Doncaster Rovers: Player ratings from 1-0 win at Bradford City

Doncaster Rovers turned in an off-colour performance but came away with the win from their Yorkshire derby with League One's bottom side Bradford City.

Here is how we rated the individual performances at Valley Parade.

Mallik Wilks and James Coppingerplaceholder image
Mallik Wilks and James Coppinger
Did not have a great deal to do but coped well with whatever was thrown his way and rarely looked troubled.placeholder image
Did not have a great deal to do but coped well with whatever was thrown his way and rarely looked troubled.
Defended superbly throughout with his pace proving a valuable asset. Got forward well also and played a superb ball for the goal.placeholder image
Defended superbly throughout with his pace proving a valuable asset. Got forward well also and played a superb ball for the goal.
A mammoth performance on his return to the side, heading everything away and clearing well. Easily won the battle with Bradfords Eoin Doyleplaceholder image
A mammoth performance on his return to the side, heading everything away and clearing well. Easily won the battle with Bradfords Eoin Doyle
Incredibly strong performance, unflappable under pressure and the calm head Rovers needed. He let very little get beyond him.placeholder image
Incredibly strong performance, unflappable under pressure and the calm head Rovers needed. He let very little get beyond him.
Defending well to keep Bradford attacking down the middle but struggled for an impact in attacking play. Kept in his own half for much of the game.placeholder image
Defending well to keep Bradford attacking down the middle but struggled for an impact in attacking play. Kept in his own half for much of the game.
Busy in midfield but, barring a couple of excellent long balls, showed a lack of accuracy in more simple passing situations.placeholder image
Busy in midfield but, barring a couple of excellent long balls, showed a lack of accuracy in more simple passing situations.
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