Walsall player ratings as four receive 5/10 in last-gasp defeat to Oldham

George Bennett gives his Walsall player ratings from their 2-1 defeat against Oldham Athletic at Bescot.

MYLES ROBERTS 

Bravely dived at the feet of Kai Payne in the first half and made another late save to deny Kian Harratt. 

Alert: 7

PRIESTLEY FARQUHARSON

Had a challenging evening which was cut short after he picked up an eye injury from a clash of heads with Joe Garner.

Blow: 6

ADEN FLINT 

Had a towering header blocked late in the first half and was the standout performer in an otherwise shaky defence.

Strong: 7

EVAN WEIR

Drew a smart save inside the first 60 seconds, but misplaced far too many of his passes and struggled positionally.

Loose: 5

BRANDON COMLEY

Bailed out by Roberts after his early slip on the ball but was much more composed on the ball in the second half.

Grew: 6 

CONNOR BARRETT

Made a few surging runs inside but just never seemed to be in sync with either Ryan Finnigan or Courtney Clarke.

Frustrating: 6

RYAN FINNIGAN

Inconsistency has been an issue and it proved a frustrating night for the midfielder who failed to make an impact.

Inconsistent: 5

COURTNEY CLARKE

Provided energy but let himself down with his decision-making at times. Did hit the woodwork twice, both from corners.

Mixed: 6 

VINCENT HARPER

Relentlessly tracked up and down the left and was one of the few players that could leave the pitch with their heads held high.

Shift: 7

DANIEL KANU 

Rarely afforded a sniff at goal but seized a rare chance when he powered home a sensational finish from a tight angle.

Clinical: 7

JAMILLE MATT

Struggled to win many of his battles in the first half but provided an assist for Kanu's equaliser after the break.

Assist: 5

Subs: Rico Browne (for Farquharson, 35) 6; Aaron Pressley (for Matt, 65) 5; Jid Okeke (for Barrett, 76); Charlie Lakin (for Finnigan, 77); Albert Adomah (for Kanu, 77).

Not used: Sam Hornby, Jamie Jellis.

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