break. 

James Collins - Derby 6

Popped up on the right wing, then the left, worked hard down the middle and just seemed to be everywhere. Hit the post and should have scored. Will be kicking himself that he didn't. 

Conor Grant - MK Dons 6

Came on at the break and helped Dons get more of a foothold.

Jack Taylor - Peterborough 7.5

He's still running hard when others have stopped. Not at his imperious best in this game, but enough good moments to win the sponsors' man of the match award.

Tyreik Wright - Plymouth 5 

After previously playing games in a 'number 10' role and at left wing-back, Wright started this match up front with Ryan Hardie. Was lively early on and looked like he would cause Lincoln plenty of trouble but could not sustain that threat.

Finn Azaz - Plymouth 5 

His first touch of the ball as a 61st minute substitute saw his cross into the Lincoln box headed wide by Ben Waine. The Pilgrims need him to rediscover the form he showed earlier in the season.


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Darragh Lenihan - Middlesbrough 7

Composed throughout whenever Boro needed him to be to ensure the ball spent most of the game in the opposition's half. Big first half block when only 1-0 up too.

Andrew Omobamidele - Norwich 3

A very rough night indeed for the Irishman, after impressing in back-to- back clean sheets against Blackburn Rovers and Rotherham United. Out of position for almost every goal, absent against the pace and directness of Cameron Archer, and lacking the cool-headed leadership to prevent things falling apart. An evening to forget in a hurry. 

Adam Idah - Norwich 6

More effective than the man he replaced in tough circumstances. He won't be judged on this performance, but with plenty of the recent discussion being around him, all eyes are on the Irishman. 

15/4/23

Premier League

Evan Ferguson - Brighton 8

So unlucky not to score on two occasions and his movement was causing Badiashile all sort of problems before he suffered his injury setback.

Gavin Bazunu - Southampton 3 

Had very little to do in the first half as Palace rarely gave him anything to deal with. Palmed Ayew's cross straight into the path of Eze for the opener early in the second half. 

Championship

John Egan - Sheffield United 7.5

A typical Egan performance in many ways that started in the centre of defence, ended on the right of the back three and never saw the Ireland man look anything but comfortable against a Cardiff side who looked lively at times, both on the deck and in the air.

Ciaran Clark - Sheffield United 7

Made his first appearance since QPR off the bench, slotting into the centre of the back three, and got a goal from close range after the ball bounced off Berge.

Mark McGuinness - Cardiff 3

Actually looked quite good early on. Made some decent interventions in and around the box, but just fell apart after the first goal. Should have stood up to James McAtee far more effectively than he did. Was at fault for the third too with an absolute howler. An uncharacteristically poor performance.

Callum O'Dowda - Cardiff 3 

Got booked early on and did very little else.

Andy Lyons - Blackpool 7

Fairly reserved going forwards but defended resolutely. Finished at left back following Husband’s head injury.

CJ Hamilton - Blackpool 6

Did some good Gary Madine-esque holding of the ball in the corner during the final stages to waste some time. 

Danny McNamara - Millwall 6

Plenty of energy on the right flank but, not for the first time, lacked quality in possession. Vital sliding challenge to deny Potts as he shaped to shoot in the second half.

Robbie Brady - Preston 6

Deliveries into the box didn’t amount to much but he still tried to make things happen up and down the line, often slotting in Hughes to create some chances on the overlap. Was brought off in the second half though and Fernandez made a bit more of an impact.

Troy Parrott - Preston 5

Some decent touches on occasion but the end product just wasn’t there for the Tottenham loanee. Got more and more frustrated before being brought off as part of the second half quadruple change.

Tom Cannon - Preston 6

Fed off scraps for some of the game but tried as best as he could against strong defenders in Cooper and Hutchinson. Ghosted in for a chance in the first half after Long denied Onomah but the aforementioned Hutchinson bravely denied him.

Jimmy Dunne - QPR 5

Given an unenviable – arguably unfair – task of playing at right-back. Showed a lack of quality on the ball on occasions he found himself in attacking areas. That was hardly surprising.

