Smith – 6 – I thought his ‘policy’ on crosses caused us big problems tonight. His communication with the defence was appalling, and part of a much bigger problem. He did deny Commons with a sharp save in the first half.
Chambers – 6 – I fully believe that he wants to perform as much as, if not more than, any of his colleagues. Nonetheless, there is no denying that he struggles at times. He is clearly giving everything he has just to keep his chin above water.
Breckin – 5.5 – I thought he struggled tonight. Solid in parts, the years ultimately got the better of him.
Morgan – 6.5 – a valiant effort, but he was part of a defence that flapped from start to finish. He didn’t win too many headers up front, but his excellent cross should have laid on the equaliser.
Wilson – 6 – competent enough on the left, but he was caught out of position a few times.
Thornhill – 6.5 – he’s lightweight, and it’s a problem, but I’m warming to him. He keeps his cool on the ball and is capable of wonderful things in possession. Tonight, however, was a bit too much for him.
McGugan – 6 – despite his best efforts he never got hold of the game. He is always a threat, but I like to believe that in a few years he will dominate donkeys like Savage and not sit in their shadows.
Perch – 6 – another one bites the dust. Davies has, to some extent, built the team around Perch’s bog standard interceptions and simple football. What now?
McCleary – 6.5 – his occasional bursts were a shining light early on, but he melted along with his teammates.
Cohen – 7 – utterly tireless. If we had eleven, or even three Chris Cohens we would never lose a derby match.
Tyson – 7.5 – if he is out too then we are in big trouble.
Subs:
Byrne – 6
Newbold – 6
Heath - 6
