FILAN: Excellent first half before he was substituted, finished the season in the style he started...7

CROFT: Most of Newcastle's threats came down his side and it has been a struggle for him in the past few weeks...5

PEACOCK: Seems to enjoy playing his old club, where he received a tremendous reception, and made some vital interceptions...7

BROOMES: 'Saved' two likely goals early on and looked determined to leave a lasting impression on his return to the side...7

DAVIDSON: Not under too much pressure as Newcastle tended to play down their left...6

DUNN: Positive and hard working before injury took him out just before half time...6

CARSLEY: Business-like and desperately close to a late winner with a fiercely-hit volley...7

WILCOX: No such thing as a meaningless fixture to him. Scored one goal and only denied a spectacular second by a magnificent save. Led by example...7

GALLACHER: Did his best but looked short of fitness and could make no impression before giving way...5

WARD: Set up the goal and, as always, occupied the opposition defence with his all-out running and battling...7

GILLESPIE: An improvement in the second half but it has been a very disappointing spell for the Northern Ireland winger...5

SUBS

FLOWERS: A couple of easy catches, the first thing he had to do was pick the ball out of the net...6

JOHNSON: Lively performance, helped give Rovers some attacking impetus...7

TAYLOR: Emergency centre forward, it was good experience for the teenage central defender...6

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