I think you are all being over critical of Boyce. With Kone mainly employed on the right side and clearly making himself available for a quick break, it meant that Boyce was left to defend the right flank without the support that would be normal in our 3-4-3 set up. Last year Moses (when he played on the right) would track back and provide extra support. That did not happen on staurday and Boyce had to contend with Baines and Pienaar who gave him a tough time. Any other right back would have done the same.
Boyce is head ove heals better than Stam, both in defending and in crossing – you have short memories.
It was also not long ago when someone pubished the sprint times of players in the PL (this season) and Boyce was in 2nd place.
hardly slow – he was knackered because he had so much to cope with.
