jamespevans wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2019 11:12 pm
Couldn't be bothered contributing to the Braintree rating because as we all know we are champions because what we have done over the whole season. Seven defeats, the 3rd highest number of goals and the best defence (fact). My ratings for the season (current squad only(:
Brill - 7.5 - a guy who came to us as a coach and prior to Edinburgh coming in hadn't played a competitive match for 2.5 years (little known fact, his first game for the O's was also Edinburgh's first game). Very few mistakes, command his box in the air (most of the time) and pulled off some world class saves this season. I can live with him still being a bit chunky!
Sam Ling - 6 - Has had a stop-start season but, for me, not as strong as Judd in the RB position. Looked more comfortable with the new formation but still a poor crosser of the ball
Joe Widdowson - 7 - I'm a big fan and like Clay his consistency has shone through this season. Needs a new contract. Just hate it when I see a player bombing through on the left or lurking at the back post and realise it is him. He will never ever score another goal in professional football
Myles Judd - 7 - Also a big fan. Yes he's rash but he is 19 and, given the chance by Edinburgh, will turn into our No1 RB/WB. I can see him thriving in the current formation
Josh Coulson - 8 - Would love to see him finish his career with us. Orient through and through, a rock at the back and his goals this season have been so important. The four games he missed after the Salford defeat we picked up four points - nuff said
Dan Happe - 7 - improving all the time and his season didn't start until he came off the bench at Salford for Coulson. Lacks pace and needs to be more aware of what is going on around him but he is only 20 and has earned his place.
Marvin Ekpiteta - 7.5 - Ridiculous improvement in such a short time. He was actually an unused sub for our first game of the season (Elokobi was picked ahead of him). Missed the same four games as Coulson after Salford and how we missed them both. I also don't think McCallum would have had is as easy as he did if Ekpiteta wasn't suspended. Bolster our midfield and we have a hell of a central team behind them next season.
Jamie Turley - 6 - Has done the job(s) we've asked him to do and we all know he is a bog standard old fashioned centre back who leaves his mark. Hard to see him being kept on
Alex Lawless - 6 - Was given a handful of starts after Edinburgh arrived but has never really featured since (only 7 league starts this season). In an average midfield wasn't able to command a place. Another who won't be here next season
Jobie McAnuff - 7.5 - A real captain (the look on his face as he was forced off today) and would love him to give us another season. His experience and intelligence really will be missed when he hangs up his boots.
Craig Clay - 7.5 - For chunks of this season he has been our only central midfielder, driving forward, last ditch tackles. Has become our most consistent player. He ain't half racking up the yellow cards though.
Jordan Maguire-Drew - 7 - looking forward to seeing this guy in action next season. Already looks like our best crosser of the ball and is naturally two-footed.
James Dayton - 6.5 - Can't make up my mind about him and another player whose season was ruined by injury. Only two assists this season where you would expect more. Always worked hard and will always look less spectacular than JMD and Koroma. Sentiment says offer him a year contract as a squad player.
James Brophy - 7 - Can be our most frustrating/exciting player (dead-heat with Koromoa). Had a difficult start to the season which didn't really happen until December. I think Edinburgh trusts him to put in a shift these days.
Dale Gorman - 5.5 - Think we expected too much of him but he has been our biggest disappointment. Admittedly didn't have a pre-season but his passing has to be better if he wants to be more than a squad player.
Charlie Lee - 6 - looks to be coming toward the end of his career. Clay carried him most of the time and his passing towards the end of the season was shocking. Surprised if he is with us next season
Macauley Bonne - 7,5 - 45 goals in 88 starts with some of the easiest misses I've ever seen thrown in. Runs all day and is brilliant at holding the ball up. Would hate to lose him and he can go out every Sunday, I don't mind.
Matt Harrold - 7 - has become our lucky mascot. I've been harsh in the past (once called him a piece of stone). Has only actually started 3 league games this season but his goals have been so important, especially the equaliser against Halifax and the one that finished Harrogate off. I recall his assist for Dayton's goal away at Chesterfield in a game when we were second best all game. Turns 35 in July and his cameo today was probably also his swansong. Thanks big guy
Josh Koromoa - 7.5. - For me a season of two halves. Was brilliant before his January injury and was capable of anything (watch his first at Fylde again). Since then he hasn't been the same play (brilliant goal against Halifax, mind). Will have a hell of a next season
James Alabi - 5 - Unless we pay him off we're stuck with him next season. Terrible touch, poor player
Jay Simpson - 6 - You can see his intelligence on the ball but was never fit enough to make a contribution. Can't imagine a L1 team would offer him a contract and with a pre-season behind him you never know
Done