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[SouthCoastShankly]

Reina -
Kelly -
Carragher -
Agger -
Enrique -
Henderson -
Lucas -
Adam -
Downing -
Kuyt -
Carroll -

Subs
Meireles (Kuyt) -
Suarez (Carroll) -

[Thewaykokid]

Reina -7- Made some key saves, but was mostly untroubled for the entity of the game
Kelly -8- Really wish he started vs sunderland, think we would've had 2 more points. Fantastic Display
Carragher -7- Solid game, didn't hoof TOO much this match, again largely untroubled due to spectacular work around him.
Agger -7.5- IMO our best CB currently, injuries please stay away from our great dane! Made some good forward runs as well, comfortable in posession, not stretched too much defensively.
Enrique -8- Fantastic display to follow up a solid debut, some miscommunications but will gel as time passes. Some great forward runs, had walcott in his pocket all game.
Henderson -6- Though Henderson looked better this week, neat touches, kept it simple but tight, will become more adventurous as he settles. Promising youngster.
Lucas -7- Passing was sometimes a bit off, but was a beast in the centre, found myself yelling out good tackle to the tv screen, which is always a good sign! Occassionally caught out for pace, this will continue to happen with the adam lucas pairing, there will be better days for the two.
Adam -6- Got better as the game progressed, sometimes his passing was off as well, perhaps trying a bit too hard? Set pieces  dissapointing, considering how many we had.
Downing -6.5- Showed flashes of brilliance again, i wish he would hold the wide positions more than he did, we bought him to be a winger and provide good crosses which i didnt see enough of today.
Kuyt -6- More hard work from Kuyt as expected, quality lacking, expected nothing more or less from the dutchman.
Carroll -5.5- Actually looks more assured with the ball to feet than the ball over the top, needs to be more aggressive in getting on crosses. Was perhaps unlucky that vermaelen had the game of his life today.

Subs
Meireles (Kuyt) -7- Came on and looked lively, being pivotal in both goals with his energy and movement. Would like to see him start next game, rotating positions with suarez out on the right and behind the striker.
Suarez (Carroll) -7- Again, pivotal in both the goals with good movement and energy. Links up play well, but to be fair, he had much better service in 20 minutes than Carroll has got in over 100 minutes of football this season.

Kenny- 6- Though the 3 man midfield was a good idea vs Arsenal, I myself maybe would've had Aqua in Henderson's role and drop henderson alongside lucas, just to add some more mobility to midfield. Made the right subs, maybe would've done so earlier myself, but i don't know how fit Suarez and Meireles are. My main issue at the moment is our abandoning of our short passing game when Carroll is on the field, i think the lad has shown how capable he is with the ball at feet, i suppose we'll look better with more match fitness later in the season. Overall, happy with the 3 points and the defensive display, would like to see us pass the ball more than we are.

[ethanr]

Reina - 6.5- Not much to do but was commanding back there.
Kelly - 6.5-Was our quietest defender, but that's a bad thing.
Carragher - 7-Solid game for Carra
Agger - 7-Felt Agger had another solid game as well.
Enrique - 8.5- My MOTM, fantastic game.  Hard to do so much as a LB, but he's managed to do it.
Henderson - 6- He wasn't horrible, but I feel he wasn't adding anything to the side.
Lucas - 6- Went missing at times, but was there when we needed him.
Adam - 6.5-Our most inconsistent player. Had some really great balls, and some really poor set pieces.
Downing - 8- I felt Downing had another fantastic game on the wing.
Kuyt - 6-Kuyt was useful, but not as useful as usual.
Carroll - 6.5- The big man wasn't getting any favors from the ref, but at times he was getting bullied by the CBs.  I still felt he was in control tho.

Subs
Meireles (Kuyt) - 8- I hope it's not like Aqua where he comes on and gives us the best 20 minutes you've ever seen, then is garbage the next game.  What a game for him.
Suarez (Carroll) -8.5- What can I say.. How about top Premier league player of the year candidate?


Kenny-8.5- Honestly, great ideas from the King.  It was easy to see he wanted to let Suarez run at the defense after they had to deal with Carroll all game, but adding Meireles was THE PERFECT touch to that game...  Well done Kenny, great team selection, and great subs.

[only me]

Reina - 7 ,solid game with one crucial save from VP after the Ref fcked up.
Kelly - 6, Good defensive display ,still feels he is one dimensional ,doesn't support attack at all.
Carragher - 6 ,solid game not much to do.
Agger - 7 ,solid game with some good forward runs.
Enrique - 8 , MOTM ,great skill and understanding of the game
Henderson - 5 ,ok he proved me he can run but to what purpose? Looks lost.
Lucas - 6 ,ok game
Adam - 5 ,wasn't terrible but really must pull his weight on the pitch ,can't allow himself to disappear during the game.
Downing - 7 ,really looks to be the sharpest player in the pitch but still not felt enough ,i expect him to dominate.
Kuyt - 6 ,Good work out again ,Could be a great fitness trainer for the team.
Carroll - 6 ,Kenny setup of the team really left him to dry. He was the focus of the defence and didn't get much support.

