Player Form Vs Colchester United

By GEC
January 15 2006

A guide to the player form from our League One clash with Colchester United. How did the home debutants get on...

^Murphy^{(Goalkeeper) -}OOOOO ^{Never looked troubled by anything they through at him, couldn't really be faulted for either goal. His kicking was sound and his distribution contributed to our the hit them on the break style of play}

^{Gerrard (Central Defence)}^OOOOO^{A tower of strength at the back. The pick of the defenders performance wise. A fine performance should have ended in the goal of the season, how did he miss the target?}

^{Pead (Full Back)}^OOOOO^{An improvement on the Barnsley game, he worked well and cleared his lines well. .Never really troubled by Colchester.}

^{Fox (Full Back)}^OOOOO^{A solid performance, and like Pead, didn't get much hassle from Colchester coming forward. He linked up well with James and whipped some good balls in.}

^{Roper (Central Defence)}^OOOOO^{Another steady performance from Ropes, put his foot in when needed. Kept tabs on Iwmeuno.}

^{G Smith}^{(Midfield )}^OOOOO^A^{n impressive performance, full of energy and keen to get on the ball whenever he good. Distribution was top class.}

^{Leary - (Midfield)}^OOOOO^A^{tigerish display, the kind of midfield performance we've been crying out for all season. Linked up well with Smith.}

^Constable^-^(Striker)^OOOOO^{Tried hard and did his best to put the Colchester defence under pressure. His link up play was good, but he struggled when it came to winning us the ball in the final third}

^{Wright - (Winger)}^OOOOO^{One of his best displays for a long while. He looked to get in behind the Colchester defence at every possible opportunity. Finishing could have been better at times.}

^{Timm - (Forward )}^OOOOO^{First half showing was disapointing, to many failed flicks and tricks. Sparked up in the second and looked like our most influential player. Must be more effective and efficient with the ball.}

^{James -}^(Winger)^OOOOO^{Given the sponsors MOTM award. Had a great first half but ended the game quietly. An exciting performance that got the fans off their seats.}

^Standing^{- (Forward)}^OOOOO^{Replaced Timm and tried to do the same creative second striker role without much success.}

^Atieno^{- (Forward)}^OOOOO^{Replaced Constable and was productive when it came to winning aerial challenges. Looked keen and tried hard with no end product.}