For the second successive away game, Nottingham Forest battled their way to a 1-1 draw when taking a point away from a trip to Charlton.
A torrid first-half display at The Valley suggested that the Reds could be in for a long evening.
Improvement was made after surviving a few scares, though, and – like at Elland Road against Leeds – Sabri Lamouchi’s men found a way of salvaging something.
Here, Seat Pitch offers a mark out of 10 for those who know greater consistency is required after taking a step backwards from the positive performance put in against Birmingham.
Ratings
Aro Muric – 6
A couple of smart saves which kept the Reds in the game were countered by a few flaps and some poor distribution. Still searching for consistency.
Carl Jenkinson – 6
Needs minutes to get up to speed and grew into the game after a slow start. Having an actual right-back in that berth should prove beneficial in time.
Michael Dawson – 8
The only blot on his copybook is the fact that Charlton’s goal came from the man he was covering. Apart from that he looked assured in a promising centre-half partnership.
Joe Worrall – 8
The kind of performance which suggests that he has learned lessons from the past and is starting to fulfil his potential. Barely put a foot wrong.
Jack Robinson – 5
Far too much of the threat posed by the Addicks came down his side of the field. Not entirely his fault, but found himself chasing shadows at times.
Matty Cash – 5
Barely had a kick back in what is supposed to be his favoured position. Energetic as always, but his inability to square for a free Lewis Grabban came before an inevitable substitution.
Alfa Semedo – 5
So impressive over the opening weeks of the season, but was brought back down to earth with a bump. Squandered possession throughout. Hopefully a rare off day.
Ben Watson – 5
Has become a scapegoat for many but really isn’t doing his cause any favours. Looks a yard off the pace and never entirely sure as to where he should be – often far too deep.
Tiago Silva – 6
Not his best display, admittedly, but did at least show a few nice touches – particularly in the first half when everyone around him toiled. Faded as the game wore on.
Sammy Ameobi – 5
Charged with the task of covering for Joe Lolley on the left and didn’t come close to filling that void. May be better as an impact player after all.
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Lewis Grabban – 5
Another one of those days for the Forest frontman. Got very little service and when he did get a sight of goal, he either wanted too many touches or blazed high into the stands.
Substitutes
John Bostock (Semedo, 64’) – 7
Brought a semblance of control to proceedings in the middle of the park. Another of those with the promise to offer much more when fully up to speed.
Albert Adomah (Cash, 64’) – 6
Proved to be an inspired introduction as he crashed home the equaliser. Did his best to get involved after losing his spot of late to Ameobi.
Rafa Mir (Ameobi, 76’) – 5
One tame effort from distance is about all he contributed to the collective cause. Difficult to make an impact in a string of cameo appearances.
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