GRAYSON: Had an excellent first half with his composed play. Struggled in the last 15 minutes at centre back and was caught out of position for the winner. But, generally, made fewer mistakes than most...7

SHORT: Needed to be more dominant, not as assured as we had hoped on his return from injury...5

BROOMES: The hamstring injury crowned a bad day all round for Rovers' central defenders...5

DAVIDSON: A steady game but Sheron had acres of space to set up the winner and needs to improve his crossing...6

GILLESPIE: Has the ability to rip defenders to shreds but is not showing enough of it...5 FLITCROFT: Some excellent touches but was struggling for full fitness after his long lay-off...6

CARSLEY: Fine first half, fell away in the second and caught in possession too often for comfort...6

WILCOX: Nothing like his outstanding performance at Huddersfield the previous week...5

WARD: Battled manfully in his first game since the end of last season and did well for the penalty. But missed the best chance...6

OSTENSTAD: Difficult to judge a forward when the quality of service was so poor but he created Rovers' best opening of the game...6

SUBS

DUNN: Energetic enough but couldn't unlock the Barnsley defence...6

JANSEN: Big disappointment, dribbled down too many blind alleys

JOHNSON: Tried hard but also had to drop back when Rovers were reduced to 10 men

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