ALEX SMITHIES
The comeback kid was beaten early on but couldn’t be blamed for goal and responded strongly. 8
JACK HUNT
Put in a big stint both in defence and attack as Town worked to close down the Blades and create chances. 8
GARY NAYSMITH
Made some important tackles but this was a disappointing night for the stand-in skipper against his former club. 7
JAMIE McCOMBE
Kept busy by the Blades’ lively frontmen and other than the odd lapse, was solid in tandem with Sean Morrison. 7
SEAN MORRISON
Again popped up all over the pitch, challenging strongly at the back and causing problems with throws. 8
DANNY WARD
Produced a performance full of energy and trickery as he tried his best to prise open the Sheffield defence. 8
OSCAR GOBERN
No shortage of effort, but might have done better with a couple of headers. Forced off at half-time by a hip injury. 7
ANTON ROBINSON
Handed a starting slot and responded with an industrious display against a combative United midfield. 8
JORDAN RHODES
The 29-goal marksman sniffed out his share of chances and came close with a shot that hit a post. 7
ALAN LEE
Battled valiantly against a muscular back four with his only reward a harsh yellow card for a foul. 7
GARY ROBERTS
Returned three weeks after his double hernia op and while he looked a touch rusty,had some neat touches. 7
4-4-2
Substitutes:
Danny Cadamarteri
(for Roberts, 64) 7;
Calum Woods (for
Gober, HT) 8, Lee
Novak (for Lee, 74) 7.
Not used: Kallum
Higginbotham, Ian
Bennett.
