Ratings Vs Cardiff [A]

Smith – 6 – a quiet afternoon. No particularly difficult saves to make. His kicking and ‘commanding’ were below par, but you knew that already didn’t you?

Chambers – 6 – another extremely hard-working display, undermined by familiarly poor positioning. He had the measure of their wingers in the most part, but he is quick to run out of ideas when things get complicated. Seemed to lose his man for the goal.

Morgan – 7 – a welcome return.

Breckin – 7 – solid enough overall.

Wilson – 6.5 – a reasonable game despite being marooned on the left. I’d sooner start Wilson at left back than the much-maligned Lynch.

McCleary – 4.5 – we know all about his potential, and he was fairly useful on Tuesday night, but this was a horror show. Balls were bouncing off him as if he hadn’t played the sport before.

McGugan – 6.5 – dire set pieces and wasted one or two opportunities with scuffs, other than that he was useful in putting his foot on the ball and buying time.

Perch – 7 – vanished a few times but returned to make some important tackles. His sideward passing can be frustrating and unnecessary, but recently it has played into Davies’ hands perfectly.

Thornhill – 7.5 – one of his best performances for the club. Came into his own with plenty of graft and some decent movement.

Cohen – 7 – plenty of work but not as much craft. Allowed his frustration to get the better of him in the end.

Tyson – 7 – did ok on his own, but the partnership he has been working on with Earnshaw wasn’t particularly evident with Garner.

Subs:

Garner – 6.5
Moloney – 6.5