So if I had to rate the players today:

Guiata: 5 - made a major mistake coming for the ball that led to the first goal (although PVA was largely responsible), other than that had a decent game
Ward: 6 - I thought he looked decent out there
Kelly: 5 - Barely noticed him
Dann: 6 - Like Kelly, but he does win every header
PVA: 4 - responsible for the first goal, gave the ball away too much
Townsend: 6 - ran around a lot, had a nice shot in second half
McArthur: 5 - ran around a lot, unfortunate to deflect in the second goal, not much else
Luka: 6 - made a few decent tackles
Schlupp: 5 - also gave the ball away too much. I still don't see what Hodgson sees in him
Sorloth: 2 - Really pathetic. Perhaps the play that summarizes him up best was right before the half when he had the ball, ran into space then fell down as soon as defenders came close
Benteke: 3 - not much better than Sorloth - although will give him the benefit of doubt, as probably didn't go in hard for headers in pre-season, and only had Sorloth to head to
Meyer: 7 - my player of the game (if I had to pick one). Made a difference for large parts of the second half. Had some poor touches, but many more good touches.
Riedawald: N/A - looked okay when he came on, but too short of time to rate
Woods: N/A - almost had a good header, but too short to rate
Wickham: 7 - I know, the same time as the prior two, but I actually thought he looked miles better than Sorloth or Benteke. Although may be easier as he only played for 10 mins
Dryer: N/A - Think he had 1 or 2 touches

Hodgson: 3 - played way too defensive in most of the game. Allowed YB to control the game, by not challenging the defenders. It's pre-season, go for it!

I’ve not been a fan of Meyer as I think for all his undoubted skill he gets muscled out too easily in the Prem, but he totally transformed it for us today when he came on in the second half. If this is a taste of things to come then I think we can regard today’s game as a success; especially if management have also drawn the same conclusions as the rest of us about Sorloth. 2/10 was generous. Swallow the loss, chalk it down to experience and move him on.

Read my post YT, the team we played today were not as you put it low grade opposition, they are the top Swiss side and do pretty well in the Champions League. We are not Champions League material... yet. Do a bit of research before you post.

Agreed.

I've seen them a couple of times when in Switzerland and they are a very decent team

Old, Ungifted and White

it's not uncle Roy choosing targets and whatnot though is it

Would you say the same about Linfield and Dundalk too?