Who was your MOTM v Carlisle?

I would of give it to Simpson I thought he ran his socks off today I know no great goalscorer but he is a good team player and seems to be getting better with more game time

Thought the applause he got today when subbed was fantastic

Oh I keep. away from those ratings as everybody sees the game/performance differently


The main forum has some quite erratic ratings from today's game

Well here is my opinion anyway:

Jakupovic 7 Looked solid and commanding although he had almost nothing to do - one note that is probably nothing: in the 2nd half he could have picked up the ball but did some silly Cryuff turn thing which wasn't necessary and I hope he is not one of these 'eccentric' goalies like we see saw Boruc do against the Arsenal.
Cuthbert 9 My MOTM - looks as good at RB as CB and stopped everything that went down their left and scored and should have scored again
Baudry 8 Up there, Carlisles long balls never looked like going anywhere with Baudry at the back and his distribution was superb
Clarke 7 really solid
Omosuzi 8 Great performance, should be permanent LB with his performance, made some great runs down the left and defended superbly - one amazing block in the 1st half stopped a clear Carlisle chance when the other defenders had for once let him down
Moses 8 a great game, didn't give the ball away as much and linked really well with the midfield
James 7 one of his better games
Bartley 7 looked really good until he went off
Cox 8 Was everywhere and one of those games where you always fancied him to get on the ball and do something special
Lisbie 7 A quieter game but as ever was there to tuck it away when needed
Simpson 8 I can see why Slade rates him - great worker on the ball, as long as others are finishing he is a good no 10
Ness 8 showed some Premiership quality touches and passes and blasted it from 30 yards to score which is always appreciated
Loza 7 Amazingly quick turn of pace but lacks a bit of finesse
Coulithingy 8 Great cameo - looks an amazing prospect and I think he will do really well for Orient if given some minutes - scared their defence and GK s***less

I said in the other thread that Simpson seems to work in the system as long as someone else is scoring - I am sure his goals will come. To be fair Batt didn't score that many but generally made himself useful for the team.

As to the loanees - I was very impressed so I would love them to stay but as you say they are all short term loans so I am not sure what Russell Slade's plans are. I would certainly hope the goalkeeper can stay until the end of the season as nobody knows when Jamie Jones will be back. Ness looks like quality but no better than Vincelot in the midfield. The two lads upfront look like great prospects but maybe better coming off the bench to make an impact than starters.