Luke McNally - Coventry 7

Strong and physical in the challenge, the on loan defender put in a no-nonsense display. Made a superb tackle to dispossess Chair on the counter attack as the Rs attempted to get back into the game.

Jeff Hendrick - Reading 5.5

Had a couple of nice touches but also some poor moments when he inexplicably gave the ball back to Burnley. Did get into some decent goalscoring positions but shooting let him down.

Josh Cullen - Burnley 7.5

Reliable in possession in the holding role in front of back four. As ever, kept the Clarets ticking and going through the gears in the middle of the park.

Jack Bonham - Stoke 5

Good save to stop Karlan Grant but then beaten by delivery at subsequent corner. Decent stop against Thomas-Asante. 

Will Smallbone - Stoke 6 

Some useful work in the first half linking play but influence waned as he tired in the second. 

Jayson Molumby - West Brom 7 (Star Man)

When Albion needed it most, Molumby made his return from injury a memorable one. Scored both goals to see off Stoke.

Kevin Long - Birmingham 7

Defended manfully. No nonsense to a point but used his head as well when required to read the game accordingly and shepherd balls out of play.

Ryan Manning - Swansea 8 (Star Man)

Comfortable defensively but didn't have a lot to shout about in attack in the opening half aside from a fine cross that led to Cabango's chance. Brilliant in the second-half though. So good from set-pieces and struck the only goal of the game to win it for the hosts.

Max O'Leary - Bristol City 5

Little chance with the opening goal but has to do better for the second having failed to keep out Pedro's strike. In his defence, could have been unsighted by Vyner.

Sam Szmodics - Blackburn 6 

Buzzed around but didn't see much of the ball. Hasn't quite been at his previous levels in the last few matches.

Sean McLoughlin - Hull 9 (Star Man)

A timely intervention to deny Lewis Travis in the opening couple of moments. Headed and kicked absolutely everything throughout the game, superb. 

League 1

Finn Azaz - Plymouth 7 

Was recalled to the team after a recent spell out to play as the 'number 10' in Argyle's 3-4-1-2 formation. The on-loan Aston Villa midfielder came close to breaking the deadlock after a minute of the second half with a curling shot which went narrowly wide.

Jack Taylor - Peterborough 6.5

Looked good in the first-half when he was the one player to consistently use the ball well. Pushed further forward after the break and wasn't so effective. Missed a great chance to get Posh back into the game. 

Eiran Cashin - Derby 4.5

Was incredibly fortunate not to gift a goal to Rovers in the first half after being caught in possession. Didn't need to take the risk. Got booked as well. Needs to sharpen up. 

Conor Hourihane - Derby 5 

Played a role in the build-up to the first goal as it was his pass that led to Barkhuizen crossing for McGoldrick. Found it very hard to get on the ball which is his strength. 

Jason Knight - Derby 5.5 

Got into some interesting shoving matches with Sam Finley which he was pulled up for by the referee. Did a lot of chasing and is often the man leading the charge in terms of the press.

James Collins - Derby 5 

Ran down the channels, flicked on long balls, got stuck in but needed to be inside the box at times. Can never fault his appetite to get involved but sometimes you just want him to lodge himself in the area. 

David McGoldrick - Derby 6.5 (Star Man)

Took his goal superbly when so many players would have thrashed at it. Bought himself time with a touch and then fired past Belshaw. Needs to cut out the tricks when facing his own goal mind. 

Paudie O’Connor - Lincoln 6

Had a couple of nervy moments at the start of the game but stepped his game up in the second half.

Olamide Shodipo - Lincoln 6

Solid game from Shodipo, wasn’t as threatening as he has been in the last couple of games.

Danny Mandroiu - Lincoln 9

Produced two of the most beautiful assists of the season, setting up both Sorenson and House. Also had Stone worried with a free-kick from range.

Dylan Duffy - Lincoln 5

Provided a real threat when he came on.

