Frustrating night, improved second half after a sluggish first half but a few looked to be running on empty and the injured players badly missed. Lack of use of subs frankly mystifying, seems to be MA's weakness, is there something behind Zack's non-use?
Palmer - 5 - could have done better with the goal? Little to do otherwise apart from foul their keeper!
Eyoma - 5.5 - toiling a bit. He defends well, gets forward well but is reluctant to play in the final ball, when he did he set up a good chance which Johnson skied.
Montsma - 5 rare error in possession for the goal, unlucky not to score himself. Part of a slightly jittery looking defence first half.
Walsh - 6.5 - led the defence and nearly got Montsma out of jail. A presence in the Shrews box when forward.
Edun - 6.5 - after an edgy start played well second half, some good runs, passes and tackles. Was able to basically abandon the left back position and played in midfield/left wing-back which looked much more suited to his strengths.
Grant - 6.5 - closed down (and often fouled) by a tough Shrews midfield but always looking to get things moving and some good passes. Set pieces a mixed bag.
Howarth - 6 - lively, and hit the post. If playing resources allow, a January loan for regular starts would help develop a useful and versatile player for next season.
Jones - 6- strived to get control with Grant of the midfield, again McGrandles's absense made the task harder.
Johnson - 5 - needs a rest? Tired, decision making gone to pot again. Looked better on the right second half.
Scully - 5.5 - lively, but hasn't really worked out yet how to be effective in these games where space is tight and at times awol.
Hopper - 5.5 - battled manfully as ever, time out on left wing highlighted how space and service was at a premium.
Anderson - on too late, and the only sub used, as right wing-back, more effective for his presence.
