Doncaster Rovers player ratings after Tranmere Rovers inflict another 3-0 defeat

Sports Journalist

Published 27th Dec 2022, 06:00 BST

Doncaster Rovers produced arguably their worst performance of the season as they fell to a 3-0 defeat against Tranmere Rovers.

Micky Mellon’s Tranmere had not won for 10 matches before Boxing Day and had failed to score in their last three, but wrapped up a comfortable win with 77 minutes on the clock thanks to goals from Kane Hemmings, Kieron Morris and Paul Lewis.

Doncaster’s performance saw them subjected to derogatory chants from the home fans and boos from their own supporters.

Danny Schofield’s side could have moved back into the League Two play-off places with a win.

Instead they slipped further away from the top seven and looked a million miles from achieving their ambition of promotion this season.

Scroll down for our player ratings.

Doncaster Rovers defender Charlie Seaman gets forward.

. Match action

Doncaster Rovers defender Charlie Seaman gets forward. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD

Let down by some poor defending but must also take his share of the blame for conceding three goals. Welcomed pressure in possession of the ball.

. Jonathan Mitchell - 4

Let down by some poor defending but must also take his share of the blame for conceding three goals. Welcomed pressure in possession of the ball. Photo: Pete Norton

Got forward well in the first period and produced several dangerous deliveries into the six-yard box. Arguably Doncaster's biggest threat before being replaced.

. Charlie Seaman - 6

Got forward well in the first period and produced several dangerous deliveries into the six-yard box. Arguably Doncaster's biggest threat before being replaced. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD

Made an excellent tackle early in the first half but endured a very difficult afternoon after that, with three goals coming from his side.

. James Maxwell - 4

Made an excellent tackle early in the first half but endured a very difficult afternoon after that, with three goals coming from his side. Photo: Howard Roe/ahpix.com

Equally as poor as Maxwell next to him on his first start in more than a month.

. Adam Long - 4

Equally as poor as Maxwell next to him on his first start in more than a month. Photo: Howard Roe/ahpix.com

Doncaster Rovers defender Charlie Seaman gets forward.

1. Match action

Doncaster Rovers defender Charlie Seaman gets forward. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD

Let down by some poor defending but must also take his share of the blame for conceding three goals. Welcomed pressure in possession of the ball.

2. Jonathan Mitchell - 4

Let down by some poor defending but must also take his share of the blame for conceding three goals. Welcomed pressure in possession of the ball. Photo: Pete Norton

Got forward well in the first period and produced several dangerous deliveries into the six-yard box. Arguably Doncaster's biggest threat before being replaced.

3. Charlie Seaman - 6

Got forward well in the first period and produced several dangerous deliveries into the six-yard box. Arguably Doncaster's biggest threat before being replaced. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD

Made an excellent tackle early in the first half but endured a very difficult afternoon after that, with three goals coming from his side.

4. James Maxwell - 4

Made an excellent tackle early in the first half but endured a very difficult afternoon after that, with three goals coming from his side. Photo: Howard Roe/ahpix.com

Tranmere Rovers Micky Mellon Doncaster Paul Lewis