Conor Grant - MK Dons 7

A good showing from the Irishman on his return to the starting line-up. His pass helped Eisa score the opener and generally played a positive role.

Jordan Shipley - Shrewsbury 7

A steady afternoon’s work for the former Coventry man. He was playing at left-back on this occasion, but did really well here stopping crosses and offering a threat going forward.

Killian Phillips - Shrewsbury 8

Considering he has not been in Shropshire long, he plays every game as if it were his last and he provides such a balance to this Shrewsbury team.

Joe Rafferty - Portsmouth 6

Put in a couple of balls from the right, but couldn’t establish a threatening relationship with Dale down that flank. Defensively solid during the match, as ever. 

Sean Raggett - Portsmouth 5

Loose pass led to the attack which provided Shrewsbury’s goal. Otherwise comfortable at the back and in control. Pompey’s issues were undoubtedly further up the pitch. 

Scottish Premiership

Jake Doyle-Hayes - Hibs 7 

Like Egan-Riley, picked up an early booking but didn’t let it curtail his game. Was energetic, played on the front foot and started off a lot of Hibs attacks. Made way for Josh Campbell on 70 minutes. 

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Thanks for this! A few interesting trends over the last few weeks. McNally, Lenihan & McLoughlin seem to be doing very well and give us plenty of depth at CB. On the other hand Cashin’s form seems to have fallen off a cliff. Knight hasn’t exactly ripped it up at L1 level either unfortunately.
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Omobamidele getting a very very poor review. Ouch!
Some good reviews in there, notably Cullen and Molumby, but Knight and Hendrick getting middling ratings.
Manning getting such high praise yet not in our squads is an odd one alright.
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Thanks for this, always interesting reading
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Originally posted by Bukowski Bukowski wrote:

Omobamidele getting a very very poor review. Ouch!
Some good reviews in there, notably Cullen and Molumby, but Knight and Hendrick getting middling ratings.
Manning getting such high praise yet not in our squads is an odd one alright.

Hendrick has been getting constant poor ratings and reviews for weeks now. He is playing regularly  but not well, on current form his place in the Irelnd squad could be in doubt

Great work as always YTM, fair play.
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18/4/23

Championship

Andy Lyons - Blackpool 5

Performed okay in the main but he ought to have done better for West Brom’s second, which put the game to bed. 

CJ Hamilton - Blackpool 6

Pace caused problems down the left flank and his end product was better. Quieter in the second-half though. 

Jayson Molumby - West Brom 7

Last week’s brace scorer Molumby strutted his stuff and got about the Seasiders’ midfield to great effect as they struggled to get into the final third to help their attackers.

Josh Cullen - Burnley 7.5

Energetic and reliable in possession in the middle of the park. A quality showing from the midfielder, as has come to be expected.

Michael Obafemi - Burnley 5.5

Did not make much impact owing to time constraints.

John Egan - Sheffield United 7

Superb display at the back. Won almost everything that came his way, reading of the game was good with a couple of timely interceptions and also produced a lovely pass down the line to release Ndiaye.

Max O'Leary - Bristol City 6

A little nervy moment in the first half but a strong performance on the back of the Watford defeat. Commanded his area well although kicks to Cornick were hit and miss. Not much he could have done with the winner.

Mark Sykes - Bristol City 7

Was heavily involved on the right side, getting crosses into the area but with no one on the end of them.

Jack Bonham - Stoke 4 

Barely had anything to do but pick ball out of net and seemed to lose confidence thereafter, clutching at thin air for cross then refusing to come for ball. 

Will Smallbone - Stoke 6 

A couple of well-placed set pieces generated chances. 

Danny McNamara - Millwall 5

His mistake was costly for the opening goal - dived in and allowed Khadra to beat him easily. Showed intent and got forward after the break.

Kevin Long - Birmingham 8

Long is surely playing his way towards a new Blues contract. That is four clean sheets in six matches and the Irishman is right at the heart of it in defence.

