Walsall player ratings: Three 4s and one 7 in Harrogate defeat
George Bennett gives his Walsall player ratings from their 2-0 defeat against Harrogate Town at Bescot in League Two.
MYLES ROBERTS
Powerless to prevent both of Shawn McCoulsky’s goals but did spring to his feet to deny Lewis Cass in the first half.
Powerless: 5
RICO BROWNE
Casual with the ball and was pickpocketed on a number of occasions as he struggled to get to grips with the game.
Casual: 4
PRIESTLEY FARQUHARSON
Hit the post with a chance early on but was frustratingly wayward with a number of his long passes from deep.
Wayward: 4
ADEN FLINT
McCoulsky glided past him with ease for the first goal although he was probably the best performer in a weak defensive display.
Bypassed: 5
MASON HANCOCK
Made inroads down the left early on but struggled to sustain that threat and became far too rushed in his play.
Rushed: 5
ALEX PATTISON
Best Walsall player on the pitch by a country mile. Industrious and exciting - also almost scored with a stunning half-volley.
Standout: 7
CHARLIE LAKIN
Deputised for Brandon Comley at the base of midfield but was outbattled in the centre of the park on a challenging afternoon.
Outbattled: 5
JAMIE JELLIS
Had a couple of bright moments in the first half and set-up a chance for Jid Okeke, but faded after the break.
Faded: 5
ALBERT ADOMAH
Sporadically combined with Pattison on the right, but only showed his qualities in flashes, as he went off on the hour.
Flashes: 5
DANIEL KANU
Had an early shot blocked, but struggled to get himself into the game which he spent large periods chasing shadows.
Struggled: 5
JID OKEKE
Denied one-on-one by Mark Oxley in the first half but was messy with some of his play and was hooked on the hour.
Replaced: 4
SUBS
COURTNEY CLARKE (for Okeke, 59) - 5
At least attempted to drive Walsall forward but his efforts were to no avail.
AARON PRESSLEY (for Adomah, 59) - 5
Had a half-chance blocked but otherwise ploughed a lone furrow following his introduction.
BRANDON COMLEY (for Pattison, 67) - 5
Picked up a booking for a cynical tackle on Tobias Brenan.
CONNOR BARRETT (for Farquharson, 77)
AARON LOUPALO-BI (for Jellis, 77)
Not used: Hornby, Burke.
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