Peterborough United's players have received their half-term grades as the League One season approaches the midway point.
By Alan Swann
Published 17th Dec 2022, 07:54 BST
Updated 17th Dec 2022, 08:29 BST
Peterborough Telegraph sports editor Alan Swann has graded the Posh players on their form and impact so far in the 2022-23 season.
Posh have used 23 players in 21 League One games this season.
One, Sammie Szmodics, is no longer at the club, but we’ve awarded a grade for the other 22.
See who’s top of the class and who must do better when the season resumes, hopefully at Charlton Athletic on Boxing Day.
Appearances and goal stats are from League One games only.
Grading key: A – The perfect student, B – Satisfactory, C – Ok, but capable of improvement, D – Must do better. E – A big disappointment.
See who’s top of the class and who must do better when the season resumes, hopefully at Charlton Athletic on Boxing Day.
5. JONSON CLARKE-HARRIS: B.
Starts 20. Sub apps 1. Goals 12. Still far and away the most likely player to score a goal. His 12 goals is three times as many as any other Posh player and 11 have come from open play,. The captain is limited technically, but he makes the most of what he has. Strong and a useful defender at set-pieces. Photo: Joe Dent
Starts 16. Sub apps 0, Goals 0. The teenage defender has not reached last season’s Championship form. He has looked slow and weak at times this season, while his passing, although usually good, can become sloppy. Better in the middle of three centre-backs than as part of a pair. Marked down a little because he is a much better play than he's shown so far. Photo: Joe Dent
Starts 16. Subs apps 2. Goals 0. Very good at his best, but he’s been an inconsistent midfield ball winner which is his main role in the team. He is most effective when he keeps things simple, i.e win ball, pass it to the closest teammate. Photo: Joe Dent
Starts 8. Subs apps 8. Goals 2. The Academy graduate still looks very raw, but some exciting moments. His pace is an obvious strength, while his hold-up play and heading, for a tall man, are obvious weaknesses. Can look a serious threat when there is space behind defences to run into. His crossing has been good at times. Photo: Joe Dent