League 1

Jack Taylor - Peterborough 7

Revelled in his more advanced midfield role in the first-half when he passed the ball crisply. A fine assist on the crucial opening goal. Found it harder to get on the ball after the break and Posh suffered as a result.

Jason Knight - Derby 8 

Played at right wing-back and had the lively Jake Caprice to deal with. Should have given Derby the lead early on, but was denied by a superb save. Always up for the fight and put in some shift. 

Eiran Cashin - Derby 7 

Did well in a couple of one v one situations when he came out on top by just biding his time. Didn't take many risks and adopted a safety-first approach. Solid. 

Conor Hourihane - Derby 6.5 

Played in a deeper role which enabled him to get on the ball more but got more advanced after the break and swung some lovely crosses in. 

David McGoldrick - Derby 8 

On a night when chances were few and far between, Derby needed some magic and the striker provided it with one of the best goals of the season and then another lethal finish. 

Paudie O’Connor - Lincoln 6

Solid for the most part but nearly gift wrapped an opener for Herbie Kane.

Olamide Shodipo - Lincoln 4

Just didn’t seem on it today. Disappointing considering recent performances, but too often he got the ball out to Boyes all wrong.

Dylan Duffy - Lincoln 7

An impressive display from the Irishman on his first start. Whipped in some delicious crosses and showed good ability on the ball.

Sean Roughan - Lincoln 5

Defended solidly when he came on.

Conor Grant - MK Dons 5

Too shot-shy, and played passes into dangerous areas, but areas which didn't have a white shirt in them.

Dawson Devoy - MK Dons 6

Got on the ball a lot and tried to play forwards but had little to aim at.

Finn Azaz - Plymouth 6 

How the Pilgrims were not awarded a penalty by referee Anthony Backhouse for a clear foul on Azaz by Chey Dunkley just moments before the hosts opened the scoring is a mystery.

19/4/23

Championship

Sam Szmodics - Blackburn 6

Played as a left-sided number eight rather than his usual number 10 role to add solidity in midfield. Didn't see loads of the ball but offers plenty to the side defensively when that's the case. 

Luke McNally - Coventry 6.5

Helped keep a close eye on Brereton Diaz and made a crucial block to deny Rankin-Costello finding the target in a first half when chances were few and far between for both sides. Got back to defend brilliantly and dispossess Gallagher on the counter attack as City pushed for an equaliser.

Jimmy Dunne - QPR 6

Had a quiet first half, with Norwich carrying little threat, but was booked on 40 minutes for dissent. Helped to hold off an increasingly anxious late surge by the Canaries.

Andrew Omobamidele - Norwich 5

An awkward showing from a man entrusted to carry the City defensive unit in Grant Hanley and Ben Gibson's absence.

Ball progression not as aggressive or urgent as it could have been, and must take his share of the responsibility for Lyndon Dykes' opener.

Hamstrung by a booking for most of the game after a sloppy concession to Kenneth Paal forced him to foul the Rs winger. 

Adam Idah - Norwich 7

Made many supporters eat their words less than a minute after his introduction. An unmissable chance for the equaliser, but his instincts placed him where he was for the tap-in.

Followed that goal up with some impressive dynamism that threatened the QPR defenders and dragged City up the pitch. Lacked the quality to go with his power at times but certainly improved the team. 

Ryan Manning - Swansea 8

The Irishman wreaked havoc from a more advanced position and did ever so well in the build-up to Allen's goal. Put in a fine free-kick for Darling's headed effort at the end of the opening half too.

Tom Cannon - Preston 6

Improved in the second half and got his goal. As poor as Preston were, he kept hunting for chances and buzzing around.

Troy Parrott - Preston 7 (Star Man)

Some nice touches off the bench and took his goal exceptionally well.

Robbie Brady - Preston 5

Played out on the right and his cross led to Cannon's goal. Asked some questions in the final third but his square pass led to Swansea killing the game late on.

