That was a great point all things considered. The worst ref I have ever seen, completely ruined the game with his inconsistencies, stop-start boring game management which completely played into Wigan's hands. Under the cosh at the end, but resolute on set pieces which is something quite new for us.
Stevens - 7 - No chance with the goal. A great save from Whatmough in the 2nd half, one of the reasons we look more solid on defending set pieces is his reintroduction to the team.
Long - 6 - Not a night for attacking and after the first 20 minutes McClean had him pinned back for the whole game. One thing I have noticed is that McClean had a hell of a lot more time on the ball than Lang on the opposite side, whether this is a tactical thing but I have noticed in Long's game recently is that the gap between him and his winger is massive. We could possibly be defending in a back 3 now hence the space, but still a worry.
Moore - 7 - Some great blocks and composed play in the first half. Marshalled Humphrys and then Magennis well. Thought he was getting sent off for dissent at one point.
Mcnally - 6 - Down a point for some frankly bizarre defending for their goal, close him down! Won nearly everything and has frightening pace. Still looks raw and not sure left side of defence suited him.
Seddon - 6.5 - Better tonight, looked fresher and after an initial dodgy 20 minutes he had a good game. Goal was a breakdown of communication between him, Mcguane and Sykes but as the defender he should have been plugging the space.
Bodin - 6.5 - Was an 8 until the 2nd half, tired very quickly and disappeared, still managed a great turn which was a lovely piece of skill, he's such a classy player and technically our most gifted, if only he had the body of Sykes.
Kane - 8 - Terrific i thought, won the battle vs Shinnie, first half especially. Some great penetrating balls into Taylor's feet which is what we've been missing. Got stuck in and managed to somehow keep his head.
Mcguane - 7 - Blows hot and cold so much, but there is an incredible player in there. Got 0 help from the ref which could only dent his confidence, must have been fouled 10 times in the first 30 mins. Some great bursting runs.
Brannagan - 5.5 - Thought it was his worst performance of the season, played higher up didn't suit him and passes went astray, also got too involved with Wigan's antics. That being said, a great contribution for our goal of the season.
Sykes - 6 - Not as effective on the left but worked his B*****s off, that's all we can ask, like Cam, cool and composed for the goal.
Taylor - 7 - What a finish, considering he was up against a back 3 which never helps, put himself about well and gave them something to think about. Tired quickly and hopefully his injury isn't too bad.
Williams - 5 - Not the game for him to be honest, we was defending 20 yards into our half at point of his introduction, didn't really offer an attacking outlet
Winnall - 5 - Put himself about, but the ball just wouldn't stick, looked rusty and didn't offer much.