Fulham v Newcastle: Player Rankings

I will post a full opinion after i've had a proper chance to digest yesterday's match. In the meantime, here's a rundown of how I scored our lads against Newcastle

Niemi - 7/10
Another good performance - which saved us a number of times - and very nearly saved the penalty as well.

Omozusi - 8/10
Giving the penalty away, albeit in somewhat dubious circumstances, will remain the abiding memory but that is unfair. Until then he was absolutely outstanding.

Bocanegra - 6/10
A decent display

Stefanovic - 7/10
Commanding. A good display by the big fella - at both ends of the pitch

Hughes - 6/10
Relatively solid display.

Simon Davies - 5/10
Very poor by his high standards.

Bouazza - 8/10
The difference between the two sides on a number of occasions. When he has the confidence to take players on he is awesome and his crosses are fierce and troubling.

Murphy - 4/10
There is no logical reason for this man being in the team. Hard to believe he turned out so many times for Liverpool.

S. Davis - 7/10
His best performance in a white shirt. Showed confidence and strength in midfield, as well as saving the day when Niemi dropped the ball momentarily in the first half.

Dempsey - 7/10
Unquestionable commitment and desire. Also came close to scoring from Bouazza's cross.

Healy - 7/10
Good to see him get a full match under his belt. Caused constant problems and fired in a few shots as well.

Substitutes:

Kuqi - 7/10
This man is already something of a cult hero. Caused the Geordies no end of problems when he came on and won virtually every header.

Man of the match: Hameur Bouazza. His testing crosses - as well as for the amusement factor of leaving Alan Smith on his backside - is enough to win the day. Young Omozusi ran him close but giving away a penalty ruined his chances.