Mark McGuinness - Cardiff 8

It's a tough forward line to deal with at Vicarage Road and, fair play, he stood up to the task well. Made a number of crucial interceptions, especially in the second half. Good to put that Sheffield United blip behind him.

Callum O'Dowda - Cardiff 8

That tussle between him and Ismaila Sarr was fascinating, but O'Dowda can hold his head up high for his part in the battle. Started to free-up his legs as City gained confidence, which was great to see.

Darragh Lenihan - Middlesbrough 7

Steady away at the back but needed to move the ball out quicker in the first-half. Comfortable when they did in the second-half.

Sean McLoughlin - Hull 6

Brilliant in the first period. Got too tight to Archer for the second goal and from there it all went a bit south. 

Harry Vaughan - Hull 8 (Star Man)

Started with confidence, keen to get on the ball and move it. Had a growing influence, some of his play going forward was superb. The highlight, though, winning a clever foul on the edge of his own box, drawing applause from his manager. Booked just before coming off in the second, but a terrific first half showing. 

Jeff Hendrick - Reading 5

Largely overrun in the midfield and needed to impose himself more. Could have been stronger in his 50-50 challenges as well.

21/4/23

Premier League

Gavin Bazunu - Southampton 6

Managed to wind up the home fans from the very first minute with his time-keeping for goal kicks. Needed to put the ball in a different place for the Arsenal equaliser, shoving it into the middle of the box where Saka was waiting. 
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22/4/23

FA Cup

John Egan - Sheffield United 7 (Star Man)

United's best player. Superb at the back, reading of the game was excellent and showed his experience in the first half when Alvarez was into the area but he kept his composure and stood up well before clearing.

Championship

Kevin Long - Birmingham 5.5

Long won’t want to watch the Blackpool goal again after his loose pass played Etheridge into trouble. He was skinned a couple of times by the lively Rogers and missed a decent chance in the first half.

Andy Lyons – Blackpool 7

Brilliant energy – he never stops.

CJ Hamilton – Blackpool 7

Ran channels well and could have scored late on to put the gloss on it.

Max O'Leary - Bristol City 6

Didn't have a shot to save in the first half but showed his safe pair of hands from crosses in the opening 45 minutes. Little chance in saving the penalty. Looked nervy in the second period when City were put under pressure.

Mark Sykes - Bristol City 6

Managed to dig out a couple of dangerous crosses but to no effect.

Josh Cullen - Burnley 7

Quality as has come to be expected in the middle of the park, but did not have quite the same influence after the break.

Michael Obafemi - Burnley 6

Replaced Maatsen for the final 15 minutes. Added some energy upfront.

Jimmy Dunne - QPR 7

Did well against his former club, particularly in the second half. Always determined.

Sinclair Armstrong - QPR 7

The timing of his introduction and the impact he had with his power and pace played a massive part in the win. It unsettled Burnley just as they were looking set to push on and get the points.

Mark McGuinness - Cardiff 7

It wasn't his man - but he was one of the players to get outjumped from the corner for Josh Laurent's goal. Steady thereafter, though, both defensively and with the ball.

Callum O'Dowda - Cardiff 9 (Star Man)

Showed impeccable composure on more than one occasion to stop some attacks down his flank. Made one or two marauding runs down the wing as well. Was the standout player for the hosts by a country mile.

Jack Bonham - Stoke 7

Let the ball through his legs for Sory Kaba to level but redeemed himself by getting low to palm away the striker’s penalty in the second half.

Will Smallbone - Stoke 7

Provided some moments of quality, not least with the corner that assisted Laurent’s goal. Spent a lot of time stuck near the touchline before Sterling took over duties on the wide right.

Luke McNally - Coventry 7

Dominant in the air and alert to danger, the Burnley loan man defended well throughout. Made some impressive runs upfield in the second half to spark attacks.

Jeff Hendrick - Reading 5

The Newcastle United loanee was involved heavily in the midfield and was neat and tidy on the ball early on, but the Reading midfield was overrun on plenty of occasions. 

Shane Long - Reading 5

Back in the squad and was introduced with Reading chasing the game, but unable to make much of an impact. 