Subs
Meireles (Kuyt) - 7 ,immidiate contribuation ,great sub
Suarez (Carroll) - 7 ,See Meireles

Kenny - 5 ,Team selection was strange (Suarez not starting?) ,Subs were Very very late ,game plan wasn't clear ,Carrol left as a lone striker ,huge distance between midfield and Attack ,still looked as we were playing to avoid a lose then get a win. Must get Downing more involved and demend Adam to stand up.

[Kenny Kan]

Reina - 7
Kelly - 7
Carragher - 7
Agger - 7
Enrique - 8
Henderson - 6
Lucas - 7
Adam - 5
Downing - 7
Kuyt - 6
Carroll - 5

Subs
Meireles (Kuyt) - 7
Suarez (Carroll) - 7

[RUSHIE#9]

Reina - 7
Kelly - 8
Carragher - 7
Agger - 7
Enrique - 9
Henderson - 5
Lucas - 6
Adam - 6
Downing - 8
Kuyt - 6
Carroll - 7

Subs
Meireles (Kuyt) - 8
Suarez (Carroll) - 8.5

King Kenny - 6.5

[mart]

Reina - 6
Kelly - 7
Carragher - 6
Agger - 7
Enrique - 7
Henderson - 5
Lucas - 7
Adam - 5
Downing - 6
Kuyt - 6
Carroll - 5

Subs
Meireles (Kuyt) - 7
Suarez (Carroll) - 7

Kenny - 5

[metalhead]

Reina - 7
Kelly - 8
Carragher - 7
Agger - 7
Enrique - 8
Henderson - 5
Lucas - 7
Adam - 6
Downing - 6
Kuyt - 6
Carroll - 6

Subs
Meireles (Kuyt) - 7
Suarez (Carroll) - 7

Kenny - 7

[crim cram]

Reina - 7
Kelly - 7
Carragher - 6
Agger - 7
Enrique - 8
Henderson - 6
Lucas - 7
Adam - 6
Downing - 6
Kuyt - 6
Carroll - 6

Subs
Meireles (Kuyt) - 7
Suarez (Carroll) - 8

[Igor Zidane]

Reina - 7 boss
Kelly - 8 boss
Carragher - 7 boss
Agger - 7 boss
Enrique -9 boss
Henderson - 7 boss
Lucas - 8 boss
Adam - 8 boss
Downing - 9 boss
Kuyt - 7 boss
Carroll - 7 boss

Subs
Meireles (Kuyt) - 8 boss
Suarez (Carroll) - 9 boss

[red till i die!!]

Reina - 7
Kelly - 7
Carragher - 7
Agger - 7
Enrique - 8
Henderson - 6
Lucas - 6
Adam - 6
Downing - 7
Kuyt - 6
Carroll - 6

Subs
Meireles (Kuyt) - 8
Suarez (Carroll) - 8

[Zidane]

Reina - 8 Solid, made some very important saves.
Kelly - 7 Usual from Kelly, solid at the back lacking in attack.
Carragher - 7 Solid.
Agger - 7.5 Solid.
Enrique - 8 Very good both in defense and attack.
Henderson - 7 For a 21 year old he's very mature, bright future for him.
Lucas - 8 Boss.
Adam - 7 Poor in the first half but much more improved in the second.
Downing - 7.5 Good throughout.
Kuyt - 6 Don't remember him much tbh.
Carroll - 7 Worked hard but was lacking support from everywhere.

Subs
Meireles (Kuyt) - 8 Did very well to setup both goals.
Suarez (Carroll) - 9 Going to be massive for us this season.

[maguskwt]

Reina -7
Kelly - 7.5
Carragher - 7
Agger - 7.5
Enrique - 8
Henderson - 6
Lucas - 5.5
Adam - 5.5
Downing - 8
Kuyt - 6
Carroll - 4.5

Subs
Meireles (Kuyt) - 7
Suarez (Carroll) - 8

[brentd4]

everyone seems to be voting roughly the same


Reina - 7 only because he wasnt seen much
Kelly - 7.5
Carragher - 8
Agger - 8  the 2 in the middle were awesome, arsenal cudnt hold the ball round our 18yards at all
Enrique -8 for being new to us hes gelling well and looks a beast of a player signing of the summer
Henderson - 6 annoyed me on a few occasions
Lucas - 7.5
Adam - 7
Downing - 7.5
Kuyt - 6 as someone has said cant remember much about his game
Carroll - 7 battled hard for the lack of support up top wish hed get a few goals now

Subs
Meireles (Kuyt) - 8 gutted if we sell him hes great
Suarez (Carroll) - 10* the mans a genius, shockingly awesome everytime he plays, golden boot in may

[redtrader74]

Reina - 7
Kelly - 6.5
Carragher - 6.5
Agger - 6
Enrique - 8
Henderson - 5
Lucas - 6
Adam -6
Downing - 7
Kuyt - 6
Carroll - 6

Subs
Meireles (Kuyt) - 7
Suarez (Carroll) - 7

Kenny- 6

I thought we were ok, and nothing more. arsenal are in the turds, and a win had to be expected, regardless of the 11 year wait, which is a load of anyway, it's not the same group of players each year.

Up until the impressive frimpong was sent off, although we looked more likely to score it was only marginal, we didn't outplay them. It's quite clear that without the class of gerrard, meireles and Suarez our team is a lot of huff and puff. A good result, but we need to get better and quickly