Whispers

How we rated the Irons against Saints

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Fabianski: Vital saves and looked the complete goalkeeper throughout the 90 mins 8+

Coufal: Did all that was necessary – most of which came in the first 20 odd minutes. What a signing he’s been 7.5

Dawson: Totally composed even in the hairiest moments early on 7+

Ogbonna Ditto above. Right back to best as season ends . Ironic 7+

Cresswell: Not his best afternoon back or front with too many crosses barely meeting their targets 6

Rice: Entirely typical performance – here, there and everywhere, breaking things up and getting forward well and a perfect end to a perfect campaign DEEEEEECLAN 8

Soucek: Entirely comfortable and right on top of his game 8

Bowen: He was fouled that many times as he made things happen and it was the rebound from his shot that set up a Fornals goal. Fine performance 8

Fornals: Finally found the goal touch which has been missing all season with two of them, Very decent performance 8

Lingard: Not at the level of those early games but manages to always look a threat when bursting forward 6+

Antonio: Huge reception from the 10,000 when subbed, appeared to take a knock but soldiered on with a strong performance 7

Subs

Benrahma: Little impact in the 20 minutes he was on 5

Diop: On very late for Dec in order for the fella to take his applause from the crowd No rating

Noble: Quite right he should be given a few minutes but little he could give as it had all been given 6+because he’s such a good lad

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Hugh Southon is a lifelong Iron and the founding editor of ClaretandHugh. He is a national newspaper journalist of many years experience and was Bobby Moore's 'ghost' writer during the great man's lifetime. He describes ClaretandHugh as "the Hammers daily newspaper!"

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5 comments

  • GaryD says:

    The team looked slow for the first 20 minutes. Growing into the game is one thing, not turning up for half a half is dangerous.
    I think Lingard deserved a 7+. His off-ball movement was good and drew players. Southampton crowded the middle so the outside players had better opportunities.
    I usually dump on Benrahma but feel he is improving and feel you are a little harsh.
    Regardless, great season and Europa in the fall.
    Thanks for the great web site.

  • Lyonzee says:

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Well done boys, congratulations to a very good season to finish in 6th place only 4pts away from 3rd and just 2 puts below Chelsea to finish 2nd in the London league and above the likes of Arsenal 👏🏻👏🏻 but must give a big shout out to their north London neighbours playing in the conference league next season… go Barnet 😄

  • WestOzHammer says:

    No rating for Noble? 🙂

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