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Rafferty

Yes he played very well and but for a slight miscontrol when he got on the end of that passing movement towards the end of the first half he might even have got a goal.
 
I don’t want to go overboard with praise for him because every time I do that with other players they seem to get injured straight after. I was saying on the way home last night how impressed I was with him. As you say, if he can keep putting in performances like that, he will be giving AN a decision to make when Hughes is back fit.
 
Have the shirt, play and respect the shirt, then it's yours to lose, irrespective of however you got it.

His to keep right now, even if only in the interests of squad harmony. Reality is is that he has done well starting away at Bradford. The squad can only benefit from the battle ahead at LB.

Well played (again) Joe.
 
Wouldn't say he was brilliant but he did a good job. Always looked to get forward and was helped out defensively by Harrop. I'd still put Hughes straight back in when fit but certainly looks to be pushing Fisher for the RB position when Hughes is back.
 
He did well but id have Hughes straight back in asap, better balance to the team with a left footer and the ability to overlap, also more height.
i can see why AN let Earl go out on loan as both Rafferty and Fisher have looked better than Earl at LB.

anyone news on Hughes and for that matter Clarke from last night?
 
The huger he must have to prove himself must be massive, I hope he proves us all wrong and keeps it up every credit to him

If he gets a song for him it must incorporate he's just a 4th choice right back ?
 
Thought he played well, worked hard and did the simple stuff correctly. Can tell he's not the most gifted player with the ball at his feet and his left foot is almost just for standing on
 
Agree with most posts - he was excellent. Hopefully he can maintain this level and opposition teams aren't able to target him.
 
Ron Burgundy said:
Thought the lad was brilliant last night and just behind DJ for MOTM.

Great passing down the channel and in field when on his right, covered every inch of his side, didn't get beat once and won some important headers when under pressure.

For me if he carries on performing like that he keeps Hughes out of the team.
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Hope Hughes injuries clear soon but having Rafferty,Fisher and Clarke to cover the positions with Hughes is very healthy competition as is ditto in all other positions in the team,Every faith in this team and I forsee a great end to the season.
 
People said the same about Hughes when he signed. An above average league one fullback who is too old to fall into the "potential" bracket.

These are the kind of players who rise to the level of the players who rise to the level of the players around them. Passionate hard workers with the hunger to prove themselves at a higher level.
 
BallyPNE said:
Thought he played well, worked hard and did the simple stuff correctly. Can tell he's not the most gifted player with the ball at his feet and his left foot is almost just for standing on
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I’m not saying that he is good with his left foot, but I particularly noticed him last night reach the bi-line and cross with his left which surprised me greatly.
 
I thought he played well overall but didn’t really stop many crosses coming in. Watching it again after the game confirmed that. I suspect Hughes will be straight back in, but from what I’ve seen I don’t think I’d have any issue with Rafferty being right and left back cover for now.
 
BallyPNE said:
Thought he played well, worked hard and did the simple stuff correctly. Can tell he's not the most gifted player with the ball at his feet and his left foot is almost just for standing on
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He played several balls down the channel with his left foot, particularly in the second half
 
Walton said:
I’m not saying that he is good with his left foot, but I particularly noticed him last night reach the bi-line and cross with his left which surprised me greatly.
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He's never going to be able to whip a cross in on his left foot with any venom and with Barky leading the line it'd have to be fired in at pace and early to catch out the centre halves
 
joh said:
He played several balls down the channel with his left foot, particularly in the second half
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It worked down the channels yesterday as stoke had to squeeze at 2-0 to try and pen us in. Against a team where its 0-0 or GOD FORBID we are losing, those balls wont be as effective. Not trying to have a go at him, obviously not his natural position on his favoured side but put in a top shift. Think better teams will target him a little though
 
Mancunian White said:
People said the same about Hughes when he signed. An above average league one fullback who is too old to fall into the "potential" bracket.

These are the kind of players who rise to the level of the players who rise to the level of the players around them. Passionate hard workers with the hunger to prove themselves at a higher level.
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Well said that man.
 
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