12 Sep 2015 15:16:26
Howard-6.5-Being generous because of the result, he was too far off his line for their goal.
Coleman-9-Take a bow, had Hazard in his pocket al day, was great ar keeping the ball, even when he had 4 players around him he would somehow still keep it. Brilliant today Seamus ðŸ‘.
Stones-9.5-With all the talk of the occasion, he was an absolute boss today, bullied Costa with Jagielka, we t past people, just sheer brilliance. Was made up when we scored too, love him.
Jagielka-9.5-Also bullied Costa, really underrated pace, great tackle i. The second half when Costa looked clean through, great today.
Galloway-9-Not as much going forward but great cross for the first goal, was solid in everything he did, class.
McCarthy-8.5-Did a bit of everything today, did it all very well too, helped out the defenders, had a shot, some good passes.
Barry-9-Had a stormer on and off the ball, not much to say, dominate in the air and played some great passes out wide.
Besic-6-Shame about his injury, hope he is okay.
Barkley-9-Two assists and kept it very well when under pressure, few wrong decisions but nothing overly bad, did what was needed. Considering he didn't have as much freedom he was class.
Kone-8.5-Held it up well and caused Zouma problems whenever he had the ball, my Ivorian prince.
Lukaku-7-Even though he barely had any service he was a nuisance to the Defence.
Naismith-10-Can't fault a perfect hattrick, don't think I saw him give it away once, won headers all day against Zouma and Ivanovic, well done Naisy, phenominal.
Lennon-6.5-Worked hard as usual when he came on.
Funes Mori-6.5-Wow can he jump! Carried the ball forward late on and made some great clearances.
Overall I was made up with that performance, the fans were brilliant and actually got behind the team. I criticised the team before the game but wow, we were brilliant.
12 Sep 2015 17:02:22
good day at the office alround today
12 Sep 2015 18:50:44
Are you really going to criticise Tim for that goal!? C'mon Swan don't be silly! Apart from that spot on!!
12 Sep 2015 19:38:44
I've seen it back 4 times now mate and he is about 6-7 yards off his line. Not the first time players have noticed it and scored.
12 Sep 2015 21:09:52
Swan he could have been standing anywhere you like with Robles alongside him and it probably would have been a goal. Stop looking for faults that don't exist we all know you're not keen on Howard. You don't need to keep reminding us. :)
12 Sep 2015 21:31:06
On motd, watch the goal again, you will see.
12 Sep 2015 21:50:01
I saw it 2 or 3 times. The fact that he was not standing on his goal line means nothing. What keeper does!? It was a fantastic unbelievable strike and a goal. I doubt any keeper in the world would have saved it. Give Tim a break. He does make mistakes like all keepers but that wasn't one of them!! Anyway I'm too happy to argue and the rest of your ratings were spot on! Glad you rated Barry high too as thought he was awesome today!
12 Sep 2015 22:19:35
I think if Howard had been nearer his line the goal would have looked worse as the angle would have been easier for the attacker but in any event there's no goalkeeper in the world who would have been stuck on his line with the ball 30 yards out so I don't think it's fair to call it a mistake sometimes goals are just great. Starting to look like it might be a good season but let's keep our feet on the ground and see where we are after 10 games.
13 Sep 2015 09:59:56
And I think if Barkley had closed down Matic in the first place instead of standing there watching, Matic wouldn't of got the shot away.So I wouldn't put it down to Howards fault.