Shrewsbury Town: Player ratings after Michael Appleton's first win
Shrewsbury Town registered their first win in 15 matches and their first under Michael Appleton in the 2-1 victory at Barnsley. See how the players did.
Jamal Blackman
The keeper made a couple of crucial saves in the first half when Town led by just a goal. He made an important contribution over the course of 90 minutes and was vital to the win.
Good: 7
Luca Hoole
Super strength and determination to get the better of his man for the Salop opener. It was his accurate pass that helped create the second of the afternoon.
Excellent: 8
Josh Feeney
Moved out to the right side of a back three, and had composed afternoon alongside Nsiala and Nurse.
Steady: 7
Toto Nsiala
He returned to the starting XI, and it was his cross-field ball that set up Town’s first-half goal. Made several good blocks. It was the best showing of the season for the experienced centre-back.
Important: 8
George Nurse
Steady showing from the former Bristol City man who, since he has had a run in the team, seems to be showing signs of his best form.
Tidy: 7
Mal Benning
Offered a threat going forward, but would have been disappointed with how he was beaten at the back post for the Barnsley goal.
Almost costly: 6
Alex Gilliead
A quieter afternoon for Gilliead, who did not make his usual dynamic forward runs, but he covered a lot of ground and tended to his defensive duties well.
Steady: 7
Harrison Biggins
There were a couple of bright forward runs from Biggins and plenty of work rate to match. Decent showing.
Steady: 7
John Marquis
He scored his 11th of the season by finishing from close range and then his 12th with an audacious backheel. He was the difference between the two sides.
Matchwinner: 9
Callum Stewart
He got an assist for Marquis’ second of the game, which turned out to be the winning goal of the clash. Aside from that, he was quiet.
Mixed: 6
George Lloyd
He got into a number of really good positions and had several chances to score, but was denied by Joe Gauci on a couple of occasions.
Close: 6
Substitutes: Taylor Perry 6 (Stewart 77), Vadaine Oliver n/a (Lloyd 85), Aaron Pierre n/a (Nurse 90)
Not used: Young, Dinanga, Loughran, England.
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