‘Silky touches’ ‘Wasn’t great’ - Sheffield Wednesday player ratings v Bristol City after narrow loss - gallery
Joe Crann
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Will look back on the game’s first flashpoint with frustration after his pass led to the move that saw Bannan sent off - but turned up in a big way a few minutes later to make a brilliant save off the line from the resultant freekick. His kicking wasn’t great, but made some good saves.
The Owls were unfortunate to come out on the wrong side of the result a they sought their first Championship win on the road, with an early sending off for Barry Bannan and a deflection-aided winner for the hosts proving to be the difference on the day.
Danny Röhl’s side huffed and puffed and almost managed to get something out of the game, however it wasn’t to be as they remained rooted to the bottom of the league table.
Here’s how we rated the team after another difficult result for Wednesday:
In true Paterson fashion he started the game as a right wingback and came out for the second half as a striker. Worked tirelessly in both positions.
Made some excellent interventions in the first half and used his pace to fine effect on numerous occasions. Very nearly got a goal early in the second half
A tidy enough performance from the centre back, who used his strength time and again to keep City at arm’s length.
Looked as composed as he has done in his other Owls games so far, but wasn’t able to get forward quite as much as we’ve seen before due to the red card.
Made some good interventions and got up and down the left side well. Put a couple of dangerous crosses into the box and on another day may have had an assist to his name.
Seems to be getting back to his best in the defensive midfield role that Röhl is asking of him. He has all the attributes required, and his silky touches under pressure didn’t go unnoticed. Took the armband after Bannan’s dismissal.
Was just getting into his groove a bit with some nice touches when he was sold short in a dangerous area.
His magic feet caused problems once again, but was let down a little bit by his end product on occasion
A really bright outing for him in his first start for the club. It was a big ask replacing Windass, but he took up the mantle with bravery and made some really probing runs. Could have scored with a header in the second half.
A tough afternoon for the striker after his brace last time out. Put himself about well, but sometimes found himself out wide as he chased down the backline.
Was brought on to help shore things up for the second half, and was tidy enough on the ball when he had it. Desperately unlucky with the goal, and very nearly helped create an equaliser with a strong freekick in to Fletcher.
Another half time substitution as he came on for the second half, but didn’t manage to have too much joy down the right side. Didn’t put much of a foot wrong, but couldn’t help force an equaliser either.
Came on late and very nearly equalised.
Another late substitution who did well.
The return of the Marv. Came on to a big round of applause from the away end with not too long left on the clock.
Sheffield Wednesday face Bristol City on Saturday afternoon.
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