ADVERTISER sports reporter Michael Reeves rates the Swindon Town players after their 2-1 success at Bradford City.
WES FODERINGHAM
Wrongly adjudged to have brought down Billy Clarke for the penalty, recomposed himself and made several superb saves. 8*
NATHAN BYRNE
The wing-back showed plenty going forward and his delivery from corners was a threat. 8
RAPHAEL BRANCO (booked)
Steady at the back, but room for improvement, growing in confidence to push forward more. 7
JORDAN TURNBULL
Slipped a couple of times but worked hard and did well having to marsall the dangerous James Hanson. 7
NATHAN THOMPSON
The skipper will be pleased with how his players responded after such a shaky start. 7
BRAD SMITH
The Liverpool loanee is improving all the time, his corner helped create Obika’s first. 7
YASER KASIM (booked)
Made some lovely runs, put himself about and came close with a delightful free-kick. 7
LOUIS THOMPSON
Put under immense pressure for Bradford’s opening goal, looked good going forward. 7
MASSIMO LUONGO
The Aussie international made some fine runs and played nice passes, but did overrun things a couple of times. 7
MICHAEL SMITH
Worked his socks off, lovely cushioned header to set-up Obika’s first goal, maybe could be a little more aggressive when shooting. 7
JON OBIKA
What a debut. Two goals in the first half and showed some real class. 8
SUBS
ANDY WILLIAMS
(for M Smith 68) Did a decent job when he came on, but didn’t get many chances. 6
JAKE REEVES
(for Obika 82) Little time to make any impact in the game on his debut. 6
JOSH LELAN
(for B Smith 90) Like Reeves not much left in the game to make a telling contribution. 6
Not used: Belford, Waldon, Barker, Barthram.
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