5 Worst
For every good performance however there are always going to be those who play poorly. So who had a bad day at the office yesterday?
Luis Suarez — Since returning from his ban, the young Uruguayan has had a lot to prove. As much as I despise the man he does have the ability to change a game all by himself. You’d have thought against lower level opposition he would have a field day. The excellent Cardiff back four marshalled him brilliantly and towards the end you could see his belief had left him. He was also conspicuous in his absence when it came to taking penalties.
Jordan Henderson — Another one of Dalglish’s ‘inspired’ signings. The lads shooting is poor, his passing his poor, his tackling his poor. I’m struggling to see an upside to his game. Anyway, what we have seen from him all season in the Premier League is what he delivered yet again in the Carling Cup final.
Gareth Bale — One of the league’s most overrated players. That’s not to say he’s a bad player. I think he is a good player but isn’t at the level people would have you believe just yet. He won the PFA player of the season award last season (given to the best player in the league) for his eye-catching performances in the Champions League. Well yesterday, apart from his horrendous dive that earned Tottenham a penalty, Bale was a bystander.
Kenny Miller — OK he set up the opening goal. However, he would take the ball from the feet of his teammates who could be dangerous. He couldn’t pass the ball (with the exception of the opening goal, smart arses). He constantly overran it and lost possession. He wouldn’t chase the ball down. Then there was the gilt-edged chance at the end of the 90 minutes. It looked harder to miss but miss it he did. He also missed a penalty. Awful player, failed in the Premier League, failed in Turkey and struggling in the Championship. Found his level playing in Scotland but mistakenly believes he is better, he isn’t.
Rudy Gestede — Now on to Miller’s strike partner. Here’s a timeline of his game. Misplaced pass, misplaced pass, shot wide, won a header, shot wide, won a header, foul, misplaced pass, foul, won a header, complained of cramp, missed a penalty. It’s a wonder Cardiff played so well with him and Miller up front.
