Full time rating

Marshall 5, unlucky lad with the injury

Hughes 8, MOM, only one pass to astray in the first half, in whole second half, he had guts to put his foot in to tackle and show Robben liked a crown, keep him on right back now.

Dublin 7, always win the header when we defend the corner, it was what we needed. I should say he did nothing wrong on defence.

Shackell 6, long ball was going to astray but close down the Drogba quite well, I had to say it was not his standard, very nervous.

Drury 7, average in the first half and make more runs in the second half, but for the 4th goal he did see Shevchenko come in, so why Adam not close him down a bit earlier? ABSOLUTELY ZERO understanding with Hucks when overlapping but the bright point is Shuan Wright-Phillips never got to beat Adam, by pace or skill.

Lappin 7, track back quite well but very poor corner delivery, should keep his place on the left midfield.

Etuhu 7, close down Lampard well in the first half, absolutely unlucky with the long range shot that hit the post, try his best I think but why go to the same ball with Safri a few times?

Safri 7, pass the ball well but sometimes mis-understand with Dickson, again he was the midfielder who had sight to pass the ball long and short, also not afraid to put himself to the tackle.

Croft 6, should have run at their left back more, should out his shot with power not place it because it's too far to goal, second half's shot hit the bar and so unlucky about that!

Hucks 3, sorry to say that but I think Grant would be absolutely disappointed about him. Okay he did not have the servive provides but when he had the ball, he had to decide to go outside or inside a bit quicker. Some of the short passes he made was absolutely schoolboy level. Of course in the first half when he had only one chance to run, Gemeri got booked immediately.

Brown 5, brilliantly hold the ball well but need a shooting chance, what did he do for their second goal? Not a good signing look liked.

sub:

Gallacher 6, some good saves had made, no fault for all the goals conceded.

Fotheringham 5, not in the game and some fancy touches

Martin 6, should get him in the game after 70 minutes, too little time to add the fire power.

Posted By: XXL16, Feb 17, 17:15:45