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John McDougall

Bolton Wanderers player ratings vs Tranmere Rovers: Antoni Sarcevic good and Ryan Delaney poor

Matt Gilks - 6

Produced a couple of fantastic stops from Feeney and Clarke.after the break after having little to do in first 45 minutes.

Gethin Jones - 6

Solid if unspectacular stint at right-back. Delivered some alright crosses at times.

Ricardo Almeida Santos - 5

Decision-making questionable at times but fairly solid in one-on-one defending situations

Ryan Delaney - 4

At fault for first goal but perhaps unlucky to give penalty away and receive first yellow card. Given second booking for aerial challenge on Vaughan. Not his day.

Ben Jackson - 5

Youngster caught out of position at times, including for the opener, but looked alright going forward.

Andrew Tutte - 6

Saw plenty of the ball in the centre of the park and used it relatively well.

Ali Crawford - 5

Lined up alongside Tutte in a central midfield duo and looked off the pace. Later sacrificed after Delaney was given marching orders.

Antoni Sarcevic -7

Had much more influence after the break and scored from close range, as well as nearly setting up equaliser for Gnahoua.

Lloyd Isgrove - 6

Looked liked Wanderers' brightest player going forwards in the first half. Was replaced by Delfouneso after Tranmere doubled lead.

Eoin Doyle - 6

Worked hard upfront and set up Sarcevic to get Bolton back into game.

Zack Elbouzedi - 5

Clearly still finding his feet at Wanderers and team shape, switched flanks midway through first half and the odd promising moment. Taken off at the break.

Substitutes

Arthur Gnahoua - 6

Came on at half-time for Elbouzedi and played on the right. Had a couple of shots at goal and had great chance to score equaliser.

Nathan Delfouneso - 6

Had a hand in Sarcevic's goal and added some fresh legs after the break.

Alex Baptiste - 6

Replaced the sent off Delaney, but biggest impact came at other end where he went close to grabbing equaliser.

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