How we rated the Irons v Cardiff

ClaretandHugh’s Sergey Novyish hands out the marks

You can’t ask for more from your goalkeeper! Excellent game-changing performance. Few world-class saves (including a saved penalty). Very unlucky not to keep a clean sheet in the end! 9

This guy is quality. Brilliant defensively. Supported attack well on a few occasions too. 8

Top performance from Oggy today. No silly mistakes, had two great chances to score from corners. 8

Good-old Antonio is back! Pace, energy, goals.. he has it all. He wins corners and then scores from em! but.. still a liability defensively sometimes 8

From zero to hero. King Arthur is back with amends. Great runs and passes (incl. goal assist) but also a great defensive play including few crucial blocks and interceptions. 8

Started the game by withdrawing from a challenge and provoking a few boos from the stands. But then showed everyone what he is really capable of. His skills and football thinking is world class. Just run into the box and he will find you with a killer pass. 9

Had a lively start, tried few clever one-twos with Arnie, but been pretty anonymous today tbh. 6

Just love this guy’s attitude. Ran his socks off. Pressed the opposition, created numerous chances and two goals, very good deliveries from corners and free-kicks..Fans favorite for sure. Go, Snoddy, go! 9

Tried hard and been quite useful (but not faultless) defensively (few good interceptions) and offensively (clever pass to Masuaku just before Lucas scored) 7

Another complete performance from the lad. Could’ve scored few times, but his defensive contribution is way more valuable atm. 9

A day to forget for Arnie. Wasted (and created) few good chances, then made a stupid challenge and conceded a penalty. Let’s just hope his injury isn’t too bad. 5

Replaced Arnie and surprised us all in a good way. Two high-end finishes. Two goals in space of five minutes. 9

Did OK, but needs game time. Tried hard, won a few headers and created few half-chances for himself and teammates, but could’ve done better in his own box to prevent Cardiff’s consolation. 6

Spent 20 minutes on the pitch, but been involved in more attacking action than Hernandez. Incredible young talent. 8