Sean McLoughlin – Hull 7 

Got away with an undercooked header back to Darlow that Pedro then put over the bar, but generally solid, especially second half. Too ambitious with some of his balls forward at times, squandering possession unnecessarily. 

Harry Vaughan – Hull 7 

Made his home debut for the club, starting on the left wing. Touch let him down a couple of times, but played a part in several promising moves, including the one that drew the foul on Slater inside the box. Made a nuisance of himself off the ball. 

Andrew Omobamidele - Norwich 4

Hesitant throughout. Typified by winning a header to halt a Swansea counter and then running the ball out of play under no pressure as he struggled to control it.

Locked onto Latibeaudiere too late inside the Norwich box to prevent a glancing header past Angus Gunn from 10 yards. Bounced off Ntcham for the third, when he burst between the Norwich captain and the right back.

Adam Idah - Norwich 4

Laid off for Liam Gibbs to try and pick out Sargent. Was in the vicinity, but not able to prevent Grimes threading a ball for the overlapping Manning in the build up to Swansea's second goal.

Offered no goal threat before McCallum's dismissal. None of the punch of his second half cameo at QPR, capped by a first goal under Wagner. Was the one to make way in the aftermath of Norwich going down to 10.

Ryan Manning - Swansea 9 (Star Man)

Dear owners. Give this man a new contract. Yours sincerely, everyone connected to Swansea City. Two assists in the opening half and went agonisingly close to netting himself in what was yet another superb display.

Troy Parrott - Preston 6

Never gave the Rovers back line a moment of peace and had moments. Was just waiting for that golden opening, which never came.

Tom Cannon - Preston 6

Had half-chances in and around the box but a Rovers man always seemed to be there to get a foot in. Saw an early effort trickle just wide. A frustrating afternoon for him probably.

Sam Szmodics - Blackburn 8

Doesn’t like his non-stop workrate being mentioned, seeing that as a given for all players, but it certainly doesn’t go unnoticed. Had one goal ruled out for handball but took his second chance like a true striker, a role he could well have to fulfil moving forward.

League 1

Jason Knight - Derby 6.5

Managed to get forward on a few occasions when the space presented itself and defended his side of the pitch pretty well against a canny operator in Mustapha Carayol.

Eiran Cashin - Derby 6.5 

Couple of passes went astray and to hold his hands up for one after he gave it away in midfield by trying to be too clever in the first half. Defended well mind and produced a big challenge at the end. 

Conor Hourihane - Derby 8 (Star Man)

The former Aston Villa man was perhaps Derby's best player. Produced some neat passes in tight areas and his set-pieces were on point. His best game for a while and was bang at it. 

David McGoldrick - Derby 8

Showed the expected moments of class and finally scored from the penalty spot. Where would they be without him? Mr Dependable and could have left this game with a hat-trick. 

Jack Taylor - Peterborough 5.5

Posh couldn't get their best player on the ball in the first-half and when he did get it he usually passed it away. More involved after the break when deployed in a deeper position and whistled one fierce shot just wide.

Finn Azaz - Plymouth 6 

Was a 79th minute substitute for Danny Mayor, with Argyle at that stage in control at 3-1 up. Azaz has not had the same spark about him since he returned from a broken ankle but a player of his ability is always capable of a moment of magic, and that could be important for the Pilgrims in their final three games.

Joe Rafferty - Portsmouth 6

Always looking to drive forward and such an influential presence. Made little inroads in an attacking sense, but always reliable in defensive situations. 

Scottish Premiership

Jake Doyle-Hayes - Hibs 6

Didn’t reach he heights of his derby performance against Hearts, but he wasn’t the only one. Kept working to the end.

23/4/23

Championship

Jayson Molumby - West Brom 8 (Star Man)

Got his feet in a muddle in the first minute in an early opening. Might've had a penalty in the first half. Runs, and runs, and runs. Got Albion into dangerous areas with his tireless running and driving dribbles.
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