Taylor 7 - Did everything expected of him, it is no coincidence we are more solid defensively when he plays, kicking can be a little iffy but only if we are nitpicking.
Maybury 7 - Looks good defensively and dangerous going forward linked up well with Gillespie.
Stewart 7 - Superb first half but a couple of poor corners and the crowd started to moan and groan and he lost a little confidence, but has improved massively under Levein and becoming a key player for us.
Dabizas 7 - One of Nikos' better games, although he hasnt completely cut out the casual stuff, he has shown big improvements and looked pretty solid and comfortable.
Heath 7 - Had a good solid game, always a threat at set pieces, disribution let him down on a couple of occasions but in general played well.
Gillespie 9 - MOM Superb game, ran at defenders, was creative but also did a lot of defensive work for the team including an unbelieveable block on the line to stop a certain goal, Levein has had a massive influence on Gillespie and he has taken his chance with both hands.
Nalis 5.5 - Looks tired, slow and a shadow of the player he was earlier in the season, it is possible that he does not fit in with this new high energy team. We missed Williams.
Gudjonnson 7 - Looks to be improving under Levein, had a good game, broke up play well and generally kept possession, is still prone to the odd moment of rashness but is starting to look a decent player.
Tiatto 7 - What can you say, another 110% performance from the skipper, never shirks a tackle and has superb fitness levels, good to see him back. Good link up play with Jordy. We look strong on both flanks now.
Connolly 8 - Another superb display from Connors, was a constant threat all game unlucky to hit the woodwork again, but scored a poachers goal to add to his wonder strike last week, is definately a confidence player and another who has benefitted from Levein.
Scowcroft 5 - Another disappointing performance, looks slow and disinterested, is 6 ft tall but looks 5ft when challenging for headers at the minute, needs to move on, once De Vries is fit, Scowy wont get a look in.
Subs
De Vries 6 - Looks a decent player, strikes the fear of god into opposing defenders with his physical presence, but for his size he is decent with the ball at his feet as well, just need to get him and keep him fit.
Dublin 5.5 - Put himself about, did ok but not really long enough to make an impression.
Overall a decent performance, we missed Gareth Williams, but the team is now starting to take shape and on both flanks we have decent wide midfielders complimented by 2 very good attacking full backs. We kept the ball well yesterday and looked better in possession, not as hurried and if there was nothing on then the team were happy to play it back and start again rather than needlessly give it away, even if the fans were getting restless and fustrated. Lets hope we can keep building on it but also remember there will be setbacks along the way, but we appear to be heading in the right direction.
