RATINGS: Our verdict on Doncaster Rovers players' performances against Crewe

Here is how sports writer Paul Goodwin rated the Rovers side that lost 2-1 to Crewe on Saturday.
Tommy Rowe scores from the spot. Photo: Howard RoeTommy Rowe scores from the spot. Photo: Howard Roe
Tommy Rowe scores from the spot. Photo: Howard Roe

MARKO MAROSI 7

Made two excellent saves to keep Rovers in it at 1-0 but will be disappointed that Jones’ winner went in underneath him.

FRAZER RICHARDSON 7

Started slowly but grew into the game quickly. Solid debut. Provided good delivery into the box.

JOE WRIGHT 6

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Blew hot and cold, before being sacrificed late on in search of an equaliser.

ANDY BUTLER 6

Had his hands full up against the pace of Dagnall but stood up to the challenge for the most part.

CEDRIC EVINA 5

Gave the side good balance on the left but was exposed defensively for the first goal.

JORDAN HOUGHTON 6

A lot of Rovers’ good play in the first half went through him. Faded slightly after the break.

MATTY BLAIR 5

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Gave it his all but struggled to make an impact in the game. Might have done more to prevent the cross for the winning goal.

TOMMY ROWE 7

Kept his cool to score from the spot and showed signs of returning to his best form. Kept winning the ball back.

JAMES COPPINGER 7

Offered a decent creative spark and went close to scoring from a well-worked free kick.

JOHN MARQUIS 6

Lacked the rub of the green in front of goal but wasted a great chance to tee up Williams for a tap-in.

ANDY WILLIAMS 6

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Fluffed a great chance at 0-0 and was mainly on the periphery of the game.

SUBS USED

HARRY MIDDLETON 5

Came on to provide fresh legs and renewed impetus in midfield.

RICCARDO CALDER 7

Made an impact in the closing stages - ran at defenders and made things happen.

SUBS NOT USED

Ross Etheridge, Reece Fielding, Joe Pugh, Alfie Beestin, Liam Mandeville.

CREWE

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Ben Garratt 7, Oliver Turton 6, Jon Guthrie 7, Harry Davis 7, Zoumana Bakayogo 8, George Cooper 6 (George Ray 79), Danny Hollands 6, James Jones 6, Alex Kiwomya 6 (Billy Bingham 79), Ryan Lowe 7, Chris Dagnall 7. Subs not used: Dave Richards, Ben Nugent, Callum Saunders, Charlie Kirk, Callum Ainley.

REFEREE

LEE PROBERT 6

ATTENDANCE

3,830 (520 away)