Shrewsbury 2 Mansfield 1: Player ratings as Blackman, Gilliead and Lloyd star in victory
Ollie Westbury has rated the Shrewsbury Town players following their brilliant comeback against Mansfield in League One.
Jamal Blackman
He made a couple of vitally important saves over the course of the 90 minutes. He also used his experience to slow the game down at times to too. He has been brilliant since his arrival.
Imperative: 8
Luca Hoole
He missed the trip to Stockport in midweek with a hamstring problem, but he was arguably the only Town player to do OK in the first half of this game. He was excellent after the break as well.
Good: 7
Toto Nsiala
His foul just past the half-hour was almost so costly. It was a poor mistake from the experienced man, and he was rightly given his marching orders.
Lucky: 4
Josh Feeney
The Aston Villa man found himself playing in midfield in the first half as Gareth Ainsworth tried to stop the Mansfield onslaught. He did well as Shrewsbury defended for their lives at the end.
Vital: 7
Aaron Pierre
He and Nsiala got mixed up on the halfway line which ultimately led to his team-mates dismissal. But Town would not have won that game without Pierre in the second half - he was brilliant.
Brave: 7
Mal Benning
It has been a tricky few weeks for the former Port Vale man, who has not had an easy time of it. He almost caught Christy Pym out with an early free-kick and was OK in this one.
Decent: 6
Taylor Perry
The midfielder's first start since the 1-1 draw against Northampton at the end of December and he showed a tremendous amount of energy in midfield.
Good: 7
Alex Gilliead
He set up the winner for George Lloyd by winning it back in midfield and charging forward with the ball. He covered that much ground in the second half you did not even notice Town had 10 men.
Superb: 8
Dom Gape
His first appearance in Shropshire after making his debut in midweek he was industrious in the middle of the park.
Worked: 6
George Lloyd
He covered so much ground in the second period it was unbelievable. His left-footed strike turned out to be winner too which keeps Town's survival hopes alive.
Vital: 8
John Marquis
He had a challenging first half, but his goal started the comeback and along with Lloyd his work ethic was sensational.
Top drawer: 7
Substitutes:
Funso Ojo 7 (Gape 74), Harrison Biggins n/a (Gilliead 81), George Nurse n/a (Marquis 90)
Subs not used: Savin, Dinanga, Stewart, Shipley.
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