The game was shown in full (delayed) here in NZ.
Thought we actually played quite well. Never quite hit top gear but if St. Michael was fully fit and Harry K had his shooting boots on we could have won by 4 or 5 easy. I was suprised (I know I shouldn't be) as I read all of Fleet Street's finest saying we were a bit spawny. Yes the goal was, but we bossed the rest of the game. Scores on the doors...
Jones - Boyhood Red makes debut at nearly 37. There is still a faint glimmer of hope for me yet although I will have to do extra post christmas training along with Molby and Ruddock. ;) . Great save from Vassell though. 7/10
Henchoz - Quality. That mazy run out of the back was top drawer. 8/10
Biscan - Ok but another mistake. Henry would have put that one away. 6/10
Hyppia - Decent without being spectacular. 7/10
Riise - Ok but still a long way short of his barnstorming best of old. 6/10
Diouf - First half ok. Second half took the piss and m.o.m. just for the flick over the full backs head. If he could cross a ball... 8.5/10
Murphy - Below par. Got a toe in quite a few times but disribution was poor. 6/10
Hamann - The real Guvnor. Just does it without mouthing off. Had a few decent shots as well today. 8/10
Kewell - Will have to get on the blower to his Aussie mate Craig Johnstone for new pair of Predator because his boots today must have been borrowed from Johnny Wilkinson. 7/10
Owen - If he was fit would have got 2 but still good to have him back. 7/10
H***k*y - Another decent game I thought. Worked hard put himself about and did some good stuff. A first time layoff in the first half reminded me of Rushy. 7.5/10
Pongolle - Poor ball stopped Harry getting a a clear run on goal. 6.5/10
Cheyrou - Nice run to tee up Harry. 7/10.
:biggrin: